Principal's News 

Good afternoon families,

What a crazy weather week we have experienced this week. I think we are all settling into the routine of school and overall the students are now into the swing of this new school year.

Happy birthday to Father Andrew this week. 

Jubilee 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope 

This year’s Jubilee was announced via the papal Bull, Spes Non Confundit (Francis 2024c), which is set out under the following key themes:

 • ‘Word of hope’ outlines the deep connection between God’s love and our salvation. 

• ‘Journey of hope’ uses the idea of pilgrimage to describe the Christian life as a journey towards God.

 • ‘Signs of hope’ asks us to seek and become aware of God’s presence in the world.

 • ‘Appeals for hope’ urges us to enact God’s love as we strive to bring justice to our troubled world. 

• ‘Anchored in hope’ makes clear that true hope is anchored in Christ’s promises of eternal life

Traffic Flow 

Thank you everyone for responding so well to the change in entering the school. The flow in and out of the school yard seems to have improved.

Longbeach Close  

Please do not use this Close as a carpark or drop off centre. Longbeach Close is next door to the school (exit gate side). Many residences are children and elderly. 

St Louis' Pathway

The pathway that runs down the side of the school is school land. However, some years ago the Kingston Council approached the school to have access to this piece of our land so they could create a pathway from Dolphin St to the bike path. The agreement was that the Council would maintain the path. If you have any concerns with vines or branches growing over the pathway, please contact the Council. I have spoken to the Council this week and reminded them of the agreement.

Mobile devices and Smart Watches

Just a reminder that students are not allowed to use mobile phones or smart watches during school time.  No messaging should be happening during school hours on either of these devices.  Smart watches can be set to school mode so they are not a distraction during important learning time.  We appreciate your support.

PFA - Wine and Cheese meeting 

First meeting of the year is on Thursday 20 February at 7pm in the staffroom. This is an opportunity to meet other parents, there is no obligation to join, just a chance to connect and see what we're all about. Please RSVP to the office by Wednesday 19 February by 9am if you would like to attend.

School Advisory Council meeting 

The first SAC meeting is on Tuesday 25 February. If you have any discussions point for  the Council to discuss please email the office by Friday 21 February. Anonymous emails will not be added to the agenda. Please put your name to any communication.

School Tours for 2026 prep students 

This week we start the first of 9 tours for perspective 2026 prep.

Please ring or email the office staff if you would like to join a tour. 

Thursday 20 Feb 9.30 am 

Friday 14 March 9.30 am 

Tuesday 25 March 9.30 am 

Thursday 1 May 9.30 am 

Thursday 8 May 6 pm 

Sunday 18 May 10.30 am 

Monday 19 May 9.30 am 

Wednesday 11 June 9.30 am  

Thursday 26 June 9.30 am 

Prep and Year 6 buddy Welcome mass

All prep, Year 6 students and their families are invited to attend the Welcome mass on Sunday 23 February at Braeside Park at 10.30 am.

School Closure  Tuesday 11 March 

Please note that we have a school closure day on Tuesday 11 March.

 The staff will be working on the Science of Learning /Reading.

Enjoy your weekend

Carmel Stutterd