Principal's Report

Dear Parents and Carers,

Congratulations to our Year 6 students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday evening this week at St Patrick’s Church in Mentone.

Confirmation is the final Sacrament of Initiation into the Catholic Church, following Baptism and First Eucharist. It is a profound step in our students’ faith journey, where they are strengthened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit and called to live out their faith with courage and commitment. It was a joy to witness our students affirming the promises of their Baptism in such a reverent and moving ceremony.

We are deeply grateful to Very Rev. Andrzej Mądry CR PP, Episcopal Vicar for the Southern Region, for conferring the sacrament on our students. We also extend our sincere thanks to concelebrants Fr Justin Ford and Fr Joseph Nguyen for their guidance and support of our candidates, as well as the St Patrick’s Parish group who joined us to celebrate.

A special thank you to Mrs Kathryn Ady, our Religious Education Leader, and our Year 6 teachers — Mr Matt Hale, Ms Fiona Hossack, Ms Eloise Pearson, Mr Brodie Ross, and Mr James Daidone — for their dedication, guidance, and preparation of the candidates. Their support ensured that the students were well-prepared, both spiritually and practically, for this milestone in their lives.

We also extend our thanks to Mrs Joelle Diakrousis and Mr Anthony Speranza, our Deputy Principals, along with all the St Patrick’s staff members who attended on the evening to show their support for our students.

We are very proud of our Year 6 students and pray that the gifts of the Holy Spirit continue to guide them throughout their lives.

🙏 Prayer for our Confirmation Candidates:

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of our Year 6 students with your wisdom, courage, and love. May they use your gifts to grow as faithful witnesses to Christ, sharing their light with all they meet. Strengthen them in times of challenge and inspire them always to walk in your truth. Amen.

Book Week Parade and Book Fair

Dont forget that this coming Monday is our annual Book Week dress up day.  The library will also host the Book Fair as well from Monday to Thursday.

Upcoming Spring Holiday Program MACSEYE

School Calendar

Please use the following google link to add the school calendar to your own calendar for ease of information exchange. School Google Calendar HERE.

God Bless,

Pat Berlingeri

Principal