From the Principal

Pilgrimage to Italy:

After Assisi we headed to the city of Florence, a spectular city full of amazing art and culture. We toured the Galleria dell'Accademia where the amazing statue of David is held. A group of us visited the Basilica of Santa Croce and had some time to roam around and view some of the wonderful religious artwork. 

From Florence, we headed to the floating city of Venice. A wondferful and unique city and a place I hope to return to one day. A highlight in Venice was participating in an Italian Mass at the spectacular St Mark's Basilica. On the final day, we caught a water taxi to the airport which was a brilliant experience. It was a wonderful trip and I feel truly blessed to have had the chance to attend. 

Upcoming Excursions:

Prep - Year 2: Legoland @ Chadstone - 14th of November 

Year 3: CERES Excusrion - 24th of November 

Year 5/6: CYC City Camp - 26th-28th November 

Year 6: Fun Day - 5th of December (Operoo to be sent soon)

The Year 4 team are also organising an excursion, more details to be announced soon.

End of Year Celebations for your calendars:

Student Code of Conduct:

Please take some time to review our Student Code of Conduct with your children.

Remembrance Day:

Remembrance Day this year falls on Tuesday, November 11th. The Upwey RSL have dropped Poppies off at the office to be purchased. 

School Camp: 

Year 5/6 City camp is now just a few weeks away. Mrs Jones and Mrs Janky have been working with the students to plan a fun time away. We will be holding an online information session for parents on Tuesday, 18th of November at 6:30pm. I will send a link for the meeting a few days in advance. 

Parents and Friends AGM:

Information about Operoo:

As mentioned in the last few newsletters, Operoo will cease operation in Australia at the end of this school year. MACS have advised schools that are currently with NForma (we use NForma for Reports) to engage with them on their medical packages. Tarnia and myself will provide more information to families as the year concludes so we are all set up and ready to go for 2026. 

Declan McDermott

Principal