Principal's News

Find Your Light! SHINE!

A Prayer for All Saints Day

Everlasting God,

You made all people in your image and likeness to share eternal light with you.Some have lived so authentically to your will that they are recognised as Saints.May we honour them and respect their holiness, especially today, and call on their witness to help guide us too.

Holy God,You have gifted us with the potential to grow every day, more and more, into your image and likeness.May the example of the Saints encourage us to never give up, to always keep our hearts loving and kind.

We pray through Jesus.

Amen

Dear Families,

The Prep Readiness night was hosted at St Kevin’s on Wednesday night. Thank you Renee and Suzanne for presenting information about the SAC and PFA.  

Our school captains Mackenzie and JP presented beautifully at the Prep Readiness Evening and it was wonderful to hear about parents and student engagement.

Thank you to all Leaders who attended the Prep Readiness Evening on Wednesday night and presented their curriculum areas so confidently.

Phillip Island Camp 

Our Year 5 and 6 students, along with their teachers and school leaders, are excited for a wonderful Phillip Island Camp experience!

With activities including the Big Swing, archery, Team Rescue, the Penguin Parade and A Maze’N Things, there is so much to look forward to!

School camp is such an important part of the Year 5 and 6 experience, providing opportunities for students to build independence, resilience, confidence and friendships while creating lifelong memories.

We look forward to sharing our many adventures with you!

School Culture

At our SAC meeting on Tuesday we discussed ways of promoting our school and building a positive learning culture.

One thing that inhibits school culture is gossip.  Below are some quotes and information about gossip.

Gossip can be harmful and affects people in different ways. Within a school community, negative conversations can impact relationships, staff morale, school culture and even enrolments. We must also remember that children hear these conversations and may repeat them to their friends and teachers, creating unnecessary negativity and uncertainty.

As a school community, we all have a responsibility to speak positively, respectfully and professionally about our school and one another. If concerns arise, it is important that they are addressed through the appropriate channels rather than through gossip or speculation.

Last weekend, we held our Open Day, and it was incredibly rewarding to hear such positive feedback from visiting families about St Kevin’s reputation in the wider community. Families spoke warmly about our school and shared their excitement about becoming part of our community.

This is something we should all feel very proud of. Every day, our staff work tirelessly to provide the very best learning opportunities, care and support for our students and families.

Our school’s reputation is built on the collective efforts of every member of our community. Let us continue to protect and strengthen the positive, welcoming and caring culture that makes St Kevin’s such a special place.

Thank you for all that you do and for the pride you take in our wonderful school. I will be having Parent Forums in the next few weeks to give you the opportunity to share your thoughts and plan for the future.

Please let me know what time is most convenient for you to attend.  Complete the short survey.     Parent Forum with Principal

Class Structure for 2027

                                               The Class Structure for 2027 is as follows

Prep 

Year 1/2 

Year 3/4 

Year 3/4 

Year 5/6 

We are delighted to continue offering wonderful class sizes, with opportunities for further enrolment growth in 2027.

At this stage, we look forward to welcoming 17 new Prep students and one new Year 5 student to our St Kevin’s community.   

St Kevin's is a strong, vibrant and welcoming community, and we look forward to continue to grow and thrive, providing quality Catholic Education for our students and families for many years to come.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

School Attendance Update

Dominique Abbey (Well Being & MHIPS Leader) and I are working together on strategies to improve student attendance and support our families. Following conversations with several parents, we are delighted to see an improvement in attendance rates!

Thank you to everyone involved for your support and commitment. Every school day matters, and it is wonderful to see these positive results.

Watch this space for more exciting initiatives!

School Fee Structure for 2027

Any families who require support with this fee structure please contact me to discuss. gleone@sktemplestowelr.catholic.edu.au

ABC music program

We have 4 families interested in the music program which is commencing in Term 4 Week 3. I am so excited that we have finally got this program started at St Kevin’s.  I look forward to hearing about the learning.

If you are interested in hear more about the program please refer to the website

https://www.abcmusicgroup.com.au

To enrol

https://www.abcmusicgroup.com.au/enroll-now/

INTENTIONS FOR 2027

If your child/ren will not be returning to St Kevin’s in 2027, please notify the school office or send me an email (gleone@sktemplestowelr.catholic.edu.au) as soon as possible.

Having accurate enrolment information is very important and will assist us greatly with our 2027 class sizes, staffing and school organisation.

Thank you for your assistance and for helping us plan effectively for the year ahead.

Bullying! No Way!  

Our three School Values are: 

This week our expected behaviours are:

Term 4. Wk 4

 I wear the correct school uniform

RESPECT

 Bee Thursday 5th November 2026

If you are available to assist with our upcoming Working Bee, please email Mrs Tomazos. We would greatly appreciate your time and support in helping to keep our school grounds looking their best. We have lots of jobs and not very many helpers.

Italian

Ciao!

For the next couple of weeks in Italian, we will be focusing on Christmas in Italy and students will be learning the following: 

    Prep: 

• il cane (the dog) 
• il gatto (the cat) 
• la rana (the frog) 
• il pulcino (the chick)
• fa (makes/goes)
• bau bau (woof woof)
• miao (meow) 
• cra cra (ribbit ribbit) 
• pio pio (peep peep) 

       Grade 1/2:

• Il venticinque dicembre (On December 25th) 
• Il sei gennaio (On January 6th) 
• arriva Babbo Natale (Santa arrives)
• arriva La Befana  (the Christmas witch arrives)
• lui porta i regali (he brings presents)
• lei porta i dolci (she brings sweets)
• si celebra (we celebrate)
• l’Epifania ([the] Epiphany)
• la nascita di Gesù (the birth of Jesus)

• la visita dei Re Magi (the Three Wise Men visit)

   

  Grade 3/4:

• Il venticinque dicembre  (On December 25th) 
• Il sei gennaio (On January 6th) 
• arriva Babbo Natale (Santa arrives)
• arriva La Befana  (the Christmas witch arrives)
• lui porta i regali (he brings presents)
• lei porta i dolci (she brings sweets)
• Lei porta il carbone (she brings coal)
• si celebra (we celebrate)
• l’Epifania ([the] Epiphany)
• la nascita di Gesù (the birth of Jesus)

• la visita dei Re Magi. (the Three Wise Men visit)

   

  Grade 5/6:

• Il venticinque dicembre  (On December 25th) 
• Il sei gennaio (On January 6th) 
• arriva Babbo Natale (Santa arrives)
• arriva La Befana (the Christmas witch arrives)
• lui porta i regali (he brings presents)
• lei porta i dolci (she brings sweets)
• Lei porta il carbone (she brings coal)
• ai bambini cattivi (to naughty children)
• ai bambini bravi (to good children)
• si celebra (we celebrate)
• l’Epifania ([the] Epiphany)
• la nascita di Gesù (the birth of Jesus)

• la visita dei Re Magi (the Three Wise Men visit)

  Grazie mille, Chiara :) 

Community News

Bianca in Year 2 Congratulations on your great work practising karate! Amazing kick and wonderful stamina! Well done!

Calendar dates will be in the Principal section from now on and in the Google Calendar. 

TERM 4 DATES

October

• Phillip Island Camp for Year 5 & 6 Students Wednesday 28th - Friday 30th October
• Wednesday 28th October - School Open day @ 9:30am
• Friday 30th October - World Teachers’ Day

November

• Monday 2nd November Day in Lieu for Staff - No School
• Tuesday 3rd November Melbourne Cup Day (Public Holiday)
• Wednesday 4th November start P-4 Swimming Lessons (Genazzano FCJ College) and finish Friday 13th November (Wed to Fri)
• Wednesday 4th November - All Saints Whole School Mass @ 12:30 – 1:30pm
• Thursday 5th November - Prep Transition 2027 (1) Numeracy & Literacy @ 9:15 – 10:45am
• Thursday 5th November - WORKING BEE @ 2:30 – 4:30pm
• CHANGE OF DATE  Monday, 9 November at 12:45 pm All Saint’s Day Mass 
• Wednesday 11th November - Remembrance Day
• Wednesday 11th November - Whole School Assembly @ 2:30pm
• Friday 13th November - Kindness Day
• Tuesday 17th November - Prep Transition 2027 (2) Morning Wellbeing & ICT @ 9:15am - 10:45am
• Thursday 19th November - Crazy Day Lunch @ 1:30pm
• Monday 30th November - Planning Day for 2027 staff (School Closure)

December

• Tuesday 1st December - Whole School Assembly @ 2:45pm
• Friday 4th December - Baker’s Delight lunch @ 1:30pm
• Monday 7th December - Carols and Review of 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
• Wednesday 9th December - Headstart Program starts to Friday 11th December
• Wednesday 9th December - Heardstart Preps 2027 @ 9:00am - 1:30pm
• Thursday 10th December - Headstart Preps 2027 @ 9:00am - 3:30pm
• Thursday 10th December - Year 6 Graduation @ 6:00pm
• Friday 11th December - Headstart Preps 2027 @ 8:45am - 11:00am
• Friday 11th December - End of Year Mass @ 11:45am
• Tuesday 15th December - Last Day of 2026 students
• Tuesday 15th December - Whole School Assembly @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
• Wednesday 16th December - Staff PL Day (school closure)
• Thursday 17th December - Staff TIL day (school closure)
• Friday 18th December - Staff TIL day (school closure)