Principal's News 

Good afternoon families,

I hope you all really enjoyed yesterday's Christmas Festival. It had a wonderful community feeling and the class items were fantastic. A huge thank you to the classroom teachers and LSO's for all the hard work they have done over the last 6 weeks in preparing the students for their time on stage.  Thank you so much to the Leadership for their coordination and tireless effort in getting this event together. Thank you to Lisa for organising the food vans and outside stalls. Thank you to Emma Summers and Mel Pace for teaching and working with the staff on our dance. We really loved doing this item and Emma and Mel were very patient. Thank you once again to all the families who supported all the acts on the PAC stage and in the garden and filled the hall all afternoon and evening.

Advent: A Season of Hope and Preparation

As we enter the season of Advent, we embrace a time of joyful anticipation and reflection in our Catholic community. Advent lasts for four weeks and prepares us for the joyful celebration of Christmas, reminding us of the hope and love that Jesus brings into our lives. Each week, we light a candle on the Advent wreath, symbolising hope, peace, joy, and love. During this special time, we encourage families to engage in prayer, acts of kindness, and reflection to deepen their faith and prepare their hearts for the coming of Christ. Together, let us journey through Advent with a spirit of joy and gratitude!

End of Year mass Tuesday 

On Tuesday 10 December the school will celebrate our End Of Year mass. It will be held in the hall at 9.15 am. Everyone is invited to attend.

Leadership interviews for Year 5 

This week the Year 5 students will be participating in Leadership interview with Mrs Stefanec and myself, as we decide on the Leaders for each of the Leadership teams for 2025. Mrs Stefanec and I will be consulting with the Year 5 classroom teachers, Specialist teachers and the Leadership team as we make our final decisions.

Goodbye to Staff

It is that time of the year when we say goodbye to the staff that will be leaving St Louis' at the end of this year.

Mrs Dal Sasso is going to Resurrection in Keysborough

Mrs Marshall is going to Flinders College in Mt Eliza

Mr Ellul is heading to Amsterdam to teach.

Mrs Burgoyne is going to Star of the Sea College in Gardenvale.

Riley Hogan (LSO) will be starting her career as an OT 

Mrs Angela Stutterd (LSO ) is retiring

Mrs Lynne Harrison ( Speech pathology ) 

I really thank the above staff for their dedication and hard work to all the students at St Louis. Having these wonderful colleagues on staff  has really added to the strong staff community at Louis'. I really wish everyone of them all the very best for their future adventures. 

Changes to staff for 2025 

Mr O' Brien will be working one day a week at St Louis as the second PE teacher.

Mrs Kolodziej will be a Literacy support teacher at St Louis' three days a week.

Swimming training

The last swimming training for this year will be on Wednesday 11 December at 7 - 8 am at Toby Heanen's pool Chelsea Heights.

Swimming carnival - Year 3- Year 5 

On Friday 13 December we will be having our swimming carnival at Mentone Aquatic Centre. Unfortunately we cannot have any parents attend, as the pool has a capacity  of 300 and we meet that threshold with our students and staff. 

Graduation 

On Thursday 12 December the Year 6 students will have their Graduating ceremony. The afternoon will start at 5 pm in the hall with a liturgy officiated by Father Andrew.

Dental van visit 

This week the Dental Van will be at the school.

Choir singing at Ellie Kay 

On Thursday 12 December the school choir will walk to Ellie Kay nursing home and sing some Christmas carols.

Christmas cards to Blue Cross  Nursing Home.

We have 2 Year 5 students Lucy and Olivia who have organised over the last 4 weeks an special Art club. The girls have coordinated Christmas cards to be made for residences at Blue Cross Nursing home in Chelsea. On Monday they will be delivering these cards and I am sure they will be greatly received. Well done girls, this has been a great initiative.

Enjoy your weekend.