A message from our Principal - Mr Brian

Dear School Community,

Welcome back to Term 4.  I hope all of our students, staff and families enjoyed a restful and enjoyable holiday break and have returned refreshed and ready for a fantastic term of learning. 

Last week, our Year 3-6 students participated in District Athletics. It was wonderful to hear about the positive experiences students had throughout the event, with so many demonstrating determination, participation and a willingness to do their very best. We are proud of the way our students represented St Brendan's and embraced the opportunity to challenge themselves while supporting their peers. 

A sincere thank you to all of the staff who assisted with the organisation and supervision of the day. In particular, I would like to acknowledge Mr Ethan Baxter for his outstanding leadership and coordination of the event. Ethan spent much of last week at the athletics track ensuring everything ran smoothly, and we are grateful for his commitment in providing such a positive experience for our students. 

At last week's assembly, we reminded students about the importance of wearing the correct school uniform each day. Wearing the uniform with pride helps strengthen our school identity and ensures consistency across the school. To support families, we have included the Parent Handbook in this newsletter outlining our uniform expectations. We appreciate your support in ensuring students arrive at school each day dressed in the correct uniform, including wearing the appropriate school hat during Term 4. 

As we begin the final term of the year, there are many exciting learning opportunities, celebrations and events ahead. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with families as we work together to support every child's growth and success. 

School Unifroms – Parent Handbook 

At last week's assembly, students were reminded of our expectations regarding personal presentation at school. This includes wearing the correct school hat when outdoors, adhering to our uniform guidelines for earrings and jewellery, and not wearing makeup to school. These expectations help promote a sense of pride, consistency and belonging within our school community. 

We ask families to support these expectations by ensuring students arrive at school each day dressed and presented in accordance with our uniform requirements. For further information, please refer to the Parent Handbook linked below. 

Thank you for your ongoing support in helping our students take pride in representing 

St Brendan's. 

SchoolCare Clinics – Term 4 

Appointments are now available for SchoolCare Clinics during Term 4 on the following dates, Tuesday 20th October and Tuesday 17th November.  

SchoolCare Clinics is a community-focused GP service that provides bulk-billed healthcare for students across the Greater Shepparton area. Child-focused doctors work with students from Prep to Year 12, supporting both physical and mental wellbeing. 

If you would like to make an appointment, please contact me via email at principal@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au and I will provide you with an appointment time. Please note that places are limited. 

Services available through SchoolCare Clinics include: Free flu vaccinations for students, Asthma Action Plans, Referrals for ADHD assessments, Allergy Management Plans and Mental Health Care Plans. 

Mobileyes Eye Care Program 

We are pleased to advise that our school will be participating in the Mobileyes Eye Care Program, which provides students with access to a comprehensive eye examination conducted by a qualified optometrist. The service is available to all students and is covered by Medicare for students with a valid Medicare card. 

A paper consent form was sent home with every student yesterday.  Families who wish for their child to participate are asked to complete and return the form to the school by Friday, 30th October. 

The examination includes a comprehensive eye check, and where required, families will receive a report and prescription. Information regarding affordable glasses options and eligibility for free glasses programs is outlined in the consent form. 

For more information about the program, please refer to the consent form or visit the Mobileyes website. 

Term 4 Events 

• Wednesday, 21st October to Friday, 23rd October:   Year 6 Camp  
• Monday 2nd November:  Staff Professional Development Day (Pupil Free Day) 
• Tuesday, 3rd November:  Melbourne Cup Public Holiday  
• Thursday, 5th November 5th:  Foundation Excursion 
• Friday, 13th November:  Kinder Transition for Foundation 2027  
• Monday, 23rd November to Friday 27th November: Year 3-6 Swimming Program     
• Friday, 27th November:  Kinder Transition for Foundation 2027 
• Monday, 30th November to Friday, 4th December:  Year F-2 Swimming Program   
• Tuesday, 1st December:  Foundation Information Night for Parents  
• Tuesday, 8th December:  Orientation Day  
• Wednesday, 9th December:  End of Year Concert  
• Monday, 14th December:  Whole School Fun Day  
• Tuesday, 15th December:  Last Day for Students  
• Wednesday, 16th December:  Last Day for Staff 

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school community. I wish everyone a successful and rewarding Term 4. 

Kind regards, 

Joel Brian (Principal)