Term 2 Week 6 of 10 (Copy)
Friday, 4th July 2026
Reminder: Monday 8th June is a
Public Holiday. As such, there will be no school on this day
Message from the Acting Principal
Dear parents and carers,
On Tuesday, the curriculum leaders and I attended a Flourishing Learners Improvement Network. This was with other Catholic Primary Schools in the Western Region of Melbourne. It was a reminder that Resurrection is not alone on this journey of continuous improvement to act upon MACS’ Vision for Instruction to deliver the best educational outcome for every student.
The focus of the professional development was to reflect on our school’s Annual Action Plan and how we are tracking. To paraphrase our goals:
To improve student achievement in reading particularly the segmenting and blending skills of our students in P-2 through a synthetic phonics approach.
To improve the comprehension skills of our Year 3-6 students.
To improve student achievement in Whole School Number Framework results.
To have consistent teaching practices throughout the school with low variance
That staff capacity is built to design and implement RE curriculum that is authentic, meaningful and relevant to all learners that leads to action within our school context.
While we will have to wait until the end of the year to see our final data, it was pleasing to have the opportunity to reflect on what we have already implemented and achieved through the various programs, PD and resources we have implemented at our school.
When analysing our progress against MACs Vision for Instruction, it was apparent that our school is at the final embedding stage.
At the embedding stage, the aim is to make all of the practices we have developed over the years regular and sustainable items in our everyday practice. The fact that our school is already at this stage is testament to not only Adrian and Shannon’s leadership, but to our teachers who are constantly reflecting on how they can best support our students.
Classroom Parent Helpers
We greatly value the partnership between parents and staff, and any extra help is always appreciated. Fortunately, many parents genuinely want to visit the classroom in the mornings and assist with the learning program. But we could always do with more!
As you can see in this photo, we have Christine assisting our preps practise their letters and sounds. Having another adult work with our students is such a valuable resource. Thank you Christine!
If you are interested in helping in the classroom and have completed the parent training course that was conducted at the start of the year, please speak to your classroom teacher.
2027 Prep Enrolments
Are Closing Soon
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.
Best wishes,
Wellbeing, Child Safety & Community Leader
Handing out birthday or any invitations at school to a selective group can cause social exclusion:
We love celebrating birthdays and friendships that develop within our school community. To help ensure all children feel included and valued, we kindly ask families or students not to distribute birthday invitations at school in a public manner.
When only some children receive invitations at school, it can unintentionally lead to feelings of exclusion and disappointment for those not invited. We encourage parents to arrange invitations privately such as contacting the families directly, using personal emails, phone, messenger or distributing invitations after school hours.
Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us create a caring and inclusive school community for all our students at Resurrection.
How to Manage your child’s disappointment if they are not invited:
Validate their feelings. Let them know it’s ok to be sad, mad or disappointed. Listen and then say ’It’s completely understandable to feel hurt. You’ve got this. Disappointment is hard, but you're strong enough to get through it.’
Put it into perspective. Help your child understand that not getting an invite is usually about logistics, not personal rejection. Sometimes parties can only have a few kids because of space or budget.
Plan something special. Instead of dwelling on what they are missing out on, shift the focus toward a fun alternative weekend.
PE News
It has been a busy and exciting term for sport at Resurrection School. Our students have taken part in a range of events, including the Grade 6 Interschool Sports Winter Tournament, the District and Division Cross Country competitions, and the District Netball Tournament.
We are proud of the effort and sportsmanship shown by all students who represented our school this term.
Grade 6 Interschool Sports Winter Tournament
Our Grade 6 students have been taking part in weekly sports tournaments against other schools every Friday this term. The sports they have competed in include AFL 9s, Soccer, Netball, T-Ball, and Volley
stars.
Students have worked together in mixed teams and represented our school with great effort and sportsmanship. This term, our Volleyball and Soccer teams have achieved excellent results. The
Volleyball team is currently 3rd on the ladder out of 12 schools, while the Soccer team is undefeated and sitting in 1st place.
Our Soccer team has secured a place in the grand final, which will be held at our school in Week 8. The Volleyball team also has a chance to finish in the top two and qualify for its grand final.
Congratulations to all our Grade 6 students for their hard work and commitment throughout the term. We are very proud of their efforts.
Districts and Divisions Cross Country
This term, a group of our Grade 4–6 students represented our school at the District Cross Country event held on Tuesday 12 May. We had 32 students compete on the day.
Our Grade 4 students completed a 2km course, while our Grade 5 and 6 students competed in separate 3km races. All students gave their best effort, and we were proud to have 6 students qualify for the next stage of competition.
The Division Cross Country event was held on Wednesday 27 May, where our qualifying students competed against students from schools across the Keilor Division. We are excited to share that one of our students finished 6th overall in their event, competing against approximately 50 students, and has now qualified for the Western Region Championships.
Congratulations to all of our Cross-Country students for representing our school with determination and sportsmanship. We are very proud of their efforts and achievements.
Districts Netball Tournament
On Monday 11 May, ten of our Grade 6 students represented our school at the District Netball Tournament. The tournament was held at the Keilor Recreation Centre, where students competed against 12 other schools from the Deer Park District.
Our team played four games in the group stage and remained undefeated, winning all matches to qualify for the finals.
In the finals, we faced Cairnlea Park Primary School. It was a close game, with our team leading 4–3 at half-time. Despite a strong effort, we were defeated 5–7.
We are very proud of our Grade 6 Netball team for their teamwork, sportsmanship, and effort throughout the day. Congratulations on finishing 3rd overall and making the finals once again.
SUNDAY GOSPEL
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ John 6:51-58
We Reflect
This feast harkens back to the celebration of Holy Thursday. By way of the metaphors of food and drink, its readings provide us with a look at the mystery of divine presence. They first provide a picture of a God who feeds us. In the past God set a table in freedom, and then provided food that enabled our ancestors to survive. God fed those who were needy, not those who were worthy. Jesus offered sustenance to the crowds that gathered around him. It was not manna from heaven that he offered but his own flesh and blood as food and drink. This food and drink are the pledge of eternal life.
Those who eat this bread and drink this cup are caught up in a profound unity with God, a unity not envisioned in the wilderness experience. There is a new overlay of significance. Jesus’ claim to give his flesh and blood was a bold one, Paul’s seems even bolder. He states that partaking of the bread and the cup not only joins us with Christ, but actually makes us participants in the body and blood of Christ. Humanity and divinity are joined as one. The Eucharist is a sign of unity in another way. Joined to the body and blood of Christ, we are joined to each other. We are one body and that body is Christ. The Eucharist is truly a celebration of thanksgiving: thanksgiving for our transformation and thanksgiving for our unity.
REFLECTION by Dianne Bergant CSA
We Read
Jesus said to the Jews:
‘I am the living bread which has come down from heaven.
Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever;
and the bread that I shall give
is my flesh, for the life of the world.’
Then the Jews started arguing with one another: ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?’ they said. Jesus replied:
‘I tell you most solemnly,
if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man
and drink his blood,
you will not have life in you.
Anyone who does eat my flesh and drink my blood has eternal life,
and I shall raise him up on the last day.
For my flesh is real food
and my blood is real drink.
He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me and I live in him.
As I, who am sent by the living Father, myself draw life from the Father, so whoever eats me will draw life from me.
This is the bread come down from heaven;
not like the bread our ancestors ate: they are dead, but anyone who eats this bread will live for ever.’
Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ
Parish News
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 bePrayer of the Church, Communion Service and Divine Mercy at 6pm.
First Friday 5th June Mass at 7pm.
Welcome Fr Kevin
We warmly welcome Fr Kevin, who will be celebrating Mass with us while Fr Gerard is away. Please make him feel at home in our parish community and keep him in your prayers as he ministers with us during this time.
Communion to the Sick & Housebound –
Thank you to all those who volunteered to be part of this ministry.
If there is someone you know who is sick, housebound, or frail and would like to receive Holy Communion at their home please contact the office.
Christ's Catholic Community Prayer Group
Meets every Wednesday, 6.30pm - 8pm at Resurrection Catholic Church.
Reflection and teaching on the readings of the coming Sunday.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with the Rosary.
Outpouring of the Holy Spirit and healing prayer.
All are welcome.
Student of the Week Awards: Week 7
Class
Teacher
Student
Prep A
Olivia Duvcevski
Hanna T - For showing growth and confidence in adding numbers to 10. Well Done, Hanna!
Harrison V- For showing responsibility in his learning by completing tasks to the best of his ability. Keep up the amazing work!
Prep B
Emma Lyons &
Enza La Rosa
Titiuatoa L - For your amazing growth when counting out loud and reading and writing two- digit numbers. Keep up the great work Titi!
Violet B - For your growth in recognising letter names and sounds Keep up the amazing work Violet!
Prep C
Effie Malamatinas &
Enza La Rosa
Jessica N - For growth in recognising letter sounds and using them to blend words when reading independently. You are a rock star!!
Japhet V - For showing confidence and persistence when tackling challenging maths problems. You work hard to use different strategies to solve problems and never give up.
One A
Sophie Dillon
Bawi T -For showing a great improvement in your focus during class and always listening carefully to instructions
Tyson N - For showing persistence with practising your handwriting and letter formation. Keep it up Tyson!
One B
Sarah Hull
Darius L - Working towards a growth mindset attitude and starting to use strategies for getting “Ready to Learn”. This is helping you to focus and get the most out of yourself! Keep it up Darius.
Lucas N - Wanting to try your hardest in both the reading and math tests we did last week! Well done Lucas, you have shown great effort and growth in your learning!
One C
Amy Curmi
Arzoe C - For showing wonderful growth when segmenting CVC words. You have been trying your best to hear and identify each sound. Well done, Arzoe!
Kai M - For being a responsible and hardworking member of our classroom. Your positive attitude and excellent behaviour are outstanding. Keep it up, Kai!
Two A
Jester Buslon
Elsie B - For demonstrating leadership through the way she speaks and acts towards others, and her positive approach to learning.
Jaiden M - For consistently demonstrating a servant-hearted attitude and proactively responding to the needs of our classroom.
Two B
Belinda Collins
Faries W - For showing great improvement in reading by using sounds and strategies to read unfamiliar words with growing confidence and fluency. Keep up the great work Faries!!
Ring M - For making positive choices during learning time and applying yourself to complete tasks. Keep up the great work Ring!!
Two C
Ella Nowak
Angok D - For demonstrating amazing confidence when segmenting and blending CVC words. Keep up the amazing learning Angok!
Violet T - For confidently explaining and using multiple strategies to solve addition and subtraction equations. You have shown excellent mathematical thinking. Keep up the fantastic work!
Japanese:
Yumiko Aiki
Hayden P (2A) - For being a great learner by memorising Japanese vocabulary and using it effectively to make Japanese sentences. Well done Hayden!
Performing Arts:
Jody Banks
Amaya P (Prep C)- For her enthusiastic attitude to music learning during Performing Arts classes, and for her joyful energy when singing, dancing and playing musical instruments. Keep up the love of Performing Arts, Amaya!
Visual Arts:
Emma Lyons
& Enza La Rosa
Dylan O (PA) For enthusiastically and confidently practicing clay-dough techniques such as rolling, pinching and flattening to create farm animals with wonderful care, creativity, and attention to detail. Well done Dylan!
An N (1C) For enthusiastically practising his animal-making skills and creatively using clay-dough techniques to create a detailed model of a living thing with focus and persistence. Amazing work An!
S T E M:
Joanne Abos-Padilla
Clara N (1B) - For always being responsible and enthusiastic during STEM learning. You confidently share your knowledge about weather and enjoy helping teach others. You always bring positive energy and curiosity to every lesson.
P.E:
Nathan Koprek
Audrey H (1B) – For demonstrating excellent throwing and catching skills during our activities. Audrey consistently throws accurately at targets from both short and long distances and confidently catches both low and high passes from her peers. Fantastic work!
Asher L (PA) – For demonstrating a positive attitude in PE and always supporting his friends. Asher works fairly and cooperatively with others, encouraging them to do their best while also contributing his own strong throwing and catching skills during activities.
We are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for your students and families!
IMPACT TAEKWONDO AUSTRALIA
ITF Certified School Delahey Community Centre
We offer fun, safe and structured Taekwondo classes for ALL ages — right here in Delahey!
CLASS SCHEDULE:
• Mini Tigers (Ages 3–5)
Tuesdays · 5:30–6:00 PM
• Juniors (Ages 6+)
Tuesdays & Fridays · 3:45–4:30 PM
• Teens & Adults (12+)
Tuesdays 4:30–5:30 PM
& Fridays · 4:30–5:45 PM
Delahey Community Centre
70 Copperfield Drive, Delahey VIC 3037
YOUR FIRST CLASS IS FREE — No commitment required!
Taekwondo builds discipline, confidence, focus and fitness — values that complement your child's education and align beautifully with the Resurrection Catholic School community.
Our instructor, Adriana Enciso, is a certified ITF Black Belt IV DAN with nearly 20 years of experience teaching children and adults of all levels.
Book your free class today:
Call/Text: 0433 954 449
Instagram: @taekwondoitf_sabumnim_adriana
Facebook: @ Taekwondo ITF Sabumnim Adriana
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We look forward to welcoming your families to the mat!
Warm regards,
Adriana Enciso
Head Instructor – Impact Taekwondo Australia
0433 954 449
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
