Principal's News

Extension of Contract – Mr. David Keenan

I am pleased to inform you that Mr. David Keenan, Principal has been successfully reappointed to lead St. Luke’s Primary School for another term after undergoing a rigorous Summative Appraisal process towards the end of 2022.

Under David’s leadership, it was identified that St. Luke’s has achieved significant progress in improving learning outcomes for all children and significant capital works around the school. We are excited for David and the school community to continue this positive momentum.

David is a dedicated leader who has shown unwavering commitment to ensuring that St. Luke’s provides a supportive and enriching learning environment for all students.

Please join me in congratulating David on his reappointment and let us continue to work together to support St. Luke’s and its mission.

Yours sincerely, 

Paul Bissinella Principal Consultant – Goulburn Valley Deanery

I am very excited about the next period of the journey for St. Luke's.  At our recent Advisory Council meeting we discussed our goals for the near future. These will be communicated and reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Photos like this is what should encourage all to be educators!

Condolences

Our prayers and thoughts for Candice Tierney on the loss of her father. We will keep you, Peter, Catherine (5/6) , Emily (3/4) and James (Foundation) in our prayers.

Celebrating One Year Anniversary of Ordination

Fr Jackson celebrates his one-year of ordination to the priesthood on Sunday 26th March. On the eve of this celebration Fr Jackson is going to celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass at 11:30am, at the Carmelite Monastery in Kew,  for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. All are welcome.

School Advisory Open Formation Session

Paul Bissinella from Catholic Education Sandhurst led a formation session on Tuesday 14th March. We had several new people attend along with the current members. 

School Fees

St Luke's provides a service like all other schools. We rely heavily on School Fees to support the ongoing education and support for your children. If you need to address pre 2023 school fees please contact the office and arrange payment or a direct debit plan. 

EASTER RAFFLE

This raffle has been a tradition at St Luke's and the children love it. Last Tuesday a raffle book was sent home to sell tickets for this. Thank you office staff and the Community Group 

Open Day

Share this date with anyone you know may be thinking of attending St. Luke's in 2024.

THURSDAY 4th May 9:30am.

RSVP link for the Open Day.

 Principal Professional Leave Program 

I will be on leave for Term 2, 2023. This program is an established practice within Catholic Education Victoria through an inter diocesan Principal Professional Renewal Program (Primary). Catholic Education Sandhurst strongly endorses the process of Professional Learning for Primary Principals.

The Primary Principal Professional Learning Program is intentional in enhancing and affirming Principals in their leadership roles through providing opportunity for reflection and renewal towards the completion of eight years of service as Principal in Catholic Education. I have been a Principal since 2012, my 8th year at St. Luke's.  Primary Principals are encouraged to continue their leadership formation and development through the program by engaging in recognised professional learning that is intellectually and /or spiritually rigorous. I will be working with external professionals outside of education, other principals and CES staff regarding the marketing of Catholic School Education through the lens of St. Luke's Catholic Primary School. Throughout this journey I will be working from home and away at times. I am very grateful for this opportunity and look forward to using this experience to better myself and pursue the goals of our school. 

Tony McDonald will be acting Principal for Term 2. We are confirming the arrangements for Acting DP at the moment.

Wedding Bells

We wish Marcus Ruggi (LSO) and Kylie all the best for Saturday. 

Upcoming Events until next Newsletter

March

24 - Sandhurst Switches off

27 - Week 9, School Cross Country

31- Assembly

April

2 - Palm Sunday

3 - Week 10, Fire Carrier Ceremony

4 - Community Group meeting 7:00 pm

6 - Holy Thursday, Stations of the Cross, 2:15 pm Finish

David Keenan.

(Principal).