Leadership & Management

Week 5 Term 3

Wishing Leonie a Happy Retirement After 32 years of Service at St Fidelis

This term, we farewell Leonie, who is retiring after an extraordinary 32 years of service to our school.

Throughout her time here, Leonie has worked with countless children to support their learning, kept our library thriving and full of life, and shared her love of books with generations of students. She has also been our much loved resident photographer, capturing so many of the special memories that make up our school story.

Leonie’s warmth, generosity, and unwavering dedication have touched the lives of students, staff, and families alike. 

We invite all families to join us at our Assembly on Friday, 19th of September, as we celebrate Leonie’s remarkable contribution.

Leonie, we thank you for everything you have given. You will be deeply missed, and we wish you every happiness and blessing in your well-earned retirement.

Book Week

This week, we will be celebrating Children's Book Week. This year's celebration marks the 80th anniversary of the event, which is organised by The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA). The theme for 2025 is "Book an Adventure!" and encourages students to explore new stories and enjoy rich, meaningful experiences with literature. During the week, we have many activities planned. 

On Friday, students are invited to come dressed as a book character for our Book Week Parade, which will be held in the hall. Families are invited to attend.

Health and Hygiene Reminder

As we are still very much in flu season, we ask for your continued support in promoting good hygiene practices at home. Regular handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and keeping children at home when unwell are important in preventing the spread of illness. 

We also remind families to check their child’s hair regularly for head lice and to treat promptly if necessary. By working together, we can ensure a healthy and hygienic environment for all students.

Key enrolment dates for Year 5 students in 2026, starting Year 7 in 2028, in Catholic High Schools

The key enrolment dates for students in Year 5 in 2026 who will be starting Year 7 in 2028 were agreed after approval from the Archdiocesan Enrolment Committee. These dates do not apply to the five colleges in the Geelong area, which operate on a local enrolment policy. The timeline of events and dates is as follows:

• Applications for students starting Year 7 in 2028 will open on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, and close on Friday, 14 August 2026
• Offers will be posted to 2028 prospective Year 7 applicants on Friday, 16 October 2026 
• Parents/carers will be required to accept an offer from a school by Friday, 6 November 2026.

REMINDER: School Closure Day-Friday, September 5th

As previously mentioned in our newsletter, Friday, September 5th, will be a School Closure Day.

• On this day, our staff will be engaging in a special Faith Formation Day with Fr. Rob Galea.
• THEIRCARE will be available for families who require all-day care.

Have a lovely week

Manuela 

SCHOOL FEES

Thank you to all the families who have paid their fees in full. Our school does rely on school fees for many recurrent costs, so prompt payment is appreciated. Thank you to all the families who have paid their fees in full.

These are the ways you can pay your fees: 

• Credit card over the phone or in person

• Direct Debit using the bank details below

   

Please call the office, and the administration staff will arrange credit card payment over the phone, or alternatively, if you prefer to pay by direct debit, please use the bank details below. If any families need to discuss alternative arrangements for the payment of fees, please contact me directly.