School News
Semester 2 Leaders
Congratulations to the following students who have been elected to be Semester 2 Class Captains and Environmental Monitors. These new leaders were presented with their badge and certificate at Assembly this afternoon.
Class Captains | Environmental Monitors | |
|---|---|---|
| Prep LC | Goldie M Charlie H | Zara G Jeremy O |
| Prep MW | Nadia K Teddy P | Elise B Daxon L |
| 1CB | Lucy P Oscar R | Violet T Riaan V |
| 1HC | Paddy N Celine L | Teddie G Matilda L |
| 2HB | Tobiah M Alice M | Claudia T Aston G |
| 3CH | Evan K Sebastian G | Noah M Maxime G |
| 3GR | Mariana H Max Y | Eve S Maynard M |
| 4EO | Harvey H Bonnie N | Lucas A Mimi S |
| 4MD | Vivienne Y Anthony P | Raffy M Matilda R |
| Senior AP | Lewis W Camille D | Rafael D Vivian D |
Staff News
Congratulations to Mrs Charlotte Hoogeveen and her husband, Willy, on the safe arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Vivienne "Vivi" Jane Hoogeveen.
Vivi made her grand entrance on 30 June at 8:08 pm, weighing 3.2 kg. We are delighted to share this wonderful news and celebrate this special milestone with the Hoogeveen family.
We wish Charlotte, Willy, and baby Vivi every happiness as they begin this exciting new chapter together. May their days be filled with love, joy, precious memories, and all the wonderful moments that come with welcoming a new little one into the world.
Sacrament of First Eucharist
First Eucharist Key Dates Term 3 2026:
Monday 13 July 2026: Register for First Eucharist 2026
Friday 31 July 2026: Reflection Day
On Friday 31 July all Year Four students will be participating in a First Eucharist Reflection Day. This includes all students from 4EO and 4MD and any candidates from the Parish. A variety of fun, reflective and prayerful activities have been planned as part of this special day. We will also attend Mass at 9.15am and parents are more than welcome to join us. As this is a special day, students are allowed to wear ‘free’ dress. At approximately 1pm we will go to Alexandra Gardens for lunch (weather permitting); children can bring a picnic rug and their own lunch. If the weather is inclement we will picnic in the MPR or other sheltered area.
Saturday 1 August (6pm) Sunday 2 August (9:30am) Sunday 9 August (9:30am): First Eucharist Masses
We are looking forward to gathering as a community and celebrating our candidate’s reception of the Sacrament of Eucharist at the Parish Mass on either Saturday 1 August 6pm, Sunday 2 August 9:30am or Sunday 9 August 9:30am. A reminder to complete the nForma form indicating your preferred date.
We are looking forward to supporting your child through this next stage of their faith journey.
Friday Afternoon School Assemblies at 2.30pm
Term 3 Assemblies:
Week 1 (17 July) - Semester 2 Leaders presentation
Week 2 (24 July) - No Assembly
Week 3 (31 July) - No Assembly
Week 4 (7 August) - Assembly
Week 5 (14 August) - Assembly
Week 6 (21 August) - Wellbeing Groups
Week 7 (28 August) - School Closure Day
Week 8 (4 September) - Year 2 Spotlight on Learning
Week 9 (11 September) - Prep LC Spotlight on Learning
Week 10 (18 September) - No Assembly
2026 Term Dates
Term Dates 2026 - (students)
Term One: Fri 30 January (Students begin) – Thurs 2 April
Term Two: Mon 20 April – Fri 26 June
Term Three: Tues 14 July – Fri 18 September
Term Four: Tues 6 October - Tues 15 December
2026 School Closure Days
As was communicated to families last year...
* Time in Lieu (TIL)
The current Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (the Agreement) has a formal time in lieu (TIL) process for teachers. The Agreement provides that a principal may require a teacher to undertake work and attend a school activity outside the normal hours of attendance (i.e., in excess of the 38 hours or normal hours for a part-time teacher) and when this occurs, it will attract TIL.
Principals should prepare for the accrual and acquittal of TIL through their annual planning process. The timing of the acquittal of TIL is at the discretion of the principal, having regard to the operational needs of the school and causing the least disruption to the educational program of the school.
Principals may elect to acquit TIL through designating days during the year on which all staff and students are not required to attend school.
School Closure & Time in Lieu (TIL) Days 2026
Term 1
Thursday 5 March (Staff Professional Learning)
Friday 6 March (Staff Compliance and First Aid/Anaphylaxis)
Monday 9 March (Labour Day Public Holiday)
Term 2
Friday 5 June (Staff Professional Learning)
Monday 8 June (King’s Birthday Public Holiday)
Term 3
Monday 13 July (School Review preparation for staff)
Friday 28 August (TIL day for staff)
Term 4
Monday 5 October (Staff Professional Learning)
Monday 2 November (TIL day for staff)
Tuesday 3 November (Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday)
Friday 4 December (Staff Planning for 2027)
Children finish on Tuesday 15 December at 12.45pm
Wednesday 16 December (TIL day for staff)
Thursday 17 December (TIL day for staff)
MACSEYE - Outside School Hours Care
Please see below for further information, including the MACSEYE Booking Link.