Principal's News 

Good afternoon families,

I am certainly looking forward to Spring starting next week, the last few days have been really cold and bitter.

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS): Monday 1 September – Friday 19 September 2025

Throughout each year, we pause to listen to our students, families and staff to gauge how our learning community is travelling. This feedback is invaluable to our progress as effective school communities and is backed by evidence-based research and best practices. 

A significant and formal way in which we engage and gather data is through MACSSIS, the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys. 

MACSSIS is a set of surveys that have been built specifically for Catholic schools in Melbourne by the Learning Services team at MACS, in partnership with researchers at Learning First and in wide consultation with principals in our schools.

In 2025, students, families and staff are invited to participate in MACSSIS via our secure and purpose-built online platform. The online platform is where our school leaders will access the summary reports that visualise the results of the student, family and staff surveys. 

The MACSSIS survey platform is operated by an independent supplier, ORIMA Research Pty Ltd. The platform meets with the high security and privacy standards for handling student and school data. 

Students at our school will be provided with supervised sessions, where teachers are on hand to help and answer any questions. Families can complete the survey anytime over the three-week window via an emailed link and password. Feedback has indicated that previous surveys were completed across a range of mobile devices and different web browsers.

Your participation is invited, welcomed and 100 per cent voluntary. The surveys are not a test; they are an inclusive way to support the work we are already doing to improve our school. You have the right to refuse to participate, or withdraw from the survey at any point before, during or after completion of the survey. 

You will receive an email on Monday with your personal log in PIN. It would be greatly appreciated if you could find the time to participate in this survey as we have our 4 yearly REVIEW next year and we will be using the data from your responses to plan for the next 4 years.

If you would like more information, please contact the school: cstutterd@stlouisaspendale.com

Father's Day Stall and Breakfast 

On Tuesday 2 September we have our annual Fathers Day stall and then our Father's Day breakfast on Friday morning the 5 September. bookings for the breakfast close on Monday at 4pm please ensure you have booked before then.  If you can help out at the Fathers Day stall on Tuesday morning please email Tanya Stefanec tstefanec@stlouisaspendale.com. 

Reconciliation Family Faith Night-  5-6 pm in the Church 

On Tuesday 2 September the Year 3 families are invited to participate in a family faith night. This night is important for your child as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Term 4 

School Closure Wednesday 3 October - Team Teach 

The staff are participating in a whole school approach to transforming challenging situations and behaviours into positive outcomes. It emphasises the maintenance of positive relationships and the development of essential skills to manage behaviour effectively.

MACSEYE will be offering care all day if required by any families. Please look at the page in this newsletter for information to enrol.

I hope you all have a lovely Sunday and a great week ahead.