Leadership & Management

Week 11 Term 2

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we come to the end of another busy and rewarding term, I want to sincerely thank our school community for your continued support, involvement, and partnership. Together, we create a strong, caring environment where our students can thrive. Wishing you all a safe and restful holiday break.

Parent/Student/Teacher Learning Conversations

This week, we look forward to welcoming families for the Year 3–6 Learning Conversations. These conversations are a valuable opportunity to celebrate each child’s progress, share insights, and strengthen the partnership between home and school. 

Thank You – Parent & Child Faith Night

Thank you to all the families who joined us for our Parent & Child Faith Night. Your presence and participation made the evening very  special. It was a beautiful opportunity to pause, reflect, and share in our faith journey together. These evenings strengthen our sense of community and remind us of the deep connection between home, school, and parish.

A Big Thank You

I would like to say a big thank you to Giancarlo Masini (Olivia, 5/6MC and Alessandro’s 3/4BP, dad), co-owner of the Tiamo Italian Restaurant in 303 Lygon St, Carlton. 

A couple of weeks ago, Signora Rosa organised an excursion to the Museo Italiano in Carlton and as a treat at the end, she organised with Giancarlo if he could assist with catering for the lunch, which he kindly agreed to do. Each child had pizza margherita and gelato for lunch, which he has now generously asked for no payment from the school. This is such a kind and generous gesture by him and one that needs to definitely be acknowledged 👏

We are very lucky here at St Fidelis to have such kind and generous families. Again, a huge thankyou to Giancarlo and his staff and if you are ever in the Carlton area, especially during the coming holidays, pop in and say hi to Giancarlo and maybe have a bite to eat or a coffee. ☕

Achievements and events this term

Some of our achievements and events this term include:

• Saint Fidelis' Feast Day Celebration
• ANZAC  Day Ceremony with Anthony Cianflone and RSL Representative
• Numerous excursions & incursions - Foundation to Year Six 
• Over 40 School Tours for Foundation 2026 
• 2026 Foundation interviews completed 
• Parent workshops - InitialLIt
• Parent workshops - Numeracy
• Faith Education workshops & First Eucharist Celebration
• Lunch Order Days Food Days
• Walk to School Day
• Storytime Term Two Begins 
• Apple Slinky Fridays 
• District Winter Sports 
• G.A.T.E.W.A.Y.S 
• Year 5/6 School Camp - Lancefield
• Local Kindergarten visitors to our STEM space
• Mother Day Assembly and Breakfast
• Parent and Friends' Meetings
• School Advisory Board meetings
• Celebration of Learning afternoons
• PSG Meetings
• St Vincent Winter Appeal Begins

Thank you for a great term of learning! We are looking forward to another exciting term in Term 3. Your continued support with your children's learning is greatly appreciated.

Enjoy your break and be safe.

Upcoming Concert – Save the Date!

Thursday August 7th

We’re excited to be preparing for our upcoming school concert! It promises to be a wonderful celebration of our students’ creativity and learning. Please visit the Learning and Teaching page in this newsletter for more information.

Please note these important dates for Beginning of  Term 3 

Week One:

Wednesday July 23rd

• Safety In the community Incursion Brunswick Police Year 1/2 

Thursday July 24th 

• Learning Conversations Year F-2
• 7:00 pm Online Confirmation Workshop Year 6 Confirmation parent and child 

Friday July 25th

• Grandparents' Day

Week Two

Thursday July 31st

• 100 Days Of Prep Celebration day
• TRP Live webinar for parents 7:00pm online

Friday August 1st 

• Welcome Bishop Rene to visit Year 6 children
• Year 6 Confirmation Retreat day

Week Three

Thursday August 7th 

• Whole School Dance Concert 5:30 pm & 7:00pm 

Sunday August 10th 

• Year 6 Confirmation Day 3:00pm @ St Fidelis Church

Fees are now OVERDUE 

Can you please ensure that your fees are paid before end of Term

Thank you to all the families who have paid their fees in full. Our school does rely on school fees for many recurrent costs so prompt payment is appreciated. 

Thank you to all the families who have paid their fees in full.

These are the ways you can pay your fees: 

• Credit card over the phone or in person
• Direct Debit using bank details below

Please call the office and the administration staff  will arrange credit card payment over the phone or alternatively if you prefer to pay by direct debit, please use the bank details below. If any families need to discuss alternative arrangements for the payment of fees, please contact me directly.  

Have a good week,

Manuela