Message from the 

Principal

Dear Families,

It was a privilege this week to meet with all of our 2027 Foundation families at our Meet and Greet sessions. Whether families are new to St Therese’s or already part of our school community, these meetings are always a wonderful opportunity to begin building positive relationships and to start the educational journey together. We look forward to welcoming our newest learners next year.

Tomorrow, we will gather together at 9:15am for a Mass in lieu of the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. This is an important occasion in our Catholic tradition as we recognise the special role of Mary and her example of faith, trust and service.

Excitement is certainly building for Book Week! Students and staff are already talking about costumes and favourite book characters. We look forward to a week filled with reading, creativity and fun. A special thank you to Karla Crosby and Ali Pieper for the incredible work they have done in organising this much-loved event.

We also have School Sport Victoria Athletics, Netball, Soccer and Basketball events coming up.  Good luck to all students competing and thank you to Mel Woods for her organisation and commitment in providing these opportunities for our students.

Thank you to all families for your support in keeping children at home when they are unwell. Touch wood, we have managed to stay relatively healthy across the school, and this is largely due to the care and consideration shown by our community.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our school. We are grateful for the strong partnership we share in helping our students learn, grow and thrive.

Petra 

Principal Award

This week's recipients are:  Esther, Harriet and Kane

All three recipients are in our Foundation classes.  They show kindness to others, respect for their teachers and classmates and always try their hardest.

Thank you for being great role models at St Therese's. 

St Therese’s Trivia Night 🎉BOOK NOW!

📅 Saturday 29 August 🕖 Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start                                📍St Therese’s School Hall 🎟️ Tickets: $15 per person 🥂 BYO drinks and nibbles

       Gather your friends, family or work colleagues for a FUN night out.

Full details - Community Collective

From Chantelle (School Social Worker) - Repeat

Sensory Supports at School

Dear Parents and Carers,

Recently, we have noticed an increase in the number of fidgets, squishies and similar sensory items being brought to school. While these items are popular, they can sometimes create distractions, lead to disagreements over ownership, and place pressure on children to bring similar items to fit in with their peers.

We are also mindful that not all families can access or purchase these items. We want our school to be a place where every child feels included because of who they are, not because of what they bring to school.

Importantly, sensory tools serve an important purpose for some students. Just as glasses support vision and hearing devices support listening, sensory supports can help children regulate, focus and participate successfully in learning. For these students, sensory tools are not toys but valuable supports that help them access the curriculum and manage their wellbeing.

To maintain a calm and inclusive learning environment, we ask families not to send recreational fidgets and squishies to school. Where sensory supports have been discussed and agreed upon with the school, students should bring only a small number of appropriate items.

Over the coming weeks, we will introduce sensory resource packs that can be accessed by students who require them. This will promote consistency, reduce distractions and ensure students have access to appropriate supports when needed.

Thank you for your partnership in helping us create a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Secondhand Uniforms

If you have any school uniforms you no longer need, we would be so grateful if you could donate them to school. The demand is growing. 

School Hours (Repeat)

Please note that the schoolyard is unsupervised before 8:30 am. There are still many children on the grounds prior to this time and there is no teacher on duty.  

For the safety of your children, I ask that they are not dropped off at school before 8:30am.

Mobile Phone and Smartwatch Reminder (Repeat)

A reminder to families that all ‘smart’ devices, including mobile phones and smartwatches, must be handed to teachers first thing in the morning when students arrive at school. These devices are then securely stored for the duration of the school day and returned to students at dismissal time.

This practice supports a focused learning environment and aligns with our school and diocesan policies. We appreciate your ongoing support in reinforcing this expectation with your children.