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Loving God,
As we begin this new school term in the light of Easter,
we give thanks for the life and leadership of Pope Francis.
You called him to serve with a heart full of mercy,
a voice for the voiceless,
and hands that reached out in love to all your people.
We remember his deep compassion,
his care for the poor and the planet,
and his constant call to walk in the footsteps of Jesus
with humility, courage and joy.
In this Easter season, we are reminded that death is not the end,
but a doorway to new life.
May Pope Francis now rest in your eternal peace,
and may his legacy continue to inspire us
to live with grateful hearts,
to act justly, love tenderly,
and walk humbly with you, our God.
As we begin Term 2, help us to carry forward his message
in our learning, in our relationships,
and in the way we care for one another and our world.
We ask this through Christ our risen Lord.
Amen.
Dear Parents and Carers
As we return for the beginning of Term 2, our hearts are filled with both sorrow and gratitude following the Easter announcement of the passing of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis, elected in 2013, led the Catholic Church with humility, courage and deep compassion. Known as the “Pope for the People,” he championed the poor, welcomed the marginalised and called us to care for the Earth through his landmark encyclical Laudato si’. His message of mercy, peace and justice has touched millions around the world, including our own school community.
That his death was announced during Easter—the season of resurrection and hope—reminds us of the Christian belief in new life after death. Pope Francis’ life was a powerful witness to the Easter message: that love, lived fully and generously, transforms the world.
As a community inspired by his example, we begin this new term committed to living out the values he so clearly embodied—kindness, justice, courage and care for all.
May we carry his legacy forward, with grateful hearts and renewed purpose, trusting in the hope of Easter and the promise of new life.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.
Leading into the holidays we celebrated "The Way of the Cross." This was a powerful, reflective and prayerful opportunity for our students and linked to action in our lives. Many thanks to Rebecca Nancarrow for again leading us so well in this faith space.
Bulbula correspondence: Happy Easter from Bulbula
Easter Raffle Winners: Many thanks to the PFA for the brilliant organisation and ongoing working groups to ensure all prizes and counting of money was achieved along the way. There were many volunteers. Thank you also to all the parent donations of chocolate and wrapping. We raised $2400 from the Easter raffle and $692 for project compassion . So proud of our generous community, continuing to make such a positive difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
Here are our top 10 winners!
Anzac Day March: A reminder, on Friday 25 April we invite students from Year Prep-Year 6 to attend the march wearing full school uniform. We will also lay a wreath as in previous years. Please meet Kerryn at the Coles supermarket on the main street by 9.30 am.
Whole school Athletics Day: We finished the term with an amazing whole school athletics day.
Many thanks to Sam Scott and all the staff and parent helpers for ensuring the success of this day. Immense gratitude for the excellence of our students- they are all superstars.
Special mention to Wauthurong House on taking out the overall shield. Please find full details here.
Please click herefor all sporting results for the term including Divisional swimming results and Cross Country.
Fire Carriers: Last term we proudly commissioned our newest Year Six Fire Carrier Leaders in a special ceremony, marking their commitment to reconciliation and keeping the flame of justice and respect burning in our school community.
A huge thank you to Bas Gee, one of our first Fire Carriers commissioned in 2023, for returning to be part of this important event. Your presence and leadership continue to inspire the next generation.
Well done to all our 2025 Fire Carriers: Tom Annand, Xavier Butcher, Ella Toscano, Joseph McKinnon, Chelsey Hipik and Liliana Preston. We are so proud of you.
Tomato sauce with lunch orders: We have cancelled the small, unsustainable tomato sauce packages from our canteen list and are supplying sauce in hubs. We have directed students to ask for sauce within he hub. Thank you for your understanding with this decision.
Congratulations to Ava Bonacci on an outstanding day as Principal for the day. Ava reflected that she did not have to do class work and really enjoyed cooking sausages, the morning tea and announcing the Easter Raffle winners over the speaker.
Abbey Sutherland farewell and new LSO's: Abbey Sutherland, a valued LSO in Year 6 has moved on into a school counsellor role. We wish her all the very best as she pursues her passion in the psychology space. Abbey was patient, kind and very helpful to many students. She will be missed. We welcome two new LSO's in Term 2: Sarah Fecchio in Year 6 and Maya Hamilton Year 4 and Year 1.
Winter Uniform transition: At the beginning of Term 2, we transition in the first two weeks into winter uniform as the weather becomes cooler. Therefore, you may continue to wear summer uniform for the first week or two and be in full winter uniform come week 3.
May this term be one of joy, friendship, rich learning experiences and faith-filled moments.
Kerryn
Term 2 2025
25th April: ANZAC Day public holiday, ANZAC Day March 9.30am from Coles
2nd May: 2nd hand uniform sale 9am
7th May: Mothers night 4.30pm-6pm
5th-16th May: Yr 1 swimming lessons 12.30pm
16th May: Walk to school day
19th-30th May: Years 3 & 4 swimming lessons 12.30pm
23rd May: School Disco- Prep- Year 3 4.30 pm-5.30 pm; Year 4-6 5.45 pm-7 pm
28th May: Yr 6 confirmation 6.00-7.00pm
9th-20th June: Yr 5 & 6 swimming lessons 12.30pm
9th June: Kings Birthday public holiday
10th June: Reconciliation session 10.00-11.00am: 3 CL; 11.45-12.45pm: 3 JR
12th June: Reconciliation session 10-11 am :3 BS
4th July: End of term (early finish 2.30pm)
Term 3 2025
21st July: Term 3 begins
11th August: Student free day
18th-19th August: Yr 4 camp
20th August: Yr 4 rest day
27th August: First Eucharist Sacrament Information Night 6.00-7.00pm
31st August: First Eucharist (session 1 9.00-10.00am) (session 2 1.00-2.00pm)
1st-3rd September: Yr 6 camp
4th September: Yr 6 rest day
8th September: School Feast Day
8th-19th September: Prep swimming lessons 12.30pm
9th September: Fathers night 4.30pm-6pm
9th September: Division athletics (year level qualifiers)
10th September: Yr 3 rest day
11th- 12th September: Yr 3 camp
15th-17th September: Yr 5 camp
18th September: Yr 5 rest day
19th September: 19th September Footy colours day, End of term (early finish 2.30pm)
Term 4 2025
6th October: Term 4 begins
3rd November: Student Free day
4th November: Melbourne Cup Public holiday
7th November: Mission Fete
24th November: PFA AGM 7.00-8.30pm
2nd December: 9-1.30pm
3rd December: 9-1.30pm
5th December: Student free day
9th December: Whole school orientation 9-10am, Prep orientation 9.30-11am
17th December: End of term (early finish 2.30pm)
Please note: Please refer to the Parent Calendar for all dates
Term 1
Thursday 30 January: Students return - Friday 4 April
Easter: Friday 18 April - Monday 21 April 2025
Term 2
Tuesday 22 April - Friday 4 July
Term 3
Monday 21 July - Friday 19 September
Term 4
Monday 6 October - Wednesday 17 December 2.30 pm 2025
