Principals Report

Manuela Watson 

Dear Parents and Friends,

The journey of faith begins at Baptism and continues with the support of family and the Church Community. St Fidelis Catholic Primary School continues to support and nurture the Catholic faith in partnership with parents preparing students to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation. This Saturday June 15th our Year 3 students will receive their First Communion. We welcome all families to attend this celebration at 2:00pm at St Fidelis Church and pray for our families and students at this very special time in the lives of the child's faith journey.

Please keep the following students in your prayers.

Please keep the following students who are receiving a blessing in your prayers as well.

Thank you and have a great week

Manuela

Whole School Prayer: 8:50am in School Hall

It is lovely to see parents attend our Thursday Morning Whole School Prayer. A reminder that the purpose of Whole School Morning Prayer is to provide both a time and opportunity for all school members to express their faith, and to promote and foster a culture of prayer in our Catholic school community. This week's prayer will focus on the importance of Communion and we will especially remember and pray for all our students who are receiving this Sacrament.

School Fees –Term 2

Term 2 school fee account were forwarded to families on Monday 20th May payment is due now. Please check your child’s school bag for the school fees statement. School fee payments can be made via credit card, cheque or cash. A direct debit arrangement can also be organised please see Jane or Ann at the office.

Our school does rely on school fees for many recurrent costs so prompt payment is appreciated.

Dates To Remember:

No School for students Wednesday 19th June. (Students will only be required for the 20 minutes with their parents during Student Led Conversations.)

Student Led Conversations - Wednesday June 19th (Parent, teacher student conversations)

This year all year levels will participate in Students Led Conversations. Feedback from teachers and parents in 2018 recommended that a 20-minute time-slot for these conversations would be required to ensure an authentic learning conversation to take place between parent, teacher and student.  All conversations will take place on one day from 9:00 - 7:00pm. NO SCHOOL ON THIS DAY. There will be child minding service available for siblings, in the library, during your child's interview time.  For safety reasons no children are to remain outside without adult supervision. Thank you.

School Closure Day - Term Three Monday July 15th  (First day of  Term 3 )

Teachers will be involved in a Curriculum Planning Day on Monday July 15th.  There will be no school for students on this day.  School will begin on Tuesday 16th July for Term 3.

Camp Australia Open All Day Wednesday June 19th  

Camp Australia will be open all day on Wednesday June 19th for any families that may need to use this service. You can book through Camp Australia if you require the service.

Parish Education Board

Next PEB meeting Tuesday 18th June 7.00pm Father Fitzpatrick’s Room.

Winter School Uniform

Please ensure that your children are in the correct Winter School Uniform. As per our current school uniform policy, the Bomber jacket does not replace the woollen jumper. The Bomber jacket can be worn over the top of the woollen jumper for extra warmth. I will speak to all the children about the expectations and uniform policy at assembly this week. If you have concerns please some and speak to me personally. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.

Second-Hand Uniform - Wanted

Many second-hand uniforms have been generously donated by parents over the years, however, we do have a shortage of the woollen school jumpers. If you do have a spare jumper at home and you no longer require it, can you please leave your donation at the office.

St Fidelis Parish Youth Group - Year 5-9

When: 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month @ 6:30pm

Who: Facilitated by Fr Michael and Emily Tam

What: Faith formation, games and Sport activity

No charge - Gold coin donation for pizza

Contact Emily.tam.music@gmail.com

Victorian Government Capital Funding Program

Victorian Government Capital Funding Program: 2019-2023

The CEM has advised all Catholic Schools that Round One of the Victorian Government Capital Funding program (2019-2023) has been released. There are four rounds to this funding. I will apply for all four rounds over the next few years. My goal would be to complete Stage 1 & 2 of our master plan which is an upgrade of the classroom facilities in the original building. Let's pray that Saint Fidelis looks after us. 

Applications are open from Monday 3 June 2019. Applications will close on Friday 5 July 2019.

Assessments will be undertaken between 5 July 2019 and October 2019, with funding allocations to be announced in December 2019.