Leadership Communication

Term 3 Highlights – A Term Full of Learning and Celebration!

Dear Families,

Term 3 has been a vibrant and eventful one, packed with special days, excursions, celebrations, and learning beyond the classroom. 

Here’s a look back at the wonderful extracurricular experiences our students and community have enjoyed:

🎉 Celebrations and Special Days

• Milo’s Birthday Surprise delighted our Foundation students early in the term.
• We marked 100 Days of School, a major milestone for our Foundation cohort.
• National Aboriginal Children’s Day was celebrated in style with students wearing fun socks and shoes.
• Our community came together for the Father’s Day Celebration, honouring the wonderful dads and father figures in our lives.
• Students and staff embraced RUOK? Day, promoting wellbeing and connection across the school.
• Mary MacKillop Feast Day and the Feast of the Assumption provided opportunities for prayer and reflection.
• Our Book Week celebrations included the much-loved Book Week Parade, showcasing creativity and a love for literature.

🏊 Sport and Active Events

• The Year 2 Swimming Program ran across the first two weeks of term, supporting water safety and confidence.
• Selected students proudly represented our school at the District Athletics held at Casey Fields.

🧪 Learning Beyond the Classroom

• Students enjoyed a jam-packed National Science Week, themed "Decoding the Universe", with engaging STEM-based activities.
• Year 4 students had two rich learning experiences:
  • An RSPCA Incursion, learning about animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.
  • A Melbourne Zoo Excursion, deepening their knowledge of animal habitats and conservation.
• Our Foundation students explored nature at the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens during their first major school excursion.
• Students in Years 5 and 6 participated in the Sacrament of Confirmation Masses, marking an important step in their faith journey.

✝️ Faith & Community Events

• First Communion Parent/Child Workshops supported families in preparing for this important sacrament.
• Many families joined us for the First Communion Mass, celebrating a meaningful milestone in our students' spiritual lives.
• Student-Led School Tours were held, providing prospective families with a firsthand look at life and learning at our school.
• Foundation 2026 Play Sessions welcomed our future students and families, helping them feel part of our community.

📸 Other Key Moments

• School Photos captured memories of this special school year.
• Berry Street Day 3 professional learning saw staff continue their commitment to student wellbeing and trauma-informed education.
• Senior students challenged themselves in the Australian Mathematics Competition, showcasing problem-solving skills and perseverance. We are very proud that over 100 children participated and send a special congratulations to the students below who recieved profciency, credit or a distinction award.

Looking Ahead

As we wrap up Term 3, we thank our students, staff, and families for their energy, enthusiasm, and support. We look forward to another exciting and enriching term ahead!

Wishing all families a safe and restful break.

Kindest regards,

Jen Gulavin

Deputy Principal-Inclusive Education