Dear Families,

Save the date for St Michael’s Christmas Event

The students are happily learning Christmas carols, and we are busy preparing raffle baskets and a variety of stalls. This St Michael’s community event will held on Friday 6^th December from 5-8pm. It’s time to put on your Christmas attire and get into the spirit! Kindergarten students are asked to come dressed as angels, stars, shepherds and kings and students from Years 1-6 can come dressed in Christmas themed clothes. We are looking forward to catching up with you all to celebrate what has been a wonderful year!

Please click on the booking link to purchase your free tickets. This will help for catering purposes. There is no need to present tickets on entry.

Booking Link

Uniform Free Day - This Friday 22 November

Please remember this Friday is a Uniform Free Day and students are asked to bring a donation of a block of chocolate (Kinder-2) or a bag of lollies (Year 3-6). These items will go towards our Chocolate Toss and Tombola stall at our St Michael’s Christmas Event.

Sabbath

Next week at St Michael’s we will have a focus on the Sabbath. Staff, students and families are reminded to take a break, be still and listen to God. At such a busy time of year I would encourage families to take a moment out of your schedules to reflect and enjoy some quiet time together, enjoy playing a game, go for a walk or spend time away from devices and talking. Staff are also limiting meetings and enjoying moments of peace and tranquillity and deepening connections with God.

Attendance

Please ensure that your child/ren are on time for school and that any absences are kept to a minimum. If your child is having difficulty transitioning to school or you are experiencing school refusal, please reach out to us and we can work together to develop a plan to support your child.

Reports & Interviews

Semester 2 Reports will be issued via Compass in Week 8, Monday 2 December. Your child’s teacher may request an interview to discuss progress after the reports are released. Parents can book an optional appointment for an interview with teachers from Tuesday 3^rd & Wednesday 4^th of December through the Compass portal. Once the interview booking system is live in Compass, we will advise via a Compass post.

Staffing for 2025

We are currently in the process of finalising staffing arrangements and class teachers and roles will be announced in the coming weeks.

Deputy Director’s Visit

Dr Tony Bracken has rescheduled his upcoming visit. We will let you know when the visit occurs and any important feedback to the community.

School Fees 

School Fees are now due. If you have a substantial balance owing please contact Lynda Logan (Finance Manager) who can assist you with payment arrangements. If you are not able to clear the balance owing by the end of the school year please contact Judy Egan. Financial assistance is available, where exceptional circumstances exist. Any requests for support are always treated in confidence. 

End of Year Events
There are several events coming up at school which we will keep advertising via newsletter, Compass and Facebook. Updates and details will be provided on our website, Facebook and for specific events, teachers have sent home information on Compass.

Living in Harmony

I am really impressed by the continual efforts that our staff invest in our students and families and the support given to help our students to build caring relationships. Our students are reminded daily during assemblies and class time to ‘Live in Harmony’ with each other and to act with love, kindness and compassion. You might like to take time next week during Sabbath to share the following prayer with your family.

Catholic Schools Prayer

Jesus, Good Shepherd,

teach us through your Spirit

to walk your way of light,

to live your way of truth

and in all things to act with 

love and compassion.

Help us to come to the Father

by knowing you, loving you, and 

serving you in each other.

May our schools be places of wonder,

learning and peace where the lessons of today

prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow.

May your Mother, Mary,

guide our footsteps as she guided yours.

This prayer we make in faith.

Amen.

Many blessings,

Bridgette McCann

Acting Principal