Dear parents, students and families,

Mark 9: 30–37

Jesus teaches that to rank first, disciples must serve all. This is our reading for this weekend. But what does it mean for us? It’s a reminder that Jesus doesn’t define greatness the way the rest of the world does – either for himself or us. Jesus humbled himself continually. May we all try and think of others before ourselves as often as we can!

School Events Recap

Performance Evening

Our Performance Evening last Thursday featuring our Art Exhibition and African Drumming presentation was a fabulous evening. What the students achieved in 9 weeks of lessons was amazing and seemed a lot of fun for both the performers and the crowd. The art on display showcased a small sample of what the students have been learning with Mrs Ary. A special thanks to our staff, particularly Mrs McArthur for her organising of the drumming performance and Mrs Ary for leading the setting up of the art exhibition.

Pyjama Day

In support of RUOK Day last Friday everyone was invited to come to school in their pyjamas. It was a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about Mental Health and Well-being among our students and I thank Mrs Winduss for overseeing the organisation of this.

Fire Carriers Cultural Immersion Day – Monday

Last Monday our Fire Carriers participated in a Cultural Immersion Day. This was an enriching experience for all involved, offering deep insights into cultural traditions and practices and Mrs Ward said she was very pleased with how the day provided opportunities for the students to learn.

Nursery Rhyme Olympics- Wednesday

What a great time our Foundation students had on Wednesday competing in teams at their Olympics based on Nursery Rhymes. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who attended to be the crowd and to the Foundation staff for their organisation.

Footy Day

Today is Footy Day, with lunch organised by our fantastic P&F team. Thank you to everyone involved in planning and preparing for this fun-filled day.

Thank you to TIBALDI for donating all the sausages.

It has been an incredibly big term and here are some of the many additional opportunities to what could be considered 'the curriculum'-

African Drumming Lessons and Performance/Art Exhibition

Division Soccer Finals

Feast Day and Grandparents Day

School Tree Planting Day

First Eucharist Celebrations

100 Days of Foundation Celebration

Yr 3/4 excursion to the Gould League

"Open the Doors Foundation" walk to school morning

The Olympics!!

St Mary of the Cross Feast Day

Book Fair and Book Parade

Yr F-2 excursion to Seaford Library for a Book Week performance

Foundation 2025 Information Night

Fathers' Day Stall

Fathers Day Celebration morning

Weekly Interschool Sport and Lightning Premiership

P and F Trivia Night ($3134 raised towards a new play area after next year's build)

RUOK Day celebrations

Fire Carriers Cultural Immersion Day at the Cranbourne Botanical Gardens

Marine Ambassadors Excursions

Foundation Nursery Rhyme Olympics

Footy Day

Upcoming Events

School Closure Day – Friday

Please remember tomorrow will be a School Closure Day to allow our staff to focus on professional development in the Teaching and Learning Sphere. We appreciate your understanding and support in making alternative care arrangements for your children.

Fourth Term commences on Monday 7 October.

I hope the next two weeks provide lots of time for quality family experiences in a more relaxed timeframe.

Kind regards and God Bless

Rod Shaw

Principal

School Attendance and Unexplained Absence

Please contact the school if your child is going to be absent by leaving a message on

9786 4736 and press 1. Please give details of your child’s name and class with a reason for their absence such as: unwell, appointment, holiday or family reasons. Alternatively an email can be sent to office@saseaford.catholic.edu.au with cc to the child’s teacher.

If you are running late, (after 9:00 am) please attend the office to sign your child into school and collect a late pass.

If you are picking up your child early you will need to collect them and sign them out from the office.

As per our policy this will be our morning routine for absences:

Parents will be contacted as soon as practicable on the morning a student is absent via a text message.

If parent does not contact the school after receiving the text message, the school will contact the parent by phone. If the parent is unreachable the emergency contacts will be contacted by the school.

If there is still no response, and the school feels that the child is in danger, the police will be contacted.

Ongoing unexplained absences or lack of cooperation regarding student attendance will result in a formal conference being organized. Unresolved attendance issues will be referred to D.H.H.S.

This is a legal requirement.

Democratic Principles

The six (6) principles of Australian democracy include:

(a) elected government; and

(b) the rule of law; and

(c) equal rights for all before the law; and

(d) freedom of religion; and

(e) freedom of speech and association; and

(f) the values of openness and tolerance

Art Show