Where everyone is Welcome!
Calendar Dates- What's on.
JULY
27th Prep - 100 Days of School
29th Emmaus Production - Tarzan
30th Grandparents Day 9.30am-11.00am
31st Assembly 9.00am
AUGUST
5th Whitehorse Council Advisory Group - Yr 6
7th School Closure
14th Assembly 9.00am
21st Assembly 9.00am
PLEASE NOTE: SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS IS BETWEEN 8.40AM TO 3.45PM ON SCHOOL DAYS.
PRAYER
O my God!
I love Thee above all things,
with my whole heart and soul,
because Thou art all-good and worthy of all love.
I love my neighbour as myself for the love of Thee.
I forgive all who have injured me,
and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Amen
From the Principal
Dear Families,
It was wonderful to gather for our prep students’ 100 days of school celebration this morning. Listening to them share what they have learned and their special memories of their two terms at school was rewarding for all of us. Similarly, seeing them share time with their buddies and engage with each other during the activities the teachers had planned shows the progress they have made in their first semester at school. We cannot underestimate the importance of education and the influence of such in the lives of our students and society.
In this context, I take this opportunity to share news of a milestone in my own educational journey. I am now a Doctor of Education. Before commencing at St Philip’s, I was enrolled in the doctoral program at Australian Catholic University undertaking research at another Catholic primary school. The focus of my research was understandings of Catholic social justice in the mission and life of a Catholic school. My time as a doctoral candidate was deeply rewarding and enriching, and it continues to shape the gratitude and joy I experience in my vocation within Catholic education.
Grandparents Day
Our students will be able to share their learning with their grandparents or special friends on Thursday when we celebrate Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Our day commences at 9.30am in the classroom followed by morning tea and prayer in the school hall. For child safety and catering purposes, we ask that all visitors please register for the event using the TryBooking link that follows:
https://www.trybooking.com/DNYNV
Art Show
Our students are working creatively in their art classes in preparation for our biennial Art Show which is scheduled for Wednesday 16 September. Further information will be provided closer to the time but please put this date in your diaries.
School Closure Day
Our next school closure day is planned for Friday 7 August. Our focus for the day is school improvement.
Warm regards,
Michelle Worcester
Principal
World Cup Sweep
Congratulations to Teddy who drew Spain in the World Cup Sweep and winning 1st prize, second was Janine with Argentina, 3rd was Christopher with England and 4th was Zayn with France.
Thank you to Mrs Sherriff for organising the sweep and well done everyone on your enthusiasm for the 2026 Soccer World Cup.
100 days of School
Today we celebrated 100 Days of School with a hat parade, face painting and sharing fairy bread.
Grandparents/Special Friends Day
Our annual Grand Parents Day is on this Thursday - 30th of July.
Please see attached to make a booking.
Cake Raffle
The weekly cake raffle will be drawn at Assembly on Friday mornings. To support this fundraiser we ask for volunteers to provide a sweet treat (eg; cake, slice, cookies, cupcakes etc) to be raffled. Thank you to all of our Volunteers. Term 3 cake raffle is full.
All donations of baked goods require a list of ingredients attached.
Raffle tickets are 20c each and sold at the beginning of assembly.
Thank you for your support
Tuck Shop
Sticky Beak Lunch wallets now available to purchase from the office
Cost $15.00 each
Tuckshop is open every Friday, we are very fortunate to have our tuckshop run by parent volunteers for the students enjoyment. This would not be possible without our small team of committed volunteers showing up week after week.
Please reach out to Clara on 0449 767 020 or Angi on 0431 021 711 if you can help. We appreciate your support.
Playgroup
Entertainment books are another piece to our fundraising puzzle. When you sign up you receive 12 months of discounts and offers - and our school benefits - 20% of every membership purchased goes to support our school!