Assistant Principal's News
SPBL: Winning House Term 3 - Nagle
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Nagle for collecting the most tokens throughout Term 3. Tomorrow the students can wear their house colours and celebrate by enjoying an iceblock and having extra play/disco.
Junior & Senior Student Programs
- 14–16 January 2026: Junior Program (Years 3–6)
- 20–22 January 2026: Senior Program (Years 7–10)
Student Programs website; it is your one-stop hub for information.
Registrations opening 29 September 2025
Families can:
- Explore 2026 workshops (Years 3–10)
- Apply for Equity & Rural Scholarships
- Access the General Registration link from 29 September
- Check academic entry criteria and eligibility
- View key dates, program details, and FAQs
Visit the Student Programs Website here
Wellbeing: Worrying: I can't control
When I was a kid, I worried—a lot.
I’d lie awake wondering if people liked me or imagining all the things that might go wrong in the future.
Looking back, most of those worries were things I couldn’t control anyway.
And that’s the tough part about worrying—it makes you feel powerless.
That’s why I’ve made it a point to teach my children something I wish I had learned earlier: the circle of control.
It’s a simple skill that helps kids build confidence and handle stress.
If something’s outside their circle of control, we remind ourselves that worrying won’t help.
But if it’s inside the circle, we can take action—whether that’s sharing what’s on our minds, being kind to ourselves, or choosing how we respond.
Another helpful tool is this week's printable: My Circle of Control Worry poster.
It’s a reminder kids can look at whenever they feel overwhelmed.
You can hang it in a bedroom, classroom, or anywhere they need a little encouragement.
Attendance rates for Term 3
Research has shown there is a direct correlation between attendance and student achievement. High performing schools have attendance rates around 97-98%. I encourage all parents/carers to ensure their son/daughter is at school on time each day of the school term, unless they are too ill to attend. Applications for leave longer than 5 days need to be made at least two weeks in advance to Mrs Novak.
Class | Attendance Rate % |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 94.5% |
| Year One | 94% |
| Year Two | 93% |
| Year Three | 94.5% |
| Year Four | 93.2% |
| Year Five | 93.4% |
| Year Six | 90.7% |
| Overall School | 93.2% |
2025 Staff Development Days (Pupil-Free Days)
Each year, Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) provides time for Staff Development Days (SDD) which provides professional learning time for all staff. With the introduction of the new English and Mathematics Syllabus' in 2023 (K-2) and 2024 (Years 3-6) and the implementation of other syllabi within the next two years, SCS has provided the following days in 2025.
| Term 3 |
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| Friday, 26 September |
| Term 4 |
|---|
| Monday, 13 October |
Blessings,
Marie Iorfino
Assistant Principal