From the Principal
Dear Parents and Carers,
The school term continues progressing with lots happening in our school community.
Please take time on the side pages to see updates and news, including Winter interschool sports, District Cross Country and Premier's Reading Challenge.
Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) - Year 3
Next week, many of the Year Three students will receive the Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) for the first time on Wednesday, 21st May, at 6 p.m. in the Church.
This year, through Fr Jerald's leadership and vision, all sacramental programs will be run as a Parish-based, Family-centred, School-supported Sacramental Program. This new structure will ensure that both the home and the parish play a central role in preparing your child to receive the sacraments, while also enabling the school to provide essential support.
The feedback and engagement of families with Year 3 student preparing for the Sacarament has been positive and encouraging.
As school community we continue to keep our Year 3 students in our prayers around the special time in their faith journey.
Japanese Day - Friday 23rd May
Next Friday, 23rd May, we will be celebrating Japanese Day at St Simon's!
Click here for more information. Remember, there is a special Sushi menu available as part of the Canteen service on the day.
Parents' Association - Thank You
Over the last couple of weeks, our wonderful Parents' Association has been working hard with running event that support our school and children through fundraising and community engagement. Check out St Simon's PA page to see what has been happening, including the Election Day BBQ and Mother's Day Stall!
School Review
The work involving the school review continues to take place this Term. In early May, we had a very successful and productive two-day visit from our external school reviewer. Thank you to the members of the school community who engaged with the school reviewer, including students, staff, parents and parishioners. As part of the process, there is a feedback session scheduled for school leadership to engage with at the end of this Term. Following this, we will begin the work of formulating the next 4-year school improvement plan that aligns with the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) 2030 Plan
School Photo Update
Please click here for a school photo update
Prep 2026 Enrolment and School Tours
School Tours are available for prospective families interested in joining our St Simon’s Community! Our best form of marketing is word of mouth, so if you have friends and/or family in the area who have preschool-aged children, please encourage them to get in touch with us to organise a school tour.
New Tours dates for June will be added shortly, so please encourage friends and family to reach out for a school tour if they live in the area.
St Simon’s Staff and Contact Details
A complete staff list including roles and positions for 2025 is available through the newsletter each week by going to Staff Contacts and the General Information section
St Simon’s Socials
Check in with Facebook and Instagram channels to see some of the latest activities within our St Simon’s community.