Principal's News

This year, Easter falls at the end of the school holidays, making it harder for us to share its important message with our students. As a Catholic school, Easter is our most sacred and significant celebration. The story of Jesus’ resurrection is one of hope and renewal—reminding us of the promise of a brighter future.

This message of hope aligns beautifully with the role of educators. At its core, education is about investing in the future, shaping the adults of tomorrow, and helping to build a better world.

For Catholics, Easter begins on Palm Sunday and continues through Holy Thursday and Good Friday—our holiest day—before culminating in the joy of Easter Sunday.

I wish you all a happy and holy Easter. May this time with your family be special, filled with love, reflection, and joy.

Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to seeing you next term!

Tuckshop Help

Thank you to the amazing parents and carers who assisted in the Tuck Shop in Term 1, 2025. A massive call out to all the new Tuck shop helpers. The students appreciated being able to purchase snacks and refreshing treats. It was incredible to be able to open the Tuck Shop almost every day in Term 1. Your time has been much appreciated.

This is the new survey to gauge support for the Tuck Shop in Term 2 - Tuck Shop Survey for Term 2, 2025. Tuckshop will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Term 2.

Please complete this survey by Tuesday 1st April so that the next roster can be created and shared for the beginning of Term 2.

Thank you to the PFA for your ongoing work especially Fiona, Suzanne and Joanne.

MACS CODE OF CONDUCT

In each Newsletter I will highlight ways we bring this vision to life -

Welcoming everyone (Staff, Students, Parents, Carers and Clergy) in the morning either at the gate, at the office window, opening the door for them, on the phone or as they make their way in the classroom. It does not cost much but it makes such a difference to hear a happy voice when we arrive at school! Please give us feedback on this one!

Canberra Camp

The Year 5 and 6 students accompanied by Eva Tomazos, Lil Cesarin, Fiona George and myself will be visiting Canberra from Tuesday 22nd of April till 24th of April. We are looking forward to this learning experience!

Mr Con will be the contact person at school supported by Miss Sienna Montalto.

Any students who are not attending Canberra Camp are expected to attend school and designated work will be allocated for the three days. Students will be allocated a teacher and a learning space.

St Patrick’s Day Mass at the Cathedral

The Year 6 Student Leaders represented St Kevin’s at the Annual Catholic Education Week St. Patrick’s Day Mass. Our four School Captains Keizen and Arianna along with our Deputy Captains Mya and Jonathan accompanied by Mrs Tomazos joined many other Primary and Secondary students from all around the Archdiocese of Melbourne to celebrate Mass with Archbishop Peter Comensoli. We have much to be proud of being a small yet important part of the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS).

Easter Reenactment

Holy Week is a sacred time in our Church’s calendar. It is a time we are invited to remember Jesus’ final days before he died on the cross. It is also a time to reflect on the mystery of God’s love, and how much God loves each of us.

Liturgies will be held to remember each event.

The Easter reenactment will take place on Thursday 3rd of April at 9:30am. This will commence on the deck outside the Performing Arts Room.

Easter: The Resurrection (Tuesday 29th April @ 2.45pm in the church) ALLELUIA! He has risen (Year 1 and 2)

Parish Levy

A Parish Levy, currently $160, is charged per family each year to support the work of our Parish. This Levy also assists with the maintenance of the Parish Property on which the school is situated.

This is to be paid directly to the Parish Office.

What does the parish do?

Students learn about faith through the sacraments (reconciliation, first eucharist and confirmation). Our sacramental program is friendly, accessible and inclusive.
Special masses for the school children (such as Ash Wednesday, feast days, grandparents' day, graduation, school masses). Special celebrations for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Resources for religious education.
Question and Answers sessions with Fr Charles in the classroom.
Social justice program (eg. Fire Carriers, blankets for the homeless, Christmas hampers for the needy).
Youth Group.
Play Group.

How do children and families benefit?

The children soak up Catholic values (dignity of every person, social justice, service for others and care for our environment) based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Catholic values bring about belonging, support and connection in the school community.
Our faith is the glue that holds us together as a community. It gives meaning and purpose to our life.

We need your help

For many years, school families supported the parish through the collection at Sunday Mass. Now, this is rare.

The parish runs like any small business. It must be self-sufficient. It receives no funding from other organizations (such as the Vatican or the Melbourne Archdiocese). We need your support to ensure our parish remains financially sustainable now and in the future.

We are asking you for a voluntary contribution of $160 per year. Over 40 weeks of the school year, this averages $4 a week. It makes a big difference to the parish.

Please think seriously about assisting our parish by making the $160 contribution. I was proud to see that we had 10 families contribute last year and I have strong hope that we can double the contributions this year.

Thank you to the wonderful families who donated in 2024. Your kind donations assists in many ways.

Bank Transfer

Electronic transfer – bank account details: BSB: 083347 Account no: 565063471

Account name: St Kevin’s Parish Church. Reference: Your Family Name

Parish News

It was with great excitement that we congratulate our Parish secretary Nadia who became a Nonna for the second time this week - with the arrival of Miss Aria Elise Bolzonello

We also congratulate the 14 candidates who received their First Reconciliation on a very stormy and wet night.

Coming Up

Mother's Day Breakfast - from 0730 on Thursday 8th May.

Playgroup – Our playgroup runs weekly on a Monday morning - all welcome! Doors open at 0830.

Altar Servers Training.

Bookish Morning Tea- the Parish has a free library that everyone is welcome to use.

Craft Group - welcome to everyone. Every Tuesday from midday - in the Gathering Space. Come and learn a new skill or just enjoy a cuppa and conversation.

Youth Group- The April Youth Group is CANCELLED. The next Youth Group will be on Saturday 17th May!

We Hope to see you at the Parish soon!

YLV are taking bookings for Friday 04/04

The Holiday program is running at St Kevin’s so please ensure you book and pay prior to attending. admin@ylv.com.au

Existing Families with Preps for 2026 If you have a kinder child (4 years old), who will be at school next year, can you please come and collect an enrolment form or complete a form online. I have 7 prep students enrolled for 2026 at this stage. Parents are welcome to fill in the online form or call the office for information.

Enrolments close on May 1st, 2025

Term 2

Monday 28th April 9:30am - 11am

Monday 28th April Information Night 7:30pm Adults only

Saturday 17th May 9:30am -12pm

Term 3

Saturday 19th July 9:30am -12pm

Tuesday 29th July 9:30am - 11am

Thursday 7th August 9:30am - 11am

Term 4

Saturday 18th October 9:30am -12pm

Wednesday 29th October 9:30am - 11am

All families with kinder aged are welcome to attend and participate in Story, Drama and Dance time!

Term 2

Tuesday 6th May at 9:30am to 11:00am &

1:30pm to 3:00pm

Term 3

Wednesday 13 August on 9:30am to 11:00am &

1:30pm to 3:00pm

Friendship List for Communication

Congratulations Prep to Year 2 and Year 6 all parents completed all the surveys!

SEESAW

Values

PBL: Positive Behaviour for Learning

Weeks 10:

I try to do things to help myself

I keep my hands and feet to myself

Jo-Ann Patrick and Jack Mather worked with staff to ensure that the students and staff understand the expected values for the term.

PBL Awards are distributed every day - teachers select students that are displaying the value.

Next Term we will begin sharing a new AWARD in each newsletter!

Italian

Ciao a tutti,

I hope you all had an amazing start of 2025 in Term 1.

To finish off the term, last week we filmed some videos for Seesaw, be sure to have a look at the amazing work students have been up to! For this week we will be learning about Easter and doing some Easter activities!

Students will be discussing vocabulary such as:

- Buona Pasqua (Happy Easter)

- Le uova di Pasqua (Easter eggs)

- Quaresima (Lent)

- Venerdì Santo (Holy Friday)

- Pasqua ebraica (the passover)

- Domenica delle Palme (Palm Sunday)

- La Settimana Santa (Holy Week)

We have had so much fun this term and cannot wait for term 2 to continue learning and practising Italian!

Grazie, Chiara :)

STAFF UPDATES

Farewell to Eliza Corcoran and thank you for all dedication and hard work as a Learning Support Officer at St. Kevin’s. Your commitment to supporting the students has made such a positive impact, and we are truly grateful for the care and compassion you have shown throughout your time here. All the very best!

Thank you Alyssa Beltempo for volunteering at our school and using sharing your knowledge and skills with our staff and students.

Thank you Renee C. our SAC Chair for attending the MACS Jubilee Evening on Wednesday 19th of March and for being a positive St Kevin’s representative of our great school and vibrant community.

Welcome to Jola (Learning Support Officer), Leah (Learning Support Officer) and Katie (Admin. Assistant) from St Charles .

Two new students Adela and Alice have joined St. Kevin’s till the end of the term.

Have a super holiday! All God blessings, Gabee