Term 3 Week 2 of 9
Friday, 1st August 2025
Message from the Principal
Dear parents/carers,
Term 3 is well underway, and I’m pleased to say our students are working hard. As you would be aware through last term’s newsletters we have made some improvements to our PBL system at our school. Our students are overall well behaved. The three major pillars of our PBL remain the same:
Respectful
Responsible
Resilient
Marie D’Orazio will address these more in the Student Wellbeing section of the newsletter. Last week and this week Marie and I have visited every class from Year 3-6 to talk about the expected behaviours at our school and how we can be respectful, responsible and resilient members of our school community. It was a great opportunity to discuss the expectations but also importantly celebrate how well our students do with this.
In the class visits we spoke to the students about one important part of being responsible which I like to refer to as “owning our behaviour”. We talked about the fact that we will all make mistakes, but the important thing is that we recognise these mistakes and own them. When we own mistakes, we can improve and move on. I gave the example of a child who calls out in class and when reminded not to do so, says that they didn't. This can often be a natural reaction but one that gets in the way of improving. We talked about the best way to react when being warned or challenged on a behaviour and to own what we are doing.
We will continue to use our Positive PBL Rewards to celebrate students doing the right thing. It’s
a pleasure to see the enjoyment our students get out of this and the incentive for students to continue to improve.
Monday 21st July (First day of Term 3 -Tuesday July 22)
Monday 18th August
On both days, Resurrection staff will be undergoing professional learning.
Wishing everyone good health throughout the school holidays.
As we head into the colder months, we kindly remind families to keep children at home if they are feeling unwell. Whether it's a cough, sore throat, fever, or general signs of illness, staying home helps protect classmates, teachers, and other families.
Best wishes,
Deputy Principal: Learning & Organisation
Reminder: Parent Teacher Interview Bookings Open!
Our upcoming Parent Teacher Conversations will be held in Week 3 on Wednesday 6th August from 12:45pm to 8pm. Students will finish at 12pm on this day.
Please note that bookings to meet with Mrs Belinda Collins will take place in Week 4, Wednesday 13th August from 8:30am to 6pm. Bookings for this day are also able to be made.
The bookings are allocated to 15 minute time slots to allow teachers to meet with each family. The meetings will be held in your child’s classroom.
Here is the link to make your bookings: https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/478aa
Otherwise, you can scan the QR code on your device!
Bookings will close on Monday 4th August at 4pm.
Please note: If your child is attending the District Athletics on Wednesday 6th August, you may collect them from school at normal dismissal time of 3:15pm. This only applies to a number of students - you would have received communication about this via Operoo if this is relevant to your child. All other students should be collected from school at 12pm.
Scholastic Book Fair
The fair will be open from Tuesday 5th August to Friday 8th August for purchasing items at the following times:
Tuesday 5th August: 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Wednesday 6th August: (PTIs) - 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 7th & Friday 8th August: 8:15am - 9am and 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Students will have an opportunity to browse in the school day and may come home with a ‘wishlist’. You may also make purchases online! Purchases can be made via cash or card.
100 Days of Prep! - Tuesday 5th August
Our wonderful Preps will celebrate 100 Days of Learning on Tuesday 5th August! How time flies when you’re having fun. To celebrate such a big achievement, the Preps will be dressing up as 100 year old little people and engaging in some very fun activities including decorating biscuits which has been communicated via Operoo. There will be some fantastic photo opportunities on the day, and we can’t wait to celebrate our littlest Resurrection superstars on their special day! Check out some of the fantastic shots of last year’s Preps to get some inspiration for your outfits.
Wellbeing, Child Safety & Community Leader
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Basic everyday English that you need when shopping, banking, cooking, at the doctors, etc.
WHEN: THURSDAYS @ 1:45pm to 3pm
‘Starting on the 7th of August’
WHERE: Resurrection Parish House
REGISTER and BOOK your spot at the office
IT’S FREE!!!
Learning Diversity Leader
At Resurrection we celebrate the rich diversity of learners in every classroom. Our students come with a wide range of strengths, challenges, learning needs, including those with Autism, ADHD, PDA, anxiety, learning disabilities, and other neurodiverse profiles. Our teachers work hard to create inclusive, supportive environments where every student can thrive. This includes using flexible teaching strategies, offering visual supports, adjusting tasks to match individual learning styles, and working closely with learning support staff. We also collaborate with families and specialists to ensure students receive the tailored support they need.
Inclusion is more than a goal—it’s a daily practice that helps every student feel seen, valued, and capable.
Religious Education Leader
Grandparent’s Day is always a wonderful celebration, recognising the significant impact of our grandparents and great grandparents in our lives. Through the intercession of St. Anne and St. Joachim (Jesus’ grandparents), we were able to hold a prayer service to pray for our grandparents, before spending time with each other in our classrooms. We then finished the morning with a Morning Tea spread in the hall. We thank all who were able to join us, and we also give a special thank you to the grandparents who had a special role during the morning’s service.
St. Anne and St. Joachim, pray for us!
Here’s a reflection from Elizabeth in 5A:
“On Grandparents Day, my grandparents came to celebrate with me. They came and proudly sat next to me whilst I created a heartwarming piece of art for them. They were delighted to receive another piece of artwork made especially for them.”
The Sacrament of Confirmation: 4 weeks to go!
As our community of Resurrection prepares our Year 6 students to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, here are some weekly reflections on the gifts and fruits of the Spirit, which will guide our soon to be newly confirmed on their continued journey of faith.
Gift of the Spirit: Counsel
Helps us make the right decision, acknowledging God’s will and way.
Q: When have you experienced doubt or uncertainty in a decision? How did you seek clarity and guidance?
Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
Living with a sense of wholeness and harmony with God and others.
Q: How do you respond to conflict? Are you a peacemaker?
“...whatever gifts I have been given, I place them at your service” - St. Augustine
In Faith,
Inform and Empower
For several years now, Resurrection has been utilising the expertise of the crew at Inform & Empower. The award-winning live incursions have helped our students make good decisions whilst online. Last term the senior students participated in a live online quiz (Kahoot) about digital safety, against thousands of students from across Australia.
Two Grade 5 students, Kayla V (5B) and Elizabeth C (5A) managed to beat 1,951 other teams of two to win the quiz. The students received a digital shoutout from the team at Inform & Empower, a certificate and a place on the wall of fame. Well done to the dynamic duo and to all students who continue to make good choices online.
Mr Mo
2025 Art Show- ‘Harmony’
The students of Resurrection Primary School have worked very hard this year to learn about art concepts such as the ‘Elements of Art’ and ‘Principles of Design’. They have created many different styles of art inspired by different art techniques, famous artists, famous movements and their own passions.
In order to recognise and celebrate their artistic learning, we are hosting an Art Show so that you can share in all of their hard work and creativity.
On the night, we will have a cultural fashion show to highlight all the wonderful communities that make up our school, face painters, caricature artists, a silent auction to purchase your favourite class piece, a coffee van and of course lots of art!
If you are interested in participating in our cultural fashion show, please fill out the Operoo form- coming soon.
Here are the important details:
Where: Resurrection Primary School
When: 8th October
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Logo Competition
Past Winners
2022 Winner- Magic of Art 2023 Winner- The Inspiration of Art and Culture 2024 Winner- Community
To assist us in advertising the art show, ‘Harmony’ (thank you to Charlotte in 5B for coming up with this year's theme), we need a logo to go on the posters that will be printed telling the public (your family) all the details they need to know regarding the art show. This is a competition!
Success Criteria
I can include the Resurrection logo and the title of the art show ‘Harmony’
I can include my name and class on the back of the paper- This will be in your tubs
I can reflect the main idea of the art show in my design
Details
Due Week 4, Term 3, Friday 15th of August. Give your logo to Ms Kaan or Ms Lyons or post it in the box outside the artroom- look for the pok-a-dot table
Competition will be drawn in Week 6 and announced in the school newsletter.
Good Luck
Coming this term...
GRADE 6 PRODUCTION 2025
JUNGLE ADVENTURE
Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th September 2025
School Hall at 7.00pm
MEET THE CAST
Each week in the newsletter we will be introducing some of the amazing characters and actors from the show!
Angelo as "Sid", Rayden as "Drassic" and Jack as "Chaswick"
These 3 jewel thieves are in the jungle looking for the rarest diamond in the world, known as the "Heart of the Jungle". Along the way they'll have to outwit some clever school kids who are lost in the jungle, along with finding the diamond before anyone else does....
Zoe as "Miss Jenkins" the school teacher
Miss Jenkins and her class of Grade 6 students have been mistakenly taken to the jungle for their school excursion and will now have to brave the many challenges that come their way....
SUNDAY GOSPEL
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C
We reflect:
The moral of this Gospel is: earthly treasures rust, rot or are left to others when we die, but our spiritual accomplishments: good deeds, charity, honesty and love (all riches in the eyes of God) can be carried with us into eternal life.
So let us not go into heaven empty handed. God wants us to enjoy life and the things that He created for us, but there are boundaries and balances, which must be observed for our own good.
All loving fathers recognize that these are necessary for a balanced life and that is what the above readings for this Sunday are all about. So, let us ask ourselves the question that should make us stop and think: "Am I rich in the things that matter to God?”
We read Luke 12:13-21 :
One of the multitude said to him, “Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or divider over you?” And he said to them, “Take heed, and beware of all covetousness; for a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
And he told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’
And he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.’
But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”
The Gospel of the Lord,
Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ!
Parish News
BBQ Fundraiser – Next Weekend at All Masses!
Sizzle up your support!
Join us for a delicious
sausage sizzle after all Masses next weekend. Each sizzle is
just $3, and every bite helps bring our community together in celebration.
All proceeds will go towards the upcoming Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, making
it a joyful and memorable event for all. Bring your appetite, your generosity, and
your parish spirit—we’ll see you at the grill!
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Journey 2025 -2026
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which those who choose to follow Jesus decide to enter “full communion with the Catholic Church”.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 29th July at 7.30pm at Emmaus Church, Sydenham.
Maltese Folk Dancing
The Maltese Group is seeking out any children or young adults that would like to participate in Maltese Folk dancing. Training takes place every Monday in the school hall and the dancing will be celebrated on the 5th of October with the Our Lady Mass.
Please contact the parish office on 7064 3920
Student of the Week Awards: Week 2
Six A
Katherine Salloum
Isaac S - For being a conscientious student and constantly supporting others in the classroom.
Chantelle V -For being a responsible learner by remaining focussed and diligent throughout class time.
Six C
Rosie Nojdek
Eunice Z - For always trying your best, being kind and respectful of everyone, inside and outside of the classroom. You’re a star, Eunice. Thank you.
Karl G. K - Consistently sharing your knowledge and understanding, enriching all those around you. Keep up the wonderful work.
Japanese:
Yumiko Aiki
Karl K (6C) - For being a responsible student who actively participates in Japanese activities and supports his peers in his class. Well done Karl!
Performing Arts:
Jody Banks
Henry N (6C) - For his overall excellence in Performing Arts, particularly in the areas of Music and Drama. Well done Henry on always trying your best when rehearsing for your main acting role in the production and when working on your music skills. Keep up the amazing effort!
Visual Arts:
Emma Lyons-Pell & Tosh Kaan
Zalian 5C- For creating an outstanding one-point perspective landscape that created the illusion of depth on a flat surface. Well done on using a single vanishing point on the horizon line to create this illusion.
S T E M:
Joanne Abos-Padilla
Ajok M (5C) - For doing a great job learning about food and how we prepare healthy meals. You completed your Seesaw task with detail and care, showing clear understanding and creativity. Great work!
P.E:
Akoch D (4A) - For seeking feedback during tennis lessons and trying to improve his skills. You have a positive attitude about sports and always push through challenges.
Three A
Claudette Petruccelli
Sahasrith R - For being proactive and taking the initiative to practice your numeracy skills, demonstrating consistent growth. Well done Sahasrith!
Anna V - For your exceptional creativity and vivid storytelling in our free-writing session. Fantastic work Anna!
Three B
Enza La Rosa
Akur Lr - For beginning the new term with confidence and showing dedication to improving her writing. Keep up the great work, Akur!
Mila M - For being a balanced and knowledgeable learner who consistently demonstrates excellence and contributes her best effort in every lesson. Well done Mila!
Three C
Christine Tran
Blake H – For being super helpful and welcoming to her new teacher and always trying her best in class! Amazing work, Blake!
Lydon T – For sharing awesome ideas and joining every class activity with a big smile and great energy! Great work, Lydon!
Four A
Lena Aloi
Jayden C - For taking responsibility for your learning and making a conscious effort to focus on literacy. Well done!
Ezra R - For always coming to class with a positive attitude. Your hard work and kindness to others doesn’t go unnoticed. Well done!
Four C
Georgia Tankey
Liam D - For always demonstrating exceptional attention to detail when completing his math and literacy workbooks. Well done Liam!
Genevieve M - For consistently participating in class discussions, exhibiting fabulous listening and comprehension skills. Great work Gen!
Five A
Jake Moloney
Vadao So K - For effectively utilising strategies to solve x15 and x18 multiplication problems. Well done, Vadao So!
Adi W - For crafting a unique and interesting presentation on the planet, Saturn. Well done, Adi!
Five B
Malae Suaesi
Vihaan K - For demonstrating great thinking skills when using a method to solve multiplication problems. Well done Vihaan!
Emily K - For showing outstanding effort and creativity in expanding her sentences using ideas and details from the novel “The Last Bear”. Great work Emily!
Five C
Lavina Stewart
Evelin L - For always demonstrating confidence and resilience in all areas of her learning. Keep up the awesome effort Evelin!
Stenly - For including amazing facts in his persuasive text, “Horses should have been used in WW1”. Well done Stenly!
TERM THREE DATES 2025
Week 4
Monday 11/8
Year 3 Camp to Camp Weekaway
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 12/8
Year 3 Camp to Camp Weekaway
Wednesday 13/8
School Advisory Council (SAC) at 7pm
Thursday 14/8
Bishop Martin visiting at 2:30pm and 4pm
Friday 15/8
Whole School Liturgy at 9am: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday 16/8
Sunday 17/8
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 6
Monday 25/8
Makeup/Photo Day for Year 6 Production
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 26/8
Parent support group meetings (PSGs)
Wednesday 27/8
Parent support group meetings (PSGs)
Thursday 28/8
Parent support group meetings (PSGs)
Friday 29/8
Pyjama Day Fundraiser
Saturday 30/8
Sacrament of Confirmation at 11am & 1.30pm
Sunday 31/8
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish & School Family Mass 10.30am
Week 8
Monday 8/9
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 9/9
Wednesday 10/9
Executive Team Leadership Huddle 5 of 6
Thursday 11/9
Friday 12/9
Saturday 13/9
Sunday 14/9
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Week 3
Monday 4/8
Prep - Year 2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 5/8
Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday 6/8
Scholastic Book Fair
School Improvement Network - leadership (off-site)
Parent Teacher Conversations (12pm finish) 12:45pm - 8pm meetings (dinner provided)
Thursday 7/8
Scholastic Book Fair
Friday 8/8
Scholastic Book Fair
Saturday 9/8
Sunday 10/8
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 5
Monday 18/8
SCHOOL CLOSURE: PBL Day with Jo from MACS
Tuesday 19/8
Wednesday 20/8
Thursday 21/8
Friday 22/8
Book Week Parade at 9am
Regional Deputy Principal’s Network
Saturday 23/8
Sunday 24/8
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 7
Monday 1/9
Prep and Junior School Tabloid Sports (11:30am - 1:30pm)
Prep - Year 2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 2/9
Father’s Day stall
Wednesday 3/9
Thursday 4/9
Friday 5/9
Father’s Day Celebration at 7am Blessing and BBQ
Principal’s Network
Saturday 6/9
Sacrament of Confirmation at 11am & 1.30pm
Sunday 7/9
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 9
Monday 15/9
Grade 4 Camp to Camp Wyuna
Prep - Year 2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 16/9
Grade 4 Camp to Camp Wyuna
Wednesday 17/9
Grade 4 Camp to Camp Wyuna
Senior School Production - Matinee and Night 1 performance
Thursday 18/9
Senior School Production - Night 2 performance
Friday 19/9
Last day of Term 3
Whole School Mass at 9am
Footy Colours Day/Crazy sock day - gold coin donation!
Saturday 20/9
Sunday 21/9
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
