Leadership & Management

Week 2 Term 2

Dear Parents and Carers,

This Wednesday, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Fidelis and commemorate ANZAC Day. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces became known as ANZACs. Anzac Day is a commemoration of the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli, Turkey, on 25 April in 1915. This is a very special day in Australia’s history.  

An invitation is extended to our whole community to celebrate these two events this Wednesday. Please see the timetable below. We hope to see as many parents and carers as possible.

Last Friday, our Year Six students attended the Melbourne Legacy 92nd Annual ANZAC Commemoration for Students event, at the Shrine of Remembrance. The ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for students, is an annual service to honour the brave service men and women through the eyes of the young.

The service featured a student guest speaker, school band and choir along with cadets by the Defence Force.  Two of our students laid a wreath around the eternal flame alongside other students from other schools.

PARENT/GUARDIAN/CARER CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY

We are currently updating some of the new policies that have been distributed to schools over the past couple of years by MACS (Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools).

The Parent/Guardian/Carer Code of Conduct provides clear guidelines to all parents and visitors regarding the conduct expected of them while in a school environment, engaging in school related activities or representing the school. 

Some families will receive a Parent Code of Conduct Policy, which I require you to read and sign and return to school as soon as possible. If you don't receive a form, this means we have your updated form in our files. 

Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to update policies from MACS to all Catholic Schools. 

REMINDERS:

Winter Uniform Transition - Monday 29th April 

• The students will have until Monday April 29th, to transition into their full winter uniform
• Thursday 25th April is a Public Holiday for ANZAC Day
• Friday 26th April, is a School Closure Day 

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 8:30 to 4:00 pm 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