Leadership & Management

Week Three  Term 4

Dear parents and carers,

Please read  the Principals page this week as there are lots of reminders and Thank you messages.

What a fantastic night!

A huge thank you to all our parents, friends, and staff who came along to Bogan Bingo on Saturday. It was such a wonderful community event, full of laughter, fun, and connection. It was great to see everyone enjoying each other’s company and embracing the spirit of the night.

A special thank you to Presidents Anastasia and Ashley and their amazing team for their organisation, time, and effort in providing not only a fantastic fundraiser but also a great social event for our community. We are so lucky to have such wonderful, dedicated parents and supporters who make events like this possible.

We are truly blessed to be part of such a vibrant and supportive community here at St Fidelis.

Thank you and Congratulations

A huge thank you and congratulations to Joe for teaching and leading our students in the First LEGO League competition at Caulfield Grammar last week. Our students are to be commended for their wonderful effort, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the day. They represented St Fidelis and themselves with such pride and positivity.

While they didn’t take home a trophy, we couldn’t be prouder of their creativity, perseverance, and the way they supported one another. Thank you, Joe, for your dedication and guidance in making this such an exciting and memorable experience for our students.

The Annual Pascoe Vale electorate Draw a  Christmas Card Competition is back for 2025!

Each year our children enter the annual Pascoe Vale Electorate Draw a Christmas Card Competition. Today your child will have received a template for them to draw their picture.

Students are asked to submit their drawings to their classroom teacher by October 27th.

This year’s theme is "If you could wrap our Community in one gift of kindness this Christmas, what would it look like?” The winning design will appear on a Christmas Card and message to be distributed across the community. With full credit given to the winning student, prizes include;

• $100 Palace Cinema Voucher for the illustrator of the winning design 
• $100 book voucher for the school with the winning design
• $50 Palace Cinema Voucher for the illustrator of the best design in every school

• $25 Palace Cinema vouchers for the 2nd place, 3rd place and 4th place winners Certificate for every student who participates

   

Exciting News: Dance Concert Recording Now Available!

We’re excited to share that the 2025 School Concert recording is now available for families to order!

The recording captures all the fantastic performances from the night and is a great way to relive the memories with your child.

Families can order their copy through the link below. The concert will be provided on a USB drive, allowing you to view it easily on your home devices.

Order here:  St Fidelis concert:

 https://www.villagegreenfilms.com.au/product/st-fidelis-concert-usb-stick/

Don’t miss the chance to keep this special memento of our students’ impressive performances!

Dental Visit Update

Unfortunately, due to limited resources this year, the planned dental visit to St Fidelis will not be taking place. We understand this may cause some disappointment and inconvenience and sincerely apologise for the change.

The central dental team has contacted families directly to inform them of the cancellation. They have expressed their appreciation for our ongoing partnership and look forward to the possibility of returning in the future. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Working Bee

Please also save the date – Saturday, October 25th – for our School Working Bee. This will be a wonderful community event and a chance for us all to work together on some spring cleaning tasks such as

• Topping up sand in the sandpit
• Raking leaves
• Refreshing the chipbark
• General tidy-up jobs to keep our grounds looking beautiful

We look forward to seeing many of you there and working side by side to keep our school such a welcoming place for our children and community. 

We're using SignUp to organise our upcoming Working Bee

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/JYpyAys 

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, don't hesitate to get in touch with Vira, and I can sign you up manually.

NB -BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL WORKERS 

2026 Graduating Students

To celebrate and remember the 2026 Year Graduating Class, Grade 5 students have the opportunity to order a special graduation polo top.  These garments include colour HD digital print with all students' names on the back and the school logo on the front.  To order please go on the attached flyer and choose the link - Click here.

Please remember to place an order before Monday 10th November.

A MESSAGE FROM FR BRENDAN AND FR TIEN

A Call to Serve: Join Our New BMCC Committees

Dear school parents,

As our Brunswick Moreland Catholic Community continues to grow in faith and fellowship, we are entering an exciting new chapter,  one that invites each of us to share our gifts and participate more deeply in the life of our parish. 

To strengthen our shared mission set out in the BMCC Strategic Pastoral Plan 2025-2029, four new committees are being formed within BMCC: 

• Worship Committee,
• Welcome and Hospitality Committee, 
• Outreach Committee, and

• Education in Faith Committee

   

Each of these groups will play a vital role in helping our community live out the Gospel in practical, joyful and meaningful ways.

We are calling for volunteers, parishioners and school parents of all ages, backgrounds, and skills to join one of these committees and help shape the future of our faith community.

BMCC Worship Committee

Our worship is at the heart of who we are as a Catholic community. The Worship Committee will support and enrich our liturgical life across all BMCC churches, ensuring that our celebrations of the Eucharist and sacraments are prayerful, inclusive, and vibrant. Members will collaborate with clergy, musicians, readers, and liturgical ministers to plan and evaluate our worship services. If you have a love for liturgy, music, art, or prayerful reflection, this committee offers a meaningful way to contribute.

BMCC Welcome and Hospitality Committee

The spirit of welcome is a hallmark of Christian life. This committee will help ensure that every person who walks through our church doors feels seen, valued and at home. Members will coordinate hospitality teams, develop initiatives to welcome newcomers, and foster a culture of warmth and connection at parish gatherings. Whether you’re a friendly greeter, an event organiser or simply someone who enjoys making others feel comfortable, your presence here will make a difference.

BMCC Outreach Committee

Faith calls us beyond ourselves, to serve and stand with those in need. The Outreach Committee will coordinate our community’s charitable and social justice efforts, deepening our engagement with the wider Brunswick and Moreland communities. This might include partnerships with local service organisations, advocacy work and initiatives that promote care for creation. If your heart is drawn to acts of compassion, justice and solidarity, we warmly invite you to join.

BMCC Education in Faith Committee

Lifelong faith formation is essential to our spiritual growth. The Education in Faith Committee will focus on developing opportunities for learning and reflection, for children, youth and adults alike. This might include sacramental preparation, Bible study, small group gatherings, retreats and exploring Catholic social teaching. If you have a passion for teaching, faith development or guiding others on their spiritual journey, this is the place for you.

Each of these committees will meet regularly, offering a space for collaboration, discernment and creativity. No prior experience is required, only a willing heart and the desire to serve. Together, we can build a parish community that is alive with prayer, welcome, service and faith which will benefit us all.

An Expression of Interest Form is now available on: 

https://shorturl.at/h4pRU 

or on the parish website at

 https://bmcatholiccommunity.org.au/.

The filled form can be emailed to the parish office at:

bmcc@cam.org.au. If you would like more information, please contact the parish office at (03) 9380 1023.

We look forward to hearing from you.

With every blessing and good wish,

Fr Tien Tran

SCHOOL FEES OVERDUE

School fees are now overdue. Accounts were sent out last week, and we ask that all payments be finalised by the end of this week.

If you are experiencing any difficulty with payment, please contact the school office to discuss arrangements.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Have a lovely week

Manuela