Dear Parents and Friends,

I hope you all had the opportunity to relax and recharge over the long weekend. It was a shame the weather was a bit cold, wet and windy on Monday and Tuesday. It is certainly a well timed break to take a breath before the rush of Christmas comes.

Our staff had a Professional Development Day on Friday where we explored the MACS Vision for Engagement, which links in with the MACS Vision for Instruction. The two vision documents work hand in hand to make sure all students get the best possible academic and wellbeing outcomes.

MACS Flourishing Learners 2030 have two system goals:

Vision for Instruction

Goal 1 - Excellence

All MACS schools deliver a knowledge-rich, evidence-based teaching and learning program.

We believe in teaching excellence, where all teachers are empowered to implement evidence-based practices and deliver the knowledge that students need to become intellectual and moral citizens of the world.

Vision for Engagement

Goal 2 - Equity

Every student, regardless of background, achieves literacy and numeracy proficiency.

Our vision is that every student is inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. The dignity and worth of each student is valued, which places the individual student at the heart of what MACS does. Our educators are dedicated to providing all students with fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring their active engagement in society while fostering lifelong learning.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is next week on Tuesday 11 of November. We have started selling poppies, pens and wrist bands on behalf of Mentone RSL. They items range in price from $2 - $10. Please see the children before or after school to purchase a poppy to commemorate those who have made the supreme sacrifice.

Foundation 2026 Transition 2

Our Foundation 2026 students had their second school experience this morning. They all came in very excited and went off to the Foundation room ready for hard school work! They are a very settled group and happily chat and help each other.

Classes for 2026

Next week the children will nominate 5 friends who they work well with in class. The children get to choose these friends from the children in the same level. This is done using computers with the children’s photos next to their names. Children will get at least 1 name from their list.

School Uniform

I know it is a busy time of the year, however, we still need to be wearing our correct uniform. I am seeing a lot of children wearing runners at the moment. Please make sure your children are wearing the correct shoes for the remainder of the year.

Please note unless medically required Crocs are not the go to shoes to wear if your school shoes or runners are not available. A note is required for any student out of uniform.

Isabella and Marcus Fundraising event - Saturday 22 November from 11am.

A dear friend of mine runs an annual fundraiser to raise money for Child Brain Cancer Research. Daniela has been hosting this event for 13 years. Ex-parents of St Brigid’s have also been amazing supporters of this event. They are conducting this fundraiser at our school this year, so if you have a spare half an hour please feel free to come in and have a look at the amazing auction pieces they have to offer.

2026 Fee Structure

Please find below the fee structure for 2026.

*Excludes camp, based on actual cost

*Levies include excursions, technology, swimming, stationery and materials.

The increase in levies reflects the rising costs of activities that our students participate in, such as excursions and incursions.

There are several payment options available for school fees, including:

Weekly
Fortnightly
Monthly
Termly
Biannually
Annually

Payments can be made via direct debit, credit card, or cash. Arrangements can also be made for fees to be paid during the January holidays.

If you have any concerns regarding your 2026 fees, please don’t hesitate to see Fiona or myself. We are happy to discuss and put suitable arrangements in place.

Coin Trail - TOMORROW

Tomorrow we have our coin trail to raise money for the non for profit organistion - COTS.

COTS stands for Christmas on the Streets and Roseanne Rofaell is the founder. COTS is a company for those in need. They hand out food, water and hygienic items to the homeless. COTS is an amazing organization and we are glad to be donating to them. So don't forget to bring your coins in TOMORROW to support COTS.

E-Safety Commission

It has come to my attention that the Guardian Newspaper has written an article regarding Roblox citing the dangers that can take place in the game. I encourage parents to read the Guardian article. I also suggest you go to the E-Safety Commission website to find out more about how children can be influenced by strangers 'playing' Roblox. Whilst Roblox is not banned the E-Safety Commission are pushing for it to be banned.

Save the Date

Congratulations!!

A very BIG congratulations to Jess, Matt, Billie (3/4D) and Frankie on the safe arrival of your beautiful little boy Tommy.

Tommy arrived on Tuesday 28 October weighing 2.89kg. We can confirm he is scrumptious!

With thanks,

Wendy Sullivan

Principal

Social and Fundraising

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