From the Principal

Dear St Michael’s School families,

PRAYER

This coming Sunday is the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, a time where we remember Jesus commissioning the disciples to go out into the world and spread the message of peace for all and reflect on how we are living this mission.

Loving God,

As we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension,

we remember the moment Jesus returned to You

and called His followers to go out into the world

sharing love, hope, and peace.

Help us to live this mission each day.

Give us hearts that are kind,

voices that encourage,

and hands ready to help those in need.

May we always look upward with faith

and outward with compassion,

trusting that Jesus is with us

as we learn, grow, and care for one another.

Guide our school community to be people of light,

lifting others up just as You lift us.

Amen.

80TH ANNIVERSARY GALA TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

Tickets are selling fast so get in quickly.

Click on the image below to get your tickets.

EARLY BIRD - Book a table of 10 by 30 June and receive 10% off ($1,620 per table)

MORE DETAILS about our special Gala Dinner are in our 80th Anniversary Gala Event page

Raffle & Donations: Raffle tickets will be available online and on the night, with fantastic prizes to be won. We gratefully acknowledge Hotel Chadstone as one of our valued sponsors for their generous support. We also welcome donations such as gift vouchers, hampers, wine experiences, event tickets, books, or products and services from family businesses. Donations valued at $50 and above are greatly appreciated.

For bookings, donations, or enquiries, please contact: events@smashburton.catholic.edu.au

Thank you to our generous community for your ongoing support.

Warm regards,

80th Anniversary Gala Dinner Committee

PREP 2027

This week we held our final official Open Days for 2026, with a number of visitors attending on Saturday morning. The Kinder Kids sessions for this year are listed below. We invite all children in 3 year old and 4 year old kinder to join us for these fun sessions where they will meet our Year Five students and engage in some games and reading with them. Be sure to let your friends and neighbours know about them. 

TOP COURTS ADDITIONS

This week we finally saw the instalation of the final two games on our top courts. A large Snakes and Ladders, along with an alphabet snail were excitedly welcomed by our children. Both Junior and Senior children enjoyed playing together on the new games, enjoying the lovely Autumn sunshine this week!

2026 CLASS CONTACT LISTS

The 2026 Class Contact Lists have been finalised and sent to families this week. If you did not receive the list via email and you gave permission for your details for inclusion, please email office@smashburton.catholic.edu.au for a copy.

UPCOMING ENHANCEMENT SESSION

The next school enhancement session is scheduled for Saturday 23rd May, 9.00-11.00am. We will focus on tidying up some garden areas and some minor maintenance works. Please keep the morning free for this session and a notice will be sent soon through nForma for you to sign up.

DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY

Next week on Tuesday 19th May the GIDSSA Cross Country event will be held from 9:30am to 12:30pm at the Hartwell Sports Ground. All the best to all St Michaels' competitors!

GARDENING THIS WEEK

Thank you One/Two R for your work in the sunshine this week to plant carrot seedlings in our garden. The students also checked the quadrangle for any plants that needed watering and any weeds that needed removing! Very diligent workers!!

TEETH ON WHEELS REMINDER

Friendly reminder that Teeth On Wheels will be visiting our school for dental check-ups starting on May 27th 2026.

To ensure your child is part of this visit, please complete the consent form by clicking the link below:

Complete Consent Form HERE!

Once completed, the Teeth On Wheels team will Check your child’s eligibility for FREE care under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). If your child is not eligible, Teeth On Wheels is offering a special deal of $125 for a full check-up, clean, fluoride treatment, and any required x-rays (which can be claimed through your private health insurance).

Important: The cut-off date for completing your child’s form is May 20th 2026.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the Teeth On Wheels  (03) 9338 1191.

ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY BLOG

St Michael's School has partnered with Advanced Psychology with a psychologist working onsite weekly. This link takes you to a blog with podcasts / webinars that deal with a variety of topics which might be of interest to parents and teachers. 

https://www.advancedpsychology.net/blogs

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn, play, pray, work and gather. 

We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and we honour the ongoing cultural, spiritual and educational contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.