Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

I am pleased to share that the school year has started with great enthusiasm, with students excited and engaged in their learning. It has been wonderful to see their energy and curiosity in classrooms and beyond.

We have also had a strong start to our parent engagement initiatives, with a number of well-attended student-parent information evenings. Your participation and involvement are invaluable in strengthening the partnership between home and school. We are committed to continuing these events throughout the year, offering various opportunities for you to learn, connect, and engage in our school community.

In addition to our school-based initiatives, there are also system-wide opportunities available for parents to support their own learning and growth. Below are some programs and resources that may be of interest to you. 

We encourage you to take advantage of these offerings and look forward to seeing you at upcoming events. Thank you for your ongoing support in making St Luke’s a vibrant and connected learning community.

Warm regards,

Kelly Bauer

Principal

St Luke’s Catholic College, Marsden Park

SCHOOLSPEAK 101

A free online webinar for parents and carers

Presented by Mary Ryan, Head of Professional Learning, CSNSW

Two sessions offered:

Tuesday 25 February 2025 12:30pm – 1:00pm

Wednesday 26 February 2025 7:30pm – 8:00pm

Learn the basic language of school so that you can better engage with your child’s school and learning:

• Learn the lingo so you can talk the talk – handy definitions
• Find out what’s new in the new curriculum K-12
• Ask questions and chat with Mary.

DREAM BIG

A free online webinar for parents and carers of primary school-aged students.

Presented by Beyond

Wednesday 5 March 2025 12:30pm – 1:00pm

Help your child find their passion and pathway:

• How to encourage curiosity, creativity and confidence in your child
• Practical tips on introducing the idea of careers early
• Helpful resources.

Algorithms and Adolescents

A free online webinar for parents and carers of upper primary and secondary school-aged students

Presented by eSafety Commissioner

Wednesday 19 March 2025 7:00pm – 7:30pm

• How young people are using some of the popular social networking apps and games
• The role of algorithms and recommender systems in influencing how children and young people experience the online world, including potential harms and impacts
• Strategies to have better conversations with your children about social media use, managing content and reporting negative online experiences.

Thank you so much! Let us know if any questions.

SchoolSpeak 101 Webinar for Parents and Carers Flyer.pdf

CCSP Dream Big Webinar - March 2025 (002).pdf

CCSP eSafety Algorithms and Adolescents Term 1 Webinar 2025.pdf