Principal's News
Dear Families,
Father’s Day Prayer
Loving God,
Thank You for the gift of fathers and all who care for us like a dad.Bless them with patience when days are busy,with joy when they see us grow,and with peace when they need rest.
Be close to dads who are sick, far away, or no longer with us.Surround every family with Your love,and help us show our dads and carers how much they mean to us.
We make this prayer with hearts filled with love.
Amen
This Sunday, we celebrate Father’s Day, a special time to give thanks for our dads, grandfathers and all the father figures who love, guide, encourage and care for us.
We also remember with love those fathers and grandfathers who are no longer with us, and we keep their families in our thoughts and prayers. We acknowledge and give thanks for all those special people who take on the role of a father in many different ways.
To all the wonderful dads, grandfathers and father figures within our St Kevin’s community, thank you for the important role you play in the lives of our children.
May you enjoy a happy, restful and very special Father’s Day surrounded by those you love.
Celebrate Father’s Day with Us!
Join us this Friday in the Church gathering space from 7:00 am to 8:45 am for our special Father’s Day Breakfast. Let’s come together to celebrate the amazing dads and father figures in our community. Breakfast is provided for all fathers, father figures, and students. We can't wait to see you there!
Please RSVP to Breakfast invite ASAP
LINK - Breakfast for Father's Day or Special Person in our Lives. 4th of September, 2026 7am-8:45am
"Supporting our staff while planning for the future”
Currently, all Catholic schools are working through planning and budgeting activities for 2027 to ensure we are well placed to support our staff, students and school communities in the coming year. This includes looking at how we can accommodate the changes likely to flow from a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) with school staff.
We recognise the significant financial pressures many households are facing, and we are making a conscious effort to ensure these costs are not passed on through significant fee increases.
We will continue to keep our parent community informed throughout this process. As always, our focus remains on maintaining strong school communities and continuing to deliver a high-quality Catholic education for every student.
Democratic Principles
St Kevin’s Primary School supports and promotes the principles and practice of Australian democracy.
These principles are reflected in our school’s policies, practices, curriculum and everyday interactions, supporting students to become respectful, responsible and active members of our community.
The six (6) principles of Australian democracy include:
(a) elected government; and
(b) the rule of law; and
(c) equal rights for all before the law; and
(d) freedom of religion; and
(e) freedom of speech and association; and
(f) the values of openness and tolerance
All Schools need to display these in a well trafficked area in the school. Our display is in the Administration Office.
Bullying! No Way!
Our students have been focussing on bullying, bullying behaviour and pro-resilience strategies in age appropriate ways across this special week devoted to discouraging and preventing bullying in our nation's schools. Of course, as part of our ongoing implementation of St Kevin’s Framework for Positive Behaviour, these themes are woven into our curriculum and school-wide practices and are continually referred to across the school day, week, term and year.
Our three School values are:
This week our expected behaviour is:
Term 3. Wk 7 & 8 - I follow directions.
MACSEYE - Pupil Free Days
Attendance to MACSEYE for Pupil Free Days as the next one is the 18/09/26.
Any families requiring the services of MACSEYE on Friday 18th September (Last day of Term 3) are asked to please make their booking as soon as possible.
It is very important that MACSEYE receives booking numbers early so they can ensure the service is adequately staffed and available to support our families on this day.
If you require care, please book as soon as possible to assist with planning.
Thank you for your cooperation and support with this matter.
Update to MACS Student Behaviour Policy
These are the updates to Student Behaviour Support.
The ‘Student Behaviour Support Policy’ is a MACS School wide Policy for all Catholic schools.
Whereas each school contextualises for their setting ‘The Student Behaviour Support Procedures’.
In addition to these policies and procedures there now is a ‘Same Day Response Plan’.
Here is the information for parents and carers
Same-day-Response-Information-for-Parents-and-Carers-2025
Here is the Suspension, Negotiated Transfer and Expulsion of Students Procedures.
The SAC team has been discussing these at the meetings.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments about these policies and procedures.
Bunnings BBQ – DONCASTER – Saturday 10th October, 2026
Help us out at Bunnings
Raising money for DRINK COOLERS for Students
St Kevin’s is excited to be hosting a
Bunnings BBQ at Doncaster Bunnings
10th October 2026
Set-up begins at 8:00am, with clean-up starting from 5:30pm.
Thank you to the generous parents who have already donated their time and resources.
Click Link if you can assist or support this fundraiser -
Parish Play Group Support
A very big thank you to Melissa G. (Prep Mum) for assisting with the St Kevin’s Playgroup sessions on Monday mornings over the past two terms. Your time, patience and support of Ana Saro have been very much appreciated.
We are now wondering if any other families may be able to assist with this role. If you can spare an hour or two on a Monday morning to help with this wonderful initiative, please contact me.
Your support would be greatly appreciated and will help us continue to provide this valuable opportunity for families in our community.
Visual Art Show
Italian
Ciao a tutti,
I hope everyone is having an amazing week 8!
The Grade 5/6 students have still been working on the comic Sono Affamato ("I'm Hungry"), they have been building their ability to read in Italian, understand Italian, and use Italian expressions while also strengthening their everyday literacy skills.
The Prep students have been working on the following:
Giocare fuori (to play outside)
Mangiare con il mio amico (to eat with my friend [masc.])
Mangiare con la mia amica (to eat with my friend [fem.])
Mi piace (I like)
Non mi piace (I don’t like)
Parlare italiano (to speak Italian)
Cantare italiano (to sing in Italian)
Perché è divertente/interessante/difficile (because it’s fun/interesting/difficult)
The grade 1-4 students have been practicing building the sentences with the following:
Cosa ti piace mettere? (What do you like to wear?)
Mi piace mettere... (I like to wear)
Non mi piace mettere... (I don't like to wear)
La maglietta (the t-shirt)
Il cappello (the hat)
La giacca (the jacket)
Il maglione (the jumper)
Che colore e’? (What colour is it?)
Rosso/a (red)
Giallo/a (yellow)
Verde (green)
Rosa (pink)
Blu (blue)
Nero (black)
Bianco/a (white)
Viola (purple)
I hope everyone enjoys the rest of Term 3!
Grazie, Chiara :)
Community News
Have an outstanding trip Ms Cesarin! Take care on your European Vacation! Buon Viaggio!
Calendar dates will be in the Principal section from now on and in the Google Calendar.
TERM 3 DATES
- Wednesday 2nd September 12.45pm Year 1 Class Mass - Families welcome
- Friday 4th September 7.00am - 8.30am Father’s Day Breakfast/Prayer/Blessing- ALL WELCOME
- Wednesday 16th September 12.45pm Year PREP Class Mass - Families ALL WELCOME
- Wednesday 16th September Footy Day
- Wednesday 16th September Crazy Lunch
- Wednesday 16th September 3/4 Sleepover 7pm
- Thursday 17th September End of Term for Student 3:30pm
- Friday 18th September End of Term for Staff 3:30pm
TERM 4 DATES
- Monday 5th October First Day of Term 4 for Staff and Students
- Wednesday 21st October Prep Readiness Evening for Parents only 7:30pm
- Philip Island Camp for Year 5 & 6 Students Wednesday 28th - Friday 30th October
- Monday 2nd November Day in Lieu for Staff - No School
- Tuesday 3rd November Melbourne Cup Day Holiday