Dear Families,

Welcome to the first week of Spring! As we near the end of the term, each year level will be hosting a Learning Expo that will showcase a small element of learning relevant to each class for Term 3. Parents are warmly invited to attend. Please note that visitor sign in through the front gate and office is required, and families may wait in the school hall prior to the event times which can be found below. We hope to see many of you there!

Warm regards,

Joelle Diakrousis, Deputy Principal / Learning Diversity Leader

Anthony Speranza, Deputy Principal / Learning & Teaching Leader

Term 3 Learning Expo Dates

From 2:50pm to 3:15pm

Week 9 Monday 7th September - Year 1

Week 9 Wednesday 9th September - Year 2

Week 9 Thursday 10th September - Prep & Year 4

Week 10 Tuesday 15th September - Year 3

Week 10 Wednesday 16th September - Year 5&6

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

Child Safety Awareness for September- Child Safety Standard 8

Please see the Child Safety page for further information

Seasons for Growth 2026

A notice has been shared on NFORMA inviting families to express their interest in their child participating in the Seasons for Growth program this year.

At times in life, children experience change or loss that can feel confusing, overwhelming, or difficult to manage on their own. To support students during these times, we will once again be offering the Seasons for Growth program at school this year.

What is Seasons for Growth?

Seasons for Growth is a small-group program designed to support children who have experienced significant change or loss, such as the death of a loved one, family separation, friendship changes, moving house, or other important life transitions.

The program:

Helps children understand that change and loss are a normal part of life
Provides a safe space to share experiences (if they choose)
Builds emotional literacy and coping skills
Encourages resilience and connectedness

Sessions will be facilitated by Mrs Diakrousis and will run in small groups during school hours.

Students who participated last year are welcome to continue the program and will build on their previous learning. New students will begin the program from the first session, which introduces the core concepts and foundations of the program.

Please contact Mrs Diakrousis for further details

Resilience Groups - also known as Bounceback!

This term, Mrs Diakrousis will also be starting the Resilience Groups for select students in Years 1–5. The Resilience Group (also known as the Bounce Back! Group) is designed to support students who may benefit from additional social and emotional skills to help them better manage challenges and build confidence.

An email was shared with all families from Year 1-5 to provide an overview of the program.

The lessons will take place once a fortnight from 2:00pm, ensuring that core learning areas are not interrupted.

Through small group sessions, students will learn strategies related to:

the Zones of Regulation (understanding and managing emotions)
managing worries and big emotions
building positive friendships and social skills
developing confidence and independence
problem-solving and coping with setbacks

The lessons are based on evidence-informed approaches to social and emotional learning and are delivered in a supportive, safe environment where students can share and practise new skills.

If you are interested in your child participating, please email Joelle Diakrousis (jdiakrousis@spmentone.catholic.edu.au).

Random Acts of Kindness

We are delighted to celebrate the following students for their exceptional kindness and compassion. Whether through a small gesture or an intentional act of support, you have made our school a more inclusive and welcoming place. Thank you for living our values and serving as such inspiring role models for your peers. Keep up the wonderful work!

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