From the Principal 

Dear Parents and Carers,

The last month of Autumn has provided some tremendous crisp but sunny weather for school days and weekends.  As a school, we are in a strong rhythm of learning programs, extracurricular activities, sacrament preparations, sporting activities and learning celebration days.  

Current Families - Prep 2025 Urgent

Current families with children starting Prep in 2025, please send through your application now to secure your place.  Please go to the school website and click Apply now.

Mother’s Day Celebrations

We have lots planned to celebrate mothers and special people in the lives of students, and we hope to see you at one or more of these events.

Mother’s Day Stall - Thursday 9th May—Thank you to the St Simon’s Parents’ Association for organising this valued experience for our students. Dads and parents, please speak with your children about preparations for the Mother’s Day stall.

Mother’s Day Breakfast Friday 10th May Session 1 7:25 am, Session 2 8:00 am

Orders via CDFPAY close on Wednesday, 8th May, at 12:00pm sharp!

Further instructions will be shared with families about the logistics of the breakfast, including suggestions for parking.

Please note that Session 2 is very popular, with over 270 people attending.  We will have enough room in the Hall and Building B Ground floor however if you have the capacity to attend the 7:25 am session, then please give this some consideration.

Mother’s Day Liturgy - Friday 10th May 2:30 pm - Church

All families are invited to attend the Mother’s Day Liturgy hosted by our Year 4 students at 2:30 pm this Friday in the Church.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance)

This Wednesday, 8th May, Parents and carers of Year 3 students who are making their first reconciliation are invited to a Parent Information session at 6 p.m. in St Simon’s Church.   

St Simon’s Parents Association (PA) and School Advisory Council (SAC)

Our St Simon’s PA and SAC met recently where we discussed upcoming social and fundraising events as well as Child Safety, playground refurbishment and recent updates to our communication channels.

These two groups within our community are an important connection between home and the school parish entity. So I am extremely grateful for the time and hard work the parents involved have given to this work.

District Athletics

Congratulations to all the students who participated in our Wantirna District Athletics Competition last Friday, 2nd May.  It was a wonderful day of spirited competition supported by parents and school staff. For more information, check out our Social channels (Facebook and Instagram)