Christ beside me: Christ before me; Christ behind me: Christ within me.

Good afternoon, families.

We celebrated our Beginning of School Year Mass, which also marked Father Michael’s first Mass with our school community. It was a joyful occasion and a wonderful way to commence the new school year. During the celebration, Father Michael blessed the Year 6 leadership badges, and together with Mr Tim Richardson, State Member for Mordialloc, presented the badges to our Year 6 leaders.

Yr 6 Leadership 2026 – Congratulations to all our Year 6 students. Teams are listed below.

Playgrounds

Please note that our playgrounds are closed before and after school due to supervision. The Tank playground is designated for years 3-6 due to the size of the equipment. We ask that all parents help us to make sure that these playgrounds are not being used out of school hours.

Pancake Tuesday 17 Feb

On Tuesday, we will be having pancakes for Shrove Tuesday. An order form went home on Monday, and all students and families had the opportunity to order pancakes. Orders closed yesterday (Friday). The pancakes will be delivered to each classroom, and jam, or maple syrup can be applied.

Ash Wednesday 18 February 12 pm

We will be having an Ash Wednesday liturgy on Wednesday at 12 pm in the hall. All students will be attending, and parents are most welcome.

Child Safe Standard 1

Each month, we are required to inform the parents of the MACS Child Safety Standards.

In this week’s newsletter, on a separate page, you will find information about Child Safe Standard 1

Parking on Wells Rd

Please do not park on Wells Rd as it is a freeway with cars travelling at 80km. If you pull off the road suddenly, then you may end up with a car running into the back of you. If you get out of your car on Wells Rd, then you or your child runs the risk of being hit by a car travelling at 80km. Please do not leave your car to walk your child/children through Sanctuary Place and into school, you will be booked by the Council.

Running club

Our running club is on a Wednesday at 7.50 am in front of the hall for any students in years 3-6.

Prep info night

Thank you to our prep teachers and Mrs Healy for all their work in preparing and presenting, and to the parents who were able to attend.

Zooper Doopers for sale

Zooper Doopers will be on sale from the canteen in the hall every Tuesday for Term 1

They will be $1.00.

P&F meeting Tuesday 17 Feb 7 pm Wine and Cheese

Everyone is invited to attend and support the functions we will be holding throughout the year. These functions are a mix of fundraising and social, and we would love all the support we can get to make these events successful.

The meeting will be in the staffroom. Please enter through the front doors of the school.

Swimming training 7-8 am for swimmers in Years 3-6

Tuesday 17 Feb:- Mentone Aquatic centre (just for the squad that has been chosen to represent St Louis)

Thursday 19 Feb:- Toby Haenan, Chelsea Heights
Tuesday 24 Feb:- Mentone Aquatic Centre (just for the squad that has been chosen to represent St Louis)
Thursday 26 Feb:- Toby Haenan, Chelsea Heights

Have a wonderful rest of your weekend.

Kind regards

Carmel Stutterd

Child Safety in the Spotlight