St. Brendan's Primary School Newsletter

A message from our Principal

Dear St. Brendan's School Community,

We’ve had an incredibly smooth and settled start to the term, and it’s wonderful to see students back and engaged in learning.

 

Last week, our Year 3–6 students participated in the District Athletics Carnival. It was a fantastic day, and all the students represented our school with pride. We were thrilled to hear that many of our athletes have qualified for the next level of competition!

 

Please read Mr Baxter’s District Athletics report for a full list of students progressing to the next stage.

 

As a SunSmart school, students are required to wear hats during all outdoor activities. Please ensure your child’s hat is clearly named. Remember: No hat, no play. Students without a hat will be asked to sit in the shaded courtyard area.

 

Congratulations to Mr Brock O’Hara and Georgia, who were married during the school holidays, and to Mr Ted Linden and his partner Sophie, who celebrated their wedding last weekend. We wish both couples a lifetime of happiness!

 

In this week’s newsletter, you’ll find important updates and reminders, including:

 

  • Planning for 2026- Enrolment Updates
  • Parent Access Module

  • And a look ahead at upcoming events

     

Thank you for you continued support,

 

Kind Regards,

Joel Brian (Principal)

 

Planning for 2026 – Enrolment Updates

As we begin planning for class structures and staffing for the 2026 school year, it’s important that we have accurate enrolment information.

 

If your family is considering a change to your child’s enrolment for 2026; whether transferring to another school, relocating, or making other adjustments, please contact me directly as soon as possible. Early notice helps us ensure smooth transitions and effective planning for all students.

 

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

 

Stay Connected with School Communication – PAM & Simon Everywhere

At St. Brendan’s, all school communication is managed through the Parent Access Module (PAM), which is linked to our school’s administration system. We also use the Simon Everywhere app, which allows families to receive updates directly to their mobile devices or email.

 

Through PAM and Simon Everywhere, families can:

  • Receive alerts and important messages
  • Read daily notices (our digital community noticeboard)
  • Notify the school of student absences
  • Update student medical information
  • Consent to excursions and camps
  • View the school calendar

  • Book Parent-Teacher Interviews

     

Our daily messages section is where we post key updates and flyers—such as information about Father’s Day events, Athletics Day, and the Assembly roster, so it’s important to check regularly.

 

We strongly recommend that all families download the Simon Everywhere app to ensure they don’t miss important information about what’s happening at school.

 

To access PAM, you’ll need a username and password provided by the school once your child is enrolled. Please note that students will not be able to participate in activities like camps and excursions without an up-to-date medical profile and permission submitted through PAM.

 

If you need help setting up PAM or the app, please contact our school office, we’re happy to assist.

 

You can also find instructions for downloading the app on our website:

SIMON PAM.pdf

Upcoming Events

Term 4

  • Friday 24th October – Year 5 Excursion
  • Friday 31st October - Grandparents Morning Assembly and Activities
  • Monday 3rd November - Staff Professional Development Day
  • Tuesday 4th November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
  • Friday 14th November - Kinder Transition 9:15am-10:45am
  • Friday 21st November - Kinder Transition 9:15am-10:45am
  • Monday 24th-28th November - Junior Years & Middle Years (Group 1) Swimming Program
  • Monday 1st-5th December  - Middle Years (Group 2) & Senior Years Swimming Program
  • Thursday 4th December - Foundation Information Night
  • Tuesday 9th December - Orientation Day
  • Wednesday 10th December - End of Year Mass
  • Thursday 11th December - End of Year Celebration Swimming Day for Students
  • NEW! Monday 15th December - End of Year Concert (Evening Event More Details to Come)

  • Tuesday 16th December - Students Last Day

     

 

Thank you for your continued support.

Joel Brian (Principal)