From the Principal

Dear Parents,

A sincere thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS). Your feedback provides invaluable perception data that, when triangulated with other internal data sets and student assessments, enables us to celebrate our successes while driving continuous improvement across our school.

This feedback directly supports our leadership team as we formulate our 2027 Annual Action Plan to ensure our learning environment continues to thrive.

Family Survey Data Insights

Our Family data reflects strong alignment with our community's expectations, showing progress across key areas. The data highlights a clear story of growing trust, strong alignment, and deepened community connection over the past year. Most notably, families are feeling a significantly heightened sense of security and shared purpose, driven by a remarkable 9-point surge in perceived student safety (reaching 80%) alongside an 8-point rise in our Catholic Identity (to 68%). These strong gains contributed to an overall positive endorsement of 71%, proving that our collective efforts to nurture a safe, values-rich environment are resonating. When looking at how our school compares across MACS, our community continues to stand out: families feel an exceptional sense of alignment with our educational approach (83% vs. 76% MACS average), benefit from clear and reliable communication (79% vs. 73% MACS average), and report high confidence in student safety well above systemic benchmarks. Looking ahead to 2027, our narrative shifts toward opening our doors even wider. While our families express strong satisfaction, our metrics for Barriers to Engagement show that logistics, schedules, and everyday demands still get in the way of full involvement. 

Student Survey Data Insights

Our students also shared valuable insights regarding their learning experiences and sense of connection to our school community. It reflects a clear story of growing confidence, connection, and ambition. The most significant shift is the surge in student voice jumping 7 points, showing our young people feel empowered to shape their school community. This empowerment has strengthened their sense of belonging (up to 73%) and allowed academic expectations to rise to 82%, proving that as students feel more secure, their drive to excel expands. This culture of high standards is further evidenced by our students' exceptional learning disposition (84% vs. 73% MACS average), strong sense of Catholic identity (73% vs. 65%), and high academic expectations, all operating well above MACS benchmarks. 

Thank you once again for your ongoing partnership and shared commitment to our school community. We look forward to implementing these insights as we prepare for an exceptional 2027 school year!

From a logistical lens, we have been made aware of a few dates that are advertised differently across our school. While we have improved on our communication this year, we are only human and it seems there have been a few errors. We do apologise for this confusion. 

Please note the correct dates/details below:

Twilight Sports - Friday, 13th November 1:30pm finish (MACSEYE available from 1:30pm)

PFA Christmas Stall - Wednesday ,9th December

Performing Arts Concert (students) - Thursday, 10th December

• Students will showcase the dance they learned at the STOMP Incursion and some 5/6 ‘s will perform the items they have been working on in Performing Arts. Parents are welcome to join us if they wish. 

Whole School Community Carols (families) - Thursday, 10th December 6pm End of year Liturgical Celebration/Assembly - Tuesday, 15th December (time to be confirmed)

Final day of 2026 - Tuesday, 15th December 1:30pm

2027 School Fees and Levies

Following a review of annual school fees by MACS, and in accordance with their direction, from 2027 family fees will transition to a tiered fee structure based on the number of children enrolled at our school within each family.

In implementing this change, the school has been mindful of the financial impact on families and has endeavored to keep any fee increases to a minimum, while ensuring the ongoing provision of quality educational programs and resources for our students. We remain committed to keeping school fees as affordable as possible for our families.

Please find below the schedule of 2027 school fees and levies. 

1. Annual Family Fees

The annual family fee is determined by the number of children enrolled at St Leonard's Primary School.

2. Student Fees and Levies

In addition to the Annual Fees as detailed above the following fees and levies apply per student, according to their year level.

New Arrivals:

1/2C has recently welcomed two new little ones to the wider class community! Congratulations to Amy, David and Eason on the arrival of baby Elijah. Congratulations also to Jin, Brad and Hannah on the birth of baby Noah, who arrived on 24th October. We wish both families all the very best as they settle into life with their newest additions. 

Help Shape the Future of Stan Riley Reserve BMX Track

 Do you ride BMX or have ideas for improving local recreation spaces?

The Stan Riley Reserve and BMX track consultation is now open, and we’re encouraging young people and parents to have their say on the future of Monash's only BMX track and the surrounding reserve.

Come and chat with Council staff:

 Sunday 15 November 2026

 1.00pm-3.00pm

 Stan Riley Reserve, Oakleigh South

Students (and parents) can also register their interest in a BMX Track Design Focus Group to help shape future track improvements. Parent/guardian approval is required for student participation. Registrations close 11 November 2026.

For more information, visit Stan Riley Reserve | Shape Monash and have your say before 13 December 2026.