It has been such a joy to welcome our families back to school. Witnessing the smiles on the faces of your children on Wednesday morning as they were re-united with their friends was a delight to see. As I’ve wandered the halls these past few days I have seen very calm and settled classrooms. Even our smallest students are adapting to the routines of school life!

The dedicated staff of St Monica’s has worked hard over the summer break to create a positive and engaging learning environment for our students. I extend my sincere thanks to the teachers for their commitment to deliver high quality learning experiences, informed by the Science of Learning. 

This year, our whole school theme is ‘Flourishing in the Footsteps’ All members of our school community are invited to deepen their relationship with God, themselves, others and creation because when these relationships are right, we flourish and we help others to flourish too.

You’re invited to join in the many celebrations, events and opportunities at St Monica’s Primary School. I encourage you to stay connected with the school through our various communication channels. Compass, social media, the school newsletter and email correspondence will keep you informed about important dates, upcoming events and highlight the achievements of our students.

In 2024 you’re invited to:

• be part of your child’s learning this year by attending the Parent Information Evening in Week 2, the Get to Know you Meetings in Week 4, reading the communication that comes from your child’s classroom teacher and communicating with your child’s classroom teacher through the appropriate channels.
• to join in our numerous whole school celebrations such as Class Masses, Whole School Prayer Liturgies, Friday Awards Assemblies, Sports Carnivals, Harmony Day, FETE, Book Week, Grandfriend’s Day, Mothers’ & Fathers’ Day celebrations.
• to share your skill set with our community such as gardening, communications and marketing, fete committee, giving a talk or presentation.
• to volunteer in a range of capacities, cover library books, become a reading tutor, assist in the canteen!

A very warm welcome to the folllowing families who are joining the St Monica’s Primary School Community this year: Barrett, Beard, Blinksell, Callaghan, Chapman, Crisp, Dowling, Gaffney, Hallam, Hensgen, Hindson, Jones, Long, Mavromatakis, McCusker-Cross, Munday, Orefice, Read, Roland, Selles, Singh, Stewart, Stratford, Thomas, Troung, Ward and Warren. We wish you a very long and happy association with us!

Dates for your diaries:

• Tuesday 6 February: Parent Information Night
• Friday 9 February: Opening School Mass and  Year 6 Leadership Commissioning Ceremony 9.30am 
• Wednesday 14 February: Ash Wednesday Mass 9.30am
• Monday 19 February: School Swimming Carnival *NB: change of date from the printed calendar.
• Monday 19 – Wednesday 21February: Get to Know you Meetings                                                     
• Tuesday 19 March: School Photo Day
• Friday 29 March – Monday 1 April: Easter Long Weekend
• Saturday 6April:  St Monica’s School Fete
• Wednesday 10 April:School Athletics Carnival

Wishing you a fantastic school year filled with joy, discovery, and meaningful connections.