Leadership & Management

Week 6 Term 1

Dear Parents and Carers,  

This is Week 6 of Term One with only three weeks remaining at the end of this week. We have lots to celebrate and we also have much to look forward to. 

It has been wonderful to walk through the classrooms and see our calm and settled children engaged in learning opportunities. It is also fantastic to walk through the playground and see children happily playing together.  

You may have noticed some additional play equipment for the children such as, some new bat tennis nets for Year 1-Year 6 in the playground and in the following weeks, some passive games in tubs will be purchased for under the shelter shed. 

The additional games (both passive and active) have come about from suggestions from our SRC students who have asked their class friends for ideas and suggestions for new equipment. Listening to student voices is a powerful way for teachers and school leaders to listen to the perspective of the learner and their needs and interests. 

Year Five/Six and 2024 Foundation Buddy Mass 

Yesterday, the Year Five/Six students and 2024 Foundation families and students gathered at 11:00 am mass to celebrate mass together. The Buddy Mass was an opportunity to formally introduce the Foundation families to the Year Five/Six families as part of our Buddy Program. 

The purpose of a Buddy Program is to support a smooth transition for children starting school. The program benefits the older buddy in acknowledging their leadership, responsibility and pride in their ability to be helpful. 

The goal of the Buddy Program is to develop relationships between the younger and older children, enhancing the sense of belonging to a friendly, supportive school community. 

Yesterday also marked the completion of the Foundation transition program, which began last year in October, with the beautiful Parent Spiritual evening facilitated by Maria Forde and a transition program that gave the incoming students four school experience sessions, before formally beginning school in 2024.

Yesterday the 2024 Foundation students were presented with a Buddy Bear which had a written promise from their Year six  buddy to always care for them and watch out for them. Some children were unable to attend but they were presented with their bear this morning at our Monday morning assembly. 

Thank you to all the families that attended and to Mrs Gasbarro for the liturgy, Mrs Wenkowski, Ms Alex and Ms Marsico for their organisation and making this a memorable occasion for your children.

Foundation 2025 –School Tours 

School tours for Foundation 2025 have begun. I have been taking personal tours and it’s fantastic to be able to showcase our beautiful  learning spaces and facilities that St Fidelis has to offer. If you have any friends, family that are interested in a school tour please let them know that they can either book a tour via our website, contact our office by calling 93833600 or contact me directly: mwatson@sfmoreland.catholic.edu.au

Sibling Enrolments for 2025 

Thank you to the parents who have emailed their enrolment for 2025. If you have a child commencing Foundation in 2025, can you please enrol your child by the end of March so we can determine how many places will be available to new families for 2025. We have a high sibling intake in 2025 however, we may have missed some, so please ensure  you enrol before the end of  March to secure your enrolment for 2025. Collect your enrolment forms from the school office or download them from our website.

Monday 11th March-Labour Day Public Holiday 

Public Holiday NO school or Out of School Care on this day as it is a public Holiday in Melbourne. 

St Fidelis Primary School Community Open Day  

OPEN DAY- Sunday March 17 - 12:00pm -4:00pm

St Fidelis Families, Parishioners and visitors are cordially invited to tour St Fidelis Primary School and experience our newly refurbished classrooms area and contemporary learning spaces. Opportunities to chat with students, parents, teachers and the Principal.

Guided Tours by staff and School Captain

Activities Include:

STEM DEMONSTRATION

MARKET STALLS

(Including Fresh Produce, Village Bakery, Confectionary 

COFFEE VAN 

ART & CRAFT ACTIVITIES

SUSTAINABILITY GARDEN

CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT 

(ACTIVITES,& GAMES, KIDS SALON, 

DUCK GAME CHOCOLATE TOSS, FACE PAINTING) 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE AVAILABLE

School Photo Day - Tuesday, March 19

Students should have received order forms last week. Don’t forget to ensure your child is in the full summer uniform and remind them to check that they have neat hair and their face is clean before presenting for photos.

School Fees 2024

Last week you would have received the School fees for 2024. We would appreciate payment as soon as possible. The school has already paid for all of your childrens stationary upfront and prompt payment of the first installment would be most appreciated.  The office is open from 8:30 to 4:00 pm each day if you would like to pay in person. 

If you prefer to pay by direct debit, please use the bank details below. If any families need to discuss alternative arrangements for the payment of fees, please contact me directly.  

Included are the Bank details for your ease of payment:

CDF (Catholic Development Fund)

BSB:                       083 347

ACCOUNT:          65 603 6380

REF:                       Childs name Fee Account Number

ACCOUNT TO:    St Fidelis Primary School

Please note once you have made a payment can you email Ann Russo 

annr@sfmoreland.catholic.edu.au   with the amount you have deposited.

Concessional School Fee

Families who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for a fee concession:

•  Any family of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage
•  Any family holding a HCC and eligible for CSEF
•  Any family holding a DVA Gold Card
•  Any family identified as refugees and holding an ImmiCard

Please collect a concession fee application form to be considered for the concession fee.

Have a great week everyone,

Kind regards

Manuela