Leadership & Management

Week 1 Term 4

Dear Families,

Welcome to Term Four! 

It's hard to believe we are entering the final stretch of the 2024 school year. The year has flown by, and we're excited about all the wonderful things we have planned for our students this term. Many exciting learning and teaching opportunities are ahead, and we are committed to seeing our students continue to grow and achieve their best as the end of the year approaches.

This term is packed with learning opportunities and community events.

Here are some of our events to look forward to:

• 2025 Foundation Parent Faith Night 
• The Resilience Project - GEM DAY 
• 2025 Foundation Transition Program 
• First Lego League 
• Socktober & Crazy Sock Day 
• Lunch Order Days 
• All Saints Whole School Mass
• Remembrance Day Assembly 
• Art/STEM show 
• Sport Carnival 
• 1/2 and 5/6 Maths Game Days 
• Family Night at the Calabria Club 
• Year 6 Graduation 
• Family Christmas Carols 

Please see the calendar for all the dates

We encourage you to stay connected and engaged with us throughout the term. Your involvement makes a huge difference, whether attending school events, checking in with teachers, or simply supporting your child's learning at home. 

October is the month of The Holy Rosary.

In Catholic tradition, October is the month of the Holy Rosary. St Dominic created it to assist most people in the Middle Ages who could not read or write. Through the Rosary's mysteries, people can learn about important events in the Gospel. Most families own a set of Rosary Beads, and October would be a great time to recite all or some of them with your family during this particular time in the Catholic Church.

Summer Uniform

As we head into Term Four, the students are required to wear the full summer uniform. Please ensure all uniforms meet the school's guidelines, and don't forget to include a hat for sun protection during outdoor activities. Sports Uniform is only to be worn on sports day.   N.B. -NEW STORE ADDRESS: 71 Potter St, Craigieburn.

SunSmart: Wearing of Hats

St. Fidelis is a SunSmart School, and our policy reflects the recommendations of the SunSmart organisation. The Bureau of Meteorology provides information about the times of day when UV levels are forecast to reach 3 or higher, meaning that sun protection is recommended for all skin types. In Victoria, UV levels regularly reach 3 or higher from mid–August to the end of April.

As part of general SunSmart strategies, our school:

• Requires all students and staff to wear hats that protect the face, neck and ears (legionnaire, broad-brimmed or bucket style) and suitable clothing whenever they are outside (e.g. recess, lunch, sport, excursions)
• Requires children outdoors without hats to sit in a designated shaded area during play times from the beginning of September to the end of April or whenever UV levels reach three or more. NO HAT- NO PLAY.

All staff and parents are encouraged to access the daily local sun protection times via the free Sun Smart app, sunsmart.com.au, or the widget on our website. All children are to wear hats beginning this week. We remind families and children that hats are required until the end of April.

Zooper Doopers

The sale of Zooper Doopers will begin this Friday. The school leaders will sell them at lunchtime for $1.00. Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to coordinate this event each week. 

FINAL SCHOOL FEES OVERDUE 

Thank you to the families who have finalised their School Fees for this year. Our school relies on school fees for many recurrent costs, so prompt payment is appreciated. The office is open from 8:30 to 4:00 p.m. each day if you want to pay in person. Please use the bank details below to pay by direct debit. Please contact Manuela directly if any families need to discuss alternative payment arrangements.  

Included are the Bank details for your ease of payment:

Please note once you have made a payment, can you email Ann Russo 

annr@sfmoreland.catholic.edu.au   with the amount you have deposited.

Have a wonderful week. 

Vira Pirrotta