Dear St Monica’s families and friends,

It is hard to believe that we have hit Term 4! Our footstep of Growth is timely this term as this is when we see your child’s learning, friendships and personal resilience all come to fruition. I am so proud of all the students at St Monica’s who have returned to school ready to learn. As I walk through the corridors and in and out of classrooms I marvel at the engaged, attentive and focused students’ I see each day.

A warm welcome to all the new families who have joined St Monica’s this term. We wish the Ferreira Da Silva, Olagunju, Lau, Albuquerque and Bowyer families a very long and happy association with St Monica’s Primary School.

Students Leaving St Monica’s

If your child won’t be returning to St Monica’s next year, except for Year 6 students, please email me. In the coming weeks, we will begin the process of developing class structures for 2025!

Congratulations Laura Frogley – Laura has been awarded an ACT Children’s Week Award for her outstanding leadership in and dedication to inclusive education. The initiatives and partnerships that Laura has developed at St Monica’s, has enhanced the learning experiences and supported the overall well-being and mental health of all our students. Laura has cultivated a culture where every student feels valued and respected and this has contributed significantly to a positive school atmosphere.

Important Dates: I am sure your calendars, like mine, are quickly being filled with end of year events. All-important school events for this term have been listed on the Compass calendar and communicated to you via your child’s, ‘Year Level – Parent Overview’

Listed below are some key dates, pertinent to all families in Term 4:

• Thursday 24 October: SILLY SOCK DAY for Catholic Mission Month
• Friday 1 November 9:15am: Grandparents and Special Friends Morning
• Thursday 7 November: Mitch Tambo Performance & Storydogs fundraiser
• Friday 15 November, 6:30pm: Trivia Night
• 18 – 22 November: Book Cow Book Fair
• Monday 9 December: Year 6 Graduation ceremony
• Wednesday 11 December: 2024 Teacher meet and greet. Wear Christmas clothes!
• Wednesday 11 December: Semester 2 Reports sent out on Compass
• Thursday 12 December 6:00pm: Community Carols Evening
• Monday 16 December: LAST DAY OF TERM 4
• Tuesday 17 December: Pupil Free Day for all students. TeamKids Program available

For your 2025 calendars – Catholic Education determines the term dates for the school year and next year, there will be Pupil Free Days at the beginning and end of each Term. Please read the attached letter from the Director of Catholic Education, which outlines these dates and the purpose for having these across all CECG schools.