Dear Parents and Carers

First Holy Communion Celebrations

Congratulations to our Year 4 students and parish catechists who celebrated their First Holy Communion last weekend. It was a beautiful and reverent celebration, and we are very proud of the way the children participated in this significant milestone in their faith journey.

We thank our parish community and families for their support and preparation, which helped make the occasion so special. A special thank you to our Year 3 students who shared their musical talents and contributed so beautifully to the Mass.

I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to all staff who assisted with the preparation of the students and the celebration itself. Your commitment, support, and dedication helped make this a memorable and faith filled occasion for our students and their families.

May our First Communicants continue to grow in faith and experience God's love and presence in their lives.

St Fidelis Recognised Among Victoria's Top Schools

We are delighted that St Fidelis was recognised in the Herald Sun's 2026 analysis of Victoria's Top 100 non-government primary schools. This recognition reflects the dedication of our staff, the support of our families, and the commitment of our students to learning and growth. We thank our entire school community for contributing to this wonderful achievement.

According to the 2026 Herald Sun analysis of Victoria's top non-government primary schools, St Fidelis' School, Moreland was ranked 20th among the 27 Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) schools that made Victoria's Top 100 list.

The MACS article did not publish the overall Victorian ranking number for each school, but it confirmed that St Fidelis' School, Moreland was included in the Top 100 non-government primary schools in Victoria based on the Herald Sun analysis.

This is an excellent achievement and reflects the strong work of staff, students, and families. The Herald Sun rankings were based on factors including:

Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN results
Student-to-staff ratios
Attendance rates
Socio-educational indicators

Congratulations and thank you to our entire St Fidelis community. Together, we continue to create a school where students thrive academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

Helen Keller

Below is the full article published on the MACS website

WE COULDN'T BE PROUDER: 27 MACS SCHOOLS IN VICTORIAN TOP 100 HERALD SUN - MAY 22n

Herald Sun analysis has shown 27 Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) schools featured in Victoria’s Top 100 non-government primary schools, highlighting a standout system-wide performance.

The result reflects the strength and consistency of our schools, as well as the impact of Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement in supporting high-quality teaching and learning.

We’re also proud that MACS schools continue to deliver strong academic results while remaining deeply connected to their communities, and grounded in faith and a values-based education.

This achievement reflects the outstanding commitment of principals, teachers and staff, and the strong partnerships our schools have with families. It also reinforces Catholic education as a high-performing and accessible sector compared with many independent schools with much higher fee structures.

The 27 schools are spread across a range of suburbs, demonstrating consistent performance across diverse communities.

The 27 MACS schools that made the Top 100 are:

St Christopher’s School, Glen Waverley
St Dominic’s School, Camberwell East
St Anne’s School, Kew East
St Cecilia’s School, Glen Iris
St Bernard’s School, Coburg East
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School, Surrey Hills
St Joseph’s School, Elsternwick
St Mary’s School, Malvern East
Sacred Heart School, Oakleigh
St Francis Xavier Primary School, Montmorency
Holy Trinity Primary School, Eltham North
Mary Immaculate School, Ivanhoe
St Francis Xavier’s School, Box Hill
St Joseph’s School, Hawthorn
St Gregory the Great School, Doncaster
St Roch’s School, Glen Iris
Holy Family School, Mount Waverley
Our Lady Help of Christians School, Brunswick East
Our Holy Redeemer School, Surrey Hills
St Fidelis’ School, Moreland
St Margaret’s Primary School, Maribyrnong
Sacred Heart School, Sandringham
St Bernadette’s School, Ivanhoe West
Our Lady of Lourdes School, Prahran East
Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Deepdene
St Therese’s School, Essendon
St Michael’s School, Ashburton

Student Led Conversations

Wednesday 24th June 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday 25 June June 9:00am - 6:20pm - School Closure Day

For students in:

Year 1 OB Student-Led Learning conversations will be held on Thursday 6 August and a booking link will be shared closer to the date.
Year 4ZK Student-Led Learning conversations will be held in the first week back in Term 3 and Ms Karalis and Ms Zorzut will be in contact to arrange an appointment time.

Have a Lovely week

Manuela

SCHOOL FEES DUE THIS WEEK

Can you please ensure that your fees are paid before Friday June 27th

Thank you to all the families who have paid their fees in full. Our school does rely on school fees for many recurrent costs so prompt payment is appreciated. Thank you to all the families who have paid their fees in full.

These are the ways you can pay your fees:

Credit card over the phone or in person
Direct Debit using bank details below

Please call the office and the administration staff will arrange credit card payment over the phone or alternatively 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.

Included below are the Bank details for your ease of payment:

CDF: (Catholic Development Fund)

BSB: 083 347

ACCOUNT: 65 603 6380

REF: Childs name Fee Account Number

ACCOUNT TO: St Fidelis Primary School

Dental Visit | Teeth on Wheels

This is a friendly reminder that Teeth On Wheels will be visiting our school for dental check-ups starting on July 21st 2026.

Early dental visits are crucial for your child’s long-term oral health. At this visit, Teeth On Wheels will help identify and address common dental concerns, such as:

Thumb-sucking– which can affect tooth development.
Teeth eruption– ensuring teeth are coming through correctly.
Bite issues– preventing misalignments that may cause future problems.
Hypoplasia– weakened tooth enamel that can lead to decay.
Decay and cavities – catching early signs before they develop into bigger issues.
Deep grooves and pits– which can trap food and bacteria, increasing the risk of decay.
Gum infections– preventing long-term damage to gums and surrounding tissue.

To ensure your child is part of this visit, please complete the consent form by clicking the link below:

Complete Consent Form HERE!

Once completed, the Teeth On Wheels team will Check your child’s eligibility for FREE care under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). If your child is not eligible, Teeth On Wheels is offering a special deal of $125 for a full check-up, clean, fluoride treatment, and any required x-rays (which can be claimed through your private health insurance).

Important: The cut-off date for completing your child’s form is July 14th 2026.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the Teeth On Wheels team at (03) 9338 1191.

Thank you for prioritising your child’s oral health!

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