Principal's Report

Dear members of the St. Cecilia’s School community,

Please take some time read about the following important information, events or celebrations in this week's newsletter. These include:

• Foundation enrolment
• Mother's Day Breakfast (plenty of pics)
• Vision for Instruction
• Parents Association
• Sacraments
• Digital Safety
• School Disco (Tickets go on sale on Monday)
• Parking (Pick up and Drop Off) Issues

2025 Foundation Enrolment 

This is another urgent reminder for any current families who have a sibling wishing to commence school next year.  Numbers are building rapidly for Foundation 2025 and we have stated to send out formal offers. 

We have provided many school tours for prospective parents already this year for Foundation 2025.  The level of enthusiasm and interest is enormously encouraging.

This note is simply a check in to see that we have accurate numbers of siblings that are intending to commence Foundation next year at St. Cecilia's. Several families have indicated that a sibling will be commencing but have not yet submitted an enrolment form. Please download and submit the 2025 Foundation Enrolment form directly from our school website. 

If you have a child starting school in 2025 please ensure you have submitted your application form asap!  

Online Application Form 

Mother's Day Breakfast

This Sunday, we celebrate Mother's Day. As we do each year at St. Cecilia's, today we held our Annual Mother's Day Breakfast to honor mothers, grandmothers, and special individuals in our school community. 

The breakfast was a truly special occasion for those who could attend, offering a beautiful atmosphere where families could come together to celebrate the important women in their lives. This was, and always has been, one of our favourite and most highly attended events of the year. 

I also want to express our thanks to our wonderful school choir led by Mrs. Stefania Miller. Their captivating performance added an extra layer of warmth to the morning, enriching the experience for all who attended. We are very proud of our choir.

Additionally, a big thank you to the dedicated dad helpers who supported Chris Knott in organizing and hosting the event. Your hard work and assistance were instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of the breakfast, and we are grateful for your invaluable contributions to making such mornings a success.

I want to thank all the mothers and grandmothers for their dedication to their children's education.  As mothers and grandmothers, you have a significant influence on our young people.  Thank you for all that you do. Your impact on our children's lives is significant, and we're grateful to have you as part of our school family. Have a beautiful day on Sunday!

Please see more photos on our "What's Been Happeneing" page deeper in this newsletter...

Vision for Instruction

St. Cecilia's continues to strive for excellence in teaching and learning, through an integrated, academically competitive and distinctively Catholic educational way. We are constantly seeking and unpacking evidence of how students learn most effectively and efficiently. With this in mind, you will hear us talk regularly about Vision for Instruction, which was launched in February 2024 by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools. This vision will provide and guide explicit instruction regarding the best way of teaching children.

"Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) aims to become the benchmark for excellence in teaching and learning. It is firmly grounded in the evidence of how students learn most effectively and efficiently, offering explicit guidance for MACS schools on instructional best practice. The Vision for Instruction provides a shared vision for teachers, students, school leaders and school communities."

We are looking forward to sharing more information about why, what and how we will be implementing and navigating this exciting journey to better meet the evolving needs of our St. Cecilia's students.

Parents Association Upcoming Dates

Friday May 10                                                             Mother's Day Breakfast

Friday May 24                                                             School Disco      

Saturday June 1                                                          Parent's Mid-Year Function

Monday June 17                                                         Whole School Athletics Day   

Important Dates for our Sacramental Years

We have now locked in all sacramental dates for the year. Specific information and details of our First Reconciliation program and events will be sent out next week. 

Parent Digital Safety Seminar

Delivery: Community Webinar

Presenter: Martin McGauran & Carley McGauran

Date: Thursday 16 May 2024

Time: 7.30pm (90 mins)

To register for free click on the link below:

bit.ly/may16parents

Once you register (with an email address and name), you will be emailed a link to the webinar. You will also receive reminder emails. The following day, you will receive a link to access the replay. Therefore we recommend that even if parents are unable to attend the live webinar, they register to ensure they can access the replay which will be available for 30 days.

For a more detailed description of this session see the flyer on the STEM news page

School Disco  - Friday May 24

Tickets go on sale on Monday!

Get ready to light up the night at our upcoming school event:

the Glow Themed Disco! 🎉✨

Mark your calendars for an electrifying evening of fun, dance, and vibrant glow-in-the-dark excitement. It's the perfect opportunity to let loose and create unforgettable memories with friends.

📅 Date:          Friday 24th May

🕖 Time:         Juniors (Prep-Year 2)   4-5pm.

                  .      Seniors (Years 3-6)      5.15-6.30pm.

📍 Location:  School Hall

Tickets are priced at just $10 per head, offering incredible value for an evening packed with entertainment and laughter including pizza, DJ, and an icy pole. We are asking our students to bring their own labelled water bottle as the room gets hot! Don't miss out on this glowing opportunity to support our school community!

Tickets will be available for purchase starting this Friday, through CDF. Stay tuned for more details on how to secure your spot at the most luminous event of the year.

Let's make this disco dazzle and shine brighter than ever before! We can't wait to see you all there.

Any questions, please contact Claire Clark - 0402 852 960, vet_chick@ hotmail.com  

Bona Dyrmishi - 0449 745 678, van.bonny@mail2me.com  

Change of Venue

With the hall out of action on Thursday due to Mother's Day Breakfast set up, some of our students continued on with fine voice outside for their music lesson with Mrs Miller!

Marty McKenna

Principal

St Cecilia’s Primary School