Principal's Post
Dear Families,
Our Cinema Night was a wonderful success on Friday evening. A sincere thank you to the incredible team who delivered the event so seamlessly. From coordinating the raffle and pre-ordered food, serving meals and popcorn, organising deliveries, securing the movie, setting up the cinema area, managing ticketing, supervising the grounds, and completing both set-up and pack-down, it was truly a whole-team effort led by our Grade 2 families. A special mention to Megan Madonna and her coordinating team of Vanessa Lim, Antonia Kendrick and Natasha Kiang. Your hard work, dedication and generosity of time were greatly appreciated. Thanks also to Emir Bajcic and Lisa Morris who did a lot of behind the scenes work to support the event and Anita Dell'Orso who helped out on the night. The children had a fantastic evening, and thankfully the weather stayed dry, even if it was a little cooler than recent weekends.
Congratulations to the Mathews Family who won the raffle prize and enjoyed their VIP seats and hamper on the night.
Earlier on Friday morning, Father Dispin led our Preps and their Year Six Buddies in a lovely liturgy where we also sang happy birthday to Trish McLaughlin who comes in every Friday morning to set up for our masses. It was wonderful to see so many parents in attendance. Dispin's homily made the connection between the love of Jesus, the love of the shepherd looking for the lost sheep and the love parents show and provide for their children.
NAPLAN
Despite the nationwide interruption to the 2026 NAPLAN assessments, we were able to complete Wednesday's Writing testing successfully on Thursday within the required timeframes. Friday's Reading testing was a lot smoother. Thank you to our students for their flexibility and positive approach, and to our staff for their organisation and support in ensuring the assessments proceeded smoothly despite the unexpected challenges.
The students completed the Language & Conventions test today and will complete the Numeracy test tomorrow.
Staffing Updates including:New Arrival to St James Community
We are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Baby Eliza Moffatt, born to Jess and Alex late last week. Congratulations Jess!
Lisa Morris will be away for the final two weeks of this term. Any financial matters you wish to attend to prior to the holidays need to be addressed this week.
Nadine Jones will be away for the next two weeks. Ruby Slaughter, a past student and LSO who has completed her teaching degree qualification, will be teaching STEM for the next two weeks.
Prep 2027 Enrolments
So far we have had 24 families attend tours on our two Open Days. If you have a child due to commence Prep next year please complete the application for enrolment form on our website prior to the end of the term. So far we only have 6 completed forms from our estimated 26 siblings. Please take some time to complete the enrolment form online here.
Managing Big Feelings Presentation
For those families who registered for the online presentation, the link should have been emailed to you. Carley McGauran once again gave an insightful presentation with plenty of handy helpful hints. Click here to see the replay.
Child Safe Standards
With the importance and commitment that we place on student safety as a school system, please take the time to read and familiarise yourself with the information in the
Child Safe Standard Four Parent/Carer Newsletter.
Things to note:
Our next food day is coming up -Sushi Day - flyers went home on Friday. Please get your orders in by this Wednesday, 18th March.
CDF Pay is also open for our Easter Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser. Please get your orders in by Wednesday 25 March.
Parent Student Teacher Learning conferences will take place on 1st and 2nd April. Please note that OHSC will be available on Thursday 2 April, subject to minimum numbers.
Booking information for the conferences will be sent home on Wednesday between 11am and 12pm.
Monday 16 - Catholic Education Week commences
Friday 20 - Year 6 Parliament House Excursion
Ride to School Day
Sat 21/Sunday 22 - First Eucharist Commitment Masses
Please register your children here if you require OHSC.
If you have any questions you can email MACSEYE
directly at enrolments@macseye.vic.edu.au
Have a great week .
Dave