Welcome!

A message from the Principal

Learning Expo – Monday 15th September 

Today, we are hosting this term’s Learning Expo in the afternoon. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the learning and achievements of our students. It is inspiring to see the energy and pride our students show as they share their work. The BBQ is a lovely addition to this term’s Expo, adding to the sense of community and celebration. 

Working Bee – Sunday 14th September 

Yesterday, over 25 members of our community joined us from 9:00am–11:30am to help improve our school grounds. The main focus was on tidying the front school gardens, and the weather was absolutely perfect for the occasion. A huge thank you to everyone who turned out – our school grounds are looking better than ever! 

ORIMA Survey 

Over the past month, staff, students from Years 4–6, and several parents were invited to participate in the annual CESSES (Catholic Education Sandhurst School Engagement Surveys) to provide feedback on our school. Thank you to all who participated. Prizes for families were drawn at the conclusion of yesterday’s Working Bee morning tea: 

• $50 St. Peter’s Uniform Voucher – Heritage-Preston family and White family 
• 2 Adult Movie Tickets – Hanks Family and Mallare Family 
• Box of Cadbury Favourites – Duke-Cotter, Swann, and Parker families 

School Hats 

As the weather warms up, students are welcome to start wearing their school hats again. While hats are compulsory in Terms 1 and 4, it’s important to be SunSmart and protect children from the sun as the UV index begins to rise. Please ensure your child’s hat is clearly labelled. If your child does not yet have a hat, they can be purchased from the front office.

Parent & Carer Cuppa – Wednesday 17th September 

We warmly invite parents and carers to join us in Djak Tjarra at 9:00am this Wednesday for our next Parent & Carer Cuppa. Carolyn from RIAC will be attending to provide support with NDIS, advocacy, carer services, and much more. 

We will also be showing a webinar from renowned Educational Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath, titled “Stress, Tech and Sleep”. Jared previously spoke to all staff in our CES diocese at Easter, sharing the science of learning in an engaging and accessible way. In this webinar, he will explore: 

• How stress impacts learning and wellbeing 
• Whether technology supports or hinders learning and wellbeing 
• The critical role of sleep in child development 

This session is part of a 3-part series, with two in-person sessions at school and one online. Please come along and join us for this insightful and practical session. 

Parent information - Dr Jared Cooney Horvath family information letter 

Save the Date – School Closure Day in Term 4 

Please mark Thursday, 21st November in your calendars. This will be a student-free day for staff planning in preparation for 2026. 

Prayer for the Week 

This week, we pray for safety, rest, and renewal as the holidays approach: 

Loving God,  

We thank you for the learning, friendships, and achievements of this term.  

Bless our students, families, and staff during the holidays.  

Keep us safe, restore our energy, and fill our hearts with peace and joy.  

Amen. 

God Bless,

Jeremy Darmody

Principal