Principal's Message

Dear Parents, 

GRANDPARENT'S DAY

On Tuesday we came together to celebrate our annual Grandparents' Day. It was a time to recognise the wisdom, unwavering love, and steady guidance that grandparents bring into our lives. They are the foundation of our families. With every story they share and every lesson they impart, they enrich our lives in countless ways. 

There is something uniquely comforting about the love of a grandparent. It is gentle, generous, and unconditional. Whether it is sneaking us an extra treat, teaching us a beloved hobby, or simply being there to listen, grandparents have a magical way of making us feel safe and adored. 

This day that we celebrate annually is a chance for our students to say thank you for the support, the kindness, and the joy their grandparents bring into their lives. As we celebrated, we also took a moment to remember the grandparents who are no longer with us. Their spirit lives on in the stories we tell and the traditions we continue. We carry their love with us and honour their lasting impact on our lives.

The students thoroughly enjoyed performing on stage for our 220 guests. Our guests sat back comfortably watching our talented students while enjoying some sweet treats and tea/coffee. The students loved sharing their learning journey when our guests visited the students classrooms.

Thank you, and Happy Grandparents' Day to all the wonderful grandparents out there!

SOCIAL MEDIA MINIMUM AGE

The Australian Government is taking world-leading action to reduce online harms experienced by young Australians by introducing a minimum age to access social media. From 10 December 2025, a new law will require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under 16 from having a social media account, and deactivate or freeze existing accounts held by people under 16.

Delaying access to social media accounts until the age of 16 will protect young Australians at a critical stage of their development, giving them 3 more years to build real world connections and online resilience. This change will reduce access for young people to some of the harmful aspects of social media, such as algorithms that recommend content, infinite scrolling, and other features designed to keep users continuously engaged. The law is intended to capture social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, X, Facebook and YouTube. But it won’t stop young people from staying in touch with friends online, playing games, learning new things and being entertained. In fact, they will still be able to access messaging apps, online gaming, professional networking and development services, and services that are primarily for the purposes of education and health support.  

This delay to social media will give young Australians more time to develop real world connections and digital literacy skills before they join global platforms.

For more information, and tips for helping under 16s prepare for the change, visit the eSafety website. 

ONLINE PARENT WEBINAR

THE CHANGING FACE OF CYBERBULLYING - HELP PROTECT YOUR CHILD ONLINE

We’re pleased to share an important learning opportunity hosted by the Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) in partnership with the eSafety Commissioner, designed to help parents and carers navigate the evolving online landscape.

Webinar Topic: The Changing Face of Cyberbullying – Help Protect Your Child Online

Presented by: The eSafety Commissioner

This essential and free 45-minute webinar unpacks how online harm is changing, from AI-powered tactics to coded emoji language and covert manipulation that many adults may miss. Parents and carers will gain practical strategies to recognise, prevent, and respond to online harm.

The session will cover:

• Recognising the signs your child may be experiencing or engaging in cyberbullying

• Building protective factors at home

• How to support your child with strategies to respond, report, and stay safe in a fast changing digital world

For: Parents and carers of upper primary and high school students

Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Time: 7:00 - 7:45PM

Registration link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6906454095534944351

May this year be one of GOODNESS, TRUTH and BEAUTY. 

Take care and God Bless.

Kind regards,

Rachel Baker

Principal