As it year comes to an end we also have to deal with the energy, both positive and negative, about the upcoming year.  In the education industry this is a significant time of both stress and excitement as we deal with new Foundation (Prep) students arriving, our much loved Year 6's graduating and the rest of us nervously awaiting our 'spot' for the next year.  Even though we all have to deal with the same scenario, we all respond in different ways which is human nature - some students become quite anxious while others take it all in their stride.  Trust me, the staff give me a wide spectrum of emotional responses as well!

As the principal of our school I am constantly driven by a simple mantra 'every child, every day'.  Decisions I make have to be just for every individual but also the collective.  When making decisions I have the experience of being able to wear a few hats.  At times I wear my principal/teacher hat, but I can also switch hats and consider things as a Dad ..... in 2024 I even became a School-Poppy with our grand-daughter starting primary school.  So I have empathy with parents as they navigate a new school year with their child/ren as I have lived this too.

Attached I have included a letter I have acquired from another school.  The advice, wisdom and thinking would be relevant though to all schools and families.  Please take the time to read the letter.  I would love your feedback.

Our school's procedure for developing our class lists takes into a variety of factors that prioritising learning and well-being across the whole school.  Last year we adopted software program that enables us to take into account the learning, well-being and social needs of every child.  We have the capacity to take into account any significant information that parents need to contribute.  We also will be working with the students to allow them to identify their positive social networks.

We invite parents to complete the following survey if they need to share any significant pieces of information (eg.links to academic, social, emotional development, not specific request for teachers or friends).  This information needs to be made available to school leadership no later than Monday 21st October.

2025 Class Allocation Requests

St.Vincent's is proud to continue our long standing relationship with Morwell RSL Sub-Branch as we support their annual appeals at ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day.  As Remembrance Day approaches on the 11th November  we offer all families the chance to purchase a 'Poppy' from our Appeal Box.  The items on sale range from $1 to $10 with our student leaders visiting classrooms and also being available before school.  The fund-raising box is also kept during the office for families that are interested in purchasing something.

Take a look at this short informational clip to learn about Remembrance Day.

Link to the RSL Australia website