Leadership & Management

Week 10 Term 3

Dear Parents and Carers,

I can not believe the end of the term has arrived so quickly. It has been two years since we have had a full Term Three of learning. This term has seen many successes and learning experiences for our students despite the challenges of COVID restrictions.

Thank you to all the parent volunteers, the Parent and Friends' committee and the school community for supporting our children throughout the term. Your presence and support make us a strong working community. To all the teachers and Education Support Officers who ensure that your students are our top priority, I thank you for your dedication, support and patience throughout this busy term. 

Experience Music Recital 

On Friday, the Experience Music students wowed us with their musical talents. It was a fantastic night celebrating music.  This was our very first musical recital since the students started lessons. We were all entertained by the beautiful playing and singing. The musicians did a great job playing in front of a big audience for the first time. Well done to all the musicians and a big thank you to Marie, Ces, Caleb and Michelle from Experience Music for their support and dedication to the students. 

Our New School Vision 

Last week the students and staff presented our new School vision to the parent community. It was a wonderful morning celebrating the exciting new vision we have for St. Fidelis. We started the morning with prayer and a gospel reading and then the students presented beautiful pieces of art that encompassed our school's values.  For the families that were unable to attend our assembly, we will send out a digital presentation of the morning for all to enjoy. 

 VISION STATEMENT 

St Fidelis Catholic Primary School: 

Inspiring and Empowering the learners of today 

to be the voices that shape tomorrow

CORE VALUES

In the tradition of St Fidelis 

and the charism of the Mercy Order 

we live the values of: 

KINDNESS, RESPECT, EMPATHY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND WELCOMING  

We look forward to another great term of learning. Have a wonderful break.  Have a wonderful week, 

Vira Pirrotta 

Message from Manuela 

Dear Parents and Friends, 

Indigenous Cultural Immersion Tour

As mentioned in the newsletter in week one of Term Three, I am attending an Indigenous Cultural Immersion Tour in Darwin this week, alongside 29 other Principals from the North Central Zone of Melbourne.  

We will be visiting Darwin and Arnhem Land. We will cross three of four different countries during our week and learn about the differences in culture, land, and beliefs. We will have an opportunity to meet an Indigenous family (who will teach us about the land and culture, plants for medicinal use, basket weaving, playing the didgeridoo  and throwing a spear (just to name a few things).

The tour is the culmination of the Professional Learning undertaken by the NCZ Principals Network through 2021/2022. This opportunity will allow me first-hand experience to deepen my knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Indigenous people; their spirituality, culture, connection to land, art, music, sport and story. I look forward to sharing my experience with the staff and community as we continue our journey of reconciliation with First Nations people. 

Thank you to Vira and the leadership team who have taken on the responsibility of running the school in my absence this term.

I wish all the families a restful and safe holiday and I look forward to an exciting fourth term. Please keep up to date with all the activities and events in the newsletter and Skoolbag app.

Kind regards,

Manuela

P.S. We arrived in Darwin Sunday early evening and experienced the wonder and awe of Our Lord with the most glorious sunset I have ever seen! 

NOT RETURNING IN 2023? 

Have your circumstances changed? Are you not returning to St. Fidelis in 2023? Please contact the office before the end of Term 3 to discuss your intentions. I have a waiting list of other families for different year levels. I can offer your child’s position to other families. 

DATE CHANGE

Please note the date change of the School Closure Date in Term Four due to the availability of the facilitator. Here are the revised dates for School Closure Days Term Four:

DATE: Monday 31st October (NO CHANGE) FOCUS: Report Writing Day 

DATE:  MONDAY 28TH NOVEMBER INSTEAD OF FRIDAY DECEMBER 2ND

FOCUS: Additional Professional Practice Day- Kath Murdoch Inquiry 

FINAL SCHOOL FEES DUE SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

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

The office is open from 8:30 to 4:00 pm each day if you would like to pay in person. 

Please use the Direct Debit bank details below. If any families need to discuss alternative arrangements for the payment of fees, please contact me directly. 

Please note once you have made a payment can you email Ann Russo 

annr@sfmoreland.catholic.edu.au  with the amount you have deposited.