Dear Parents and Carers

Catholic Education Week

This week we celebrate Catholic Education Week, a time to give thanks for the gift of Catholic education and the important role our schools play in nurturing faith, learning and community.

As part of the celebrations, our school leaders will attend a special Mass on Friday at St Patrick's Cathedral joining with other Catholic school communities in prayer and thanksgiving for Catholic Education.

Thank you to our families for your continued partnership in supporting our students to grow in faith, learning and compassion.

Foundation 2026 Buddy Mass – Thank You

A huge thank you to all the families who joined us for our Year 5/6 and 2026 Foundation Buddy Mass on Sunday. It was a wonderful celebration and a very special moment for our school community.

Seeing our future Foundation students alongside their Year 5/6 buddies was a beautiful reminder of the caring and supportive spirit that is at the heart of our school. The Mass provided a meaningful opportunity to welcome our new families and celebrate the beginning of the Buddy relationships that will continue to grow throughout the year. These experiences help ensure our youngest students begin their school journey feeling confident, welcomed and connected.

Thank you to our parish community, staff, students and families who helped make the Mass such a joyful and welcoming occasion. We look forward to continuing this journey together as our new students prepare to begin their learning at St Fidelis.

NAPLAN

NAPLAN testing has now concluded. Well done to all our students for their efforts and positive attitude throughout the assessments. Thank you to our families and staff for your support in encouraging students to simply do their best. We are very proud of the way our students approached the tests with confidence and resilience.

Easter Raffle Reminder

Thank you to all the families who have already donated items for our Easter Raffle. A friendly reminder that this Friday March 20this the last day to send in donations such as chocolate eggs, colouring books or small Easter gifts.

We greatly appreciate your support in helping make this raffle extra special for our students. Thank you!

Sibling Enrolments for 2027

If you have a child starting Foundation in 2027, please submit their enrolment by the end of March. This will help us determine the number of places available for new families. To secure your child’s place, ensure you complete the enrolment process before the deadline. Enrolment forms are available at the school office or can be downloaded from our website.

Important Update | Before and After School Care

As communicated last week via NForma, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) has informed me that MACSEYE will be our new Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provider for our students and families. They will start operating and providing OSHC from Term 2 2026.

MACSEYE warmly invites you to join them for an online information session to learn more about their OSHC service and enrolment process. This will be a great opportunity to ask any questions that you may have.

Information session details

Date: Thursday 19 March 2026, 6.30pm - 7.00pm

Location: Online via Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft Teams meeting

Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/47778306470306?p=28DbUWo49tR5aBRhJW

Meeting ID: 477 783 064 703 06

Passcode: oQ6pn3Je

This session will be recorded and made available for families who are unable to attend.

If you have any questions, please email contact@macseye.vic.edu.au. You can also email MACSEYE directly at contact@macseye.vic.edu.au or call 1300 501 029.

School Fees 2026

Thank you to all the families who have made payment and settled School Fees. We would appreciate payment as soon as possible. The school has already paid for all of your children's stationary upfront and prompt payment of the first installment would be most appreciated. The first installment is due this Friday March 20th.

The office is open from 8:30 to 4:00 pm each day if you would like to pay in person.

If you prefer to pay by direct debit, please use the bank details below. If any families need to discuss alternative arrangements for the payment of fees, please contact me directly.

The office is open from 8:30 to 4:00 pm each day if you would like to pay in person.

If you prefer to pay by direct debit, please use the bank details below. If any families need to discuss alternative arrangements for the payment of fees, please contact me directly.

Key dates to remember
1st Instalment due	20 March 2026
2nd Instalment due	19 May 2026
3rd and Final Instalment due	11 September 2026

Included are the Bank details for your ease of payment:

St Fidelis Bank Account details for payment of fees CDF (Catholic Development Fund)
BSB	083 347
Account Number	65 603 6380
Reference	Childs name Fee Account Number
Account to	St Fidelis Primary School

Please note: Once you have made a payment, please email:

Teresa Cicero, with the amount you have deposited.

teresac@sfmoreland.catholic.edu.au

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) is a government program that helps eligible families with the cost of school activities such as camps, excursions and sporting events.

If you hold a valid concession card (such as a Health Care Card or Pension Card), your child may be eligible for this support. The funding is paid directly to the school and helps reduce the cost of your child participating in these important learning experiences.

If you think your family may be eligible and have not yet applied, we encourage you to contact the school office. Our staff are happy to assist you with the application process and answer any questions. All enquiries are handled confidentially.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out this support is there to help families ensure all children can take part in school activities

PS: If you are eligible for CSEF please DO NOT MAKE A PAYMENT UNTIL YOU HAVE SPOKEN TERESA IN THE OFFICEConcessional School Fee

Families who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for a fee concession:

Any family of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage
Any family holding an HCC and eligible for CSEF
Any family holding a DVA Gold Card
Any family identified as refugees and holding an ImmiCard

Please collect a concession fee application form to be considered for the concession fee. PS: If you are eligible for CSEF, please DO NOT MAKE A PAYMENT UNTIL YOU HAVE SPOKEN TO TERESA IN THE OFFICE.

Communication | Keep Up To Date with School News

To ensure you are kept up to date with school happenings, our NEWSLETTER is distributed each Tuesday via email and on the school's website.

School Notices are shared via nForma.

You are strongly encouraged to read it each week so that you are continually informed about school events.

Download nforma app for parents for all communication

Have a lovely week

Manuela

ART Update

Catholic Education Week Creative Arts Awards 2026