Term 4 Week 7 of 11
Friday, 21st November 2025
Message from the Principal
Today we held our third Prep transition session, and I am delighted to share that it ran smoothly. The children have settled in beautifully, showing confidence and enthusiasm as they explore their new learning environment. We are truly excited to welcome them officially as part of our school community next year.
Our final Prep orientation will take place on Friday, 28th November, and we look forward to seeing all our future Preps once more before the big start.
Our current students from Years 1 to 6 participated in their transition session last Monday. This provided them with an opportunity to meet new teachers, explore classrooms, and prepare for the year ahead. Another transition session will be held on Monday, 24th November, ensuring that all students feel confident and ready for their next stage of learning.
At times, situations may arise where a concern involves another student. I would like to remind families that if you ever have an issue or worry regarding another child, the best way forward is to speak directly with your child’s teacher or myself.
It is very important that parents and carers do not approach the student directly. This ensures that all matters are handled respectfully, appropriately, and in line with our school’s values. Our staff are here to listen, support, and work with you to find the best resolution.
By following this process, we can maintain a safe and positive environment for all children and continue to build a strong partnership between home and school.
Our office has recently noticed many lost property items piling up. Many of these belongings, jackets, hats and jumpers are unlabelled, which makes it very difficult for us to return them to their rightful owners.
To help us return items with your child quickly, we kindly ask all families to label every piece of clothing and personal item brought to school. A simple name tag or permanent marker can make all the difference in ensuring lost property finds its way home.
If your child is missing any belongings, please remember to check in with the office. We encourage parents and students to look through the lost property collection regularly, as unclaimed items will eventually be donated.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school community organised and ensuring that your child’s belongings don’t go astray.
Best Wishes
Deputy Principal
Years 1 - 6 Transition (Session 2 of 2)
It was fantastic moving around the school to see how excited our students and teachers were to meet their 2026 classes! On Monday we will have our second of two transition sessions for the 2026 school year for our Years 1-6 students. The session will run on:
Monday 24th November: 9:30am - 10:30am
A reminder: Children should arrive at school at the regular 8:30am start time for a full day of school on these days. In these sessions, your child will meet their 2026 teacher, begin to familiarise themselves with their new learning space and their peers.
Final 2026 Student Leadership Announcement
Our final 2026 Student Leaders have been nominated, and we would like to acknowledge and congratulate these students for their achievement!
A big congratulations to all students who participated in the speeches and voting process and showed interest and passion for leadership opportunities in our wonderful school. Remember, you don’t have to wear a badge to be a leader and there will be many opportunities for you to showcase your skills and passions as students in the senior school.
All students who were successful in receiving a formal leadership role will receive a blessing from Fr. Gerard at our end of year awards ceremony on Tuesday 16th at 2:15pm in the church. All students will receive their badge early in Term 1 of 2026.
Learning Diversity
Week 8 PSG Meetings A friendly reminder that our Parent Support Group (PSG) meetings will be held during Week 8. If you have already booked a time, please double-check your appointment to ensure everything is correct.
Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) All Personalised Learning Plans will be sent home in Week 9. These plans outline each student’s progress, strengths, and goals, and we look forward to discussing them with you. Thank You for Your Partnership, we truly value your ongoing support and collaboration as we work together to nurture each child’s learning journey.
Farewell to Orphilia This week we also say goodbye to Orphilia, who has made a wonderful contribution to our middle school during her placement training. We wish her every success as she steps into her new role as a fully qualified Learning Support Officer.
Religious Education
As we continue our Jubilee Year, please view some of the amazing messages of ‘hope’ shared by our students through the many activities we have shared together so far this Term.
Garden of Hope: During our Pilgrims of Hope morning, students from Sebastian House reflected on what they hope for. We were able to create this ‘Garden of Hope’ with all their hopes and desires!
Art Competition: We had many wonderful entries into our ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ Art Competition from our talented students! Alongside Fr. Gerard, it has been a difficult task to choose our winners. We plan to announce the students who won our competition early next week (Week 8). Please view the hope filled pieces below (note: can all unused canvases please be returned back to school!):
Important message to ALL Year 3 and Year 5 families
A friendly reminder to ALL Year 3 and Year 5 families to please fill out the Operoo form sent on the 5th of Nov regarding 2026’s Sacraments. If you do not intend for your child to take part in next year’s Sacraments, we do still require the forms to be completed with your indication of ‘no’, as we hope to ensure all families understand the information provided. Thank you for your assistance with this.
In Faith,
Christmas Choir
Last Friday the 14th of November, our school "Christmas Choir" performed a variety of Christmas carols and songs at Kmart in Caroline Springs. Our school was invited to organise a group of students to sing as part of the store's official "Wishing Tree" launch and 34 students from Grades 2 & 3 were chosen to represent our school. Managers at the store and a representative from the Salvation Army spoke about the meaning behind the Wishing Tree appeal held at Kmart stores each Christmas.
The children were magnificent in both their singing and their behaviour on the day. There were many comments by the store management team, audience members and people in the shopping centre on the beautiful manners our students displayed, not to mention their amazing performance skills!!! The children were treated to a Kmart gift bag each to thank them for their efforts and for entertaining the crowd so well.
A big thank you to Jolene Majer and Michelle Widdison for helping out in so many ways on the day, and to Mary Flahavin for coming along to support the children. A huge thank you to all of the wonderful parents, grandparents and family members who came along to watch the children perform and for being such an amazing audience for our students.
Well done to all of our incredible students who performed in the Christmas Choir....what a glorious way to introduce the Christmas season!!
Stem Excursion
Last Friday, 14th November, 10 lucky students from Grade 1 and Grade 4 visited Melbourne Zoo to attend the Fighting for Extinction Showcase, where students from schools across Victoria presented their inspiring conservation projects. Our school was invited after our students led a fantastic campaign to help zoo animals—designing enrichment toys to prevent boredom and creating solutions to protect the seals from becoming tangled in plastic. They also organised a successful Nude Food Week to reduce waste!
Throughout the day, the children showed resilience, curiosity and enthusiasm. They learnt so much from watching other students present, and it has motivated them for their own showcase opportunities next year.
A very big thank you to Matthew Dalton and parent helper Amanda for supporting our students on the excursion.
Well done to all of our incredible students who created these campaigns during Term 3. What a wonderful and meaningful way to help protect animals!
will be sent out soon via Operoo to Year 3 and Year 5 students outlining next year’s Sacramental schedule. It is important to note that the following Sacraments will be offered next year to our students in these respective year levels:
Year 4 - Sacrament of First Reconciliation & Sacrament of First Eucharist
Year 6 - Sacrament of Confirmation
SUNDAY GOSPEL
Feast of Christ the King (Final Sunday of the Liturgical Year) - Year C
We reflect
And just like that, we find ourselves once again back at Calvary. We hear a crucified criminal make one last request: “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
We realize with a shock that the criminal may not just speaking for himself. He could be speaking for each of us, as we pray for our place in paradise, asking for mercy and looking with hope toward the king who wears a crown of thorns.
It’s a sobering way to close a liturgical year, yet it’s also rich with anticipation and purpose. This week, we remember Christ’s death; next week, we begin Advent and the preparation for his birth. A new cycle begins. The great story of our salvation goes on.
Christ’s kingdom is a place where the question “Who is my neighbor?” is answered with one word: “Everyone.”
It is a place where tax collectors are holy, the powerful are locked out of paradise, and where the poor are saved. It is where the humble are exalted, where servants are wise, where the rich are foolish, and where sometimes the most important thing a person can do is just sit at the feet of the Lord and listen.
Looking for Christ’s kingdom? There it is.
“Jesus, remember me…” We hear the words and can’t help but whisper them ourselves and hope we can somehow make ourselves worthy of that transcendent, beautiful, grace-filled kingdom.
We read Luke 23:35-43
The rulers sneered at Jesus and said,
"He saved others, let him save himself
if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God."
Even the soldiers jeered at him.
As they approached to offer him wine they called out, "If you are King of the Jews, save yourself."
Above him there was an inscription that read,
"This is the King of the Jews."
Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us."
The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply,
"Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation?
And indeed, we have been condemned justly,
for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal."
Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
He replied to him, "Amen, I say to you,
today you will be with me in Paradise."
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ
Parish News
Jubilee Mass – 50th Anniversary- Sunday, 24th May 2026
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Resurrection Parish, we will be holding a special Jubilee Mass on Pentecost Sunday. As part of the celebration, we will process into Mass with flags representing the diverse nationalities that make up our parish community — highlighting multiculturalism as one of the key themes of this joyful occasion.
Somalia, Ireland, Wales, Russia, Aboriginal & Torres Strait, Greece, Malta, Croatia, India, Iraq, Sudan, Poland, Philippines, Myanmar.
If your country is not listed and you would like it to be represented, please leave your name and country at the Welcome Desk or contact Ann on 0412 901 176.
St Vinnies Christmas Appeal
As the year draws to a close and we prepare for the joy of Christmas, it's important to remember that this season can be especially challenging for those in our community who are doing it tough.
St Vincent de Paul will be offering support to families in need ahead of Christmas, and we’re calling on the generosity of our parishioners to help make this possible.
If you’re able to contribute, we kindly ask for donations of: Christmas hampers for families (you’re welcome to create your own), books, puzzles, and activity sets for children, toys for children.
Your kindness can bring comfort and joy to those who need it most this Christmas. Thank you for your continued support. All our St Vinnie’s members will represent each of you as we will deliver these generous gifts on your behalf.
God Bless you all from the St Vinnies team.
Ministry Sign UP
Have you ever thought about sharing your gifts and talents with our parish community? Now is the perfect time! We are inviting parishioners to sign up for our ministries and be part of the wonderful work that helps bring our parish to life.
Whether it’s hospitality, proclaimer, special minister of communion, coffee makers, or data projector there is a place for everyone to contribute. Your involvement not only strengthens our parish but also enriches your own faith journey.
Sign-up sheets will be available in the foyer after all Masses 13th & 14th December.
Together, let’s continue to build a vibrant and welcoming parish family!
Teddy’s Surgery Update
Teddy is a student that attends Resurrection Vocational Secondary School in Buyaga Uganda, when we met her, her story broke our heart and we wish to share an important update about Teddy, whose story has deeply touched our hearts.
Some time ago, Teddy’s next-door neighbour placed poison on banana leaves with the intent to harm her grandmother. Tragically, Teddy consumed one of those poisoned leaves. This impacted her growth and health in ways that went unnoticed for years.
Through investigation and compassion, Teddy was finally assessed, and a surgery plan was prepared. With the generosity of a kind donor, Teddy underwent her first surgery on 9th November.
Update from Dr Vincent:
The surgery was successful. Teddy is now recovering and, for the first time in many years, she is able to sleep on her back. Her right foot has been casted, and realignment weights have been applied to her right leg.
This is only the beginning of her journey. Teddy will undergo a series of additional surgeries to ensure her body is realigned and able to support her normally.
Up to now, we still marvel at this miracle. While the community was blind to Teddy’s suffering, God placed others on a long journey to change the story of this young girl. Teddy’s life is being rewritten — one step, one surgery, one miracle at a time.
Student of the Week Awards: Week 7
Two B
Belinda Collins
Bill B - For writing an interesting narrative about the mystical tree house and using some great word choices to engage the reader.
Aluk G - For surveying your peers and creating a clear and well-presented pictograph to show the favourite movie.
Ryder N - for always taking pride in your work and presenting tasks neatly and carefully.
Van T - For thinking of great reasons to support the idea that playing outside is better than watching TV.
Two C
Sarah Hull
Isak S - Applying yourself to maths tasks this term, especially when doing tasks on Numbots! Well done Isak.
Akuach C - For your kindness and compassionate heart when helping a new student settle into the school. Thank you for being a caring student at Resurrection Primary school.
Akot L - For being one of the first to always join in on class discussions and contribute your ideas and thoughts! Well done Akot.
Akoch S - For trying to complete every task in class and trying to improve your focus at school. Keep trying hard Akoch.
Rosy S - For always being a respectful and responsible student, in every part of school! You are a shining star Rosy.
Johann U - For trying your best at all times. I am proud of you and the effort you put towards your work in class!
Japanese:
Yumiko Aiki
Layla G (2B) For being a responsible and confident learner who collaborated well with classmates and presented impressively in Japanese during the Zoom session with our sister school students. Well done Layla!
Performing Arts:
Jody Banks
Biak T (1C) For being an outstanding Performing Arts student who demonstrates excellent singing and musicianship skills. Biak constantly displays a positive, respectful and responsible attitude during lessons and is a delight to teach. Well done!
Visual Arts:
Emma Lyons-Pell & Tosh Kaan
Pan Lai T (1B) For showing resilience and trying his best when using clay to make a toy. Well done Pan Lai!
S T E M:
Joanne Abos-Padilla
Riley T (PA) For always joining in with enthusiasm and sharing great ideas. You show great responsibility, follow instructions carefully, help your classmates, and work beautifully in groups. Well done!
P.E:
Gabriel M (1B) - For showing off an awesome single-arm tennis strike to the class! Your confidence and willingness to share your skills with everyone makes PE even more fun. Keep smashing it, superstar!
Prep A
Olivia Duvcevski
Aria P - For applying her knowledge of letter-sounds to write a recount about Legoland. Excellent work Aria!
Mateo M - For demonstrating an understanding of Australian coins by sorting them accurately and confidently. Well Done!
Prep B
Kurt Caguin
Max P - For being a responsible and resilient learner, challenging himself and doing his best in all his tasks. Keep it up Max!
Yar A - For doing a great job with her numbers, counting, reading and writing them down. Well done Yar!
Noah S - For being a responsible learner, doing his best independent writing last week. Keep it up Noah!
Prep C
Carla Krsticevic
Michael U - For being an honest and responsible learner. Keep up the great work!
Kieran M- For reading carefully and giving thoughtful answers about the text. Well done Kieran!
One A
Thomas Pham
Dau - For engaging in all of the activities at Bundoora Heritage Park with enthusiasm and showing respect to all staff. Well done Dau!
Aimee - For demonstrating considerable growth in your addition and subtraction fluency. Congratulations Aimee!
Jessica - For demonstrating ‘attention to detail’ in your writing responses and showing growth in your handwriting this year. Congratulations Jessica!
Mia - For showing growth in your ability to listen to unfamiliar words and use your understanding of sounds to spell these words. Well done Mia!
Aurora - For being consistently present in the classroom and making positive choices to support your learning. Keep it up Aurora!
Oliver - For showing development on using your understanding of sounds to write new words and to formulate sentences. Well done Oliver!
Luna - For demonstrating your understanding of 2D shapes and finding shapes that are quadrilaterals. Well done Luna!
Crescent - For demonstrating more confidence in your willingness to share your ideas during class discussions. Keep it up Crescent!
Aguak - For showing improvement in your ability to segment and blend sounds together to read unfamiliar words. Congratulations Aguak!
Ezra - For showing care and being responsible by ensuring cleanliness in the classroom. Well done Ezra!
One B
Sophie Dillon
Peter H - For putting in your best effort and showing great problem-solving skills when making different quadrilateral shapes.
Quan V - For making wonderful progress in showing respect and patience in class discussions by putting your hand up and waiting to speak.
Amelia V - For showing resilience and a positive attitude when facing challenges with friends. Well done Amelia.
Chiara W - For always taking pride in your work and completing every task neatly and thoughtfully.
Faries W - For being a resilient learner and showing independence when completing work tasks on your own.
One C
Dorothy Hall
Biak - For being a responsible learner; following all instructions and attempting all tasks to the best of her ability.
Nathania I - For being a resilient learner when exploring how to make different quadrilaterals.
Amayah L - For being a resilient learner when seeking support and attempting new tasks.
Mario O - For being a curious learner when asking questions about the olden days on our excursion to Bundoora Park Farm.
Linda V - For consistently being a responsible learner, and for attempting to use adverbs in her writing!
TERM THREE DATES 2025
Week 8
Monday 24th November
2025 Leadership evaluation day (off-site)
2026 Student Transition Day 2 (Prep – Grade 5’s)
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 25th November
Parent support group meetings (PSGs)
Wednesday 26th November
Parent support group meetings (PSGs)
School Advisory Council Dinner
Thursday 27th November
Parent support group meetings (PSGs)
Friday 28th November
2026 Prep Transition Session 4 Student only 9am to 10.45am
Saturday 29th November
Sunday 30th November
Parish and Junior School Family Mass at 10:30am (Advent theme)
First Sunday in Advent
Week 10
Monday 8th December
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 9th December
Wednesday 10th December
Carols By Candlelight 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Report changes back to teachers
Thursday 11th December
Friday 12th December
Year 6 Big Day Out
Saturday 13th December
Sunday 14th December
Third Sunday of Advent
Week 7
Monday 17th November
2026 Student Transition Day 1 (Prep – Grade 5’s)
Prep - Year 2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 18th November
Wednesday 19th November
Fr Gerard visiting Junior School classes at 10am
School Improvement Network - Leadership off-site
Thursday 20th November
Friday 21st November
2026 Prep Transition Session 3 Student only 9am to 10.45am
Junior School Year Level Mass 9am
Deputy Principal’s Network
Saturday 22nd November
Sunday 23rd November
Christ the King
Week 9
Monday 1st December
School Closure Day
Tuesday 2nd December
2026 Leadership planning day (off-site)
Wednesday 3rd December
Fr Gerard visiting Prep classes at 10am
Thursday 4th December
Year Prep Year Level Mass 9am
MSO Incursion - P-6
Friday 5th December
Principal’s Network
Reports due to leadership
Saturday 6th December
Sunday 7th December
Second Sunday in Advent
Week 11
Monday 15th December
Year 6 Graduation Liturgy & Presentation Night 6.00pm
Reports sent home
No assembly this week due to the awards ceremony tomorrow
Tuesday 16th December
Whole School Mass 9.00am
End of Year Award Ceremony
Last Day Of Term (3.15pm Finish)
Wednesday 17th December
School Closure: 2026 Handover and planning day (finish at 1pm)
Thursday 18th December
School Closure: Staff Lunch
TIL Day for staff
Friday 19th December
TIL Day for staff
Saturday 20th December
Sunday 21st December
Fourth Sunday of Advent
