Leadership & Management

Week 8 Term 1

Dear Parents and Carers,

This year,  Catholic Education Week will be celebrated across the Archdiocese of Melbourne from Sunday, 16 March to Sunday, 23 March.

Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to celebrate their Catholic identity, the pivotal role they play within their local community and the strength of the sector.  

The theme for 2025 is  “ARISE, SHINE FOR YOUR LIGHT HAS COME, AND THE GLORY OF THE LORD HAS RISEN UPON YOU" (Isa 60:1) 

Our School Leaders will attend the Mass of St Patrick for Schools this Friday, 21st March, followed by attending the concert in the Park for primary school students.

The Creative Arts Exhibition, which showcases the wonderful artwork of primary and secondary students in the Archdiocese of Melbourne, will run from Sunday, 16th March to Saturday, 22nd March and is open to the general public.

This year, we are proud to once again have finalists from our school featured in the Creative Arts Exhibition at the Celtic Hall, Catholic Leadership Centre, 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne. The following artworks from our school are on display:

• The Resurrection – Year 5/6 students collaborated in pairs to design and sculpt their interpretation of The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are thrilled that all of their sculptures have been selected for the 2025 exhibition.
• The Sacred Heart of Jesus – Artwork by Amelia Zaita

We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, creativity, and dedication. This is a remarkable achievement, and we are excited to showcase their artistic talents to the wider community.

Here are some of our whole school activities during the week:

• Learning and Teaching activities during Religious Education around the theme: “ARISE , SHINE FOR YOUR LIGHT HAS COME, AND THE GLORY OF THE LORD HAS RISEN UPON YOU" (Isa 60:1) 
• Year 6 Leaders to attend St Patrick's Day Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral & the Primary and Secondary Schools Creative Arts exhibition with Ms Gasbarro and Mr Frazzetto.
• Year 5/6NT (Mr Nick) class will lead assembly with a focus on Catholic Education week and Harmony Day. 
• Selected students attending Creative Arts Awards Ceremony on Sunday, March 23rd at the Catholic Leadership Centre to accept their awards as winners.
• St Fidelis' School Community Open Day - to coincide with the conclusion of Catholic Education Week Sunday, March 23rd.

Reconciliation Retreat Workshop - Monday March 17th

Today, our Year 3 students participated in a  Reconciliation Workshop Day.  The aim of this day was to help students deepen their understanding of forgiveness, reflection, and spiritual growth in the Catholic faith. Through engaging activities and discussions, they explored the importance of reconciliation and its role in their faith journey.

School Photo Day - TOMORROW -Tuesday March 18th

Our School Photo Day is TOMORROW. All students need to be in full SUMMER uniform.  If students have sports on Tuesday, they can bring their runners to school in their bag for this one time. PLEASE NOTE: Sibling orders must be placed prior to 8am tomorrow.

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Thursday March 20th 

This week, some of our Year 3 students will celebrate the beautiful Sacrament of Reconciliation on Thursday night at 6:00 pm. Let us keep these children and their families in our prayers as they take this important step in their faith journey. 

NAPLAN Continues This Week

Our Year 3 and Year 5 students continue to sit their NAPLAN assessments this week. We’re proud of their efforts and encourage them to do their best. Keep up the great work.

Congratulations Ms Marsico

We wish Alycia and Adrian all the best on their upcoming wedding. We wish them both a liftetime of joy, love and happiness.

Foundation 2026

SCHOOL TOURS

School tours for Foundation 2026 have begun. I have been taking personal tours and it’s fantastic to be able to showcase our beautiful  learning spaces and facilities that St Fidelis has to offer.

If you have any friends, family that are interested in a school tour please let them know that they can either book a tour via our website, contact our office by calling 93833600 or contact me directly: mwatson@sfmoreland.catholic.edu.au

Sibling Enrolments for 2026

If you have a child starting Foundation in 2026, please submit their enrolment by the end of March. This will help us determine the number of places available for new families. To secure your child’s place, ensure you complete the enrolment process before the deadline. Enrolment forms are available at the school office or can be downloaded from our website.

Only One Week to Go Until the School Fete!

The countdown is on just one week to go until our exciting School Community Fete Day.  A huge thank you to everyone who has helped so far, your support is truly appreciated. We are still in need of volunteers for the big day, so if you can lend a hand, please sign up. Many hands make light work, and every bit of help ensures a smooth and successful event. This Fete is all about the students, and we can’t wait for a wonderful community day filled with fun, laughter, and connections. See you there! Please sign up using this link:  https://signup.com/go/KWPUREo

Casual Clothes Day - Monday March 24th

As a token of  appreciation for their amazing efforts in bringing all the items for the school Community Fete Day, all students are welcome to wear casual clothes on Monday 24th March.  Thank you for your support.

School Fees 2025 - Thank you

Thank you to the families who have already paid their full school fees for 2025. For those who haven’t yet made a payment, we kindly ask that you do so as soon as possible. The school has already covered the cost of all students' stationery upfront, and prompt payment of the first installment by March 21st would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support and cooperation. The office is open from 8:30 to 4:00 pm each day if you would like to pay in person. If you prefer to pay by direct debit, please use the bank details below. If any families need to discuss alternative arrangements for the payment of fees, please contact me directly.  

Included are the Bank details for your ease of payment:

Please note once you have made a payment can you email Ann Russo 

annr@sfmoreland.catholic.edu.au   with the amount you have deposited.

Concessional School Fee

Families who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for a fee concession:

•  Any family of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage
•  Any family holding a HCC and eligible for CSEF
•  Any family holding a DVA Gold Card
•  Any family identified as refugees and holding an ImmiCard

Please collect a concession fee application form to be considered for the concession fee.

PS:If you  are eligible for CSEF please DO NOT MAKE A PAYMENT UNTIL YOU HAVE SPOKEN TO ANN OR TERESA IN THE OFFICE AS ADDITIONAL CONCESSIONS MAY APPLY THIS YEAR. 

Zooper Dooper Friday

Thank you to the Parents and Friends who organise for the selling of Zooper Doopers each Friday during Term One and Term 4 for our students. 

Zooper Doopers will be sold at lunchtime for $1.00

Have a lovely week,

Manuela