Leadership & Management

Week 1 Term 2

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to Term 2. Hope you had some quality time with family and friends, and had a chance to recharge your mind and body ready for another great term of learning. 

At the beginning of the school holidays, the Christian faith celebrated Easter.  Easter celebrates the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. It is through life, death and resurrection that believers are given the hope of life after death, eternal life. The resurrection of Jesus provides hope for all believers that life as we know it will be changed, not ended, when we die. 

As a faith and learning community, we will continue to explore the stories that recall the final days of Jesus’ earthly life. 

AN Invitation to the whole school community-Sunday 21st April at Coburg RSL

An invitation is extended to the whole school community to attend the ANZAC Day Commemorative Service at the Coburg RSL at 10:30am. Some of our school leaders will be present to lay an ‘ANZAC wreath' at the war memorial as a way to remember those who have lost their lives serving Australia in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

ANZAC DAY - SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL PARENTS AND CARERS

WEDNESDAY, 24th April 10:30am 

As mentioned in last term's newsletter, we will be having a whole school ANZAC Day Commemorative Service in Hawthorn Yard. This will be held in front of our new flagpoles and memorial garden at 10:30am, immediately after our whole school Mass at 9:15am, where we will celebrate the Feast of Saint Fidelis.

Last year, we built a memorial garden, planting significant roses and plants that represent remembrance and the Spirit of Gallipoli.  We installed two flag poles to honor the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who served in war. 

Mr Peter Khalil, Federal Labour Member for WIlls and Mr Michael Pianta, President of the Coburg RSL, will attend our school's ANZAC Day ceremony to speak to the students, families and staff and present us with our grant of $6,450.00.

This ceremony will be led by the Year 5/6 students.  It would be great to have as many parents, carers and friends as possible join our community.

Running Sheet for Wednesday, 24th April

Winter Uniform Transition - Monday 29th April 

If the weather is still mild, I am happy for students to continue wearing the summer uniform when Term Two begins. The students will have until Monday April 29th, to transition into their full winter uniform.

Child Safe  Standard 4 - 

Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing

There are many examples of the ways in which we as a community promote and inform the community of our childsafe practices. As you enter our school, you will see the Catholic Schools Child Safe Schools commitment displayed. This states we are committed to providing a safe and nurturing culture for all children and young people in our school. This is enacted through upholding the primacy of safety and wellbeing of all children, empowering families and children to have a voice if they have concerns and implementing rigorous risk management and employment practices. 

School Fees 2024

Thank you to all the families who have partially or fully paid their school fees. As mentioned previously the school has  paid for all of your children's stationary upfront and prompt payment of the first installment would be most appreciated. 

The office is open from 8:30am to 4:00pm each day if you would like to pay in person. 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.  

Included are the Bank details for your ease of payment:

Please note once you have made a payment can you email Ann Russo 

annr@sfmoreland.catholic.edu.au with the amount you have deposited.

Concessional School Fee

Families who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for a fee concession:

•  Any family of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage
•  Any family holding a HCC and eligible for CSEF
•  Any family holding a DVA Gold Card
•  Any family identified as refugees and holding an ImmiCard

Please collect a concession fee application form to be considered for the concession fee.

Have a great week everyone.

Kind regards,

Manuela