Principal's News
Dear Families,
We are thrilled to present our bi-annual school performance, The Sleepover, with shows on Wednesday (matinee at 11.45am) and Thursday evening 6:45pm in the St Kevin’s Stadium.
A big thank you to all the families who have completed attendance forms, purchased tickets, and pre-ordered a copy of the performance. Your support makes a huge difference!
Special thanks to Mr. Puls and the dedicated team of staff for their tireless work mentoring and supporting our students in bringing this production to life. We can’t wait to share it with you!
MACSSIS 2025
You need to
be in it to win it!
Thank you to all the parents and carers who have completed the MACSSIS Survey.
The survey:
- Opens Monday, 1 September and closes Friday, 19 September 2025
- Can only be completed once per family (please focus on your eldest child at the school)
Is online, anonymous, and confidential. There are no right or wrong answers
To thank you for your time, all families who complete the survey will go into the draw to win a $100 gift voucher. Please take a screenshot of your completed MACSSIS survey and email it to Mrs Tomazos so she can enter you into the draw.
Your voice matters, and we strongly encourage you to take part. Thank you in advance for helping us continue to improve our school for every student.
St Kevin’s Whole School Performance
The performances will take place on Wednesday, 10th September (matinee session 11:45am – 1:15pm), and Thursday, 11th September (evening session 6:45pm – 8:00pm), with two shows in total.
Tickets, as advertised in our previous newsletter, are available via TryBooking. We encourage families to secure their seats early, as this event is always a highlight of our school calendar.
Ticket link: https://www.trybooking.com/DEJVP
Any questions, please email gleone@sktemplestowelr.catholic.edu.au or contact the school office on 9273 9999.
Planning for 2026
As we begin preparing for 2026 class structures, it is important for us to know of any families who may be relocating or moving schools. If your family is planning to move in 2026, we kindly ask that you notify the school office as soon as possible. This information greatly assists us in planning class groupings and ensuring smooth transitions for all students.
We thank you for your support and cooperation.
Family holidays during the school Term
Thank you to parents for informing the school when you are going to be away on a family holiday during the school term. Teachers have noticed that some parents are forgetting to inform the school. So this is a reminder that if you are planning a holiday during the school term, please inform your child’s teacher in advance either by email or with a handwritten note.
For all student absences, including those due to illness or personal reasons, please ensure you log the absence via Compass and select the reason for the absence.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain accurate attendance records.
Football Day
We are excited to celebrate Football Day on Thursday, 18th September. Students are encouraged to come dressed in their favourite team colours or jerseys to show their support and join in the fun. This is always a much loved event on our school calendar, bringing lots of colour and excitement to the playground.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the spirit of teamwork, fair play, and community. We look forward to hearing the school filled with team songs and seeing everyone proudly wear their colours!
The PFA have also organised a special sausage sizzle for the day.
Father’s Day Breakfast at St Kevin’s
There was a joyful atmosphere in the St Kevin’s Church foyer last Thursday as we came together to celebrate our annual Father’s Day Breakfast. The event was beautifully hosted by Ana, Nadia, and Father Charles, with wonderful support from Fulvia and myself.
It was heartwarming to see so many excited students, our numbers have grown since last year! The smiles and laughter whilst sharing warm toast, crumpets, and conversation with their dads, granddads, and other significant figures in their lives said it all.
We were especially pleased to hear positive feedback from many dads, who truly appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to connect with their children and the school community.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the morning so special!
Values
I use a Growth Mindset (This is connected to the concert and performing)
Resilient
Weekly Awards—We have moved to weekly awards with daily nominations in all areas of learning, including the playground and during transition times. These awards will be announced over the PA on Friday afternoons.
Italian News
Ciao a tutti,
For the last few weeks of Term 3, students will be completing their end of cycle assessments. These will share what we have been learning about in Italian, and all the amazing work the students have completed!
The tasks will include the following vocabulary:
Cosa ti piace mettere? (what do you like to wear?)
Mi piace mettere ... (I like to wear...)
La maglietta (the tee-shirt)
Il cappello (the hat)
La giacca (the jacket)
Il maglione (the jumper)
Mi piace tanto mettere (I really like to wear)
Odio mettere (I hate wearing)
Mi piace mettere il cappello giallo (I like to wear a yellow hat)
Mi piace tanto mettere la maglietta rosa (i really like to wear the pink jumper)
Odio mettere la giacca nera (I hate wearing the black jacket)
I hope everyone has a great end to Term 3!
Grazie, Chiara :)
Staff News
- Our prayers and thoughts are with Sharon Mc Crorie and her family. Sharon's sister in law passed away last week in Western Australia. Condolences to your family McCrorie Family.
- Our prayers and thoughts are with Hesti Renato (Our Financial Partner). Hesti's Mum passed away in Bali two weeks ago. Jacqueline Fan is supporting us while Hesti is away.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jola as she steps down from her role as LSO at St Kevin’s due to ill health. Her passion, dedication, and genuine care for our community will leave a lasting impact, especially through the introduction of Murphy, her beloved therapy dog.
Jola and Murphy have brought comfort, joy, and connection to both staff and students. They will be deeply missed, and we wish them all the very best for the future.