From our Principal
St Roch’s School theme 2026:
"United in Faith, Sharing the Light"
Dear Families,
Welcome to Issue 10 for 2026 of our iNewsletter! We hope this newsletter continues to keep you up to date with all the news, events and learning that happens at St Roch's.
We want to extend a massive thank you to all of our wonderful Prep, Year 3 & 4 and Year 5 & 6 families who rolled up their sleeves and supported our working bee on Sunday! The incredible community spirit on display was truly inspiring and it was fantastic to see everyone working together to beautify and improve our school grounds.
From clearing garden beds to sweeping sand and tanbark, your hard work and enthusiasm have made a massive difference for our students. It was wonderful to wrap up a productive day by connecting over a delicious BBQ lunch together. We are incredibly grateful for your time, energy and ongoing partnership in making our school a brighter, safer and more vibrant place to learn and play!
Sincere thanks to Dave Crew for mowing in the early morning and for preparing everything for the day, to Leah and Chris Scheggia for organising the delicious sausage sizzle and to all of the following families and students (past & present) who supported in so many ways:
Mynard, Crew, Saliba, Setiawan, Fatovic, Arthur, Sayers, Connellan, Thaniotis, Nichols, Joyce, Diaz, Scheggia, Mathias-Coleiro, Fernando, Ivancic, Lynch, Guiney and any we missed along the way!!
Thank you to all students and families who connected during this Working Bee!!
As we bring Term 2 and the first semester of the school year to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on and celebrate the incredible journey we have shared over the past six months. It has been a remarkably busy, productive and rewarding semester and I am immensely proud of everything our school community has achieved.
First and foremost, my heartfelt thanks go to our dedicated teaching and support staff. Their unwavering commitment to providing an excellent education for our students is evident every single day.
This dedication was particularly on display during our recent Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences. The detailed, constructive and excellent feedback they provided to families is a testament to how deeply they know and care for each student's academic and personal growth. We thank our staff for their tireless energy, professionalism and passion and wish them a well deserved break at the end of this break.
To our parents, carers and families, thank you for your vibrant community spirit and incredible engagement throughout this semester. Whether you were attending school events, volunteering your time, or actively participating in the learning journey during classroom help, excursions or our recent conferences, your partnership is what makes our school thrive.
“Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students and enthusiastic parents.”
The strong connection between home and school is the foundation of our students' success and we are incredibly grateful for your ongoing trust and support.
Looking Ahead to an Exciting Term 3!
A massive thank you must go to our incredible students. Throughout this semester, it has been an absolute joy to witness the kindness, respect and genuine care shown for one another. The feedback from many prospective parents is that our students make our school a warm and welcoming place to be!
We have an action-packed Term 3 ahead and there is so much to look forward to.
Keep an eye out for these fantastic events and celebrations:
- Community We can’t wait to welcome our loved ones for Grandparents & Special Friends Morning on Wednesday 29 July and we are already buzzing with excitement to celebrate our littlest learners marking 100 Days of Prep on August!
- St Roch’s Festivities: In August, we will come together for our special St Roch's celebrations, which will include the much-loved Blessing of our Dogs 🐾.
- Sport & Spirit: Get ready to move with a wide array of sporting activities scheduled throughout the term.
- Our Brilliant Specialist Programs: Our students will continue to thrive in their fantastic specialist lessons, exploring creativity and innovation in Italian, PE, Visual Arts, STEM and Performing Arts.
- Creative & Social Highlights: For our parents, the P&F Trivia Night promises to be a spectacular evening of fun. We look forward to preparing for our incredible School Art Show in Week 1 of Term 4, showcasing the immense talent of our students created over the three terms.
Future Generations: We are also thrilled to begin officially welcoming our 2027 Prep students and parents into our school family.
Rest up, have a wonderful break and get ready for an amazing Term 3!
I wish all our students, staff and families a safe, restful and happy winter break. Take this time to recharge, spend quality time with loved ones and reflect on a job well done.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for an exciting Term 3.
Semester One Highlights Assembly
What a spectacular showcase of learning we were blessed to witness on Friday at our Highlights Assembly! A massive thank you to Nadine Bolton and Toni Allen for leading such a superb event, flawlessly supported by our Year 6 SRC Leaders, Aira, Rose and Harriet and our wonderful Semester One Class SRC representatives.
We were thoroughly entertained and inspired from start to finish. The 45 minutes flew by as we marvelled at confident Italian conversations, impressive STEM projects, sporting achievements and a beautiful performance by Mrs O'Gorman's Singing Club. Hearing those songs certainly took me on a delightful trip down memory lane to my own childhood! We were also completely bedazzled by the stunning student art pieces reflecting our theme, United in Faith, Sharing the Light, which left us all wanting more and eagerly looking forward to this year’s School Art Show on Friday, 9 October. It was a truly brilliant celebration of our students' diverse talents.
Congratulations to our Semester One Student Representatives:
Prep: Divyanka Dhanjee & Georgie Lee
Year 1: Aria Wardhana & Gabriel Fernando
Year 2: Evie Simpson & Mason Nagle
Year 3: Emilia Kulesza & Leftheri Tiganis
Year 4: Georgiana Meseha & Jaden Valdez
Year 5: Margot Chevaux, Scarlett Parry & Richard Lang
Year 6: Rose Iles, Harriet Jones & Aira Merchant
Please join us as we congratulate these students at the Tune In Tuesday Morning tomorrow at 8.45am on 23 June, 2026.
A Fond Farewell to the Nagle Family
As we close the chapter on this semester, we send our warmest and most heartfelt wishes to the Nagle Family - Jacqui, Mark, Grace and, of course, our wonderful Conor (Year 1)—as they prepare for their upcoming move.
We are going to deeply miss the entire family’s presence in our community. It has been incredibly hard to say goodbye to Conor, who is transitioning to a Specialist School this week. Conor, your bright smile and spirit have brought so much joy to our classrooms and playground.
We thank Jacqui, Mark, Grace and Conor for the incredible warmth, kindness and friendship they have shared with us during their time at St Roch's. We hope that this next chapter brings you all immense happiness, new friendships and exciting adventures. You will always be a cherished part of our school family and we wish you the absolute best.
Upcoming Dates:
Monday 13 July - Term 3 Begins
Wednesday 29 July - Grandparents & Special Friends Morning
Tuesday 4 August - 100 Days of Prep
Friday 31 July - Trivia Night
Thursday 16 July - Elevate & Engage Senior Hub Evening - All parents welcome 6.00pm in the Senior Hub
Friday 17 July - Year 6 Assembly 3.00pm in the Hall
Monday 20 July - Teeth on Wheels Dental Van at St Roch's
School Term Dates 2026
Term 1: Friday, 30 January – Thursday, 2 April 2026 at 2.30pm
Term 2: Monday 20 April – Friday 26 June 2026 at 1.00pm
Term 3: Monday 13 July – Friday 18 September 2026 at 1.00pm
Term 4: Monday 5 October – Tuesday, 15 December 2026 at 1.00pm
Student Free Days 2026
Term 2: Friday, 24 April 2026
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Term 3: Monday, 10 August 2026
Monday 14 September 2026
Term 4: Monday, 2 November 2026
Monday 30 November 2026
Little Roch Stars
St Roch's P&F Trivia Night Friday 31 July 2026
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR ST ROCH'S TRIVIA NIGHT!
Help Us Create an Amazing Silent Auction!!!
We are looking for prizes, vouchers, experiences, products and services to include in our Trivia Night Silent Auction.
Every donation helps raise valuable funds for our school community and makes the night even more exciting for our guests.
Hampers for Trivia Night
We are seeking donations from each class to make hampers for our silent auction at the upcoming trivia night.
Prep - art/crafts/games
Yr 1 & 2 - gourmet food & pamper products
Yr 3 & 4 - sport/games/outdoor
Yr 5 & 6 - gourmet food & alcohol
Please drop your donations to the front office by Friday July 24.
Grandparents Morning - Wednesday July 29 - 9:00am-10:45am
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Please see the 3 options below to volunteer if you're able too - you are welcome to volunteer for more than 1 option!
Catering: https://volunteersignup.org/8MKKE
Set up on Tues July 28: https://volunteersignup.org/ELQHB
Grandparents Morning assistance on Wed July 29: https://volunteersignup.org/DPYLT
To Donate a Prize
Please email prize details to Jessica Mount jgmount@hotmail.com
Thank You for Your Generosity!
Together, we can make St Roch's Trivia Night a fantastic community event.
St Roch’s Community Catch-Up: Past & Present!
It takes a village and we happen to think the St Roch’s village is the absolute best.
A special message on behalf of Dave Sheehy to invite all past and current parents or anyone with a connection to St Rochs (including teachers) to attend this evening.
Bringing together our wonderful community for a casual social night! Whether your kids are currently in uniform, graduated years ago, or you used to teach at the school, you are warmly invited. There’s no agenda other than enjoying each other’s company, sharing a few stories and having a great night out.
Teeth on Wheels
This is a friendly reminder that Teeth On Wheels will be visiting our school for dental check-ups starting on July 20th 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:
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 13th 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!
Staff News
We take this opportunity to thank Lynette Brugliera for her dedication and commitment to St Roch's over the past six and a half years. Lynette has decided to finally retire!! We wish her so much happiness as she revels in grandparenthood!! Lynette has truly impacted on so many students, families and staff. On a personal level as Deputies together many years ago, I thank her from the bottom of my heart for her unwavering support and love.
Warmest regards,
Angie Mastoras
Principal
All students attending St Roch's Parish Primary School have the right to feel safe. The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a fundamental responsibility of all within our school.
We acknowledge the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
St Roch’s Parish Primary School
Glenvale Road, Glen Iris 3146
Telephone: 9885 7704
Email: principal@srgleniris.catholic.edu.au
Website: www.srgleniris.catholic.edu.au