Reminders
Years 7-12 Athletics Carnival - today
We look forward to seeing families cheering on our students at the Years 7-12 Athletics Carnival at Northern Oval today, Friday 14th August.
The canteen will be running, with a limited menu of snacks, lunch and drinks (menu below) and a coffee van will also be available.
Today's timetable is attached below for your information.
National Science Week Activities
Next week is National Science Week and from Monday to Thursday we have some exciting lunchtime activities planned.
The theme for National Science Week 2026 is Seeds of Science: nurturing science for all. This theme invites students across Australia to explore the power of curiosity, inquiry and shared learning in growing scientific understanding. Just as seeds need the right conditions to grow, knowledge flourishes when it is nurtured, shared and applied to real-world and authentic challenges across all the scientific disciplines.
While it aligns with the United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer and The Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, it's about more than just agriculture. There are opportunities to explore seeds in all their forms... from seeding pearls, to growing crystals.
Upcoming Student Free Day
Monday 24th August (Week 7)- Student free day for Subject Teacher Conversations.
Subject Teacher Conversation Bookings Close Soon
We look forward to engaging in collaborative and constructive conversations with families at our Subject Teacher Conversation Day on Monday 24th August. Subject Teacher conversations provide an opportunity to receive feedback from your child's teachers and discuss learning strategies and goals for the future.
Bookings are now open via PAM and will close at 9.00am next Thursday, 20th August.
Interviews will commence at 8.30am and conclude at 5.30pm with each meeting running for seven minutes. If you wish to make a double appointment, please email your child’s TA/Subject teacher to arrange this.
If your child’s teacher is unavailable, please email your child’s Subject Teacher to make a suitable time to meet.
Save the Date for our Father's Day Events
Can you help at our Father's Day Stall?
Our 2026 Father's Day Stall will be held on Friday 4th September.
We are seeking helpers for approximately one hour from 9.00am on the day. 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.
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.
New and existing volunteers can complete the Volunteer Registration Process here.
Community Mass and Liturgy Invitations
Families are invited to join with us for the following celebrations this term:
- Thursday 27th August - St Augustine's Feast Day Whole School Mass at 11.20am in the Brigidine Centre followed by family picnic lunch
- Wednesday 2nd September - Lone Pine Ceremony
- Thursday 3rd September - Father's Day Liturgy at 9.00am following Beaut Bloke's Breakfast
- Thursday 17th September - Year 5, 6, 7 and 8 Mass at 9.10am in the Church
F-6 Children's Book Week Parade - Friday 28th August
The countdown is on to Children’s Book Week with our F-6 Book Week Parade to be held on Friday 28th August at 9.00am in the Brigidine Centre.
We are excited for a wonderful day of fun, seeing the amazing costumes that our students come up with and looking forward to welcoming families to our parade.
Expression of Interest - St Augustine's Parish Debutante Ball 2027
St Augustine's Parish is seeking expressions of interest from young people wishing to participate in the 2027 Debutante Ball.
If you are interested, please register your expression of interest with the Parish Office: phone (03) 5852 1026 or email kyabram@sandhurst.catholic.org.au by Tuesday 1st September, 2026.
For further information, please contact Alana Brennan at brenpk1@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
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.