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Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,
Welcome Back to Term 4
Welcome back to the final term of the year! It has been wonderful to see so much progress on our Stage 3 build. The cladding, carpet and pinboards are now being installed, and the landscaping and external decks will begin taking shape over the coming weeks. The builders are confident that construction will be completed by the end of the year which is great news, as we look forward to moving into our new space at the start of 2026.
Deputy Principal 2026 Announcement
I am pleased to announce that Jacqui Greco has been appointed as Deputy Principal, commencing in 2026. Jacqui brings with her 15 years of experience in education, is a mother of three and is deeply passionate about teaching and learning.
What stood out most during Jacqui’s interview was her genuine commitment to ensuring every student is known, valued and provided with the best possible learning opportunities; this is something that strongly resonated with me.
Please join me in warmly welcoming Jacqui to our school community.
Dani Kemp will continue in the Deputy Principal role for the remainder of this term.
Foundation Orientation
We are excited to welcome our 2026 Foundation students for their upcoming orientation sessions. These will take place over three Tuesday mornings, November 11, 18 and 25.
A Parent Information Session for new or any existing families for a refresher will be held on Tuesday December 9, in the multi-purpose room.
Life Education
We’re pleased to announce that Harold from Life Education will visit our school in November. Each class will take part in engaging and interactive sessions exploring self-awareness, friendships and strategies for navigating life’s challenges. These sessions will all be delivered under teacher supervision with sessions being run on the November 18, 25 & 27, and December 2.
Kinect2Dance
Our students began their Kinect2Dance program today, learning a modern dance that incorporates a Christmas theme. There will be ten group lessons throughout the term, culminating in a Dance Concert for families on Wednesday December 10, 5.30pm - 6.30pm.
Prayers in Pyjamas
Join us for Prayers in Pyjamas on Wednesday October 15, 5.30pm - 6.30pm.
This is a wonderful initiative from our Parish Sacramental Team, designed to share prayer resources for families to use at home. One of the activities will involve decorating a candle that can be used during family prayer.
We warmly encourage all families—not just Catholic families—to attend and be part of this special event. Please follow the QR Code registration link sent via email to RSVP or click here https://stangelawarragul.schoolzineplus.com/form/82
Board Meeting
Our final School Advisory Board Meeting for the year will be held on Wednesday October 15 at 6.30pm in the staffroom. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our Board members for their dedication, guidance, and support throughout what has been a particularly busy year. Your thoughtful contributions and commitment to St Angela’s are truly appreciated.
School Closure
Please note there will be a school closure day on Monday November 3, prior to the Melbourne Cup public holiday.
Classroom Placements for 2026
As we begin preparations for the 2026 school year, families are invited to share any information that may assist us in placing your child in the most suitable class environment. These requests may include considerations such as separating siblings or cousins, addressing social dynamics, or other factors that support your child’s wellbeing and learning.
Please note that specific teacher requests will not be considered. While we will endeavour to accommodate family input where possible, final class placements will be determined by the Executive Leadership Team to ensure the best learning environment for all students.
All placement requests must be submitted in writing to the school office by Friday November 7, 2025. ➡️ Click here to complete the form
Hats
As we return to Term 4, a friendly reminder that school hats must be worn every day during outdoor play and activities. If students forget or misplace their hats, they will be required to remain in the undercover area, which is designated for passive play only. This undercover area does not include the basketball court or shade sails over the playground.
Why hats matter: Wearing a hat helps protect children from harmful UV rays and teaches them lifelong sun-smart habits. Even on cloudy days, UV exposure can occur and lead to long-term skin damage. By ensuring your child wears their hat daily, you are helping them stay safe, healthy, and ready to learn.
Community Day
A heartfelt thank you to all coordinators, families, and volunteers who made our Community Movie Day on Monday October 6 such a success in support of the Luthra family.
The event was a beautiful reflection of the compassion and unity within our St Angela’s community. We are also grateful for the generous donations from local businesses and families. We encourage our community to support these businesses where possible so they can continue to thrive and remain strong supporters for future events. A big thank you to Becky from HOMI and Anthony from Voyage Fitness for their generosity of time and financial support to make this day so successful. Amount raised for the Luthra Family was $2,888.00!
The following families won prizes:
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Name |
Prize |
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Jimmy & Stella Alderuccio |
Warragul Toy Shop - Game |
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Deb Henwood (Tapner Family) |
Gippsland Indoor Plants - Hanging Plant & HOMI Voucher |
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Harley Tapner |
Need 2 Read Christmas Craft Kit & HOMI Voucher |
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Joey Moschitz |
Lean & Green Voucher |
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Billeigh Upston |
Mr Huberts Keep Cup & Coffee Vouchers |
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Kelly Bonacci |
Everything is Better with Wine & Cheese Voucher |
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Maddy Tapner |
Warragul Cinema Tickets X4 |
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Jimmy Alderuccio |
Smokin Joe's Pizza & Grill Voucher |
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Chelsea Van Der Linden |
Inland Surf - Beach Towel & HOMI Voucher |
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Kat Purcell |
Warragul Toy Shop - Game & HOMI Voucher |
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Kerry Ablett |
Journal & Activity Book |
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Pippa Blackwood |
Warragul Chocolate Shop Hamper |
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Lily Moschitz |
Frankies Voucher |
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Tegan Copelin |
Wild Dog Pizza Voucher |
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Marie Johnson |
South Brew Voucher |
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Kerry Ablett |
Main Street Voucher & HOMI Voucher |
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Pitt Family |
12 Month Voyage Membership & Accessories |
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Grace Blackwood |
Inland Surf - Yeti Cooler, Violet & Ivy Voucher & HOMI Voucher |
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Clare Chapman |
Warragul Post Office Hamper |
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Sammie Sutton |
Inland Surf - Yeti Cooler, Violet & Ivy Voucher & HOMI Voucher |
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Jimmy Grant |
Inland Surf - Beach Towel & HOMI Voucher |
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Nash Warn, Megan & Kyle |
Warragul Post Office Hamper |
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Belinda Thompson |
Warragul Post Office - Juicer |
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Helena Morton |
Warragul Post Office - Heater |
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Harry Peters |
Gippsland Rapid Cleaning (2 hour house clean) - Donated by Paige Lia |
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Ruby Henerson |
Colours are Brighter Voucher - Donated by Paige Lia |
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Pippa Blackwood |
Trailer of Firewood - Donated by Kyle Murphy |
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Kelly Bond |
Frankies Voucher |
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Please collect raffle prizes from school reception if you were unable to on the day. |
A big thank you to the individual donations from the Waddington family. Any donations can be given at any time to the office and we will pass it on to the family. |
Warm Regards,
Stephen Pitt | Principal
are making their grand return this term; lunchtime every Wednesday in the undercover area.
At St Angela of the Cross, we recognise that a collaborative partnership between school and families is essential for student success.
Our school wide expectations of being Safe, Respectful, Inclusive and Persistent, promote positive behaviour and nurture a supportive community.
We encourage families to join us in reinforcing these values at home to help all students thrive both academically and personally.
Thank you for being our partners in supporting your child’s growth!
This beautiful workshop, run by Liz and her Sacraments Team, offers a special opportunity for our Foundation families to come together in faith. During the hour, students and their families will create simple prayer resources that can be used at home during family prayer time.
It’s a lovely way to connect with our parish, Father Brendan, and the wider school community, while continuing to grow our Catholic identity together.
The Children’s Wellbeing Continuum is an evidence-based tool developed to support conversations around children’s wellbeing. The tool provides a snapshot of a child’s social and emotional wellbeing at a point in time. The Continuum has four anchor points that range from “Good” through to “Coping”, “Struggling” and “Overwhelmed”.
Whilst the continuum is not a screening or diagnostic tool, it can support in the early detection of children who are not coping. This information can then be utilised to arrange appropriate supports to address the presenting wellbeing concerns.
Throughout Term 4, our teachers will be unpacking the continuum vocabulary and co-creating a toolbox of practical strategies that align with each anchor point. This work will help ensure that, as a school community, we have a shared understanding of how to support children’s wellbeing, along with a range of proactive strategies we can use when children move between wellbeing zones.
Book Club Issue 7 Order Forms will go home tomorrow (Thursday October 9), please place your orders by Thursday October 23.
Samaritans
Samaritans pop up a number of times in the Gospels. Unlike their appearance elsewhere, the Gospels often portray them as the good guys, rather than the despised outsiders of Jewish tradition. Modern scholarship indicates they are a separated branch of Israelites. A bit like Protestant v Catholic separation, they drifted further apart over the centuries and the relationship became poisonous. Jesus, as a neighbouring Galilean, understood that culture and those prejudices.
Hatred and mistrust percolated for many years across the racial, ethnic, and religious barriers between the Jews and their near neighbours, the Samaritans. As an earlier Gospel (John 4:9) mildly puts it, “Jews do not associate with Samaritans.” Jesus rises above such prejudices, highlighting good and faithful Samaritans. We are all familiar with the “Good Samaritan” parable and the Samaritan woman at the well and here we have the Samaritan leper who alone of the ten who were cured returns to thank Jesus.
As with last week’s gospel, Jesus highlights the power of faith to cut across division and enmity. Ten lepers plead for Jesus’ help and are cured, but only this one faithfully and wholly gives himself to Jesus (Luke 17:11-19). What is Jesus’ message for us here? Maybe it becomes clearer if we substitute “white bread Aussies” for observant Jews and then “refugees, migrants, Africans, Muslims, others” for Samaritans. Perhaps all are equally beloved. Perhaps too, others can be equally faithful.
Can we learn from those with whom we “don’t associate”? Asking Jesus to fix our immediate problems, is one thing, offering ourselves, as the Samaritan leper does, in recognition that Jesus himself is the true source of our wholeness, is another.
We too are called to sit at Jesus feet in wondrous gratitude, recognising that the bounty he offers me is offered to all his children, precious to him whatever their race, ethnicity, or religion.
Deacon Mark Kelly
