Term Two Week Ten – Commencing Monday 22nd June 2026

In loving memory of Layna

Dear Families, 

As communicated earlier in the week, this Monday, the Funeral Mass for Layna will take place at the St Emilie de Vialar Parish Church commencing at 12:30pm. 

I would ask that all parents and carers read the details sent in an email from myself on Wednesday, as there is important information contained in this correspondence. Please note that there will be a large staff presence at the Funeral Mass on Monday, meaning that Monday will not be a typical day here at school, and that many classes will have relief staff in the spaces for the day. Parents and carers are most welcome to keep their children at home on Monday should they wish. 

In the lead up to the Funeral Mass for Layna, I ask that all in our community continue to keep Layna, her family and friends, and all in our community in their thoughts and prayers. 

75th Anniversary of the Canonisation of Saint Emilie de Vialar 
This Wednesday, the 24th of June, will be 75 years to the day of the Canonisation of Saint Emilie de Vialar. The Canonisation of Saint Emilie de Vialar took place in 1951, and this Wednesday is a very significant day for the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Apparition, and our school, given that our school is part of the first parish in the world to be named after Saint Emilie de Vialar. 

For further information about Saint Emilie de Vialar in an article from The Record which details information about the opening of our Church, please find the link here.

Reconciliation 
I would also ask that you keep the children from the parish, including our Year Three children, in your thoughts and prayers as they look to celebrate their First Reconciliation during the week. 

For those children from Saint Emilie’s who will be celebrating this Sacrament, Mr Munro has emailed some details to families. 

Mid-Year Reports Parent Information Session: Thursday, the 25th of June
As was shared in earlier editions of the Weekly Reminders, we will be hosting a Parent Information Session for parents to provide further information for Mid Year Reports, as well as outline some of the changes to these reports in 2026. 

The time and date for this session is Thursday, the 25th of June at 5:00pm. The session will take place in the Learning Hub.

Cross Country Training: Thursday Mornings (Year Four to Year Six)
For the following remaining Thursdays of 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. 

Year Five and Year Four Assembly: Change of Date
As was communicated to the community last week, the Year Five Assembly was postponed. The new date for the Year Five Assembly will be Friday the 26th of June.

The Year Four Assembly will now take place on Friday the 23rd of October.

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. 

Electricity Work Outside School: 20th of June to 24th of June
Please be advised that there will be some work on cabling taking place outside of the school grounds this week. This has nothing to do with the school, however, parents and carers may see some additional vehicles and workers around the boundary of the school early next week.