Dear Parents and Carer’s,

Term 4 continues to move along at a very fast pace. There are many exciting events taking place over the next few weeks. Please ensure you keep up to date with our COMPASS notifications and Dates for the Diary at the end of the newsletter to ensure you do not miss out on dates and upcoming events!

MELBOURNE CUP DAY: There has been lots of excitement in the air today as students and staff have come together to celebrate one of Australia’s most famous iconic events - The Melbourne Cup. Fashions on the field, the infamous St Patrick’s snail race and class sweeps are some of the fun activities everyone has joined in to celebrate ‘the race that stops a nation!’

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: This week is a very special time for the fourteen Year 3 students preparing for their First Holy Communion, which will be held this Saturday 9 November during 6pm Mass. The students are looking forward to their preparation day tomorrow as they enter into the final stages of lessons and preparation. It is one of the most beautiful sacraments and special times for our young people. Thank you to Mrs Howe and Mrs Carberry for preparing the students so beautifully.

2025 KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION DAY: We have been delighted to welcome 16 children to our 2025 Kindergarten Orientation session last Friday. Special thanks to Mrs Eccleston, Mrs Howe and our Year 5 students for their assistance last week in making the children feel so welcome and assisting them in settling in so well. Our Kindergarten Orientation sessions will continue over the next 3 Fridays.

WIZARD OF OZ PRODUCTION: Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for our upcoming enchanting production of the Wizard of Oz! The students are working hard on rehearsals, dance routines and practising lines in readiness for this extraordinary production. You will not be disappointed!

PARENT ASSISTANCE FOR WIZARD OF OZ PRODUCTION: Thank you to our wonderful band of volunteer parent helpers that are working behind the scenes to ensure everything is ready to roll. Their support is greatly appreciated.

INTERIM DIRECTOR CECG: Ms Pam Bett has been appointed as Interim Director for Catholic Education Canberra-Goulburn (CECG), following Mr Ross Fox’s resignation. Ms Betts was formerly the Director of CE Brisbane and has also held a variety of role in schools including Brisbane Catholic Education and with the Queensland Catholic Education Commission (CEC). She has also worked in the Sandhurst and Lismore dioceses. Ms Betts will serve in this role until a permanent Director has been appointed.

Enjoy the week ahead.

Christine Baron

Principal