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- Important Dates & Events to Remember!
- Acting Principal's Page - Bridgette McCann
- Happy Birthday
- Harmony Awards
- Religious Education News - Emily O'Rourke
- Sport News - Erin Hardwicke
- The Merchants Feast's Lunch Order Day - Tomorrow 30 October!
- Canteen Recess- Friday 14 Nov AND 5 Dec!
- Positive Partnerships autism workshop: 30-31 October, Dickson ACT
Fri 31/10 - Grandparents Day Liturgy at 9am and activities (Birthday Certificates & Harmony Awards will be presented after Liturgy in the Church on Friday morning)
Fri 7/11 - 3/4 Excursion - National Botanic Gardens
Tues 11/11 - Remembrance Day Liturgy
Fri 14/11 - Canteen Recess Day @ 11am
Tues 25/11 - Visit from David de Carvahlo (new CEO)
Fri 28/11 - Advent Liturgy
Thurs 4/12 - Thanksgiving Mass and Rainbow Awards
5/12 - Canteen Recess Day @ 11am
8 & 9/12 - Parent interviews (Optional)
Thurs 11/12 - Christmas Celebration (TBC)
Mon 15/12 - Graduation Liturgy and Dinner
Wed 17/12 - Candle Ceremony and Meet the Teacher
Thur 18/12 - Year 6 Breakfast and Fun Day
Thurs 18/12 - Last Day of School for Students
Monday 2 February 2026 - First Day of School for Students
Principal’s Conference
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Principal’s Conference, which focused on long-term strategic development within our Catholic education community.
The conference provided valuable time for reflection and collaboration on our shared mission — to form people who flourish through faith, learning, and connection. We explored the importance of a Catholic curriculum grounded in our values and the call for educators to fan the flames of wonder in our students.
It was an inspiring reminder of the profound impact education has in shaping hearts and minds, and how our collective work at St Michael’s continues to nurture curiosity, compassion, and growth in every learner.
Children’s Week
Last week we also celebrated Children’s Week, a special time to recognise the joy and wonder that children bring to our community. Classes took part in a range of fun activities, and our Teddy Bears’ Picnic was a highlight — enjoyed by students and staff alike! It was wonderful to see everyone coming together to celebrate the rights of our children and connection.
Congratulations to all of our students and teachers who received special awards for Children’s week, in particular,
- Amalie Schwarz for the Exceptional Young Person Award
- Jess Hallahan for the Exceptional STEM Contribution Award, for her work with Robocup
- Emily O’Rourke for the Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children Award, as our Aboriginal Contact Officer.
- Shianne Sahariv for the Community for Children Award, for her work with The Resilience Project.
- Shannon Thewlis for the Significant Support Award, for her work as our Classroom Support Teacher.
Your commitment to learning, kindness, and community spirit continues to make St Michael’s a place we can all be proud of.
World Teachers’ Day
Tomorrow, we will join schools across Australia in celebrating World Teachers’ Day.
This special day is an opportunity to recognise and thank our incredible Teachers for their skilled work in educating, inspiring, and supporting our young people.
A heartfelt thank you to our Community Council who are providing a beautiful morning tea in recognition of our amazing staff. Your thoughtfulness and support mean so much to us.
World of Maths Incursion
Today, our students enjoyed a wonderful hands-on learning experience during the World of Maths Incursion. The sessions transformed mathematics into an engaging and interactive adventure, allowing students to explore problem-solving, logical thinking, and teamwork in a fun and practical way.
Children worked collaboratively to solve puzzles and real-life mathematical challenges, applying their knowledge in creative and meaningful contexts. It was fantastic to see their enthusiasm, curiosity, and confidence grow as they discovered just how much fun maths can be! Thank you to all our parent volunteers that helped guide the activities.
Kind regards,
Bridgette McCann
Acting Principal
Special wishes to those children who will celebrate their birthdays:
Samantha P, 3/4O, Anthia D, 3/4O, Lauren M, 5/6I, Harriet S, 3/4O, Serena S, 3/4G, Peter K, 5/6I, Thomas W, 5/6P.
Congratulations to the following students who achieved a Harmony Award this week. Awards will be presented after Liturgy in the Church on Friday morning. Well done!!
| K Yellow | Heath W |
| 1 Blue | Aurora D |
| 2 Red | Aiyana A |
| 3/4 Green | Zoe M |
| 3/4 Orange | Evaan E |
| 5/6 Indigo | Sebastian D |
| 5/6 Pink | Milos Z |
Socktober
In Week 1, St Michael’s Primary School students and staff came to school wearing their crazy socks! Everyone had a fantastic time showing off their colourful socks. More importantly, the day helped raise funds for Catholic Missions to support children and families in Zambia.
We’re proud to share that our school community raised an amazing $268! Thank you to all the generous St Michael’s families for your support. You made the day a success — bringing both joy to our students and hope to others. Thank you, and God bless.
Grandparents and Special Friends Liturgy
On Friday we will be acknowledging and celebrating the gift of grandparents and special friends in our St Michael’s community. Elderly relatives play a vital and unique role in the lives of children. There is a special bond between the elderly and children. They share their stories, wisdom, time and unconditional love. We give thanks to all grandparents and special friends who are warmly invited to join us on Friday between 9-11 for activities, a liturgy and morning tea.
All Saints and Souls Day
This Saturday and Sunday the Church celebrates All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Feast days for different ‘famous’ saints are spread over the year, however on All Saints Day (November 1st), we thank God for all wonderful and faith-filled people in heaven. God challenges us to live a great life and we can all strive to live a ‘saintly’ life. All Souls Day (November 2nd) is a time for us to remember those who are on their final journey to be with God. We acknowledge all those who have died with prayerful faith and hope that they will have eternal rest in God’s love.
St Michael’s Vinnies Christmas Appeal
In 2024, the St Michael’s Kaleen Vinnies Conference asked the school to show its support for the less well off in our community in a new way. The school responded most generously. The school as part of the parish community is once again, in 2025, working with the St Michael’s Conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (Vinnies) to help those less fortunate in our community over Christmas and New Year. Your children’s class teachers will be allocating, to each of the children, an item to be provided for a class basket of food and festive items. These baskets will be distributed to our companions by our Vinnies Conference members before Christmas. The generosity of the school community, within the parish, demonstrates both a practical application of the values of the school and commemorates the gift of Jesus to the world by God the Father at Christmas. Please provide what you can to this appeal.
Tennis Clinics
We are excited to be continuing our K-6 tennis clinics again this term. Thanks to a Sporting Schools grant, all classes will have an additonal 4 weeks of lessons with Get Set Tennis, Kaleen.
Boorowa and Raiders Tag
Congratulations to all our players who participated in the Boorowa Touch Football and Netball Carnival last Friday and the Raiders Tag Gala Day yesterday! Both events were fantastic, with our students enjoying the chance to play sport, have fun, and spend time with their friends.
A big thank you to the parents who volunteered as coaches, managers, umpires, and in other roles — your support helped make these events such a success.
Thank You!
After a big year of sporting opportunities in 2025, we look forward to doing it all again in 2026! A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful parents and grandparents who have volunteered at our carnivals and gala days throughout the year. Our students have been able to enjoy these fantastic experiences thanks to your generous support and the many roles you have so willingly taken on.
Positive Partnerships is a government funded program that offers free neuro-affirming workshops to families of autistic young people, including those on the pathway to identification.
A two day workshop is coming up in Canberra. Go to the Positive Partnerships website for more details and to register:
Two day workshop, 30-31 October, DICKSON ACT:
https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/workshop/?eventtemplate=166-2-day-parent-carer-workshop-act&event=2191
More info about workshop content:
https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/workshops-online-learning/workshops