From the Principal

Dear families,

This week students have engaged in a wonderfully designed Stations of the Cross learning experience. Thank you to Mrs Marcia Janky who carefully planned the Stations to be engaging and age appropriate for our students. In classes the students have moved around the school and explored 3 stations a day.  Mrs Janky has prepared takeaway objects for each station to help the children to remember and reflect on the important message the Easter story teaches us. It is important for us as a Catholic community to remember that Easter is more than the delicious chocolate eggs we unwrap on Easter Sunday. 

It is hard to believe we have arrived at the end of Term 1.  I thank the students and staff for the hard work that has gone in to making this term a really successful one.  I really hope all members of our community have a wonderful break and have a happy and safe Easter period with their families. 

Here is a sneaky behind the scenes shot of our MACS Videography shoot on Tuesday morning. The staff and students were amazing and seemed to really enjoy the experience. The visitors from MACS (Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools) were amazed by the level of engagement from our students. A true pat on the back to the teaching staff and leadership team here at our school. A nice way to finish the term. 

Just a reminder to families that Term 1 finishes this Friday, April 4th @ 3:10pm and Term 2 will begin on Tuesday, 22nd of April.  Please also note that the school will be closed on Friday 25th of April for the ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Lent with Brother Francis:

Easter Liturgy:

Parents and Carers are welcome to attend our Easter Liturgy on Tuesday 22nd of April at 9:00am. The liturgy will take place in the school library.

ANZAC Day service:

Parents and carers are welcome to attend our ANZAC day service at 9am on Thursday 24th of April. The service will take place on the small Basketball Court behind the library building. 

Election Day BBQ and Cake Stall:

Get your aprons ready!!!

STM Parents & Friends will be looking for volunteers to help run an Election day BBQ and cake stall at the school during election day voting (Saturday May 3rd).

A volunteer sheet will be available when school returns next term.

Roles announced for Production:

Exciting things have been happening in the background of school life as we begin to prepare for our whole school production. The senior students have been busy rehearsing and auditioning for parts in this year’s upcoming school musical. As always, it is a very difficult job to come to the final decision of our cast list but it is finally done and I am pleased to announce the 2025 cast for Kackawackadoo Bay.

A little bit about the play:

Kackawackadoo Bay, is a small seaside town, where all the locals, young and old alike, love their town and the wonderful lifestyle it provides. That is, until their little patch of paradise is threatened by the conniving property developer, Miss Harriet Magnate.  This ruthless business woman has her eyes set on owning what should be everyone’s to enjoy, the beach and beautiful surroundings.  Indeed, Miss Magnate appears to pull the wool over the Mayor and some of the councilors’ eyes.  Miss Magnate seems set to fulfill her dastardly plan but fortunately for the rest of the townsfolk, there are those ready to do battle and stand up for what is right. Combining the forces of youth and enthusiasm, with age and experience, the people of Kackawackadoo Bay, foil Miss Magnate’s greedy scheme and the townsfolk are inspired to create their own prosperity, without selling off their greatest asset.

Kackawackadoo Bay is a play full of classic local characters, from the gossipy Mrs. Dough to the loveable ice cream shop owners, Mr. and Mrs. Gelati. A comical show, with a collection of fabulous songs, whereby great things can be achieved, if a community stands together!

And the cast list is…

Congratulations to everyone! We can’t wait to get started next term.

MACSEYE enrolment information:

Please make sure you start the registration process for our new OSHC (Before and After School Care) provider from Term 2. The new service will run out of the school hall.  More information around Drop off and Pick up will be provided in coming weeks.

Maths Vic Curriculum 2.0:

Prep 2026 Enrolments:

Prep enrolments for next year have started rolling in. If you have a child who is starting Prep in 2026 I recommend you start working on the application (available on our website) or at least let me know so I can keep a spot open for you. 

Principal