Deputy Principals' Report
Dear families,
This week, we took a significant moment to pause and reflect on Remembrance Day, observed earlier in the week on November 11th. This solemn day holds immense significance as we honour and remember the servicemen and servicewomen who have sacrificed their lives in times of war and conflict to protect our freedoms. At school, all students and staff respectfully observed the tradition by pausing for the Ode of Remembrance and participating in one minute of silence at 11:00 am
Parents are welcome to attend tomorrow's assembly, where Year 6 will be leading us in prayer for Remembrance Day.
At next week's assembly, we will be acknolwedging all students who participated in this year's Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC). Each student will receive their certificate detailing their award category, a result sheet, and an answer/solutions guide, which we encourage them to use to review their work.
Warm Regards, Deputy Principals: Joelle Diakrousis and Anthony Speranza
Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)
Congratulations to the following students who represented the school in this year's Australian Mathematics Competition:
Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
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Hunter A | Phoebe A | Elliot A | Luke B |
Finnlan A | Amaey A | Noah B | Thomas D |
Alexander B | Harold C | Zachary B | Vince F |
Emmanuel D | Alegra C | James C | Odette H |
Jesper H | Joshua D | Caitlin C | Thomas H |
Emily H | Zoe E | Henry C | Leopold J |
George L | Alexander F | Mark H | Suhas M |
Luca Q | Patrick G | Rhys L | Angelina M |
Harvey S | Starry J | Eli M | Ari N |
Jia S | Andrew K | William N | Olivia O |
Mason S | Hayden M | Andrew P | Jack O |
Cade T | Archer S | Antonia P | Liam Q |
William W | Max Z | Oliver R | Amelie R |
Manuel Y |
| Sebastian S | Sienna R |
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| Sana V | Jake R |
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| Zahara V | Casper T |
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| Sam Z |
Resilience Groups Year 3 & 4 (Formerly Bounceback)
Mrs Diakrousis has resumed her small group Resilience sessions. At this stage, the groups will be offered to Year 3 and 4 students only.
These sessions will explore a range of strategies designed to support the development of resilience through small group activities and discussion. Our second focus will be on Resilience —Building Inner Strength.
During the sessions, students will:
- Recognise thoughts and feelings during challenges.
- Learn calming and coping strategies to bounce back.
- Develop positive self-talk skills to stay strong and motivated
The program will run as an eight-week block, with sessions held once a fortnight in the afternoon.
We look forward to supporting our students as they continue to grow in confidence and emotional wellbeing.
Seasons for Growth – Grief and Loss Support Program
We would like to let families know that Mrs Diakrousis will resume the Seasons for Growth program this term. Seasons for Growth is a small-group program designed to support children who have experienced significant change, loss, or grief—such as the death of a loved one, family separation, or other major life changes.
The program helps students explore their feelings in a safe and supportive environment through age-appropriate discussions, stories, creative activities, and personal reflection. It aims to build emotional resilience and equip students with strategies to cope with change.
The program will be available for students from Prep to Year 6, and groups will be organised by level: Junior (Prep–Year 2), Middle (Years 3–4), and Senior (Years 5–6).
If you feel your child would benefit from being part of this program, please contact Mrs Diakrousis at jdiakrousis@spmentone.catholic.edu.au.
Random Acts of Kindness Awards
Naoise G, Nikita M, Violet O, Tilly J, Nicholas A in 1JM - for helping to look after our school environment
Harvey S in 3EL - for going out of his way to ensure that First Aid bags are put away correctly in the office