And the Winner is.....

Congratulations to everyone who entered our 2025 CCK Family and Friends Footy Tipping Competition.

After 24 rounds of fierce competition, our top tippers are:

1st - Debbie Yarak
2nd - Mel Daglish
3rd - Tony Hyde
4th - Borgonha Bros
5th - Katherine Crowe

While Debbie and I are happy to claim 'bragging rights' for placing first and third, respectively, we will step aside from the podium and divide the prize pool among our second, fourth and fifth-place getters.

Place getters can collect their prize money from the school office on Friday.

Maribyrnong Division Athletics Finals

Congratulations to the following children who have qualified for the Maribyrnong Division Athletics Finals next Wednesday -

10-year-old Girls
- 100m: Matea Mauriohooho
- High Jump: Matea Mauriohooho
- Long Jump: Matea Mauriohooho
- 100 Relay: Leni Bransgrove, Chloe Bain, Greta Brown and Matea Mauriohooho,
11-year-old Boys 200m
- 200m: Edward Hollis
11-yr-old Girls
- High Jump: Holly Ta

Learning Conferences

Term 3 Learning Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, 17th September, between 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Video Conferencing is available for those who cannot attend in person.

To book your appointment, simply click the link below or scan the QR code.

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/38q97

MACSSIS

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS): Monday 1 September – Friday 19 September 2025

Throughout each year, we pause to listen to our students, families and staff to gauge how our learning community is travelling. This feedback is invaluable to our progress as effective school communities and is backed by evidence-based research and best practices.

A significant and formal way in which we engage and gather data is through MACSSIS, the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys.

MACSSIS is a set of surveys that have been built specifically for Catholic schools in Melbourne by the Learning Services team at MACS, in partnership with researchers at Learning First and in wide consultation with principals in our schools.

In 2025, students, families and staff are invited to participate in MACSSIS via our secure and purpose-built online platform. The online platform is where our school leaders will access the summary reports that visualise the results of the student, family and staff surveys.

The MACSSIS survey platform is operated by an independent supplier, ORIMA Research Pty Ltd. The platform meets with the high security and privacy standards for handling student and school data.

Students at our school will be provided with supervised sessions, where teachers are on hand to help and answer any questions.

All families would have received a link and individual password to the surveys early this week. Families can complete the survey anytime over the three-week window via the link. Feedback has indicated that previous surveys were completed across a range of mobile devices and different web browsers.

Our community’s opinions are critical to understanding how our school is performing – MACSSIS is a key data source for guiding the ongoing work to improve our school.

All participation is invited, welcomed and 100 per cent voluntary. The surveys are not a test; they are an inclusive way to support the work we are already doing to improve our school.

Timetable Changes

Over the last few weeks of term, timetable changes will be implemented to facilitate PSG meetings and classroom program planning for Term 4. Pease keep track of Class Dojo and Classroom Noticeboards for information.

Dress Up Day

On Friday 5th September we will celebrate the AFL final series with our annual ‘Footy Colours Dress-Up Day’.

On this day children are invited to wear their favourite AFL team colours to school and I hope to see a sea of black and white (Go Pies!)

Father's Day Brekky

Also on Friday 5th September, we will kick off Father's Day Weekend (ha ha), with our Fathers’ Day Breakfast.

Breakfast will be served from 8:00 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. and what better to serve Dad than a hot bacon and egg roll? Don’t forget to wear your Footy Colours to school (dads and children)!

Father's Day Stall Update

Following breakfast, our Father's Day Stall will be in operation. Similar to Mother's Day it will be a little different this year so without giving too much away please note the following:

Children will need to bring $7.00 to purchase their gift (not $5 as stated last week)
A limited supply of additional gifts for extended families or grandfathers will be available for an additional $2.

Have a wonderful week

God Bless

Anthony Hyde

(Principal)

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