Term 4 Week 4 of 11
Friday, 31st October 2025
Message from the Principal
2026 School Captain Announcement!
We’re super excited to announce our Grade 6 School Captains for 2025!
After some amazing speeches and a big student vote, we are happy to announce that Parker and Emma are our 2026 School Captains.
A huge congratulations to our captains — we know you’ll do a fantastic job leading with respect, responsibility and resilience!
And a big congratulations and acknowledgement must go to all the students who took part in the election. Your speeches, ideas, and confidence made us all proud to know that we have so many capable and future leaders at Resurrection!
A reminder to our students applying for House Captains, speeches will be held this Friday!
We can’t wait to hear from all our amazing candidates — good luck to everyone.
Best wishes
Deputy Principal
School Closure Days
A reminder that we will have a school closure day next week on Monday 3rd November and also for the Melbourne Cup public holiday on Tuesday 4th November. We will welcome all students and staff back at school on Wednesday 5th November.
Semper Dental Van
Reminder: The Semper Dental Van will be at school on Wednesday 5th November - Friday 7th November.
Year 1 and 2 Excursion to Bundoora Park Heritage Village
Our Year 1 and 2 students and staff will be heading off on their excursion on Friday 7th November. Please check your child’s Operoo form for finer details about the day. They will be exploring the past! This is a hands-on, curriculum-linked program where students explore life in the early 1900s through traditional games, farm tools, and old-fashioned household items. As well as a simulated classroom experience in an early 20th century rural school and participation in pioneer games. Please ensure that your child arrives at the usual 8:30am start time. Students will be dismissed at the regular time of 3:15pm.
2026 Prep Transition
We welcome our 2026 Prep students for their first of four transitions in Week 5 on Friday 7th November. This means the car park may be unusually busy on a Friday so please take this into consideration during drop off times. Afternoon pick up will not be impacted by this. Please welcome our incoming families to our wonderful school community!
Wellbeing, Child Safety & Community Leader
World Teachers Day
Friday 31st of October
World Teachers’ Day is a special occasion to celebrate and appreciate the contributions of teachers to our lives and society. This day is dedicated to recognizing the hard work, dedication, and passion that teachers bring to shaping the minds and futures of their students.
Behind every successful student is a teacher who believed in them. Whether it’s sparking curiosity, nurturing creativity, or offering a listening ear, teachers leave an indelible mark on our lives.
Who was your favourite teacher when you were at school?
Here’s an opportunity to share some positive school stories around the dinner table.
Learning Diversity
Term 4 PSG Bookings
As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to begin scheduling Term 4 Program Support Group (PSG) meetings.
Bookings for children funded under the Substantial and Extensive categories of NCCD funding will open on Thursday, 7th November in the usual booking software.
Further details regarding booking links and available times will be shared closer to the date. We encourage families to book early to secure a suitable time.
Remembrance Day
Dear Families,
You are warmly invited to attend our Remembrance Day Service, led by our student leaders.
Date: Monday 11th November
Time: Commences 10:30am
Location: Outside the Church, near the fire pit.
Kind regards,
Student Leaders
Religious Education
Happy ‘All Hallows Eve’ (Oct 31)!
Today on the Feast of All Hallows Eve, we prepare for the upcoming days in which we celebrate LIGHT that conquers darkness, and that Jesus overcame death! We celebrate this through the Feasts of All Saints (Nov 1) and All Souls Day (Nov 2).
Some etymology: All Hallows Eve - secularly called ‘Halloween’, is the vigil before these important feasts. Hallow, which means ‘Holy’ is another term we use to refer to Saints. They are Holy people, and thus the day is also known as All Hallows Day. All Hallows Evening (e’en) is the day before which we prepare for through prayer and spiritual preparation.
Tips on how to celebrate the upcoming hallow days:
Attend Mass (Saturday 6pm, Sunday 9am and 10:30am at Resurrection!)
Learn about the Saints!
Dress as a saint!
Visit loved ones who have died
Offer prayers for those who have died
2026 Sacraments
Information regarding 2026 Sacraments have been distributed via email / Operoo.
Colour Explosion Fun Run
Earlier this term we had our annual Colour Explosion Fun Run and the school was filled with colour. It was so wonderful to see the students, teachers and parents around the school involved and having a wonderful time.
As a result of your wonderful fundraising efforts, we were able to raise $6,306 to go towards buying new school resources!
Prizes have now been ordered and will be disturbed once they arrive at the school.
A big congratulations should go to the following students and classes who raised the most money!
SUNDAY GOSPEL
Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
We Reflect
When I was young, the devotion to the Holy Souls was very popular. People offered Masses for the Holy Souls. On All Souls Day each Priest offered three Masses, people came in great numbers for the Masses, and they visited the Church often during the day to gain indulgences by their prayers.
Even today relatives have Mass offered for their loved ones on their anniversary, birthday, Christmas, and Easter.
Sadly, however, prayer for the Holy Souls is not as popular as in times past. If I were to ask what is the best thing you can do for a loved one who has died, what would you say? A funeral to talk about them? A nice grave and headstone? A tree, plant or a beautiful flower? Have a wonderful reception? Yes, all those things are nice, but the best gift is prayer because that is the only thing that can help them on their journey to the Lord.
I have put at the end of my will, “Please don’t spend time talking about me, spend time praying for me.” For it is a holy and wholesome thing to pray for the dead that they may be loosed from their sin.
Fr. Paddy
We read John 6:37-40
Jesus said to the crowds:
“Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me.
And this is the will of the one who sent me,
that I should not lose anything of what he gave me, but that I should raise it on the last day. For this is the will of my Father,
that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life,
and I shall raise him on the last day.”
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ!
Parish News
All Souls Day
This weekend, during all Masses, we will offer prayers for those who have passed away. After the entrance hymn, parishioners will be invited to come forward and place the names of their departed loved ones at the foot of the cross — a powerful symbol of our community joining together in prayer and remembrance
Rememberance Book
Our Remembrance Book holds the names of loved ones who have passed away, allowing us to keep them in our prayers, especially throughout the month of November. If there is someone you would like to include, you are warmly invited to add their name.
RCIC Program – Expressions of Interest
We are now inviting expressions of interest for the RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) Program, which will commence early next year.
This program is designed for children seeking to receive the Sacraments of Initiation who have not yet been baptised or catechised in the Catholic faith.
More details will be shared in the coming weeks. In the meantime, if you are interested in enrolling your child, please email your contact details to kingspark@cam.org.au
Mass Intention
If you would like to offer a Mass intention for a loved one, envelopes are available at the welcome desk and parish office.
Please complete the envelope with your preferred date and return it to the office. Your intention will be included in our parish Mass schedule.
Student of the Week Awards: Week 4
Five C
Lavina Stewart
Ajok M - For showing kindness, friendliness and always willing to assist others when needed. You make such a big difference in our class community. Well done Ajok!
Bilai Pha K - For demonstrating resilience and having a positive attitude during our Year 5 camp at Sovereign Hill. Great job Bilai Pha!
Six A
Katherine Salloum
Bahnam Q - For consistently demonstrating a willingness to share his ideas and contributing valuable insights to enhance our classroom discussions.
David V - For showing a growing willingness to participate and embrace new challenges. Your hard work and positive attitude have made a meaningful impact on your own learning and your classmates.
Six B
Jane Huang
Anthony L - For being a risk-taker and an effective communicator as he continues to share his thoughts and ideas during class discussions.
Meriam C - For being a respectful learner when participating in whole class learning. You are always ready to learn and actively listen to the speaker.
Six C
Rosie Nojek
Leon N - For taking notes about the Eureka Stockade and Gold Rush with focus and accuracy.
Sophia T - For being a responsible, kind and helpful leader within the grade and throughout the school.
Japanese:
Yumiko Aiki
Brian N (4C) - For being a responsible learner by practising Japanese speaking for the Zoom session without relying on a script. Keep up the fantastic work ethic, Brian!ell done Frankie!
Performing Arts:
Jody Banks
Anna V (3A) - For her excellent musicianship skills when playing the recorder in Performing Arts class and for demonstrating how to play the correct notes with a musical tone. Keep up the great music learning, Anna!
Visual Arts:
Emma Lyons-Pell & Tosh Kaan
Carol M (6B) - For her creative sculptural interpretations during a game of, ‘Can you sculpt it?’
S T E M:
Joanne Abos-Padilla
Martin P (6B) - For showing great responsibility and focus while building a digital farm with Micro:bits, working hard and using strong reasoning skills to solve problems.
P.E:
Sally V (5C) - For contributing positively in sport to groups and teams through your fairness, helpfulness and sense of responsibility.
Three A
Claudette Petruccelli
Oscar M - For showing consistent growth, effort and excellence in literacy. Well done Oscar!
Anne N - For always showing excellent effort and commitment in your work and learning. Great work, Anne!
Three B
Enza La Rosa
Bawi Bik T - For completing your sacraments project by demonstrating a strong understanding of its meaning and importance. Excellent work Bawi Bik!
Ryan D - For constantly being on task in class and always looking for ways to challenge himself in his learning. Well done Ryan!
Three C
Christine Tran
David G - For being such a hardworking and committed student. David always gives 100%, works diligently in every subject, and shows great determination to do well. His effort and focus are an inspiration to others.
Cungbawilian L - For being brave and confident in his learning! Cungbawi isn’t afraid to challenge ideas (even the teacher’s!) when he knows something is wrong. His spelling and writing are always neat, thoughtful, and beautifully presented.
Four A
Lena Aloi
Calvin N – For being a kind and loyal class member and always being welcoming to new people who come into our classroom
James B - For being a fantastic and supportive group member during our Religion Social Justice Project
Four B
Ella Nowak
Frankie G - For demonstrating fantastic writing skills when paraphrasing her research notes into a paragraph in her own words. Keep it up Frankie!
Victor T - For working hard and challenging himself to complete challenging multiplication equations using the distributive properties strategy!
Four C
Georgia Tankey
Lea H - For working very hard to complete her maths independently, mastering the distributive strategy for multiplication. Great work Lea!
John A - For demonstrating fantastic resilience towards his literacy, reviewing his notes to create complex and compound sentences about the First Fleet. Well done John!
Five A
Jake Moloney
Elizabeth C - For showcasing resilience when sewing during our 1854 experience at Sovereign Hill. Well done, Elizabeth!
Isabella T - For demonstrating her adaptability whilst on camp and trying new things with a big smile. Well done, Isabella!
Five B
Malae Suaesi
Michael U - For showing great accuracy when plotting coordinates on a Cartesian plane. Well done!
Vadao K - For being a resilient learner when trying her best to complete her tasks. Great learning!
TERM FOUR DATES 2025
Week 6
Monday 10th November
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Dynamic Youth Citizens Excursion
(Ms Marie & four student leaders)
Tuesday 11th November
Remembrance Day - Whole School Service at 10:30am
Wednesday 12th November
Thursday 13th November
Fr Gerard visiting Middle School classes at 10am
Friday 14th November
Middle School Year Level Mass 9am
2026 Prep Transition Session 2 both Parent & Student 9am to 10am
Principal’s Network
Saturday 15th November
Sunday 16th November
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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 5
Monday 3rd November
School Closure: TIL Day
Tuesday 4th November
School Closure: Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Wednesday 5th November
Thursday 6th November
Friday 7th November
2026 Prep Transition Session 1 both Parent & Student 9am to 10am
Junior Years Excursion: Bundoora Heritage Park
Saturday 8th November
Sunday 9th November
Feast of the dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
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
