From the Principal

.St Justin’s Primary School acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First People and Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which our school stands.

We pay our respects to the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, and their elders past and present, and emerging as we continue to proudly live and learn on their land.

St Justin's Primary School - Celebrating over 40 years of Catholic Education

Dear Families and Friends,

Feast of the Sacred Heart - 12th June

Today is the celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

This special feast of the Sacred Heart reminds us that the heart of Jesus is full of love for every single person. His love is kind, gentle, patient and welcoming. No one is forgotten. No one is 

left out. 

The Feast of the Sacred Heart is an important feast day in the Catholic Church.

The Feast of the Sacred Heart falls 19 days after Pentecost, on a Friday.

The symbol of the sacred heart is a human heart encircled with a crown of thorns, a cross, and flames. The heart symbolises how much Jesus’ loves us. 

Prayer:

Loving Jesus,  

You knew what it meant to feel pressure, rejection and exhaustion, 

yet you never stopped loving people.

In a world that can feel divided, distracted and disconnected, 

help us to become people who choose empathy over judgement, 

truth over appearance, and compassion over indifference.

Teach us to care deeply about others, to stand up for what is right, 

and to become young people whose lives make a difference.

May your Sacred Heart shape the way we think, speak and act every day.

Amen.

First Eucharist 

This term our Year 4 students will receive their First Eucharist on Saturday 20th June at our 6.30pm Mass, or Sunday 21st June at our 10.00am Mass, or Sunday 21st June at our 5.00pm Mass. 

Please keep our Year 4 students in your prayers as they continue on their faith journey.

Regional Cross Country Finals

Yesterday two of our students, Ollie in Year 4 and Jude in Year 3 competed in the Eastern Regional Cross Country in the Under 9/10 age group. The event was held at Yara Glen Racecourse  and there were over 80 running in this event. Ollie and Jude had to run 2 kilometers around the racecourse. They both agreed it was a tough track and very competitive.

Congratulations to Ollie and Jude for making it to the Eastern Regional Finals, we are very proud of you.

Important Dates

Whilst we have most dates in the calendar, some dates include: 

• Tuesday 16th June - Year 5 & Year Prep Parish Mass 9.15am
• Friday 19th June - Year 3 Parish Mass 9.15am
• Saturday 20th June - First Eucharist Mass - 6:30 – 7:30pm
• Sunday 21st June - First Eucharist Mass - 10:00 – 11:00am
• Sunday 21st June - First Eucharist Mass - 5:00 – 6:00pm

Please refer to Dates Ahead for 

School Closure Day

Ongoing professional learning is essential for St Justin's to keep abreast of the latest in education. Please note there will be no school for students.

• Tuesday 28th July - School Closure Day 

   

Please note that these days are not taken lightly - they are essential for us to continue supporting our students at St Justin's. 

Supporting Student Wellbeing

At St Justin's, student wellbeing is a priority. One of the tools we use to support students is the Children’s Wellbeing Continuum. This continuum helps children identify and communicate how they are feeling by providing a simple and age-appropriate ways to discuss emotions and wellbeing. Find out more . . .

Mazenod Parish References 

Any families requiring a letter of support for their application to Mazenod, please send an email and request meeting to Father Andrew wheelershill@cam.org.au

Thank you

A big thank you to our Parents and Friends for hosting Pizza Lunch Day today. Your amazing work is always appreciated and we couldn't have these type of events without you. 

Parents & Friends - Save the Dates

Please refer to Parents & Friends page for Trybooking order links:

FOTH Bake Sale 

Fair on the Hill

Our Fair on the Hill will be held on Saturday 7th November 2026 (the weekend after the Melbourne Cup - lock it in).

Things are certainly on track and looking good. We are now calling on:

•  anyone who might be interested in partnering with us through a sponsorship package. Generous opportunities are provided including Diamond ($2000), Platinum ($1000) and Gold ($500). We also welcome any other donations of goods or cash.
• volunteers - this will be an ongoing request, but particularly someone to coordinate food stalls, the bar (RSA required) 
• Volunteers coordinator 

In coming weeks, we'll be calling for seedlings and/or propragated plants for our plant stall - timing will be everything to enusre the plants are the right size for our Fair in November. We have room in our hothouse if needed.

For all expressions of interest, please contact Mr Torpey / Fr Andrew

A reminder that next week we will be conducting a Bake Sale with all funds helping offset the cost of the rides - thanks for everyone's support..

As always, thank you for your ongoing support.

All the best for the long weekend - stay safe.

Pat

Mr Patrick Torpey

Principal