Good afternoon, families. I hope you all enjoyed your long weekend.

Once we get into this week, we know it is a downhill run until the end of the school year.

This weekend is the last opportunity to send through any special requests for class placement for 2026. Please email them directly to me, cstutterd@stlouisaspendale.com

Swimming Training

Years 3-6 Swimming training starts this week. It will be from 7-8 am at Toby Haenen, Chelsea Heights, on the following dates:

Wednesday 12 November
Wednesday 19 November
Wednesday 26 November
Wednesday 3 December

Any swimmers who would like to participate in training in preparation for selection for the St. Louis swim team are invited to attend.

Year 6 Market Day

Just a reminder that our Year 6 students are having their Market Day on Monday, 10 November. Each class will have the opportunity to visit the market and buy some of the items available at the stalls. Please send some money with your child, and all proceeds are going to the charity that each stall has chosen.

Year 4 Camp

Thank you to Mrs Stefanec, Mrs Davies, Rose, Frank, Signore Antonio and the Year 4 teachers for taking our Year 4 students on camp. The students had a great time and were respectful, responsible and gave all experiences offered, a go.

Softball Regional Finals

Congratulations to our Year 6 boys who have made the Softball Regional Finals on Wednesday, 12 November. This is a great achievement, and I wish them all the very best.

State Athletics Championships

Congratulations to Jack V from year 6, Lucy B from year 5, and Alyssa B from year 4, who all participated in events at the State Athletics Championships this past Thursday. We're so proud of each of you for reaching this final stage of competition in your various disciplines.

St Louis’ Art Show – 18- 21 Nov

On Tuesday, 18 November, we will launch St Louis’ Art Show for 2025. The Art Show starts at 3.15 pm – 5 pm and all parents, students and friends are invited to attend. There will be artwork to view, open-mike sessions and other activities to participate in. The Art Show will continue for the rest of the week, and the school will be open on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from 3.15 pm- 4.15 pm

Enjoy your weekend

Carmel Stutterd

Principal

Christmas Market Day