Term 1 Week 9 of 10
Friday, 27th March 2026
Message from the Principal
Dear parents and carers,
Last week we, along with the whole Archdiocese of Melbourne, celebrated Catholic Education Week. Catholic Education Week is a time to celebrate Catholic schooling and to thank God for the wonderful opportunities Catholic education provides to our families and the wider community.
This year’s theme celebrates the significance of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of our local Church in Melbourne:
Christ beside me: Walking in the footsteps of Saint Patrick.
Within the school, various activities were done within classes to celebrate - examples of this work will be shown within this Newsletter. We then ended the week at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for ‘The Mass of St Patrick for Schools’, where we were joined by representatives from all schools in the Archdiocese. Every year it proves to be a remarkable Mass and this year was again no different. It was celebrated by Archbishop Peter Comensoli and concelebrated by various priests from around the Archdiocese including our very own, Fr. Gerard, who also brought Fr. Nestus to experience the wider church here in the Archdiocese.
Here are some recounts from some of our student leaders who attended the Mass on behalf our school:
In the morning we got ready for an exciting day ahead of us because we were going to St. Patrick's Cathedral. We gathered together at the entrance of Resurrection and got split into 2 groups and excitingly made our way to the Cathedral. When we got there, at the entrance of the Cathedral the School Captains with their banner hurriedly lined up with the other schools while the Faith and Life, Sustainability & Environment and Social Justice student leaders calmly sat down on the pews. As the School Captains confidently walked down the aisle towards the altar, the Mass began. Archbishop Peter Commensoli and all the Priests in the area including Father Gerard and Father Nestus came to celebrate St Patrick's day. After the Mass the schools gathered in the park and had a picnic while rock music from a concert was playing. We played volleyball and soccer with a couple other schools which was fun. We unfortunately had to leave and made our way to the school. We had such an amazing time. We got back to Resurrection and were happy we made it back safe.
Parker 6C & Isaac 6C
Our trip to Saint Patrick's Cathedral to attend a mass with other Catholic schools from around Melbourne
As soon as we walked in with the School Captains holding the school banner, the atmosphere changed into a sacred mood. The School Captains sat down to the side on plastic chairs as a man and woman played the bagpipes; The rest of the leaders, Mrs Aclan, Mr Dalton and Mr Glasby sat on the pews near the main entrance. Archbishop Peter Commensoli, other Bishops and Priests, including Father Gerard and Father Nestus entered in. There were many choirs and bands, with harps, trumpets, violins, cellos and many other instruments. Emma 6A & Hannah 5A
Best wishes
Deputy Principal
Over the past weeks, I have spoken about the professional development that is provided to our staff in literacy and numeracy. By providing evidence based, knowledge rich professional development to our staff, it allows our staff to further adapt their teaching to suit the diverse needs of our children.
Religious Education is no different. Our school aims to offer our students a curriculum in which they are able to explore the Catholic faith from different lenses, offering the basis of the truth of our Faith, but journeyed to and experienced in their own unique way.
Erica Aclan has been busy providing professional development and upskilling out staff to make the study of Resurrection receive the most enriching and engaging learning experience they can receive. Two examples of this are:
The Mass
Using a small scale replica of a Church, Erica explored the significance of items commonly used during a Mass e.g. Altar, tabernacle, ciborium, paten, lectern etc. Every item, every response, every colour has a deep significance based on scripture and tradition.
Extraordinary Ministers
Erica led a training session for a select few members of staff to become Extraordinary Ministers of Communion. Assisting to distribute Holy Communion during Mass is one of the highest honours that a person can do. We are truly grateful that our parish invites us to help serve in this capacity.
Thank you Erica for your deep knowledge and passion towards Religious Education.
Reminder: Tuesday 2nd of April (Holy Thursday) is the last day of term 1. Students will be dismissed at 3:15pm.
Year 5 Camp Next Week - Tuesday 31st March to Thursday 2nd April.
A reminder that our Year 5 Camp will take place Tuesday 31st March to Thursday 2nd April. Students should arrive at school at normal starting times and will depart after some precamp activities at school. Please complete your normal school drop off on the morning of Tuesday 31st March. Do not be late as the buses will be leaving at 9:00am. Information about the camp has been shared with the Year 5 families as well as a packing list. Please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher if you have any questions.
3-6 Athletics Day - Monday 30th March
On Monday 30th March in Week 10 of Term 1, our Grade 3–6 students will take part in our annual Athletics Day at Keilor Park Athletics Track. This special school event gives students the opportunity to participate in their sports carnival and in their house teams, showcase their athletic abilities, and enjoy a fun-filled day with their peers and the Resurrection school community.
Below is all of the required information for the event:
Transportation and Event Times
Students will travel to and from the venue via school buses. All buses will depart from Resurrection at 9:00am, students should arrive to school on time by 8:30am.
Departure:
Buses will depart Resurrection Catholic Primary School (our school) at 9:00am
Arrival at the venue (Keillor Athletics Track @ Stadium Drive, Keilor Park VIC 3042) is expected at approximately 9:30am
Event Time:
The event will conclude at 2:00pm
Return:
Students will depart the venue at 2:00pm
Arrival back at school is expected at approximately 2:30pm, and students are dismissed at 3:15pm.
Student Essentials and Expectations
Clothing
Students are encouraged to wear their appropriate house colours to the event. This may include a coloured top, sports shorts, coloured socks, or suitable accessories such as bracelets and hats. Alternatively, students may wear their school sports uniform.
Footwear
Students must wear appropriate footwear, such as sports runners, as the day will involve a range of physical activities.
Bags, Food, and Drinks
On the day, students should bring their school bag containing lunch, snacks, and a water bottle. A hat is also required, as students will be outdoors for extended periods.
Medical and First Aid
A medical station will be available throughout the event to support all students, and all teachers will carry first aid bags. Students with specific medical conditions that parents/guardians indicated on the Nforma form will have their essential medications packed on the day.
We look forward to this special school event and seeing our school community come together.
In short:
Be at school on time, buses leave at 9:00am!
Bring water bottles, food, fruit snacks, hats and wear house colours!
Kind regards
Wellbeing, Child Safety & Community Leader
Easter Hampers
The fundraising committee are asking all students to bring in donations of the following items:
● Chocolate Easter Eggs
● Hampers or Baskets
● Ribbons / Cellophane
● Anything else Easter related!
We are asking students to bring these items into school by Friday 27th March. The donations can be given to your child’s classroom teacher or the front office. The raffle will be drawn on 2nd April 2026. We have made buying the raffle tickets easier. You can do it by this link. It's $1 per ticket. Money raised will go towards more sports equipment for our students.
Also, tickets will be sold before and after school next week! So bring that extra change and purchase your tickets.
Use of Hall Toilets After School
To support our child‑safety guidelines, we need to remind all families about the appropriate use of the hall toilets before and after school.
Before School Pickup
Some parents are arriving early while PE classes are still running in the hall. During this time, students are actively using the hall and have access to the toilets. To maintain a safe and supervised environment, we ask that parents do not enter the hall or use the hall toilets before the school day has officially ended.
After School – OSHClub Hours
Once OSHClub begins, the hall toilets become part of the supervised OSHClub environment. For child‑safety reasons, these toilets must remain exclusively for children attending after‑school care.We ask all families to avoid using the hall toilets after school to ensure OSHClub staff can maintain clear supervision and meet required safety standards.
Learning Diversity
Dear Parents and Carers,
It was so lovely to see so many of you over the past week. One of the things I value most about our school community is how supportive and engaged you are in your child’s learning. Your partnership with us is incredibly important, and we feel privileged to play a part in your child’s educational journey.
I would also like to remind you that we will shortly be rolling out Personalised Learning Plans digitally. These will be sent to your email and will require your digital signature via Adobe. So please keep an eye out for this and check your junkfolders.
Thank you for your continued support.
Our wonderful Prep team has recently introduced a new phonemic awareness program called Heggerty as part of their daily morning literacy routine, to run alongside our Sounds-Write phonics program.
Heggerty is a widely used, research-based literacy program that focuses on short 10-minute daily oral lessons designed to strengthen phonemic awareness and early literacy skills. The lessons include rhyming, sound isolation, blending, segmenting and sound manipulation, with the use of hand motions to support engagement and learning.
Our Prep students have been doing a wonderful job engaging in the learning so far, and we can’t wait to see the progress they make throughout the year as they continue building strong foundations for becoming successful readers.
UKULELE FUN!
In Performing Arts lessons this term, Years 3-6 students have been learning how to play the ukulele as part of the school's music program. Students have been learning how to hold the instrument correctly, play with a plectrum, play individual strings, strum a variety of rhythmic patterns and even learn some basic chords! It has been wonderful to observe our students playing their instruments with such musicality, developing many skills that a musician requires when playing in a music ensemble. We have also had a few of our Senior students demonstrate their guitar playing skills! What amazingly talented music students we have here at Resurrection!
Religious Education
Praying you and your loved ones have a safe and holy Easter ahead ❤︎
Please view our parish’s Mass schedule as we commemorate the death and resurrection of Christ:
Catholic Education Week - Activities
The Footsteps of St. Patrick with 5A:
Persuasive Writing with 6C:
SUNDAY GOSPEL
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Jesus stood before the governor, Pontius Pilate, who questioned him, "Are you the king of the Jews?"
Jesus said, "You say so." And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders,
he made no answer. Then Pilate said to him, "Do you not hear how many things they are testifying against you?" But he did not answer him one word, so that the governor was greatly amazed.
Now on the occasion of the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the crowd one prisoner whom they wished. And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. So when they had assembled, Pilate said to them, "Which one do you want me to release to you, Barabbas, or Jesus called Christ?" For he knew that it was out of envy that they had handed him over. While he was still seated on the bench, his wife sent him a message, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man.
I suffered much in a dream today because of him." The chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas but to destroy Jesus. The governor said to them in reply, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" They answered, "Barabbas!" Pilate said to them, "Then what shall I do with Jesus called Christ?" They all said, "Let him be crucified!" But he said, "Why? What evil has he done?" They only shouted the louder, "Let him be crucified!" When Pilate saw that he was not succeeding at all, but that a riot was breaking out instead, he took water and washed his hands in the sight of the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood. Look to it yourselves." And the whole people said in reply, "His blood be upon us and upon our children." Then he released Barabbas to them, but after he had Jesus scourged, he handed him over to be crucified.
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus inside the praetorium and gathered the whole cohort around him. They stripped off his clothes and threw a scarlet military cloak about him. Weaving a crown out of thorns, they placed it on his head, and a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" They spat upon him and took the reed and kept striking him on the head. And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him off to crucify him.
As they were going out, they met a Cyrenian named Simon; this man they pressed into service to carry his cross. And when they came to a place called Golgotha — which means Place of the Skull —,
they gave Jesus wine to drink mixed with gall. But when he had tasted it, he refused to drink.
After they had crucified him, they divided his garments by casting lots; then they sat down and kept watch over him there. And they placed over his head the written charge against him: This is Jesus, the King of the Jews. Two revolutionaries were crucified with him, one on his right and the other on his left.
Those passing by reviled him, shaking their heads and saying, "You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself, if you are the Son of God, and come down from the cross!"
Likewise the chief priests with the scribes and elders mocked him and said, "He saved others; he cannot save himself. So he is the king of Israel! Let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him. He trusted in God; let him deliver him now if he wants him. For he said, 'I am the Son of God.'" The revolutionaries who were crucified with him also kept abusing him in the same way.
From noon onward, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And about three o'clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Some of the bystanders who heard it said, "This one is calling for Elijah."
mmediately one of them ran to get a sponge; he soaked it in wine, and putting it on a reed, gave it to him to drink. But the rest said, 'Wait, let us see if Elijah comes to save him." But Jesus cried out again in a loud voice, and gave up his spirit. Here all kneel and pause for a short time.
And behold, the veil of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, rocks were split, tombs were opened, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised. And coming forth from their tombs after his resurrection, they entered the holy city and appeared to many.
The centurion and the men with him who were keeping watch over Jesus feared greatly when they saw the earthquake and all that was happening, and they said, "Truly, this was the Son of God!"
Parish News
Second Rite Reconciliation
Coming home turning back
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, we invite all parishioners to take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This is a wonderful opportunity for reflection, renewal, and spiritual growth.
Join us on Tuesday 31st March at 7.30pm
Let us come together to experience the grace and peace of God's forgiveness.
St Vincent De Paul
Many thanks to all those who have supported the St Vincent de Paul drive for food for those in need in our local community and those who have supported Project Compassion.
If you haven't already done so, can you please leave the grocery bags and project compassion boxes at the parish office or bring them along to the Holy Thursday Mass.
Dinner Dance – Payment Reminder
If you have booked a seat for the upcoming Dinner Dance, we kindly ask that all payments be finalised by Tuesday 21st April.
If you have any food allergies, please notify the Parish Office as soon as possible if you haven’t already done so.
Divine Mercy Feast Day – Sunday, 12 April 2026
We invite all parishioners to join us in celebrating the Feast of Divine Mercy.
2.15 pm – Confession
2.30 pm – Adoration and Rosary
3.00 pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet Benediction
Followed by Holy Mass
All are welcome to take part in this beautiful celebration of God’s mercy and grace.
Student of the Week Awards: Week 9
Class
Teacher
Student
Prep
A
Olivia Duvcevski
Elijah A - For using his letter-sound knowledge to write the main sounds in words during phonics. Keep up the fantastic work!
Kayla L - For being a helpful member in the classroom and always demonstrating a positive attitude towards learning. Keep up the great work!
Prep
B
Emma Lyons &
Enza La Rosa
Luke K - For using his letter-sound knowledge to write the main sounds in words. Keep up the amazing work Luke!
Lana K - For always trying your best and demonstrating a positive attitude toward your learning. Keep up the amazing work Lana!
Prep
C
Effie Malamatinas &
Enza La Rosa
Darci -Rose B - For always trying your best, never giving up and having a great attitude towards your learning. Keep it up superstar!
James Khoi T - You have worked very hard in all areas of your learning. It's so pleasing to see you always trying your very best.
Super proud of you.
One
A
Sophie Dillon
Sammy M - For showing kindness, caring for others, and always offering to help.
Your helpful attitude makes everyone feel supported and happy!
Joseph C - For improving your letter sounds and trying your best every day. Keep up the fantastic effort!
One
B
Sarah Hull
Sangboi - being super focused and quick during our daily reviews in both literacy and maths! Keep up the great effort Sangboi.
Audrey H- trying your absolute best in all learning tasks. You have had such a great start to Year 1 this year! I am very proud of you.
One
C
Amy Curmi
AJ V - For always showing that you are ready to learn and eager to take on new challenges every day. Amazing job, AJ!
Elizabeth L - For always trying your best and being creative with your learning tasks. Keep showing your best work!
Two
A
Jester Buslon
Leo Le - For your consistent effort and dedication this term. You have demonstrated a positive attitude, remained settled, and applied your best to all learning tasks. I am proud of you!
Amelia Vo - For demonstrating maturity and a strong readiness to learn. You consistently model expected behaviours to your peers and apply yourself diligently to all tasks. Well done!
Two
B
Belinda Collins
Raymond C - for your fantastic effort in confidently completing addition and subtraction equations using a number line. You showed clear understanding and accuracy in your thinking—well done!
Biak T - for your excellent effort in staying focused, being on task, and consistently following classroom rules. You are setting a great example for others — keep it up!
Two
C
Ella Nowak
Christopher T - For your fantastic effort in writing a detailed recount and ensuring you included important information and rich vocabulary. Well done!
Cynthia N - For challenging herself when completing 2 digit by 2 digit subtraction using a numberline. Keep on showing an amazing motivation for learning.
Japanese:
Yumiko Aiki
Dakota G (2B) - For being an active learner in Japanese class and consistently making great efforts to engage in class activities. Well done Dakota!
Performing Arts:
Jody Banks
Leo L (2A) - For his improved focus and concentration in Performing Arts lessons, and for discovering his wonderful singing voice! Keep up the fantastic effort, Leo!
Visual Arts:
Emma Lyons
& Enza La Rosa
Aria P (1B) - For demonstrating excellent focus during Art class while creating a beautiful paper plate weaving, carefully using yarn on a loom and going over and under to make a lovely pattern. Well done Aria!
S T E M:
Joanne Abos-Padilla
Dimitri C (Prep C) - for being a responsible and curious learner. You show a strong desire to learn, ask thoughtful questions, and work cooperatively with others. Keep up the great effort!
P.E:
Nathan Koprek
Zoe Z (1B) - For always bringing a positive spirit to sports class and giving your best in every activity. Your fundamental PE skills have grown, and you continue to improve. Keep up the great work!
TERM ONE DATES 2026
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 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
Week 2
Monday 27th April
Year 3 - 6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 28th April
Curriculum Team Meeting all day in the parish
Leadership meeting at 3:30pm
Wednesday 29th April
Eucharist Sacramental Formation Evening with Fr. Luke Bulley 7pm
Thursday 30th April
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
Friday 1st May
Saturday 2nd May
Sunday 3rd May
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Week 4
Monday 11th May
School Photo Day
Tuesday 12th May
Leadership meeting at 3:30pm
May Staff Birthday’s
Wednesday 13th May
Year 1-2 Melbourne Zoo Excursion
Thursday 14th May
Middle Year Level Mass 9am
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
Friday 15th May
Principal Network
Saturday 16th May
Sunday 17th May
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Week 6
Monday 25th May
Year 3 - 6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 26th May
Leadership meeting at 3:30pm
Wednesday 27th May
Thursday 28th May
Prep & Buddies Year Level Mass 9am
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
School Advisory Council (SAC) - 7pm
Friday 29th May
Saturday 30th May
Sunday 31st May
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Week 8
Monday 8th June
School Closure: King’s Birthday P/H
Tuesday 9th June
PSGs
Leadership meeting at 3:30pm
Wednesday 10th June
PSGs
Thursday 11th June
PSGs
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
June Staff Birthdays
Friday 12th June
PSGs
Principal Network
Saturday 13th June
Sunday 14th June
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 10
Monday 22nd June
Years P-2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 23rd June
Leadership meeting at 3:30pm
Wednesday 24th June
Thursday 25th June
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
Friday 26th June
Final Day of Term 2 for staff and students
Saturday 27th June
Sunday 28th June
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 1
Monday 20th April
School Closure Day: TIL for staff
Tuesday 21st April
Wednesday 22nd April
P&F: Resurrection Day - donut gifted
Thursday 23rd April
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
April Staff Birthday’s
Friday 24th April
Saturday 25th April
ANZAC Day
Sunday 26th April
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Week 3
Monday 4th May
P&F: Mother’s Day Stall (all day)
Years P-2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 5th May
Students Engagement Team meeting all day in the parish
Wednesday 6th May
Thursday 7th May
Mother’s Day Mass (led by Senior School) at 9am and open classrooms. Morning tea
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
Friday 8th May
Saturday 9th May
Sunday 10th May
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Week 5
Monday 18th May
School Closure: Staff Professional Learning - TRW
Tuesday 19th May
Confirmation Sacramental Formation Evening with Fr. Luke Bulley 7pm
First Eucharist Passports Due
Wednesday 20th May
Junior Year Level Mass 9am
Thursday 21st May
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
Friday 22nd May
Saturday 23rd May
Sunday 24th May
Golden Anniversary - 50 Years of Resurrection Parish
Pentecost Sunday
Week 7
Monday 1st June
Years P-2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 2nd June
Wednesday 3rd June
Curriculum Team Meeting all day in the parish
Thursday 4th June
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
Friday 5th June
Saturday 6th June
Sunday 7th June
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood
Week 9
Monday 15th June
Year 3 - 6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 16th June
Student Engagement Team Meeting all day in the parish
Wednesday 17th June
Thursday 18th June
Prep and Buddies Year Level Mass 9am
Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
Friday 19th June
Prep 2027 Applications close today!
P&F: Crazy hair & Casual Clothes Day (gold coin donation)
Saturday 20th June
Sunday 21st June
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Timed
