Term 1 Week 5 of 10
Friday, 27th February 2026
Message from the Principal
School Advisory Council (SAC) 2026
Explanation of School Advisory Council
Dear parents and carers,
It’s hard to believe that we are at the halfway mark of the first term already. Over the first weeks of Term our teachers have been working with our children about the behaviour expectations at our school. At Resurrection we use PBL-Positive Behaviour for Learning. Part of this is that we have a well-known set of rules and expectations. These expectations are broken into Minor and Major Behaviours. Minor behaviours are dealt with by classroom teachers and Major behaviours are dealt with by leadership team members and often myself. Listed below are our Major Behaviours. In other words, serious behaviours that shouldn’t happen at our school. I ask that parents, especially from Year 2 to Year 6 discuss these behaviours with their children.
MAJOR BEHAVIOURS
Value not demonstrated
Behaviour (name)
Definition
Examples
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Abusive or
inappropriate
language
Abusive or inappropriate
language or gestures
directed at others with
intention to hurt them
Swearing, directed at someone
Using unkind words with the intent of hurting others
Swearing as a form of disrespect with no purpose or reason
Inappropriate rude gestures
Threatening hand gestures
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Bullying
Repeated, unwanted
interactions in which
there is a power
imbalance
On-going teasing
Repeated taunting
Repeated name calling
Repeatedly leaving someone out on purpose(exclusion)
Repeatedly making up and spreading rumors
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Defiance
Repeated refusal to follow direction or talking back
Repeatedly shouting NO
Refusing to come to class after the bell or attend class
Storming off while being addressed by adults
Continued refusal after adult support
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Disrespect
High-intensity, rude or dismissive messages to adults or students that have not stopped or settled
Repeated rudeness towards adults or students
Aggressive and loud displays
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Disruption
Repeated and deliberate interruptions in class or school activities that stops others from learning
Repeated loud talking
Repeated yelling, screaming or noise with materials
Rough Play
Repeated off task behaviour
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Fighting
Organised and mutual participation in physical violence
Insinuating harm or threats of fighting
Organising fighting
Discussing fighting outside of school
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Harassment
Students deliver high impact, disrespectful, sustained and intense messages* (verbal or gestural) to another person that includes threats and intimidation, obscene gestures, pictures, digital or written notes, including social media posts.
*Disrespectful messages include negative comments based on race, disability, religion, gender, age, family background, personal matters and/or national origin;
Making fun of someone's accent
Racial put downs or names
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Inappropriate displays of affection
Inappropriate displays of affection, verbal or physical gestures / contact of a sexual nature
Unwelcome hugs
Touching people in private areas
Rude gestures
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Out of Bounds Area
Students are in an area outside of the school boundaries, as defined by the school
Student leaves the classroom area to go outside without permission
Leaving the school grounds during school hours
Students in an area that is outside of school bounds without permission
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Lying
Student delivers an deliberate and repeated untrue message which violates rules after being checked in with by an adult
Blaming another student for something they didn't do
Not taking ownership for their actions
Manipulating each other and circumstances for popularity or other reasons
Encouraging others to lie
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Physical aggression
Student engages in high-impact and deliberate actions involving serious physical contact where injury has or may occur
Hitting
Punching
Hitting with an object
Kicking
Hair pulling
Scratching
Biting
Purposefully breaking the rules of a game with intention to hurt
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Property Damage / Vandalism
Student participates in an intentional, high-impact destruction of property
Graffiti
Vandalism in the toilets, throwing paper on the walls
Intentionally clogging toilets
Breaking toilets, desks, chairs and doors
Standing on toilet seats
Damage to chrome book
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Technology violation
Student engages in an inappropriate, high-impact use of technology, breaking the ICT agreement of the school
Looking up or viewing content that is not appropriate
Smart watches
Having phones or other devices in their bag, in class or on their person
Sharing inappropriate images or messages
Using devices to take photos or videos of others unless advised by an adult
Sharing photos or videos taken
Emailing without permission
Changing profiles and swapping passwords
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Theft
In possession of, has passed on, is responsible for removing property that is not their own without permission
Taking another students possessions
Taking school materials without permission, including sporting equipment
Passing on something that is taken by someone else
Responsible
Respectful
Resilient
Third person In (Other)
Students get involved in situations that have nothing to do with them, potentially escalating the problem
Splitting up a fight with aggression or other methods other than telling an adult
Involving yourself in conversations between teachers and students where you are not helping
Getting involved in arguments between students whilst a teacher is trying to sort it out
These types of behaviour don’t happen very often at our school but it’s good for us to highlight them and discuss why these behaviours are wrong and state they are unacceptable. These behaviours also have consequences at our school running from lunch time detentions to suspension. We will also be in contact with parents if their child has broken any of these serious behaviour rules.
Fr Nestus Visiting our school
Fr Nestus is a parish priest in Uganda. Our parish has helped to build and run a school for secondary age students in Uganda. This school is also called Resurrection school and has been built partly due to the amazing giving of people in our parish and school community. On Tuesday March 10 at 9am our students will be welcoming Fr Nestus to our school and singing as part of that welcome. We ask that children wear cultural dress on that day instead of their uniform. Parents are most welcome to come along to the church as well.
Best Wishes
Deputy Principal
Professional Learning for our staff
On Monday 23rd February, we had a school closure day where our staff had an opportunity to
come together to further develop our knowledge and skills.
This Professional Development focused on: Opportunities to Respond.
Opportunities to Respond (OTRs) are instructional questions, gestures or cues, designed to elicit a student response.
In essence, we know that learning is not a passive task. We know that we need to encourage students to be actively engaged and thinking during the learning process.
10 techniques that our teachers use to provide an opportunity to respond are:
1. Cold Calls (teacher calls on a non-volunteer to share thinking)
2. Turn & Talk
3. Mini Whiteboards
4. Choral responses (my turn, your turn)
5. Multiple Choice Response (with gesture response)
6. Modelling (teacher models)
7. True/False (thumbs up/down)
8. Teacher read-aloud (teacher reads a text aloud to students)
9. Say It Again Better (teacher prompts a student to recast a response)
10. Demonstration (teacher demonstrates a process)
It is by increasing these opportunities to respond, we aim to engage students, support on-task behaviour and bring the curriculum to life!
Naplan Assessments: Week 7 & 8
In Week 7, our Years 3 and 5 students will commence their NAPLAN assessments, beginning with the writing assessment on Wednesday 11th March. Here is some helpful information to assist you in understanding what NAPLAN is, why students take part in the assessment, how the assessments are conducted and when the tests will take place.
What is NAPLAN?
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit each year. NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students are learnt through their regular school curriculum. Students sit assessments in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.
How are the tests administered?
All but one of the NAPLAN assessments are online tests. The Year 3 writing assessment is completed on paper whilst the Year 5 is online. All other online tests are tailored (or adaptive) which means that each test presents questions that may be more or less difficult depending on a student’s responses.
What can I do to support my child?
You can support your child by reassuring them to simply do their best. Students are not expected to study for these assessments at home. Teachers have been exploring NAPLAN style questions in class to ensure students are familiar with the types of questions in the tests as well as taking some time on the practice test website.
What if my child is absent from school on NAPLAN test days?
We will have several make-up sessions for students to complete any tests in the case of absence.
The dates for the assessment are listed below - please note the updated order:
Wednesday 11th March: Writing
Thursday 12th March: Reading
Monday 16th March: Conventions of Language
Tuesday 17th March: Numeracy
Although NAPLAN does measure some of the literacy and numeracy skills that are taught at school, it does not measure bravery, honesty, fairness, kindness, teamwork, creativity, passion, resilience, curiosity, positivity and empathy which are embodied by so many of our students each and every day.
I wish our Year 3 and 5 students the very best as they engage in the assessments in Weeks 7 and 8.
Wellbeing, Child Safety & Community Leader
Easter Bun Fundraiser – Orders Now Open
We’re excited to announce that our annual Easter Bun Fundraiser is just around the corner. This is a wonderful opportunity to stock up on some delicious buns while supporting our school at the same time.
To place your order, simply select the following link : http://resurrection-catholic-primary-school.square.site/ or scan the QR code below and follow the prompts.
All orders will close on Monday, 23rd March, so be sure to get in early.
Your Easter buns will be distributed on Wednesday, 1st April, just in time for the holiday break.
Thank you all for your continued support. Fundraisers like this make a real difference, and we truly appreciate the generosity and involvement of our school community.
Learning Diversity
Learning Support Update
On Monday, our Learning Support team engaged in professional learning focused on Executive Functioning and how these processes operate within the brain. Executive functioning refers to a set of cognitive skills that help individuals manage their thoughts, emotions, and actions. These skills enable young people to organise and plan, shift attention between tasks, think flexibly, and regulate their responses.
Difficulties in these areas can significantly impact how students cope with everyday academic and social demands. Strengthening our understanding of executive functioning allows us to better
support students in developing independence and resilience in their learning.
During the session, staff also revisited key concepts from our Berry Street Education Model training completed at the beginning of Term 1, reinforcing our commitment to trauma-informed and relational practices across the school.
Parent Support Group (PSG) Meetings
As previously communicated, the school is no longer using Operoo for meeting notifications and communication. Moving forward, families will receive an email containing a booking link to schedule their PSG meeting. Please keep an eye on your inbox for this information.
PSG meetings for students funded under the Substantial and Extensive levels will take place during Week 8 of this term. These can be conducted over the phone, through google meets or in person. Additional meetings may be scheduled outside of this week where required.
School Fees & CSEF Applications
Thank you to the families who have attended to their school fee matters. Your prompt support greatly assists the school in directing funds toward valuable resources, programs and opportunities that benefit our students.
Please note that school fees are due by 10 March 2026, unless a payment plan has been arranged with the school.
For families applying for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF), please ensure all required application forms and supporting documentation have been submitted to the school office. Forms were sent via email, however hard copies are available at the school office if needed.
If you believe you are eligible and have not yet lodged your application, I encourage you to do so as soon as possible to ensure funding can be applied to your child’s eligible school activities without delay.
If you need assistance or have questions about CSEF eligibility, please contact me via email (accounts@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au)
We would like to know about when your community groups are celebrating special events or when your child/ren have sporting wins, dance exams, language school awards etc. We would love to be able to publish these celebrations in our newsletter (with photos of course) to acknowledge all the different communities and groups that our families are part of.
Please note that this is not an opportunity to advertise for local sporting groups or businesses providing a community service but more a celebration of all our all the community groups, clubs and organisations who make up our Resurrection community.
If you have an item you would like to share with our school community, please email office@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au
2027 Prep Enrolments Are Now Open
We are already receiving many enrolment applications from new families; which is a wonderful sign!
To assist us in our preparation and planning, we are encouraging our current parents to please collect and complete an enrolment form and to return it as soon as possible.
Religious Education
Lenten Reflections
One of the reasons games are restful and enjoyable is because they have rules. The rules tell you what you can and cannot do. They create guardrails that help avoid arguments and allow everyone to have fun.
But learning a new game can be challenging. Sometimes you read the rules and think, “Wait… what do you mean I can’t do that?!” It can feel restrictive at first. Yet the more you play and understand the rules, the more freedom you experience—and the more fun the game becomes.
…We hear the Ten Commandments and think, “Okay, I know these. I can handle that.” They’re the foundational rules—the basic framework for living. Then in the Gospel, Jesus raises the bar. Feed the hungry. Clothe the naked. Care for the sick. Visit the imprisoned. And He tells us that how we respond to those in need is how we respond to Him. Wow, Jesus—that’s intense!
But here’s the reality: the Ten Commandments are the foundation, and the Gospel reveals their heart. The commandments tell us what not to do; Jesus shows us what love looks like in action. Lent isn’t just about avoiding sin—it’s about actively loving others.
Deacon Jesse Fanning
Pope Leo XIV has declared 2026 a “Special Year of St Francis”, honouring the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi.
The ‘Prayer of St. Francis’ is a beautiful prayer that reflects what Dean Jessie Fanning mentions above, and the overall essence of Lent. You might make it your prayer this Lenten time.
In faith,
SUNDAY GOSPEL
2nd Sunday of Lent - Year A
We Reflect
In our gospel this Sunday, Jesus brings his disciples away from the noise and business of the market place and takes them up a mountain. This is not unusual in itself. We know from the gospels that Jesus himself often went to the mountain top to pray on his own. While they are on the mountain, something very strange and unusual happens. Jesus is changed in a very dramatic way; he is transformed beyond all recognition. His face shone like the sun and his clothes became as white as the light. Imagine the surprise and shock of those who were with Jesus. Yet even with this amazing experience, Peter is still able to proclaim this great prayer, ‘Lord it is wonderful for us to be here.
As we continue our Lenten journey and Jesus continues his own journey towards Jerusalem, he knows what he is facing. He will be betrayed, denied, condemned and crucified. Perhaps he feels and senses the disciples' fear and anxiety and so wants to reassure them. So he gives them a glimpse of the shape of things to come; he is revealed to them in all his glory.
Maybe this brief glimpse of Jesus in all his glory is also meant for us today. Perhaps like the disciples, we too experience fear, doubt and even a lack of faith. Perhaps we too need to be encouraged and strengthened by Jesus, especially as we continue our journey through Lent. We too need to know that our prayer, fasting and sharing with the poor is not an end in itself or that it is all done in vain. We are heading towards the resurrection and the new life of Easter, but we have a distance to go yet. But the experience of Jesus transformed offers each of us a taste of what lies ahead of us. If we share in the suffering and passion of Jesus, we will also share in his resurrection.
This is the hope in which we are asked to have faith as we make our way through Lent. When we are tempted to give up and give in, let us look to Jesus changed and transformed. May see in him the future that is promised to us, not only at Easter but in the fullness of God’s Kingdom.
As we continue to make our way through Lent, let us do what the voice of God says to each of us; ‘This is my Son, Listen to him.’
We Read Matthew 17:1-9
Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother,
and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.
And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them,
conversing with him.
Then Peter said to Jesus in reply,
“Lord, it is good that we are here.
If you wish, I will make three tents here,
one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said,
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate
and were very much afraid.
But Jesus came and touched them, saying,
“Rise, and do not be afraid.”
And when the disciples raised their eyes,
they saw no one else but Jesus alone.
As they were coming down from the mountain,
Jesus charged them,
“Do not tell the vision to anyone
until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ
Parish News
Welcome, Fr Nestus
We are delighted to welcome Fr Nestus from Buguya, Uganda. He will be celebrating Mass with this weekend. We pray that his time with us will be blessed and fruitful, and we look forward to sharing in faith and fellowship together.
Important Notice – Temporary Email Delivery Issue
PACEM (Parish Administration and Communication Email Management system — the platform we use to send newsletters, bulk emails, and manage parish‑wide communications) will temporarily stop sending bulk newsletter emails to @hotmail, @outlook, and @live accounts. Microsoft is currently blocking bulk messages sent to these addresses, so we cannot guarantee delivery at this time.
If you have an alternative email address, we encourage you to subscribe to our newsletter by registering it here: https://www.resurrectionkingspark.org/copy-of-parish-groups
St Vincent de Paul
Grocery bags from St Vincent de Paul will be available at the back of the church. Parishioners are encouraged to take a bag and fill it with non‑perishable items that are within their use‑by date.
Caritas Project Compassion 2026
Caritas invites us to take part in their 40‑day campaign supporting vulnerable communities both here and around the world.
Throughout Lent, parishioners are encouraged to pray, fast, and give in solidarity with those in need. Your generosity helps Caritas continue its vital mission of compassion, justice, and hope.
Pastoral Visitation by Bishop Ashe
On Friday 13th March to Sunday 15th March, Bishop Martin Ashe will be visiting Resurrection.
Open Forum - this is an opportunity in everyone in the parish to speak to the bishop about their perceptions on the parish on Saturday 14th March at 12 noon in the School Staff Room.
TERM ONE DATES 2026
Week 6
Monday 2nd March
Years P-2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 3rd March
Leadership meeting at 3:30pm
Wednesday 4th March
Prep testing (Day 6 of 6)
Thursday 5th March
Year 5 Interrelate session 3
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
School Advisory Council (SAC) - 7pm
Friday 6th March
Middle School Year Level Mass 9am
Year 4 Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 7th March
Sunday 8th March
Third Sunday of Lent
Week 8
Monday 16th March
Year P - 2 Assembly at 2:30pm
NAPLAN Window
Tuesday 17th March
PSGs
Leadership meeting at 3:30pm
NAPLAN Window
Wednesday 18th March
Junior Year Level Mass 9am
PSGs
NAPLAN Window
Thursday 19th March
PSGs
NAPLAN Window
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
Friday 20th March
PSGs
NAPLAN Window
Saturday 21st March
Sunday 22nd March
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Week 10
Monday 30th March
Years 3 - 6 Athletics Day
Years P-2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 31st March
Year 5 Camp - Cave Hill Creek
Leadership meeting at 3:30pm
Wednesday 1st April
Year 5 Camp - Cave Hill Creek
Thursday 2nd April
Year 5 Camp - Cave Hill Creek
Last day of Term 1 - 3:15pm dismissal
No staff meeting today
Friday 3rd April
School Closure: Public Holiday - Good Friday
Saturday 4th April
Sunday 5th April
Easter Sunday
Week 5
Monday 23rd February
School Closure: Staff Professional Learning - TRW
Tuesday 24th February
Open Day for prospective families (9:30am)
Wednesday 25th February
Prep testing (Day 5 of 6)
Open Night for prospective families (7pm)
Thursday 26th February
Senior School Year Level Mass 9am
Year 5 Interrelate session 2
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
Friday 27th February
Saturday 28th February
Sunday 1st March
Second Sunday of Lent
Week 7
Monday 9th March
Preps begin full time this week
Year 3 - 6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 10th March
Curriculum team meeting all day in the parish
Wednesday 11th March
Year 6 Camp to Campaspe Downs
NAPLAN Window Opens Today
Thursday 12th March
Year 6 Camp to Campaspe Downs
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
North-western zone - Leadership Dinner
NAPLAN Window
Friday 13th March
Year 6 Camp to Campaspe Downs
NAPLAN Window
Saturday 14th March
Sunday 15th March
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Week 9
Monday 23rd March
Year 3 - 6 Assembly at 2:30pm
NAPLAN Window Closes Today
Tuesday 24th March
Student Engagement Team Meeting all day in the parish
Wednesday 25th March
Principal Conference (VAPSP)
Thursday 26th March
Prep & Buddies Year Level Mass 9am
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
Principal Conference (VAPSP)
Friday 27th March
Principal Conference (VAPSP)
Saturday 28th March
Sunday 29th March
Palm Sunday
