Reminders
Mother's Day Celebrations - Thursday 7th May
We are excited to be welcoming families to our Mother's Day activities next Thursday, 7th May.
Thank you to families who have replied to our recent invitation. To support our organisation of Mother's Day activities, we appreciate your RSVP by Friday 1st May via the link below:
RSVP Mother's Day Breakfast and Celebrations 2026
Mother’s Day Breakfast (8.00am – 9.00am)
We look forward to welcoming families to our Mother’s Day Breakfast from 8.00am in our Brigidine Centre. Some seating will be provided and breakfast will be served by our Student Leaders.
All our special people, mothers and grandmothers are welcome.
Mother’s Day Liturgy (9.00am – 9.45am)
All special people, mothers and grandmothers are welcome to join us. Students in the F-4 Community will attend this special Mother’s Day Liturgy, which will be held in the St Augustine’s Church after the Mother’s Day Breakfast.
F-4 Classroom Visits (9.45am – 10.35am)
We invite parents and special people of the F-4 community to visit our classrooms to join in on our learning activities following Liturgy.
Term 2 Student Free Days
Tuesday 12th May - Subject Teacher Conversations
Friday 5th June - Staff Professional Learning
Monday 8th June - King's Birthday Public Holiday
Late School Photo Ordering
Parish Sacramental Program Information Evening
Thursday 7th May
Mother's Day Stall - Friday 8th May
As is tradition at St Augustine's, our Primary students will have the opportunity to shop at our Mother's Day Stall next Friday, 8th May.
This is always an exciting day for our students, and our wonderful volunteers have been busy organising a selection of gifts to purchase for Mum, Grandma or the special person in their lives.
Students will attend the stall in alphabetical groups with siblings having the opportunity to shop together.
Items will be priced from 50 cents to $6.50 so don't forget to send money and a shopping bag with your child/ren to carry their purchases home.
Can you help at our Mother's Day Stall?
Thank you to those who have already volunteered to help out. We are still in need of more helpers for approximately one hour from 9.00am next Friday, 8th May. If you are able to help, please contact Bec Ciavarella on 0487 777 330.
All volunteers are required to have completed the Volunteer Registration Process and hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). If you will be helping at the stall, we ask that you complete this process as soon as possible.
New volunteers can find information below on how to register.
Existing volunteers are required to update their details and acknowledge all relevant safeguarding policies at the start of each year and inform the school of any changes to your circumstances or updates to your WWCC. You can complete the process here.
Do It For Dolly Day - 8th May
Wear a Touch of Blue with your Uniform
St Augustine's is going blue for Do It for Dolly Day on Friday 8th May. Bullying in Australia is at an alarming high, with 1 in 5 children aged 8-12 reporting unwanted online contact, and 70% of 12-13 year olds experiencing bullying-like behaviour annually. Put a stop to bullying by checking in with your friends, showing kindness to others, and supporting those who are struggling. Together, we can create a culture of kindness at St Augustine's College and make it a bullying-free school.
Bullying Help and Support is available at Dolly's Dream:
Dolly's Dream Anti-Bullying Support Toolkit
Communicating with Staff
We have had the privilege of meeting with parents and connecting with families on various occasions across the term. At St Augustine’s College, we deeply value these opportunities to strengthen our partnerships and work together in support of our students. We recognise that parents are the first educators of their children and play a vital role in shaping their behaviours, both positive and challenging. Open and honest communication is key to fostering a supportive school environment and we are grateful for a parent community that shares our commitment to nurturing each child’s growth and development.
We ask that parents engage in conversations with our staff with respect, trust in our processes and support the follow-up actions necessary for their child’s development and wellbeing. Similar expectations exist in many other organisations and by working together with mutual respect and understanding, we can continue to provide a safe, positive and thriving learning environment for all.
Our staff are on site and available during the following times:
Monday: 8:30am - 3:45pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 3:45pm
Friday: 8:15am - 3:45pm
However, whilst these are the working times, our staff are busy organising and planning lessons, teaching classes and/or engaged in relevant staff meetings. We ask that if you wish to make contact with your child’s teacher, please contact your child’s TA for a meeting.
Communication via email is also appropriate during work hours, however please allow staff up to 48 hours to respond. We thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Volunteer Registration Process
The safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority. To uphold our commitment to child safety, ALL volunteers are required to review and acknowledge our Child Safe Code of Conduct, Staff & Students Professional Boundaries Policy and Photography & Video Policy and Procedures. Additionally, volunteers must complete a Volunteer Registration form and successfully complete the CESL School Volunteer Induction before commencing their role as a volunteer.
We deeply value the contributions of our volunteers and appreciate your support in maintaining a culture of care and protection. Together, we can continue to provide a safe and nurturing space for every child to thrive.
For more information regarding volunteering, contact us or click on the link to complete the Volunteer Registration Form.
All volunteers will be asked to complete a Volunteer Registration form including personal details, Working with Children Check (WWCC) and two personal referees. Please inform your referees they will be contacted by the school in relation to your volunteering.
Once you have completed the Volunteer Registration form and are approved to volunteer at the school, you will be sent an email with a link to access the required training:
CESL School Volunteer Induction; and
Read and acknowledge the Child Safe Code of Conduct, Staff & Students Professional Boundaries Policy and Photography & Video Policy and Procedures.
All volunteers will be required to update details at the start of each year and inform the school of any changes to your circumstances or updates to your WWCC. All volunteers will need to complete the CESL School Volunteer Induction and read and acknowledge all relevant safeguarding policies at the start of each school year even if an existing volunteer.
All information received regarding volunteering and providing referee details will be maintained in line with CESL Privacy Policy.