Welcome to the 2026 School Year!

It is with great joy and excitement that I welcome you all back to St Leonard’s for the commencement of the 2026 academic year. I hope that the Christmas break provided a wonderful opportunity for you to rest, reconnect with loved ones, and celebrate the festive season.

There is a unique energy in a school during the first week. The corridors are buzzing with stories of summer holidays, the fresh smell of new stationery, and the sound of friends reuniting. As we gather again as a faith community, we look forward to a year filled with learning, laughter, and spiritual growth.

We are delighted to extend a special welcome to the families joining the St Leonard’s community for the first time this year. Whether you have moved from another area or are just beginning your school journey, we are blessed to have you with us.

To our 2026 Preps: A very special welcome goes out to our newest and youngest students! Starting Primary School is a significant milestone, not just for the children, but for the parents and guardians as well. We have loved seeing their bright smiles and shiny shoes in the playground this week. Please know that our staff is dedicated to ensuring they feel safe, loved, and happy as they settle into their new routines. You are now part of our family!

As our Preps begin their journey, another group is entering the final chapter of their primary education. We wish to acknowledge and congratulate our Year 6 students, who step up this year as the leaders of our school.

Being in Year 6 at a Catholic school is about more than just wearing the bomber jacket; it is about Servant Leadership. We look to our Year 6s to:

Be compassionate role models for the younger students.
Demonstrate our school values in the classroom and on the playground.
Support our Preps through the "Buddy Program," helping them navigate the playground and build confidence.

We have great faith in this cohort. We know they will lead with kindness, integrity, and spirit. To the Year 6 families: thank you for supporting them as they take on these new responsibilities.

Communication moving forward

We understand there has been some confusion about how parents can communicate with teachers now that we have changed platforms.

All communication from the school will come through nForma - please make sure all details are up to date on the Portal. If you need to contact your classroom teacher for non-emergency reasons please email them directly (email addresses listed below). If you need to get a message to a teacher or your child more urgently please contact the office.

Please be aware that Seesaw and Operoo are no longer operational and teachers are not able to check messages sent through on Seesaw.

Prep A - bianca.campli@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au

Prep B - mary-anne.sammut@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au

1/2 C - suzan.atyimas@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au and

jessica.brophy@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au

1/2 D - chiara.pascuzzi@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au

1/2 E - mia.somerville@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au

3/4 F - anthony.adaman@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au and

eska.ta@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au

3/4 G - melissa.sedony@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au

3/4 H - carmel.wood@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au

5/6 J - daniel.cotesta@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au

5/6 K - maddie.dicosmo@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au

5/6L - lora.t@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au

Important Reminders for the start of the school year…

Uniform:
- all uniform clearly labeled with your child's name
- hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back
- jewellery of Religious significance only
- please also remove all nail polish etc.,
Phones/Smart watches: all phones need to be handed into the classroom teacher at the start of the day. All smart watches must be disabled or be in school mode during the school day
Drop-off/Pick-up: A reminder that school grounds open at 8:30am and will be supervised until 3:30pm each day.
We drive slowly around the school zone to keep our community safe, this includes entry and exit points of our school and within the carpark.
Pets: Due to allergies, all animals must remain outside the school buildings

2027 Prep enrolments

If you are a current family with a sibling commencing in 2027, please touch base with the office! We are currently collecting enrolment forms and want to make sure all our siblings are accounted for.

Please book a time for an enrolment interview using this link.

We also invite families to attend our upcoming Prep Experience Days as per dates below.

Thursday, 26th February - Read with the Principal 2-3pm
Thursday, 19th March - Play with Clay 2-3pm
Friday, 1st May - Play with Puppets 2-3pm

Please use the link to confirm your child's attendance - Booking Link - Prep Experience Day

SAC and PFA AGM 2026

Please note we have upcoming SAC annual general meeting 3rd March at 6:15pm at school and PFA annual general meeting 25th February at 6pm, also at school. If you would like to come along to see what the SAC and PFA are all about you are warmly welcome.

Also note that newsletters will be published fortnightly this year.

Here is to a fantastic 2026!

Alyce

Wakakirri