Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to Term 2.

Since our last newsletter, so much has happened in our community and world that has impacted our catholic school parish community.

The celebration of Holy Week leading out of Lent and into the season of Easter is at the core our of Catholic Faith and so I hope that during this time of Easter celebration, families were able to gather and remember the powerful message that the life, death and resurrection of Jesus has to all Christians around the world.

At this time, we also mourn and celebrate the life of Pope Francis who passed into the eternal life on Easter Monday. Since Pope Francis' death, there have been reflections and tributes worldwide and all over our media streams spotlighting his humble and grounded leadership of the Catholic Church with a strong focus on the poor and disadvantaged. As a school, we will continue to remember and pray for Pope Francis whilst also pay attention and pray for the process of selecting a new Pope in the comings days and weeks.

There will be a display of remembrance set up in the school to remind us to keep Pope Francis close in our hearts and minds at this time.

Finally, over the school holidays, we learnt of the sad news that former teacher and student of St Simon's, Daniel Bau, has passed away after a long-term health battle with a respiratory illness. Daniel taught at St Simon's between 2012 to 2019 and left such a positive impact on so many students, families and colleagues. Daniel's funeral will be celebrated at St Simon's Church on Wednesday, 30th April, at 11am. Daniel was 35.

St Simon's Newsletter

Please check the pages section of the newsletter, which has lots of articles and information about recent and upcoming events. There is a lot to see in this edition!

Election Day BBQ Saturday 3rd May

This Saturday, 3rd May, St Simon's School will be a polling place for the federal election. The St Simon's Parents Association will host an Election Day Sausage sizzle and slice stall (supported by Food on Tangle Catering). Please come along and cast your vote and grab a democracy sausage to support the fundraising efforts of the PA.

We are also seeking some more volunteers to assist with the BBQ, so if you can spare an hour on Saturday, sign up using this link. https://volunteersignup.org/8FX34

Maths Day 2025 - Friday 9th May

Check out the Math Fun Day page for more information about this exciting day filled with games, fun and maths on Friday 9th May

Mothers' Day Celebrations

This year our school community will celebrate our mothers and significant women with the amazing Parents' Association Mother Stall on Thursday 8th May. Dads and family members, look out for further information via socials and Audiri.

All school families are invited to a special Mothers' Day Whole School Liturgy on Monday 12th May at 2:30pm in the Church. During this time, we will give thanks to God for the gift that our Mothers are to us whilst also relflect on the special moments that make mums special in our lives.

Please note that the Mother's Day Breakfast event is held every two years, so we look forward to gathering next year (2026) to celebrate over a yummy breakfast and family company.

School Review Time

This week, our school will engage with a two-day visit from an external reviewer as part of the MACS four-year review cycle for school improvement. On Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd May, groups of teachers, support staff, students, and parents will meet with the school reviewer to discuss focus areas of Student Wellbeing, Teaching and Learning Programs, Religious Education, Community and Leadership & Management. The report from the school reviewer will then form the basis of our next four-year school improvement plan.

Prep 2026 Enrolment and School Tours

School Tours are available for prospective families interested in joining our St Simon’s Community! Our best form of marketing is word of mouth so you have friends and\or family in the area who have preschool-aged children, please encourage them to get in touch with us to organise a school tour.

New Tours dates for Term 2 will be added shortly so please encourage friends and family to reach out for a school tour if they live in the area.

The Prep 2026 Parent Information Night will be held on Wednesday 7th May at 7pm in the School Library

St Simon’s Staff and Contact details

A complete staff list including roles and position for 2025 is available through the newsletter each week by going to Staff Contacts and the General Information section

St Simon’s Socials

Check-in with Facebook and Instagram channels to see some of the latest activities within our St Simon’s community.

Happy Families

Soft Eyes