From the Principal

St Justin’s Primary School acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First People and Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which our school stands.

We pay our respects to the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, and their elders past and present, and emerging as we continue to proudly live and learn on their land.

St Justin's Primary School - Celebrating over 40 years of Catholic Education

Dear Families and Friends,

Student Led Conferences

We wish to thank everyone for their participation in the Student-Led Conferences that occurred this week.

A huge thank you also to our teaching staff who have worked so positively with the students to make these conferences happen.

Important Dates

Whilst we have most dates in the calendar, some dates include:

Saturday 25th October - SJWH Trivia Night
Tuesday 28th October - Parents and Friends Meeting - 2:30pm (Staffroom).
Tuesday 28th October - Fair on the Hill Meeting 7:30 – 8:30pm
Thursday 30th October - Prep 2026 Transition Session 2 - 9:15 – 10:15am
Thursday 30th October - Year 3 Reconciliation 7:00 – 8:00pm
Friday 31st October - World Teacher's Day

Please refer to Dates Ahead for a full list of important dates in Term 4

Sacrament Of Reconciliation - Year 3

Our Year 3 students are currently preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Thursday, 30th October.

We ask our school community to keep the Year 3 students in your thoughts and prayers as they continue their faith journey in preparation for this important celebration.

October - Month Of The Rosary

During the month of October we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.

When we pray the Rosary, we can reflect on the main events of Jesus’ life. We can try to understand what message each event might have for usand how they can help us live better lives. When we think about Jesus’ life through praying the Rosary, we can be grateful for Jesus and all that he has taught us.

The Rosary is a Catholic form of prayer using beads. When we pray the Rosary you say the Our Father and the Hail Mary, several times while thinking about important events in the lives of Jesus and Mary.

Prayer:

Generous God,

you gave us your Son, Jesus, to show us how to live.

Through the gift of the Rosary, we have a way to reflect on the messages he gave us.

May we learn from Jesus’ life how to be

compassionate, loving and caring peoplewho try to bring hope to others.

We make this prayer in the name of Jesus.

Amen.

Welcome Prep 2026

Today we welcomed our 2026 Prep students for their first transition session. There were obviously very mixed emotions - some very nervous, others anxious whilst others walked in like they owned the place. Whatever the feeling, that's okay and the staff handled all emotions like the true professionals they are, making decisions with their head and their heart. By all reports, many students reported that it was "amazing" and they are very much looking forward to their second transition session next week.

Parent's were welcomed to hear Mrs Carley McGuaran, Psychologist and parent, speak to them about what to keep in mind when your child starts school: "How to Thrive, not just survive!"

Prep 2026 students will be onsite again next Thursday, 30th October from 9.15-10.15am. Again we will meet in the Undercover area. Children will go with their 2026 teacher and in their 2026 classroom on Friday 5th December.

Follow up Transition sessions:

Thursday 30th October: Prep Transition 2 (9:15am – 10:15am)
Thursday 20th November: Prep Transition Session 3 (9:15am – 10:15am)
Thursday 20th November: Parent Information Session - Literacy and Numeracy (PAC)
Friday 5th December: Prep Orientation (9:15am – 12:00pm)

Regional Athletics

A huge congratulations to Sienna Z (Year 6) and Jackson D (Year 4) who competed in the Regional Athletics Championships:

Sienna Z – 4th place in 1500m and 12th place in 800m
Jackson D – 10th place in 1500m

These students were invited to compete after finishing at the top of their respective events at the Division Athletics. Both students gave their very best against some outstanding athletes from across the Region.

We are incredibly proud of Sienna and Jackson who represented our school with such determination, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm. Congratulations on their fantastic efforts and achievements!

Grandparents afternoon

Thanks to all who were able to support our Grandparents/Special Person Afternoon today. It was great to see so many here - it did exceeded our expectations. A huge thank you to Mrs Wegmann for coordinating the day, Mrs Snell and student's for our beautiful prayer and to all the staff for setting up the activities and creating such a welcoming environment.

Parents and Friends

The P&F plays a vital role in ensuring that our school environment is the best that it can be for our children. To maintain our school environment, we encourage our families to volunteer for our fundraising and community engagement events.

Please click below for:

DESCRIPTION OF ROLES OF MEMBERS OF THE PFA COMMITTEE

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 28th October at 2:30pm in the staffroom. At this meeting, we will officially fill committee positions - everyone welcome. A "cuppa" & bikkies will be served.

Please click on the link to register for volunteer position's: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1e_mURD47MH2-lQb4OmR9Fnmoy1XFHayDHfm_oP6Q9NA/edit

Many thanks and kind regards

P&F Committee

Volunteer Interview bookings

Our Annual Fair on the Hill is fast approaching (Saturday 8th November 11:00am - 4:00pm) and there has been an amazing amount of planning going on.

Once again, we are inviting families to be involved and calling for volunteers to help, please refer to the Fair notices that went home toward the end of last term. So far there is an amazing vibe, but as we know, a vibe won't get the job done - it's the community working together.

To volunteer you MUST have a valid Working with Children Check (WWC) and have completed the volunteer interview process. Volunteer packs are available from the office. The volunteer interviews take approx 15 mins and we have listed some dates and times below:

Monday 27th October - 10:00am - 11:00am
Tuesday 28th October - 10:00am - 11:00am
Wednesday 29th October - 9:15am - 11:00am /2:30pm -3:30pm
Friday 31st October - 9:15am - 11:00am

To make a 15 minute booking please contact the office on 9561 7644 or email office@sjwheelershill.catholic.edu.au with your preferred date and time.

Fair on the Hill - Working Bee

Fair on the Hill

Our Annual Fair on the Hill is fast approaching (Saturday 8th November 11:00am - 4:00pm) and there has been an amazing amount of planning going on.

Please refer to the Fair on the Hill page for more information.

St Justin's Trivia Night

This Saturday 25th October we have our annual Trivia Night and whilst it's designed to raise some funds, more importantly, it's designed to bring the community together and have some fun. A huge amount of work has gone into preparing for the night (thanks Carolyn and team).

To book a table or a spot on a table, please access trybooking

Looking forward to catching up with you there.

Transition to Summer Uniform

In case you haven't noticed, the weather in Melbourne can change very quickly. As we have seen this week, we had beautiful weather on the weekend only to have cold, wet, windy weather during the week. During these extreme weather conditions, students may wear the uniform that suits the environment, but we do ask that it please be the school uniform and not a combination of casual clothes worn under summer uniform. The correct school uniform should always be worn to school, unless directed elsewise for special events.

Time to get ‘Sun Smart’

A reminder that St Justin’s is a 'Sun Smart School' and as a result, throughout October to the end of April, students are required to wear a sun protective school hat that protects the face, neck and ears. Please make sure that your child’s hat is clean, in good condition and clearly labelled. New hats can be purchased from Academy Uniforms. Students will also be encouraged to wear broad-spectrum water resistant sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) and to be responsible for its reapplication throughout the day. Students are welcome to bring their own sunscreen (not to share) or apply in the mornings before coming to school. As always, students are also encouraged to have a drink bottle.

Enjoy a restful weekend with your families and stay safe!

All the best,

Mr Patrick Torpey

Principal