Dear Parents,

We recently had a beautiful celebration of the Sacrament of First Communion at St Mary’s church.  I congratulate the children who made this special sacrament. It was a lovely evening and it was wonderful to see the church so full.

Congratulations to our senior basketball teams who won the boys and girls interschool tournament. Both our boys and girls teams represented our school this week at the division level and our boys have made it through to the regional level. Great work to the students who represented our school and a huge thank you to the parents who coached them.

Preparing for 2026 Together

As we look ahead to next year, one of the most important tasks we undertake is planning our class groups for 2026. This process is approached with great care and consideration by our staff, as we want every child to feel supported and excited about the learning opportunities that await them.

Our teachers and leaders bring deep knowledge of the children, their strengths, interests, friendships, and learning needs. When shaping classes, we look at each child’s growth, their social and emotional development, the connections they have with their peers, and the best ways to support their wellbeing and their learning. We also consider family circumstances, teacher expertise, enrolment numbers and the spaces available in our school.

While this is a detailed process, we see it as a privilege to work together to create learning communities where every child has the best chance to thrive.

If there are particular needs or important information about your child that you would like us to consider as we prepare for 2026, we invite you to share this in writing by emailing principal@stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au before Friday 26^th September. Each year, new information is required as circumstances can change, so we do not carry requests over from previous years. Please keep in mind that requests should focus on your child’s needs and not on preferences for teachers or class arrangements.

We also ask that families let us know of any changes in enrolment for next year, such as moves or new siblings starting school. This helps us to plan carefully and ensure smooth transitions for all students.

Thank you for the trust you place in our staff and for working in partnership with us. Together, we can continue to build a school community where every child feels a strong sense of belonging and is supported to flourish.

On behalf of our staff, I would like to thank you for your continued support, openness and trust.  It is through this partnership that we give our children the very best start to 2026 and beyond.

We will soon be celebrating Father’s Day and I take this opportunity to wish a very happy Father’s Day to all of our dads, grandfathers and the special men in the lives of our children. We hope it is a wonderful celebration of the important role you play in the lives of your children.

I also take this opportunity to thank our amazing Craft Group for the fantastic job they have done to prepare the raffle and the items for the upcoming Father’s Day stall, to be held next Friday. They have made some wonderful gifts and we are most grateful.

Father’s Day Prayer

Loving God,

We thank You for the gift of our fathers, grandfathers, and all the special men in our lives.

Bless them with strength, patience, and wisdom as they care for their families.

May they know the love and gratitude we hold in our hearts for all they do.

Keep them in Your care, and guide them to be examples of kindness, courage, and faith.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Kind regards
Lisa