From the Principal
REMINDERS
St Simon's Beanie
We are excited to introduce a St Simon's Beanie to our school uniform accessory catalogue just in time for Winter.
Beanies are now available to purchase for $27.60 through Spartans Schoolworld, please click here.
Prep 2027 Enrollment - Current Families
DUE Friday19th June
A reminder to current families with a child starting Prep next year to please complete the digital enrollment form on the school website. (Click here) Prep 2027 interviews for current families will be conducted late Term 2, so it is important that you return your enrolment form as soon as possible. Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
Dear Parents and Carers
As we wrap up a wonderful and incredibly productive Term 2, I want to thank all of our students, staff, and families for their hard work, dedication, and support over the past ten weeks. We have shared so many fantastic achievements, milestones, and moments of growth together.
I wish all of our families a safe, happy, and deeply restful winter holiday break. May this time away from the morning rush be filled with relaxation, quality time together, and a chance to recharge. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed, energised, and ready for another exciting term of learning and community in Term 3!
Staff Faith Development and Professional Learning - Friday 5th June - School Closure
On our recent school closure day, staff spent a meaningful day of prayer, reflection, and formation at the Don Bosco Retreat Centre in Lysterfield. Our focus centred on the inspiring lives of St. Patrick and St. Francis. Through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, we reflected on how both saints lived out these core tenets in their daily ministries. We were blessed to be joined by Fr. Jerald at the end of the day to celebrate Mass, capping off a deeply rewarding day of shared learning and fellowship.
School Reports Semester 1
As we approach the end of the term, Semester 1 student reports will be available for parents and families this week via the nForma Portal. These reports are a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate your child’s hard work, achievements, and personal growth over the past two terms. It is important to remember that a school report is a snapshot in time; learning is a lifelong, progressive journey that unfolds at different speeds, rates, twists, and turns for each child. Strong communication between home and school remains the key to unlocking and supporting your child's learning journey, and we encourage you to discuss these achievements and future goals together.
Staffing
We wish Adelia all the very best as she commences her parental leave from the final week of Term 2. Consequently, we are delighted to welcome Emily Roleff to the Year 4 team. Emily will be teaching 4B on Wednesdays and Thursdays for the remainder of the year, while Michael will continue teaching the class on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Additionally, some of our STEM specialist lessons will be taught by Mrs Marinda McKnight for the rest of the year.
In other staff news, Karl Camerino has begun a leave of absence as he and his wife, Ash, welcome their second child into the world. We send our warmest congratulations to their growing family! During Karl's absence, Physical Education (PE) will be taught by two of our well-known casual relief teachers, Claire Dimilio and Kath Burmann. Classroom teachers, with the support of the Leadership team, will also continue to guide and support students through their Interschool Sport activities.
St Simon's Fete - Partnership and Promotional opportunities for local and small businesses
We are thrilled to announce that preparations are officially underway for our upcoming St. Simon’s Parish Fete! This wonderful event is a highlight of our calendar, bringing together families, friends, and the wider community for a day of fun and celebration. To make this year’s fete our best one yet, we are inviting members of our school community and local businesses to partner with us.
We have a variety of fantastic promotional and sponsorship opportunities available, offering an excellent platform to showcase your business while supporting our community.
If you would like to explore sponsorship options or find out how you can get involved, please contact the Parish Office or reach out directly to Fete Committee member, Bill Leane 0411 289 319.
Newsletter Side Sections and Pages
Please take time to browse through the sections and pages of the newsletter. You find more details and information about events and posts you see through Social channels.
Extra Curricular Activities - After School
From time to time, families have expressed an interest in access to after-school activities for students across a range of interests and hobbies.
These activities are not a replacement for our after-school care program, operated by Beyond EduCare, they are shorter (around 30-60 minutes) sessions that operate for part of a school term.
In the past, we have had tennis coaching, and the Young Engineers Lego Club operated for several Terms through a school year.
In Term 3, we have a new opportunity for families to consider.
Code Camp - After School Coding Opportunities
After-School Code Camp allows kids to hone their coding skills and keep practising through weekly sessions over the term. Each week, students will choose the features they want to build and advance their problem-solving skills to build these features using code. They will take ownership over their projects and collaborate with their peers to make awesome apps.
- Program: Little Coders
- Years/Grades: Years P-2
- Day(s): Thursdays
- Times: 3:30pm - 4:45pm
- Start Date: Thursday 23rd July, 2026
- Devices: Code Camp providing devices
- Program: Minecraft Engineers
- Years/Grades: Years 3-6
- Day(s): Thursdays
- Times: 3:30pm - 4:45pm
- Start Date: Thursday 23rd July, 2026
- Devices: Code Camp providing devices
Here is your booking link to enrolments. Discount Code SCHOOL15 for parents to save $15 each booking.
Fundraising Effort
Congratulations to some of our year five students who have continued to support fundraising efforts for the Breast Cancer Network Australia.
On Monday, 10th June, this student-led initiative saw our community add a splash of pink to the St Simon's uniform.
We are pleased to report that $816.60 was raised.
Congratulations to our students who led this initiative.
Connect with Us on Social Media 📱
Want to see all the latest activities, student achievements, and exciting experiences happening around our school in real time?
Be sure to check out and follow our official school social channels! It’s a wonderful way to stay connected with the vibrant St. Simon the Apostle Primary School community and get a firsthand look at what our students are learning and creating each day.
- Facebook: Follow us for community updates, photo galleries, and event reminders.
- Instagram: Check out our latest stories, highlights, and snapshots of daily school life.
Search for St. Simon the Apostle Primary School on both platforms, hit follow, and join our growing online community!
School Closure Days Term 3 and 4 - 2026
Throughout the year, the school schedules several school closure days for staff to engage in professional learning and compliance activities. There are also days scheduled for time-in-lieu (TIL) activities that staff attend and run outside the normal hours of the school day. These days are used to acquitt these hours.
When a school closure day is scheduled, Beyond Edu Care will operate a program of care for the day so that families can have their children looked after on the school site.
Term 3
Student Free Day Friday 18th September (First Aid CPR, Compliance)
Term 4
Thursday 8th October - Student Free Day (Time in lieu, School Production student rest day)
Monday 2nd November - Student Free Day (Time in lieu)
Tuesday 15th December - Last day of School for students
nForma
ARE YOU CONNECTED TO OUR SCHOOL VIA THE NFORMA APP?
NEED TO KNOW MORE? CLICK HERE
In preparation for camps and excursions, please ensure that all Medical and Health information in nForma for your children is up to date.
St Simon’s Staff and Contact Details
A complete staff list for 2026 is available through the newsletter each week by going to Staff Contacts and General Information section