Term Two Week Eleven – Commencing Monday 29th June 2026

In loving memory of Layna

Dear Families, 

It is hard to believe that this is the final edition of the Weekly Reminders for Term Two. As we enter into Week Eleven, as a community, we look forward to the time away from school at the end of the week, which will hopefully provide much needed time to rest and recharge before Term Three commences. 

Given that this is the last edition of the Weekly Reminders, I would very sincerely like to share my true appreciation and gratitude to our community for their strength, support and prayers over the last few weeks, in what has been the most heartbreaking of times. The sheer volume of check ins, and offers for assistance has been truly heartening and has been a very genuine reminder of why our community is such a strong one, based on the inspiration and charism of Saint Emilie de Vialar and the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Apparition. The support and togetherness that we have seen over the last few weeks really is the ‘St Emilie’s Way’, and there are not enough words to convey our gratitude. 

This week, it was very exciting to see many of the children from Year Three at St Emilie celebrating their First Reconciliation in the Parish Church. It was terrific to see so much support from parents, as well as staff, on the day. 

All are invited to attend any one of the Masses at the Parish over the weekend to give thanks for this Sacrament of First Reconciliation. 

Crazy Hair Day for LifeLink: Friday the 3rd of July
This Friday, the children will be invited to wear ‘crazy hair’ to school for a gold coin donation to raise money for LifeLink. Further information will be shared with the children early next week. 

Weekly Reminders Term Three
The first edition of the Weekly Reminders for next term will be sent in the second week of the school holidays. 

Pupil Free Day – Monday 20th of July
A reminder that the children will commence school on Tuesday, the 21st of July. Staff will be onsite at the school on Monday, the 20th of July, but the day will be a Pupil Free Day for the children. 

House Cross Country Carnival – Friday the 24th of July
The House Cross Country Carnival for children from Year One to Year Six will take place on Friday, the 24th of July. Parents and carers are welcome to attend throughout the morning to watch the children run. 

To adequately prepare your child for cross country, it is strongly encouraged that children keep up with their running over the school holidays. Cross country running is a challenging event for children, and if the children have not done any running over the holidays, their event will become increasingly more difficult. 

This year’s House Cross Country Carnival promises to be another exciting day. 

Mid Year Reports
Mid Year reports will be sent home to all parents and carers of children between Pre Primary and Year Six this Thursday. The reports will be sent home through the Seqta Engage app, and all parents and carers are asked to read their child’s reports. 

On Wednesday, information about how to read and access your child’s report will also be sent home via email. Included in this email will be a FAQ document, as well as a link to a Form where parents can record celebrations and set goals for their child before the Two Way Parent Meetings in Term Three. 

Car Park & Road Safety
I would once again remind parents, carers and visitors to the school about safety in the school car park and surrounding streets. 

Again, I ask that parents and carers not park on the verge on Amherst Road near the pedestrian gate. Parking on the verge reduces visibility for cars exiting the school grounds on to Amherst Road and impedes line of sight for children who exit through the pedestrian gate by foot or on a bike. 

There is no need to park on the verge at Amherst Road during the usual drop off and pick up times. The school has car park availability for parents of children in Kindy and Pre Primary, and we offer a drive through system for families with children in all other year levels. 

I would also remind our community that the speed limit along Amherst Road is 50km per hour, and to please slow right down when driving in the car park. Often, there are lots of younger children, including siblings in the car park, and in the event of a child running onto the car park, you should be travelling at a speed where you can stop suddenly. 

If your child walks or rides to school, I also ask that you speak with them about road safety, including looking both ways before crossing the road. For further information, please visit here.

Term Three Uniform: Shoes, Socks & Haircuts
Toward the end of the term, I have noticed some children coming into school wearing the incorrect socks and shoes. A reminder to all families that children must wear black shoes only to school, and that socks should be white only, with no logos. 

Over the school holidays, children may go for a haircut before they return to school. A reminder that haircuts must be appropriate for the start of school. Hair longer than collar length must be tied up. Haircuts that have extreme changes in length are not permitted, nor are mohawk, mullet or spike styles, or styles with words or patterns shaved in. While I understand that children may want the latest and most trendy haircut, these styles are often not part of our School Uniform Procedures. 

For parents and carers of girls, please read the School Uniform Procedure for further information about hair accessories here.

At St Emilie’s, our school prides itself on the correct wearing of the school uniform. This standard that we are proud to uphold ensures that as a school we look neat and tidy, and that we have pride in the place that we come to school. 

As parents, when we all follow the procedures set by the school, the standards become easier to uphold. 

Cross Country Training: Thursday Mornings (Year Four to Year Six)
For the following remaining Thursdays of the term, children from Year Four to Year Six are welcome to join for Cross Country Training. Training sessions will be facilitated by Mr Lowry. Training will commence at 8:00am on the School Oval. 

Children who are participating in Cross Country Training are asked to bring a spare pair of runners and socks, given that the ground will be dewy in the morning. If the weather is shaping up to be adverse, training may be cancelled. Parents and carers will be advised of any cancellations via text as early as can be. 

Training is only available for children between Year Four and Year Six. Younger siblings will need to remain with parents until the usual duty of care start time at 8:20am. 

Kindy Enrolment 2027
It is that time of year when we are starting to call for Kindy enrolments for 2027. If you have a child who is due to attend Kindy next year, or you know someone who has a child that age, please encourage them to submit an application as soon as possible. Our Kindy program has proved to be extremely popular over the last few years, and it is advised that parents and carers submit an application sooner rather than later. 

Three Year Old Kindy 2027
I am pleased to share that once again in 2027, our school will be offering a Three Year Old Kindy Program for children who turn three in 2027. Further information will be shared with school families about how you can enrol your child in this program.