From the Principal's Desk
Open Week
Open Week is fast approaching!
Our Student Leaders and Tour Guides will be conducting tours Monday 16th March to Friday 20th March between 9:00am and 11:00am.
While information has been delivered to our Kindergartens, if you or someone you know has a child starting school next year, this is your opportunity to see how we operate.
You are welcome to come at any time between 9:00 am and 11:00 am.
School Athletics Carnival
This year's School Athletics Carnival will be held on Monday, 23rd March at Moonee Ponds Athletics Track , Aberfeldie Park.
All children (Year Prep - Year 6) will be transported by bus and will return around 1:30 pm.
Buses will be leaving at 9:10 am (sharp) so please have your children at school on time.
Children will eat lunch upon their return to school.
Children will need to:
Wear their sports uniform and wear a T-shirt of their team’s colour
Bring a refillable water bottle
Bring play lunch (please pack an extra ‘something’ as the children will not be having lunch until they return to school)
Bring a small backpack to put everything in
Have an extra-large breakfast!
We will also need several parents to volunteer to assist with events so please indicate your availability via the nForma Parent Portal. Parents will be contacted before the day to confirm your attendance. Please note that volunteers MUST have an up-to-date WWCC.
School Advisory Council
We are pleased to share an update from our School Advisory Council and highlight the important work being undertaken across our Parish Multi-School community.
Our School Advisory Council is comprised of:
- Our Parish Priest
- Fr Werner Utri
- The three School Principals-
- Anthony Hyde
- Anna Yortson
- Matthew Stead
- Parent Representatives from each school-
- Goran Koltovski
- Philip Nicholls
- Sophia Garro
- Michael Taranto
- Miriam Micallef
- Vince Cosentino
- Zoe Noble
This collaborative structure ensures that faith leadership/direction, educational expertise, and parent voice are all central to decision-making.
Council members generously give their time and professional insight to support the strategic direction of our schools. Their role is consultative and advisory, focusing on faith formation, community engagement, financial stewardship, and long-term planning. We thank all members for their commitment to strengthening our parish schools and fostering a vibrant, faith-filled learning environment.
One Parish Multi-School Structure
Our Parish Multi-School model unites:
Annunciation School
Corpus Christi School
St Augustine's School
Together, we operate as one parish community with a shared vision, shared leadership collaboration, and aligned strategic planning. While each school maintains its unique identity and traditions, we work collectively to:
Strengthen Catholic identity
Ensure consistent governance and stewardship
Share resources and initiatives effectively
Support School Improvement Initiatives
This structure allows us to respond proactively to enrolment growth, capital works, and community engagement opportunities across the parish.
Key Items Discussed:
Three-School Staff Faith Formation Day
At the first meeting for 2026, the Council discussed the upcoming combined Faith Formation Day for staff across all three schools. This shared professional learning opportunity aims to strengthen our collective understanding of Catholic identity and mission, and reinforce our commitment to nurturing faith-filled learning communities.
Priority Feeder Agreement – St Aloysius
We are pleased to confirm an agreement with St Aloysius College, establishing our parish schools as a priority feeder pathway into Year 7.
This provides greater clarity and confidence for families planning their child’s Catholic education journey and strengthens our parish-to-secondary school connection.
Enrolment Updates
Council reviewed current enrolment trends across all three schools with discussion focusing on growth in early years. Forward planning continues to ensure we place ourselves as 'first choice' for education within our zones.
Capital Works Updates
Updates were provided on current and planned capital works projects across the parish schools. These works focus on:
Redevelopment of Administration Areas and Street appeal
Enhancing contemporary learning spaces
Improving outdoor play and gathering areas
Careful financial planning ensures these improvements support future generations of students.
Community Fair Financial Plan & Sponsorship
Planning is underway for the upcoming Community Fair. The Council reviewed the financial plan, including:
Projected income and expenditure
Risk management strategies
Sponsorship packages for local businesses
Sponsorship opportunities are being offered at various levels, providing valuable exposure for businesses while directly supporting school initiatives and community-building activities.
More details regarding sponsorship and involvement opportunities will be shared with families shortly.
Looking Ahead
The School Advisory Council remains focused on strengthening our parish schools through faith, collaboration, and responsible stewardship. We thank our families and community members for their ongoing support.
Together, we continue to build a thriving, connected Catholic educational community.
School Closure Days
Next Tuesday 10th March will be our first School Closure Day: Staff Professional Development Day for the year.
Ourselves along with staff from Annunciation School and St Augustine's will be participating in a Catholic Mission and Identity Staff Faith Formation Day here on site.
Students do not attend on this day.
Change of Date
Please also note that due to our presenter's unavailability, we have had to change the date of our Term 2 School Closure (Staff Professional Development) Day, originally scheduled for Monday, 20th April, to Monday, 27th April.
We hope this gives you enough notice, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
PFA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Please note that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for our PFA will be held on Tuesday 17th March at 6:30pm.
Behaviour Warriors
Congratulations to Year 1/2C who were Behaviour Warriors this week for receiving the most tokens for displaying our positive behaviour traits:
- Being Safe
- Being Respectful
- Being Kind
- Being Responsible
- Being Learners
Full details below-
Footy Tipping
Last Chance!
Our CCK Family and Friends Footy Tipping Competition starts tonight.
Existing members should just be able to reactivate their account for 2026 but all new members this year just scan the QR code or click on the link below and follow the simple prompts to enter. Please note that all inactive/unfinancial members from 2025 will be removed. If you wish to rejoin just follow the steps above.
Make sure you read the rules carefully. Gotta be in it to win it!
New! Pay your school fees with CDFpay
I hope you have all set up CDF pay!
We’re so excited to share that you can now pay your school fees using CDFpay – our new, easy-to-use payment platform!
Get started: Register for CDFpay, then tap the ‘School fees’ tile to:
Fee and Levy statements were sent out last week, so simply download the app via iOS or Google Play and get started.
We encourage 100% of families to set up for CDFpay to make it easy for all.
Have a wonderful week
God Bless
Anthony Hyde
(Principal)