MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families & Friends,
Last week was a true celebration of what makes our community so special. On Friday morning, Wayne Bull Executive Director of CEWA and recent recipient of the Order of Australia visited St Michael’s. This was Wayne’s final school visit before he retires from 47 years of service to Catholic Education. Wayne loved connecting with parents and staff whom he had previously taught and was so impressed by our students, staff and grounds. I am always so proud to tell everyone just how amazing St Michael’s is and as he was leaving, Wayne described our school as a shining example of how great Catholic education can be.
We then had an amazing Friday night at our P&F Quiz Night. Thank you to our sponsors and to all of the parents and friends who dressed up and came along to support the event. We raised $7060.25 to go towards our Creative Connections Project.
Sincere thanks to Jess, Mahoney, Laura, Marianne & everyone who worked behind the scenes to bring the night to fruition. Special thanks to our amazing house band, Parental As Anything – you are all exceptionally talented!
Please keep our Year 3 students in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Sunday. We wish them all the best for this special celebration.
As we approach the school holidays, I want to wish everyone two-weeks filled with quality time as a family, and many moments of rest and rejuvenation. I look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday 22 July.
May you all have a lovely weekend.
Michelle Christian Principal
FAITH FOR THE JOURNEY
Loving God,
As we enter the final week of this school term, we pause to give thanks for all that we have shared and achieved Thank You for the learning, the friendships and the support that has carried us through.
With one week to go before the holidays, give us the strength to finish well, the patience to care for one another and the joy that comes from knowing we are growing in Your love. May the upcoming break be a time of rest, renewal and safety for all in our St Michael’s community.
We ask this through Christ our Lord Amen.
MERIT AWARD WINNERS
Pre-Primary
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Science & Health
Chloe R & Eleni S.
Liam R & Aleesa P.
Archer K & Otis T.
Clara L & Chelsea S.
Shay B & Amelia D.
Jack D & Alice P.
Joshua W & Taylor M.
Leo A, Jayden B, Ava C & Samara G.
2025 IMPORTANT DATES
Year 3 Reconciliation (2:00-4:00pm)
Boogie Bounce (Kindy - Year 4)
Whole School Mass
St Brigid’s / Mazenod Visit (Years 4-6)
Merit Assembly
Day of Friendship - Pyjama Day
Mid-year Reports Distributed
GROWTH #4
Last Day of Term Two
Staff Professional Development Day - No Students
First Day of Term 3
In My Pocket Incursion (Years 5-6)
Whole School NAIDOC Mass
National School Trees Day
Newsletter
Staff Professional Development Day - No Students
Students Commence
Year 4 First Holy Communion (10:30am)
Catholic Day - No School for Staff or Students
Staff Professional Development Day - No Students
Last Day of Term Three
Staff Professional Development Day - No Students
Students
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ NEWS
Sacramental Program - Baptism & Reconciliation
Congratulations to Saskia (Year 4) and Emelia (Pre-Primary) who received the Sacrament of Baptism last weekend. This Sunday, our Year 3 students will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Pre-Kindy 2026
Interviews for Pre-Kindy 2026 will commence in Term 3. Please make sure your enrolment form is in to secure your spot
Your Move Safe Routes to School Access Guide
This week, families received the Your Move Safe Routes to School Access Guide, designed to support safer and more active travel to St Michael’s. The guide features a detailed map of our surrounding areas, highlighting recommended paths to walk, ride or scoot to school. It is a helpful tool for planning a safe and healthy journey each day.
Lost Property
The lost property box located next to the uniform shop is currently overflowing. If your child is missing an item of clothing, drink bottle or lunchbox, please take a look through the items during Week 10.
Science Week
We will be celebrating Science Week in Week 2 of Term 3 There will be an incursion for Years 3-6 on Tuesday 29 July. Senior classes will also be buddying up with junior classes to create their own mini worm farms. All students will need to bring a recycled plastic bottle for the activities as explained in the flyer below. The Year 6 sustainability team and staff are excited to be launching new worm farms and compost bins at St Michael's School.
Warm regards,
Mrs Jo Borg & Mr Michael Sheridan
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VISIT
Last week we were honoured to welcome the Executive Director of CEWA, Mr Wayne Bull, on the final stop of his farewell tour before retirement on the 4th of July. After 47 years of dedicated service to Catholic Education, Mr Bull enjoyed a warm welcome at our school assembly, presented by our Year 5 class. He spent time chatting with staff, students and parents, and was taken on a personalised tour of our beautiful school grounds, founded in 1914. It was a memorable occasion to celebrate his remarkable contribution and we wish him all the best for his retirement.
P&F QUIZ NIGHT
The P&F 1920s Great Gatsby Quiz Night held on Friday was a roaring success, filled with laughter, friendly competition and fabulous costumes. Huge thanks to our dedicated P&F Quiz Night Committee, our generous volunteers, prize sponsors and everyone who came along to support the event A special shout-out to the ‘Parental As Anything’ band - our very own talented parents - who sounded absolutely amazing!
YOUR MOVE & WEST CYCLES
Sam from West Cycle visited St Michael’s School to assist with a special road safety street painting project within an 800m radius of our school Keep an eye out for the colourful stencil artwork designed to encourage everyone to walk, scoot or ride safely to school. This initiative is part of our ongoing involvement in the Your Move program, promoting active and safe transport in our community.
SEDA AFL CLINICS
Our junior students recently enjoyed engaging AFL clinics delivered by enthusiastic students from SEDA College. The sessions were full of energy, skill-building and fun activities that helped develop teamwork and coordination We are grateful to SEDA College for providing such a positive sporting experience for our students.
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
2025, 2026 & BEYOND
Limited places remain in our Pre-Kindy program for 2025 and Kindy 2026 is now full.
We are now accepting enrolments for Pre-Kindy 2026, and Kindergarten 2027 and beyond. Don’t delay… spaces are filling quickly!
SOCIAL MEDIA
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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Discover more details about the Kids Marathon and register online here.
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MIDVALE PARENTING HUB
Offers programs and workshops each term in which parents and carers attend.
Topics include Protective Behaviours, ADHD, Parenting Toddlers, Supporting Emotional Development, Raising Children in a Digital World and Emotion Coaching. For more information, visit their website.
SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE
Every year Dental Health Services offers parents and carers the chance to register their kids for free dental care at the School Dental Service. The offer is open to every student from the year they turn 5 until their 17th birthday and includes check-ups, fillings and simple extractions.
If you would like further information on DHS services and the SDS please visit our website.
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