Welcome back St Monica’s families and friends,

What an absolute joy it has been to see the smiling faces of our students, as they walk onto the school grounds to begin the 2023 school year. This year our whole school theme is ‘Walking Together ~ You’re Invited’

Jesus, our greatest teacher; talked, walked and ate with everyone. When we explore his public ministry through the Gospels, we see that Jesus was either going to, already at, or leaving a meal. These invitations to gather and eat, extend to you. Just like Jesus did, you’re invited to join in the many celebrations, events and opportunities at St Monica’s Primary School.  

In 2023 You’re Invited to:

• be part of your child’s learning by; attending Parent Information Evenings, the Get to Know you Meetings, reading the communication that comes from your child’s classroom teacher and communicating with your child’s classroom teacher through the appropriate channels.
• join in our numerous whole school celebrations such as Class Masses, Prayer Liturgies, Awards Assemblies, Sports Carnivals, Book Week, Grandfriend’s Days.
• share your skill set with our community such as gardening, communications & marketing, fete committee, giving a talk or presentation.
• volunteer in a range of capacities; cover library books, become a reading tutor, assist in the canteen!

Introducing….

Frank Curran – Frank is our new Grounds & Maintenance Officer. Frank is mad about all kinds of sports, particularly Touch Footy & Rugby League and has a passion for keeping as fit as he can. Frank is a family man, who loves to head out of town to his farm on the weekends! If you see Frank around the grounds, be sure to say “G’day” You can’t miss him in his High-Vis shirt!

Meaghan Younger – Meaghan joins us from St Michael’s Primary School as Acting REC and 5Blue classroom teacher for 2023. Meaghan is passionate about making a difference in the lives of everyone she meets and a devoted Brumbies supporter! Meaghan loves a chat and coffee!

A warm welcome to the following families who have joined the St Monica’s community this year:

To the Billerwell, Budworth, Dawe, Dowell, Elliot, Fulton, Gray, Hay, Jakovljevic, James, Lockwood, Maloney, McNeill, Millar, Njoroge, Nobakht, Piccolo, Rozas, Sauvao, Singh, Tarbuck Taylor, Williams, Yee and Zhou families we wish you a long and happy association with St Monica’s Primary School.

Dates for your diaries:

Whole School Prayer – Tomorrow Friday 3 February, 9:10am, in the Church

Parent Information Evening – Tuesday 7 February, in the classrooms

• Session 1: 5:30pm
• Session 2: 6:00pm

Opening School Mass – Wednesday 8 February, 9:30am, in the Church

Year 6 Leadership Commitment Liturgy – Friday 10 February, 9:10am, in the Church

Sacramental Program General Meeting – this is for all families who will be registering their child to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist & Confirmation. Thursday 16 February, 6:00pm, in the Church.

School Swimming Carnival – (Ys 3 – 6 & competitive Y2 students) Monday 20 February, Gungahlin Leisure Centre.

Peace and blessings to all families,