Term 2 Week 6 of 10
Friday, 29th May 2026
Message from the Acting Principal
Dear parents and carers,
Like many of you, I had the honour of attending our Parish’s 50th Anniversary celebration at last Sunday’s 10:30am Mass.
It was a Thanksgiving Mass. A time where we as a community stopped to reflect on the past 50 years of shared history. Lots has changed in 50 years. This was not only evident when examining the old photos, but also when conducting school tours with parishioners who were former students and teachers.
However, while there have been plenty of physical changes over the last 50 years, what really struck me was our shared sense of faith, service, gratitude and community that was established at the very beginning by our first parishioners and continued today in 2026. Thank you to all of the parishioners and school staff who gave up their time and energy to make the celebration such a success. A special mention also needs to go to our students who helped decorate displays throughout the school.
Our challenge as a faith filled community is to continue to develop this partnership and legacy into the future.
To paraphrase the song at the beginning of Mass:
We are one
But we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We'll share a dream
And sing with one voice
I am, you are, we are Resurrection
Best wishes
Excursions & Incursions
Prep - Animal Land
As part of our Living Things unit, the Preps had the chance to explore Animal Land in Diggers Rest and they had the most amazing time!
From pony rides and milking a cow, to churning butter, feeding alpacas and sheep, and cuddling baby animals, the day was packed with hands-on fun. The students also loved spotting the piglets and bouncing along on a tractor ride around the farm.
On top of all that, they planted their own sugar snap pea seeds and joined in some fun farm games. It was such a fantastic day full of laughter, learning, and new experiences. The Preps came back buzzing with excitement and a whole new appreciation for living things!
Year 1 & 2 - Melbourne Zoo
The Year 1 and 2 students had an exciting day on Wednesday of Week 4 at the Melbourne Zoo exploring the habitats and features of different animals. Students learnt how animals are specially adapted to survive in their environments and investigated the features that help them find food, move, and stay safe. Throughout the excursion, students observed a variety of animals and deepened their understanding of living things through hands-on learning and discussion. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect our classroom learning with the real world.
Year 3 & 4 – Incursion
Our Grade 3–4 students recently participated in an exciting Amazing Race incursion, where they worked in teams to solve clues, complete challenges, and race against the clock! Throughout the day, students developed their teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and navigation skills while demonstrating great enthusiasm and resilience. The incursion aligned perfectly with the ‘Mapping the Unknown’ Inquiry unit, investigating different geological features and mapping like true explorers! It was fantastic to see students encouraging one another and stepping outside their comfort zones in such a fun and engaging learning experience.
Wellbeing, Child Safety & Community Leader
To finish off Mindful May this week, here’s a bingo game you can play together as a family.
Learning Diversity
Last week we said goodbye to Amanda Azzapardi as she completed her LSO placement hours with us. We would like to thank Amanda for the care, time, and effort she dedicated to supporting our students during her placement.
We are grateful for the positive contribution she made to our school community and are pleased that we will still see her around the school. We wish Amanda all the very best in her future endeavours.
Reminders
PSGS
Bookings are now open for PSGs for students receiving NCCD support at the Substantial and Extensive levels. Please keep an eye out for an email from Student Engagement containing your booking link.
We look forward to meeting with families to discuss each child’s individual learning goals and celebrate the progress they have been making.
PLPS
Will be sent out through Adobe in week 9, please remember to electronically sign these!
Friendly Reminder for Families
Just a quick note to ask all parents to please send two boxes of tissues to your child’s classroom. These supplies help keep our room stocked and support everyone through the sniffle season.
Thank you for your help and support!
SUNDAY GOSPEL
The Most Holy Trinity John 3:16-18
We Reflect
he readings selected for Trinity Sunday provide an opportunity to reflect on the nature of God. Over recent weeks, we have celebrated the Ascension and Pentecost – both of which reveal something about the nature of God through Jesus and the Spirit. Trinity Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate the unity of God whom we acknowledge as Father, Son and Spirit. Today’s gospel reminds us that there is a seamless continuity between the different experiences of God. Although we sometimes regard the God of the Old Testament as judging and vengeful, today reminds us that God is, was, and always will be a God of love. The gospel reminds us that ‘God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son.’ Love is the characteristic of God that is experienced as Father, Son and Spirit. God loved the world into being and loved the people so much that God made a covenant relationship with them and repeatedly drew them back into that relationship when they strayed. God loved the world and the people so much that God became physically present through Jesus as yet another attempt to draw all people into an awareness of the loving relationship God desired for them. When Jesus could no longer remain a physical presence in the world, God’s Spirit became more evident to continue the work of drawing people into that loving relationship with God.
REFLECTION by Greg Sunter
We Read
Jesus said to Nicodemus,
‘God loved the world so much
that he gave his only Son,
so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost
but may have eternal life.
For God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world,
but so that through him the world might be saved.
No one who believes in him will be condemned;
but whoever refuses to believe is condemned already,
because he has refused to believe
in the name of God’s only Son.’
Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ
Parish News
50th Jubilee Anniversary
Thank you to everyone who attended our 50th Jubilee celebration on Sunday, 24th May. The day was a tremendous success, with over 1,000 people joining us in thanksgiving and joy. A special thanks goes to our dedicated Jubilee Committee, who generously gave their time each Monday to plan and prepare for this milestone event. Your commitment and service made this celebration truly memorable.
Thank you to all who contributed, participated, and shared in this beautiful moment of parish life. May our parish continue to grow in faith and unity as we look forward to the years ahead.
Fr Gerard's Leave
Fr Gerard will be on leave from 4th June 2026 to Tuesday 30th June.
We welcome Fr Kevin Hennessy who will celebrate our weekend masses during this time.
Monday - 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th there will be no mass.
Tuesday - 9th, 16th, and 23rd there will be the usual morning mass at 9.30am.
Thursday - 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th June there will be No Mass but there will be Prayer of the Church, Communion Service and Divine Mercy at 6pm.
First Friday 5th June Mass at 7pm.
Student of the Week Awards: Week 6
Class
Teacher
Student
Three
A
Claudette Petruccelli
Aubrey R - Getting a perfect score on your multiplication grid. Well done Aubrey!
Cilping T - For consistently demonstrating outstanding work, showing kindness in helping others, and completing all tasks to a high standard.
Three
B
Jake Moloney
Ryder N - For effectively utilising a fraction wall to help him identify equivalent fractions. Well done, Ryder!
Annabelle A-For utilising her artistic skills to create a Holy Week comic strip. Well done, Annabelle!
Four A
Lena Aloi
Ava P – For putting great effort into her factual recount and showing fantastic attention to detail. Well done!
Nizapar H – For her constant persistence in everything she does, both in the classroom and outside it. Well done!
Four B
Isabella Pisano
Lydon T - Lydon shows great understanding of decimals, including tenths and hundredths, and can represent and write them accurately. Keep up the great work!
Chris S -For consistently showing a strong willingness to learn and a readiness to take on new challenges every day. Amazing job Chris
Four C
Vanessa Axiak
Brendan L - For being a great ‘thinker’ who approaches challenges with curiosity and a new found confidence. You are finding clever ways to solve problems, asking insightful questions and using a range of resources to achieve success. Your approach to learning is wonderful!
Amelia Z - For making a consistent effort to listen attentively and participate in class activities. Your positive attitude, determination, and commitment to doing your best are helping you grow in confidence and achieve success. Keep up the enthusiasm!
Five A
Jane Huang
Jor D - For being an active learner across all learning areas and confidently sharing your understanding during class discussions.
ALex P - For being a risk-taker when decoding new vocabulary and confidently sharing definitions with classmates.
Five
B
Malae Suaesi
Matisse S - For showing great thinking skills during Maths when identifying, representing, and writing thousandths on a decimal. Great learning!
Matthew R - For sharing great understanding and knowledge of the three levels of government. Well done!
Five
C
Lavina Stewart
Linda D - For giving her best effort in all learning activities and demonstrating a wonderful willingness to learn. Well done Linda!
Ram L - For applying excellent maths skills to identify and place thousandths on a number line. Keep up the great work Ram!
Six
A
Kurt Caguin
Amy R - For showing responsibility for her learning by putting in consistent effort and attention to detail. Keep it up Amy!
Johan Z - For greatly improving his writing by using descriptive language and building tension in his Fable. Well done Johan!
Six
B
Georgia Tankey
Isabella T - For working responsibly and showing your participation in all classroom activities. Keep it up, Isabella!
Andre V - For showing good leadership skills both inside and outside of the classroom. Keep it up, Andre!
Japanese:
Yumiko Aiki
Pinidi T (6A) - For being an excellent learner who effectively applies her prior knowledge to new Japanese concepts. Keep up the excellent work in developing your Japanese skills!
Performing Arts:
Jody Banks
Miranda S (5B) - For demonstrating excellent acting skills during Performing Arts lessons when preparing for the “Showcase Spectacular" performance. Her creative ideas, improvisation and enthusiasm for acting is outstanding. Keep up the amazing work, Miranda!
Visual Arts:
Emma Lyons
& Enza La Rosa
Akuach C (3A)- For her unique interpretation and creations out of clay during a game of, ‘Can You Sculpt It’.
S T E M:
Joanne Abos-Padilla
Natalie L (3B) - For showing outstanding enthusiasm and curiosity during our learning about Earth science. Your knowledge, sharing of ideas, and excitement for learning inspire others to explore. Well done!
P.E:
Nathan Koprek
Mila M (4B) – For her exceptional performance in Sports classes, Athletics Day, and District Cross Country. She has consistently applied herself to all sporting activities and achieved excellent results. Mila continues to challenge herself, showing determination, growth, and a strong commitment to improving her performance.
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 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
