Please Join Us For The End Of Year School Mass.

As we come to the end of 2025, we gather in gratitude for the many graces and blessings we have received throughout the year. 

Our End of Year Whole School Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 11th December at 11:30am in the school hall. 

We warmly invite all members of our school community to join us for this joyful and meaningful celebration.

Christmas Concert 2025

The Mini Vinnies did a wonderful job portraying the Nativity scene during our Christmas concert. 

We were also delighted to have Luce, our Pilgrim of Hope mascot, along with her companion pilgrims, who beautifully highlighted the messages of hope, love, peace, and faith—reminding us of what truly matters at Christmas.

Their presentation was filled with enthusiasm, reverence, and genuine devotion. It was a heartfelt performance that helped us reflect on the true meaning of the season and the joy of welcoming Jesus into our hearts.

Third Week of Advent – Celebrating the Theme of JOY

This week, children in their own levels celebrated the Third Week of Advent, focusing on the theme of Joy. 

As part of our tradition, we begin the Advent celebrations a little earlier so that our whole school can fully reflect on each of the four themes, Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace, before the end of the school year. Throughout the week, the children explored the meaning of Joy in both our liturgy and their   classroom learning. They reflected on how joy is shared through kindness, gratitude, friendship, and by recognising the many blessings in their lives. Their prayers, discussions, and activities showed a beautiful understanding that true joy comes from welcoming Jesus into our hearts and sharing His love with others.

Be the Hands of Christ This Christmas – Join Our Vinnies Hamper Team!

The St Vincent de Paul team from St Anne’s Parish will be delivering Christmas gift hampers to families in need on Sunday, 21st December 2025, from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

We are currently seeking volunteers and drivers to help with deliveries and spread a little Christmas joy to those in our community who need it most.

If you’re able to assist, please contact Peter Vyverberg on 0432 120 704.

Your time and generosity will make a real difference this Christmas.

Many thanks,

St Anne’s Vinnies Hamper Team

2026 Orientation “Meet your 2026 Teacher” - December 8 & 15, 2025

On Monday December 8 (and Monday December 15) Foundation to Year 5 students will be participating in an orientation session (one hour each day) for 2026. It is an exciting time, but also one that can be filled with uncertainty of the unknown.

The orientation sessions are an opportunity to provide our students with a sense of belonging, familiarity with the learning environment: their classroom and an opportunity to get to know both the teacher/s and students that will be in their class. 

Our teachers are very aware of how important it is to develop positive relationships with the students in their class and care. I ask that parents be mindful of your own reaction, expressions and comments when your child discusses their class placement with you. A positive response will have a lasting impression on your child’s attitude to the coming school year.

We can make next year a fantastic experience for your child, by working together, supporting each other so that each child can come to school happily and work towards achieving their fullest potential. 

Parents will be notified of their child’s 2026 Classroom Teacher via Operoo on Monday afternoon.

And of course if you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact us. 

Irene

nForma Portal 

This year, at St Joachim’s we have transitioned to using the nForma portal (many via the nForma App) to access student reports, receive notifications such as the newsletter and advise the school of student absences. 

As explained earlier this year we are amalgamating a number of the communication platforms used here at school.  Operoo informed us in September that they were ceasing operations in Australia at the end of 2025, so moving forward to 2026 we will cease using Operoo. In 2026 our communication will now come through the nForma App on your phone or via the nForma portal on your desktop computer.  

   nPortal Parent Guide App.pdf

In 2026 we will be using the nForma portal to:

• Access your Child's Reports 

• Mark Attendances

• Receive notices

• Receive Forms - the Form function allows us to create permission forms that require parental consent. This will take over from Operoo.

• Medical - the medical module is where you will list your child's health conditions, attach health management plans and record medical history.  This will take over from Operoo.  

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Year 4 Art – Terracotta Air-Dry Clay 

Our enthusiastic and creative Year 4 students have been exploring terracotta air-dry clay and learning a range of hand-building techniques. This week, they combined pinch-pot and coil-pot methods to create a unique sculpture..

Students began by shaping a pinch pot as the base, then carefully rolled and attached coils to build up the walls of their design. Along the way, they learned how to manipulate the clay for strength and stability, smooth joins, and add texture or decorative details. 

The Foundation Students had an aMazing time on their excursion. 

The students celebrated a wonderful Foundational year of their Learning Journey. The growth that our youngest St Joachim's members have had, is exceptional. 

Well done to them all!!