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Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you to all the families for their lovely messages, emails and words after the announcement of the principal position. I am very honoured to be principal here at St Paul’s and I look forward to working with you all. St Paul’s is a special community and I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of it. I am excited for the journey ahead and am committed to building strong relationships with students, staff and families as we work together to support the learning, growth and wellbeing of every child.
Last week, Jen Hawkins (Regional Principal Consultant from MACS) and I conducted interviews for the Deputy Principal and Religious Education Leader (REL) positions. I am delighted to announce that Kassy Wira has been appointed as Deputy Principal at St Paul’s. Kassy has been acting in the role since Term Two and has proven to be a dedicated and capable leader who is respected by staff, families and students alike. Her passion for learning and wellbeing will be an invaluable asset to our school community and I look forward to working alongside Kassy as we continue to support and strengthen the growth of St Paul’s together.
I would also like to congratulate Jessica Walker on her appointment as Religious Education Leader. Jess is an exceptional leader who is organised, dedicated and grounded in a strong sense of faith. I warmly welcome her to the leadership team at St Paul’s and look forward to the contributions she will make in this important role.
With several key leadership positions now confirmed, my focus will turn to finalising classroom teacher placements over the coming weeks. As you can appreciate, this is a significant task that requires careful consideration to ensure the best possible combinations for our students and staff.
It’s a busy but very exciting week here at St Paul’s, with a number of events taking place. One of the highlights is our school concert on Wednesday and both staff and students are looking forward to the performances with great enthusiasm. As communicated last week, students will spend Wednesday at OLSH preparing for the show. The current weather forecast predicts rain, so we recommend packing a raincoat for your child as they will be walking to OLSH. The Year 5/6 lead performers will walk to OLSH at approximately 9:00am, with the rest of the school following around 10:30am. We expect to return to school by 2:00pm. Lunch orders will still be available and will be ready for students when they return. Students may be picked up early if you feel your child needs a rest before the show. There are no designated pick up times but all students will need to be signed out of the office if picked up early. Students may wear their sports uniform on the day. They will not need their costumes during the day on Wednesday.
For the performances on Wednesday night, the children are asked to arrive wearing their base costumes (not school uniform). If they require an additional jumper to keep warm that will be fine. They will then be dismissed in these base costumes at the end of the evening. Just a reminder to parents that the students are required for both shows and there will be no parents allowed backstage before, during or after the shows. Also the use of cameras and video cameras is prohibited due to copyright restrictions and child safety regulations. This includes mobile phones. We will have the show recorded and a link will be available for families.
For families who have prepurchased programs, these will be sent home today. There are a limited number of programs available to purchase at the office but once they are gone there will be no more ordered.
To reduce paper waste, we won’t be sending tickets home on Tuesday as previously communicated. Please use the digital tickets already sent to your email via TryBooking on the night.
Many of the children will be very tired after the late night on Wednesday. I would encourage parents to let their children sleep-in the next morning and arrive at school a little late if it is convenient. All staff will be at school from normal starting time.
This Friday, we’re excited to be hosting our inaugural Twilight Fun Fest, a much anticipated event for the St Paul’s community. A big thank you to the dedicated committee who have spent months planning and preparing for this special evening. Their hard work, through countless meetings, phone calls and emails, has been truly appreciated and has helped bring this event to life. It promises to be a fantastic evening for all and I encourage you to read the attached information for all the important details. Once again, thank you to our amazing Parents & Friends team for their incredible efforts and commitment.
After the beautiful weather we all experienced last week, we woke up today and it feels a little like Winter again! I’m sure the warmer weather is only around the corner. Just a reminder that all students should have transitioned into their Summer uniforms, including hats.
I look forward to seeing many of you at the events this week.
Kind regards
Jussahra Treagus
Upcoming Dates to note
Wednesday 22nd October - School Production Rehearsals at OLSH
Wednesday 22nd October - School Concert 5:30pm & 7:30pm
Friday 24th October - Twilight Fun Fest
Monday 27th October - Tuesday 28th October - Year 4 Camp
Monday 27th October - Assembly 2:50pm
Tuesday 28th October - Prep Melbourne Zoo Excursion
Monday 3rd November - School Closure Day
Tuesday 4th November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Monday 10th November - Assembly 2:50pm
Monday 10th November - Friday 21st November - School Swimming
Thursday 13th November - Prep Information Night
Thursday 20th November - Prep Orientation 2:30pm
Monday 24th November - Assembly 2:50pm
Thursday 27th November - Prep Orientation 2:30pm
Friday 28th November - School Closure Day
Monday 1st December - Japanese Assembly 2:40pm
Thursday 4th December - Prep Orientation 9:15am
Friday 5th December - House Sports Day
Monday 8th December - Assembly 2:50pm
Thursday 11th December - End of Year Mass 10am
Monday 15th December - Year 6 Last Day/Graduation
Tuesday 16th December - End of Term 4 (Prep - Yr 5) 2:30pm
Scholastic Book Club brochures went home last week. All orders are to be placed online using the QR code or the LOOP app. The final day for Book Club orders is Friday, 24th October.
Year 5 & Year 6 Business and Economics Incursion
Our Year 5 and 6 students recently participated in full-day Business and Economics incursions, by Mini Boss who ran the ‘Smoothie’ and ‘Launch’ program. These engaging, hands-on experiences gave students the opportunity to develop practical entrepreneurial and financial skills.
The incursions focused on key curriculum expectations, including:
- Understanding the role of businesses and entrepreneurs in the economy
- Planning and budgeting for a business venture
- Developing marketing and presentation skills
- Understanding consumer decisions and financial responsibility
- Working collaboratively to create, promote and launch a product
During the Mini Boss Year Six Smoothie Incursion, students worked in teams to plan, prepare and sell their own smoothies. They developed essential skills in teamwork, problem-solving and financial literacy, while also experiencing firsthand what it takes to run a small business.
The Launch Incursion built on these skills by challenging students to create and present a product or business idea, giving them the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial thinking, creativity and understanding of market demands.
These immersive experiences not only supported students’ understanding of business and economics concepts, but also encouraged them to take initiative, make decisions and reflect on real-world challenges in a supportive learning environment.
Our students rose to the challenge brilliantly, demonstrating creativity, resilience and a strong understanding of how businesses operate, skills that will continue to benefit them in their future learning and beyond.











Pupular - Young Entrepreneurs Making a Difference for Dogs
Year 6 Teacher Buddy Morning Tea
On Wednesday, 15th October, our Year 6 students hosted a special Buddy Morning Tea for staff. This was a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with their buddies in a relaxed and welcoming setting, while staff and students enjoyed some delicious treats.
The Buddy Program is designed to build meaningful relationships between students and
adults in our school community. It gives students the chance to meet another positive role model, an additional adult they can turn to for guidance, support or simply a friendly chat.
These connections are so important in fostering a sense of belonging, confidence and
wellbeing for our students. This morning tea was a lovely way to strengthen these relationships and celebrate the positive connections that make our school community so special. Thank you to our Year 6 students for hosting with such care and warmth. It is clear that the Buddy Program is making a meaningful difference for both students and staff!














Over the past two weeks both Prep classes have had a visit from Highett Fire Station. In the first session the Preps learnt about fire safety and identifying a “good and bad fire”. At home, students discussed with their families what a safe meeting place would look like if there was an emergency.
Last Friday, the firefighters brought their firetruck and the students were lucky enough to take turns spraying the hose. It was a wonderful experience for all of the Preps and even the Prep teachers too!










On Wednesday 15th October our Year 5 and 6 students participated in an online incursion with the Cyber Safety Project team. The interactive session focused on helping students develop the knowledge and skills they need to navigate their digital world safely and responsibly.
Throughout the session, students explored:
- How to identify cyberbullying and the importance of being an upstander
- Ways to protect their privacy and personal data
- The risks of oversharing online
- Their online responsibilities and the law
- Where to seek help and how to report online abuse
The incursion was a valuable opportunity for students to reflect on their digital habits and strengthen their understanding of respectful and responsible online behaviour.
We are grateful to the Cyber Safety Project team for providing such an engaging and practical learning experience for our senior students.




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