School News

Dear parents, families and friends,

Please excuse the lateness of this edition of our newsletter. It has been an extremely busy two weeks. I have been in constant meetings as well as participating in the Catholic Missions Walk-A-Thon and visiting the students at the Sunshine Pool for the Years 3 - 6 Colour House Swimming Carnival.

Relocation to Building C

The move has well and truly begun. The Preps are now settled into their new classroom. The 1/2s had moved over by Friday and they will begin settling in this week.

Moving Timeline

Week 5 - Wednesday 5th November - Packing Up, Clearing Out and storing Visual Art and Drama Resources, Furniture and Equipment. Dispose of all unwanted, un-needed old props, artworks etc.

Week 6 - Wednesday 12th November - Moving furniture and resources for Year 5/6s into Art and Drama Rooms.

Week 7 - Wednesday 19th November  - Packing Up and storing LOTE and STEM resources.

Week 8 - Wednesday 26th November - Moving furniture and resources for Year 3/4s into LOTE and STEM rooms.

Working Bees

On each Wednesday afternoon (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th November) from 3.30pm to 4.30pm there is a working bee to assist staff with moving furniture and resources. A staff member will be available to supervise childrens in the junior playground if required.

This Saturday 8th November from 10am to 4pm we wil hold the next of our big working bees. We will need as many helpers as possible as there are a number of big tasks to do. In particular we need to build the gazebo next to the school garden and assemble the new BBQ and outdoor kitchen. We particularly need parents and family members with carpentry and assembly skills.

A very big thank you to all parents and family members who have helped out at each of our working bees so far. Your assistance is invaluable.

Book Launch

Potrick the Caterpillar, the book that all the students contributed to creating during Book Week, is being printed at the moment. We are going to hold an official Book Launch on Friday 28th November during school assembly at 2.30pm. The Deputy Mayor of Maribyrnong will be joining us to help launch Potrick the Caterpillar. We will present her with copies of the book to be placed in local libraries around the City of Maribyrnong.

Orders can be made via https://www.trybooking.com/DFQPA , but be sure to get in quick!

Bendigo Bank Grant Success!

We’re excited to share that our school has received a $1,000 Bendigo Bank community grant, from the Seddon branch, to expand our decodable reader library for 2026. These books will continue to support us helping our students build strong phonics, reading, and comprehension skills. This funding, along with our continued Parents & Friend's contribution, will give our students more opportunities to practise, gain confidence, and enjoy reading. 

Thank you to Miss Librizzi for successfully applying for this grant.

Important Upcoming Events:

• Monday 3rd November - School Closure
• Tuesday 4th November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
• Wednesday 5th November, 3.30pm to 4.30pm - Working Bee to move furniture and resources from Art and Dram rooms
• Friday 7th November, 3.30pm to 5.00pm - Prep Afternoon Activities
• Saturday 8th November, 10am to 4pm - Working Bee
• Friday 14th November - Year 5/6 Surf Life Saving @ Altona Beach
• Friday 14th November to Saturday 15th November - Year 1/2 Sleep Over
• Friday 21st November, 9am to 11am - Prep 2026 Step Up Day One
• Saturday 22nd November, 9am to 2pm - Childrens Second Hand Book Sale
• Tuesday 25th November, 7pm to 9pm - School Advisory Council End of Year Dinner
• Wednesday 26th Novemebr, 7pm to 9pm - Parish School Advisory Council End of Year Dinner
• Thursday 27th November, 9am to 11am - Prep 2026 Step Up Day Two
• Friday 28th November, 2.30pm - Potrick the Caterpillar Book Launch at School Assembly
• Monday 1st to Wednesday 3rd December - Year 3/4 Camp @ Sovereign Hill

Some seasonal dad jokes that mums can tell too!!

What do ghosts have in their noses? Boo-gers!

Why did the ghost starch his sheet? He wanted to scare people stiff.

What is a ghost's favorite desert? I-scream!

What kind of horse does a ghost ride? A night-mare

Until the next newsletter, take care, stay safe, keep laughing!!

Matthew Stead

Principal