Dear Families & Friends,

It seems like a long time ago but just last week we had an amazing Book Week of celebrations which included a colourful parade of children and adults dressed in their favourite book character costumes. Thankyou to all our parents for the great effort that goes into this each year, finding or making costumes so our children can get dressed up. Of course the main reason we celebrate Book Week each year is to help focus on the love of literature we want to foster in our children. Whilst we know our children are often so exposed to digital devices it is re-assuring that most children still love to pick up a book or sit down to listen to a story being read by their teachers.

School Concert Update

This week Ms Stanton has been hard at work with our lead characters as well as each class working on the School Concert. Whilst the final production is of course the focus, the real work, and much of the excitement and enjoyment is happening at each rehearsal. Learning and memorizing lines, practising moves and remembering choreography is no mean feat and seeing, even our new Prep students doing this is a credit to our wonderful Performing Arts teacher. Next Tuesday Ms Stanton will run a whole school practice and is happy to have some parents, grandparents or family members come and watch the rehearsal.

Trinity Concert - First allocation of Tickets now SOLD OUT

Check out the exciting opportunity for all you parent Wannabe Actors on Ms Stanton's PA Page.

Father's Day

On Sunday we will celebrate Father's Day and as a school community we were able to acknowledge this with our annual Father's and Special Person's Breakfast at Trinity this morning. We had a great turn out of parents who enjoyerd the hot Toasties, coffee and tea as well as some great activities set out by Ms Helen. These events always highlight the importance of school community with several dads reminding me that this would be their last Father's Day breakfast at Trinity and how much these special occassions have meant to them over the years.

The German Saturday School (GSS)

The German Saturday School provides an amazing opportunity for all age groups from Kindergarten to year 12, learners and native speakers, to grow up bilingual and stay connected with German language, culture and community for life.

The German Saturday School is a community run, not for profit organisation.

'Our mission is to share, nurture and celebrate German language and culture in Melbourne. We run classes every Saturday from 9am to 12pm at Clifton Hill Primary School, plus many events across the year including Christmas party, Open Day, Family Day, Brezel days and more.'

Ther German Saturday School has an upcoming Open Day on Saturday 5th September 2026, which will provide an opportunity to visit the classrooms, meet teachers and other parents of GSS students, get some Brezels for morning tea, and watch students performing.

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS): 31 August –18 September 2026

A reminder that soon you will receive a link to our school's improvement surveys. Surveys are on per family to be completed by a parent. Student surveys will also be completed by all Year 4-6 students.

Participation is invited, welcomed and 100 per cent anonymous and voluntary.

The surveys are an inclusive way to support the work we are already doing to improve our school. If you would like more information, please contact the school.

Collingwood Athletics

The Collingwood Little Athletics Centre is based on Heidelberg Road in Clifton Hill and has for almost 60 years been a highlight of our inner-northern Melbourne community - bringing together our youngest athletes to build skills, confidence and friendships.

The 26-27 summer season starts at the beginning of Term 4, and we have a 'come and try day' on the 12th September.

Tamara

CLAC - Secretary

Hockey Victoria - Holiday Programs

Hockey Victoria is excited to deliver our Term 3 School Holiday Programs, with full-day clinics running across the state for kids aged 6–15 of all skill levels!

Whether your child is a complete beginner wanting to try a new sport or existing player looking to hone their skills, these action-packed days feature top coaches and players focused on fun, fundamental skills, and active holiday play.

School Holiday Programs in Your Region:

ST KILDA – Hockey Dr, St Kilda – 30th Sept 2026 | 9am – 3pm

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Find your nearest location and register here: https://www.hockeyvictoria.org.au/programs/holiday-huddle-programs

St Mary's 2027 Enrolments

School Holiday Sports Camps

Socccer X Add Flyer

ABC Music Program :

Nigel Rodrigues

Principal

principal@tcs.catholic.edu.au

Secondary School Information - Please see the Flyers on our Secondary School Page HERE (These will be updated regularly so that you can keep informed about Open Days and Enrolment timelines at our Secondary Colleges.

OHSC - MACSEYE - Roshan