From the Acting Principal
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Wow, what a remarkable term it has been. It’s hard to believe we have already completed the first quarter of the year. A visit to any of our Prep classrooms is all it takes to see the incredible growth and learning that can occur in just one term.
As we come to the end of Term One, I extend our sincere thanks to every member of our school community, our students, staff, and families for the important role you have each played in making this a successful and enriching start to the year.
To our students, thank you for your dedication to learning, your perseverance when faced with new challenges, and the positive relationships you continue to build with one another.
To our committed teachers, we are deeply grateful for your careful planning and your unwavering focus on student learning. This term, you have worked diligently to use data to guide your teaching, continually refining your practice and embracing opportunities to grow as educators. Your efforts as agents of change are helping to strengthen pedagogy and support the best possible outcomes for every student.
To our families, thank you for your ongoing support and the strong partnerships you foster with our school. Your involvement is highly valued and contributes greatly to the connected and nurturing environment in which our students flourish.
Some highlights from the term include:
- Our wonderful Prep students completing their very first term of school
- Parent Meet and Greet Conversations
- Year 5 and Year 6 Camp
- Year 2 Camp
- Ash Wednesday Liturgy
- House Cross Country and Athletics Day (Years 3–6)
- Year 1 Camp
- Twilight Sports
- PA Zooper Dooper Wednesday's
After such a full and rewarding term, we are all looking forward to a well-deserved break and the opportunity to rest and recharge. I wish all our families a safe, peaceful, and joy filled Easter. May this special time bring renewal, reflection, and meaningful moments with loved ones.
Monica Rayner
Acting Principal
Here are a few important items to highlight
Holy Week Liturgy
On Thursday we have a school liturgy in the church at 2:20pm. Families are invited to attend. The students will ‘interview’ Jesus, sing and pray as they take us through Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and finally to Easter Sunday.
GRIP Student Leadership Conference
Last Thursday, our sensational fourteen student school Leaders attended the 'GRIP Student Leadership Conference 2026' at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. We are incredibly proud of our new Grade 6 leaders for 2026, it was a great day of learning and reflection on our leadership skills.
Term 2 Parent Teacher Interviews
On our first week back from term 2, we will be conducting Three Way Conversations for all students from Prep to Grade 6 during Parent Teacher Interviews on Tuesday 21st April and Thursday 23rd April. Please click here to book an interview time.
All students from Prep to Grade 6 will attend with their families. Please note your child is required to be with you for this appointment, as your child will be part of the discussion about their learning.
On these days students will be dismissed at 2.15pm. If you require supervision from 2.15pm - 3.15pm the school will provide it. Please click here to book in for supervision.
Term 2 Maths Fun Day
Our Annual whole school Maths Fun Day is coming up in Term 2 on Friday the 1st May. We are looking forward to a great day day. Families are invited to attend the parade in the morning which will be held on the Athletics track at 9am, weather permitting.
Year 3 Reconciliation in Term 2
An nForma notice was sent out last week informing families of students in Year 3 that we are taking enrolments for those who will be making their First Reconciliation in 2026.
Photo Consent - REMINDER
Thank you to those families who have responded to the Digital Image Consent within Nforma.
This information will be used to ensure any photos of students published from St Simon's are done so with the parents' consent.
There are only a few families who have yet to respond, so please check in with nForma to complete the form indicating whether to give or withhold consent for digital image publishing.
Any family that does not respond will be deemed to have consented until the form is updated.
School Closure Days Terms 2 and 3 - 2026
Throughout the year, the school schedules several school closure days for staff to engage in professional learning and compliance activities. There are also days scheduled for time-in-lieu (TIL) activities that staff attend and run outside the normal hours of the school day. These days are used to acquit these hours.
When a school closure day is scheduled, Beyond Edu Care will operate a program of care for the day so that families can have their children looked after on the school site.
Term 2
Student Free Day Friday 24th April - TIL
Student Free Day Friday 5th June - Professional Learning: Religious Education
Term 3
Student Free Day Friday 18th September (First Aid CPR, Compliance)
Term 4
TBC
nForma
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In preparation for camps and excursions, please ensure that all Medical and Health information in nForma for your children is up to date.
SAVE THE DATE:
St Simon's Mother's Day Breakfast Event, Friday, 8th May.
St Simon’s Staff and Contact details
A complete staff list for 2026 is available through the newsletter each week by going to Staff Contacts and General Information section