Principal's Update 

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Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope all our mothers, grandmothers, aunties and other special people in the lives of our children were spoilt last Sunday and enjoyed a memorable day with their families. After speaking to many of our mums it seems they were all very pleased with their gifts and cards.

Starting the 25th May, we celebrate Catholic Education Week. As we celebrate Catholic Education Week with over 18,000 students, over 12,000 families and around 2,500 staff in 64 school communities across the Ballarat Diocese, we are thankful that the lives of every one of these partners – and many more – are enhanced because of their engagement in the important work of Catholic education. 

Lord,

Join with us in celebration of our Catholic schools. Be with us as we praise you for blessing us with the gift of being able to learn in an environment that reflects our Sacramental values and the life of Jesus. Let us celebrate Catholic Education Week by taking the time to share with each other the good news of Catholic education.

Pope Leo XIV

On 8 May, Robert Francis Prevost, 69, became the 267th Pope. Many people are wondering Who is he? And What is he like? Much has already been written about him. He is the first Pope originating from The United States, he is considered as much a cardinal from Latin America because of the many years he spent as a missionary in Peru. Some of his own reflections from over the years give an account of what deeply concerns him. His following quotes share some insight into his wisdom.

"We are often preoccupied with teaching doctrine...but we risk forgetting that our first task is to teach what it means to know Jesus Christ," Vatican News 2023

"Our work is to enlarge the tent and to let everyone know they are welcome inside the Church." 2023 Press Conference

“We must seek together how to be a missionary Church, a Church that builds bridges, dialogue, always open to receive, like this square, with open arms. Everyone, everyone who needs our charity, our presence, dialogue and love” First Address, St. Peter’s Square, 8th May 2025

Pope Leo XIV

Augustinian Moderate American

69 years old

Strong ties to Latin America

Ministered for many years in Peru

External School Review

This year, as part of the 5 year school improvement cycle, our school will participate in an external school review. This will take place in Term 3 on the 8th and 9th of September. Between now and then our staff will be required to work in teams to complete a number of reflective tasks. Schools undertaking a review are allowed an extra pupil free day to complete these tasks, which will ultimately give us the required information to set goals for the next 5 year cycle. This term we will have a pupil free day on Friday 23rd May.

Prep Enrolments for 2026

I would like to have enrolments for next year finalised by early next term. Therefore, if you have any extended family or friends intending on enrolling their child next year, it would be greatly appreciated if you could pass this information on to them, so they can arrange for a meeting and a tour of the school. I request all existing families that have a child starting in Prep next year, submit their enrolment form as soon as possible.

Calvert St Repairs

As you are aware, the council is currently doing repairs in Calvert St. Thank you for your patience and making alternative arrangements for drop off and pick up. We hope this project will be completed within the next 2 weeks.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Michael Mahoney

(Principal)