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FROM THE PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Last Sunday’s Gospel
Last Sunday’s Gospel
Luke presents the story told about entering the Kingdom of Heaven. We should not take it for granted even if we know Jesus. We have to unload all the things that hold us back from truly being a follower of Him. Having money, houses, clothes and cars - material possessions, is acceptable as long as we also use our possessions to help those who are not as fortunate as we are. We cannot take them with us so we must make sure we are not concentrating on these things instead of on our relationships with each other and with God.
From the Principal and Assistant Principal…
Term 3 Parent Information and Q and A Session Update
Behaviour Data - parents were concerned about the number of recorded incidents of defiance, non-compliance and disrespect. Some good news is that high level physical incidents have halved in Term 2.
Correction Sequence - We have included the correction sequence in this newsletter for your information at the request of parents. We appreciate your interest and support in trying to make the school a safer and happier place for all students. Please note that ‘complete school work’ as a time out - low, is only if the reason for not doing it is due to poor student choices despite correction and support, not ever because the work is too hard for them. If you have any questions about it, please ask.
School Uniforms - all parents indicated that looking at refreshing and updating the uniform was a good idea. Minimising the number of items needing to be purchased was also popular, for example, the zip up jacket could be used for sport days as well as usual days. The next step is to ask Lowes to come up with some designs and samples. We will then consult with the community showing ideas and gaining feedback from you. The aim would be to start with Kindergarten in 2027 and other grades as items need to be purchased. A five year change over period is usually sufficient. Parents thought this would be a good opportunity to uplift the uniform standard too.
Parent Induction - Your Action Required Please
There have been some changes to the Parent Induction process. The good news is that the course we run at school that many of you have done remains unchanged. We can and will keep that part as is. The change is how you make the declaration that you have not been prohibited from working with children. If you have done the course, you may remember filling in a paper form. This is the part that has changed. The management of this part is being centralised with our Catholic Education Office and will be linked into the sign in and out system. They will also verify declarations and monitor any change in status.
We need every parent, whether you have done the course of not or have completed a paper copy or not, to complete the online registration/declaration process.
Here is the link… https://apps.dow.catholic.edu.au/vms/induction/new.
This step will also be included in all future courses so new parents will be able to do it all at once. When your declaration has been verified you will be issued with a QR code to use when you sign in and out with all your details already filled in for you. Thank you in advance for your understanding and for participating so willingly in this important step to help us keep our students safe at school. I ran three Induction sessions on Tuesday so parents could help at the soccer gala day. Thank you for volunteering so all our teams could attend!
Michelle Rolfe and Emilia Ahern
Principal and Assistant Principal
Upcoming Events:
Feast of the Assumption Mass
What a beautiful celebration we had for the Feast of the Assumption! Our 4th grade students led the Mass with such grace and reverence, and their participation made the liturgy truly special. Following the Mass, we had an extra reason to celebrate as we marked a significant milestone for our beloved Father Leo. The entire congregation joyfully sang "Happy Birthday" to him as he celebrated his 70th birthday. It was a wonderful moment of community and gratitude.

Grandparents’ Day & Book Parade - IMPORTANT REMINDER
Get ready to celebrate the magic of reading and the special people in our lives!
This year, our annual Book Week Celebration will coincide with our Grandparents' Day festivities. We will begin the day with a special prayer to honour and thank our grandparents and elders for their wisdom, love, and guidance.
Students are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite book character. Whether it’s a fantastical creature, a courageous hero, or a mischievous character, we can’t wait to see their costumes!
Following our Book Week parade, we will welcome grandparents to a picnic lunch and classroom visit. It's a wonderful opportunity for us to honor our beloved elders and share a love of stories across generations.
We look forward to seeing you all there for a day of fun and celebration!

We are thrilled to announce that eight of these students achieved top results, placing first or second in their respective events. As a result, they have earned the opportunity to represent the Wollongong Diocese at the Mackillop Trials next month — a fantastic achievement!
Congratulations to the following students:
- Emilio D – 100m
- Caezar F – Discus
- Nate G – Discus
- Amelia M – Discus
- Kauri T – Discus & Shot Put
- Maia T – Discus & Shot Put
- Hina V – Discus
- Jax W – High Jump
We are incredibly proud of your efforts and commitment. Best of luck at the next stage — the entire MIEV community is behind you!
Soccer Gala Day
The CEDoW Sports Team has confirmed that the Soccer Gala Day, scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday 28 August, will proceed as planned.
While recent weather conditions have led to ground closures across the region, officials have inspected the fields and deemed them safe and suitable for play.
We wish all participating students an enjoyable, fun-filled, and successful day on the field!
Mr Joshua Holmes
Sports Co-ordinator
PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE UPDATE
Earlier in the year, more than 120 students at Mary Immaculate signed up to participate in the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge. The PRC began in Term One and it has been wonderful to see so many students participate this year.
So far, 34 students have completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Congratulations to the following students:
Hendrix Bucca |
Hannah D’Silva |
Diyantha Prabu |
Adam Ganzales |
Marcus Dunn |
Christopher Stamiris |
Aden Gonzales |
Andrew Gogarty |
Ashley Stephens |
Zachariah Ohanian |
Jasmine Gozum |
Aashka Rejith |
Violet Robson |
Madison Gozum |
Bronte Turner |
Evie Stephens |
Henry Lancaster |
Rhiannon Burton |
Darcy Burton |
Sparsh Naik |
Julia Maiwat |
Ellie Hyett |
Angad Nalwa |
Piper Martin |
Maya Mankiewicz |
Christina Nicolas |
Caley Talastas |
Rhylee Millares |
Shanelle Jonnakuti |
Nikola Horvat |
Aidan Nehme |
Alexander Ohanian |
Arlo Peereboom |
Isabelle Stamiris |
If your child is still completing the challenge, reading logs will need to be completed online and submitted by Friday 19 September, 2025. After that, reading logs will be validated. At the end of Term Four, students who have successfully completed the reading challenge will receive their certificate at assembly.
Thank you for your support of this valuable reading initiative. I look forward to validating more reading logs as they are completed.
Happy reading!
Rebecca Sidorenko
PRC Co-ordinator
STUDENTS RETURNING TO SCHOOL WITH AN INJURY
If your child has suffered a significant injury or illness at school or at home, they will not be permitted to return to school until the school has received verification that the student has been evaluated by a licensed health care provider. The written clearance and release from the licensed health care provider with precautions, recommendations, restrictions, and duration can be in the form of:
- Doctors Clearance Certificate to the School with temporary precautions / recommendations / restrictions eg. sport, outdoor play, toileting, classroom assistance;
- The only licensed health care providers that can provide the signed verification documentation are as follows:
- General Practitioner;
- Specialist;
- Hospital.
The injuries or illness that requires a written clearance and temporary precautions / recommendations / restrictions are:
- Bone fracture/broken requiring crutches, scooter, wheel chair, boot, splint, cast or sling;
- Severe joint sprain requiring crutches, scooter, wheel chair, boot, splint, cast or sling;
- Muscle strain requiring crutches, scooter, wheel chair, boot, splint, cast or sling;
- Recent Surgery;
- Seizure / Heat exhaustion and / or heat stroke;
- Head injury / Concussion – please see the attached Return to Learn Flyer below;
Please do not send your child to school with aids such as crutches, scooter, wheel chair, boot, splint, cast or sling if you have not sought professional advice from a licensed health care provider. As stated above if children arrive at school with any of these aids they require a Doctors Clearance Certificate with temporary precautions / recommendations / restrictions included on the Doctors Clearance Certificate.
If a child arrives at school with any of the aids mentioned above and / or has suffered any of the above injuries / illnesses and they do not have a Doctors Certificate with temporary precautions / recommendations / restrictions they will not be allowed to stay at school, attend excursions, outdoor play or sport, they will be sent home.