Leadership & Management

Week 5 Term 1

Dear Parents and Carers, 

Ash Wednesday – February 22nd - Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season in the Catholic Church.  During this time Catholics are asked to engage in Prayer, Fasting (self-denial) and Almsgiving (outreach to others) all these practices are to lead to an overall personal conversion.  This season lasts for 40 days beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending with Easter.  The season reflects the 40 days Jesus spent in prayer and fasting in the desert before he started his public ministry. Lent is also observed by many other Christian denominations. 

In 2023, what does Lent mean for me? Some thoughts?

• Fasting – Am I aware of how much food I actually have? Can I ensure I am not wasteful and only take what I need and not what I want just because it’s there?
• Almsgiving – When giving am I giving so that it has an effect on me or is that giving the type of giving that will not affect me?
• Prayer – Am I always asking The Lord for my own needs?  Do I ever stop to thank The Lord for everything I have and I have around me? Do I pray to The Lord regularly so my relationship can continue to grow with Him?  Do I listen to Him?  Do I recognise the signs when He is speaking to Me?

Ash Wednesday Whole School Mass

This Wednesday all parents and carers are invited to St Fidelis church for our Ash Wednesday Mass beginning at 9:15 am.

Working Bee Postponed for Term One

The scheduled working bee for Saturday, March 4th has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 6th in Term Two between 8 am-12 pm.

Due to having two major events this term where we require parents' assistance, the Maintenance Committee and I thought it best to postpone the working bee until next term. 

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle

On Sunday, March 5th, the P&F is requesting helpers for our annual Coburg Bunnings Sausage Sizzle fundraiser.  If you can spare one hour on Sunday this will be fantastic. It is a great fundraiser for our school and as I say, “Many hands make light work” so please contact Tara Soares if you can spare any time on this day. Thank you.

St Fidelis Community Fete Day- Sunday March 19th 12 pm-4 pm. 

Please consider volunteering some of your time on this day also so that ALL parents can enjoy the afternoon with their families. 

Foundation 2024 –School Tours 

School tours for Foundation 2024 have begun. I have been taking personal tours and it’s fantastic to be able to showcase the beautiful learning spaces and facilities that St Fidelis has to offer. If you have any friends, or family that are interested in a school tour please let them know that they can either book a tour via our website, contact our office by calling 93833600, or contact me directly: mwatson@sfmoreland.catholic.edu.au

Sibling Enrolments for 2024 

If you have a child commencing Foundation in 2024, can you please enrol your child by the end of March so we can determine how many places will be available to new families for 2024? Collect your enrolment forms from the school office or download them from our website. 

The School Choir is BACK !!!

Last year we introduced Choir at lunchtime for any students who wish to join. The Choir is open for all students from Foundation to Year 6 and is held at lunchtime on a Friday. Caleb from Experience Music will be taking the children for choir practise until Experience Music finds a replacement singing teacher.  

SAVE THE DATE - SUNDAY MARCH 19TH 

St Fidelis Primary School Community Fete Day 

Sunday, March 19

12:00 pm-4:00 pm 

St Fidelis Families, Parishioners and visitors are cordially invited to  

St Fidelis Primary School Community Fete Day. 

There will be  opportunities to chat with students,

parents, teachers and the Principal.

Guided Tours by Staff and School Captains

Activities Include:

Children's entertainment, activities & games including the FUN BUS, 

an ANIMAL FARM, BALLOON ARTIST and plenty more!

15+ MARKET STALLS including JEWELLERY, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS,

CANDLES, PRE-LOVED GOODS, FRESH PRODUCE and plenty more!

OPEN DAY information including school tours.

FOOD and BEVERAGES are available. 

Have a lovely week,

Manuela