Principal's message

National Reconciliation Week

Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 is here, and at St Monica's Primary, we are excited to join the celebration from May 27 to June 3. This year’s theme, "Bridging Now to Next", reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future.

NRW starts on May 27, the anniversary of the 1967 referendum, where Australians voted to change the constitution to recognise Aboriginal people. It ends on June 3, the day the High Court made the important Mabo decision in 1992, recognising that Indigenous Australians have rights to the land.

Here at St Monica's, we've had a week full of fun and educational activities that concluded with a liturgy today.  

Drop Off / Pick Up routines

Student Arrival and Departure Procedures

Late Drop-Off: If your child arrives late to school, please accompany them to the administration office to sign them in. A staff member will escort your child to their classroom. We kindly ask that parents leave from the office to help minimise disruptions to learning time.

Early Pick-Up: If you need to collect your child early, please come to the administration office and sign them out. A staff member will retrieve your child from their classroom. Parents are asked to remain at the office to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted learning environment.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Volunteers Induction

We Value Our Volunteers!

Our school community thrives thanks to the generosity and support of our wonderful volunteers. Whether it's helping at events, supporting classroom activities, or assisting with excursions, your time and effort make a big difference.

New Volunteer Registration Process

To streamline communication and planning, we’ve introduced a new online procedure for registering interest in assisting at school events. If you’d like to volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Induction Module. 

All volunteers must also ensure they have a current Working With Children Check on file with the school.

1. Complete the Volunteer Induction Module 
2. Complete Child Safeguarding Documentation
3. Have a valid Working With Children Check
4. Sign in at the St Monica's Admin Office on the day.

Thank you for your ongoing support – we couldn’t do it without you!

School Exclusion Periods

As We Approach Winter…

With the colder months upon us, we often see an increase in common illnesses. To help keep our school community healthy, we kindly remind families to follow recommended exclusion periods for contagious conditions. If your child is unwell, especially with symptoms such as fever, vomiting, or diarrhoea, please keep them at home until they have fully recovered.

Influenza A Notice

We’ve had a few cases of Influenza A reported at St Monica’s. We kindly ask families to remain vigilant with personal hygiene, including regular handwashing and covering coughs and sneezes.

"In Victoria, students with influenza or influenza-like illness are excluded from school until they are "well". This means they should be symptom-free and able to return to normal activities."

Thank you for your continued support. 

School Advisory Council

The School Advisory Council (SAC) have met twice already this year. The SAC plays an important role in offering advice and support to the Principal, particularly in guiding the strategic direction and ongoing improvement of the school.  

This year's SAC members are: Hayley Smith (Chair), Matt Knight, Anthony Chalkley, Fr. Jackson Saunders, Megan Beagley, Briana Andrews, Merridee Griffin & Rachael Mays (CESL).    

Enrolments

2026 Enrolment Offers

Enrolment offers for 2026 will be sent out from June 6. If you are looking to enrol your child, or know someone who is interested, please ensure an application is submitted as soon as possible via the school website.

Grade 6 Transition Information 

Attention Grade 6 Parents

Once you have confirmed your child’s secondary school placement, please complete the survey on Simon Everywhere. This information helps us with transition planning and communication.

Uniforms

Uniform Update – Clarification

As we move into the colder months, we’d like to provide an update and clarify our current uniform guidelines:

• Winter Uniform Flexibility: Students may continue to wear their school shorts, skorts, or dresses during the winter terms if they choose.
• Sky Blue Polo: The sky blue polo is no longer available for purchase. Students are now welcome to wear the royal blue polo (traditionally the sports polo) on any day of the week.
• Discontinued Items: The girls' pinafore has also been discontinued (no new purchases available).
• Socks Update: We are phasing out blue / grey socks and moving to white or black socks as the standard.
• Uniform Colour Transition: We are transitioning from grey to navy shorts and pants for both boys and girls.
• Weather-Appropriate Dress: Please ensure students are dressed for the weather, including layering as needed to stay warm.

Current Uniforms: All current uniform items already owned by students remain acceptable to wear. These updates apply only to new purchases as part of a gradual transition.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we make these updates.