Monday 26th January - Australia Day

Tuesday 27th January - Staff Only

Wednesday 28th January - Staff Only

Thursday 29th January - Testing day by appointment only - duration 30min  - please see below

Thursday 29th January - Second Hand Uniform sales between 9.00am - 11.00am

Friday 30th January - Testing day by appointment only - duration 30min - please see below

Monday 02nd February - All students commence school on this day in their summer uniform

• Students will be advised of their 2026 teacher during 'Step Up' day on Friday 12th December

• Testing is only required for one of the days, either Thursday 29th or Friday 30th January 2026

• 2026 Preps have Wednesdays off in the month of February

• 2026 Preps will be required to book an additional testing day/time on a Wednesday in February - please see below

School Photos are scheduled for Tuesday 17th March 2026

2026 Term 1 - Mass times 

January Testing

For ALL year levels, 2026 Year Preps to 2026 Year 6's.

Please visit the following school interviews website and use the following event code:

www.schoolinterviews.com.au

Event code: unhwc

Bookings will open on Monday 15th December at 10.00am

You are required to make only one booking for either Thursday 29th January 2026 or Friday 30th January.

Your child is required to remain at school for the duration of the 30 minute testing time only. 

They may be dressed in casual clothes. Please ensure they have a drink bottle with them.

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Wednesdays in February

For 2026 Year Preps only. Prep Testing on Wednesdays in February 2026 4th, 11th 19th

Please visit the following school interviews website and use the following event code:

www.schoolinterviews.com.au

Event code: dsgn6

Bookings will open on Monday 15th December at 10.00am

You are required to make only one booking for either Wednesday 4th February or Wednesday 11th February or Wednesday  19th February.

Your child is required to remain at school for the duration of the 30 minute testing time only. 

They may be dressed in casual clothes. Please ensure they have a drink bottle with them.

Dear Families,

It’s hard to believe we have already reached Week 10. As we enter the season of Advent, I would like to thank all our wonderful families for your ongoing support. Advent is more than a countdown to Christmas, it's a time for reflection and a reminder of hope, unity, and joy. The Advent wreath, with its candles symbolising Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace, encourages us to pause, prepare, and reflect. With each candle we light each week, our sense of anticipation grows, along with the virtues they represent.

Christmas Carols
Our students are eagerly preparing for our Christmas Carols on Monday, 15 December, and we look forward to a wonderful community celebration. Please note the key details below to ensure the evening runs smoothly.

Event Details:

The Senior Green opens at 5:30 pm for families to set up picnic rugs or chairs.

• Carols will run from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Reminders:

• Students must stay with their class for the entire event.

• The adventure playground will be closed, and no balls are permitted.

• Please BYO picnic rug/chairs, food and drinks, and ensure children eat before 6:00 pm.

• This is an alcohol-free event in line with our Child Safe Standards.

• Siblings must be supervised at all times.

• Entry will be via North Street only.

Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend as I will be at my daughter’s graduation, but I know it will be a beautiful evening for our community.

2026 Class Allocations and Step Up Day

Tomorrow (Friday), the children will spend time with their 2026 class and teacher (Step Up Day). As I have mentioned on many occasions, our class groups are thoughtfully and carefully planned, taking into account students’ social and emotional needs as well as their academic abilities. Creating balanced classes is a complex process and it is not possible to accommodate every preference. As classes are now finalised, no further changes or movements to other classes will be made.

Year 6 Graduation
Congratulations to our Year 6 students who will celebrate their Graduation this evening. Mass will begin at 5:00pm, and we kindly ask all students and families to arrive by 4:45pm.

2026 Start Dates and Testing Days

The 2026 school year will begin with testing days on Thursday 29 January and Friday 30 January, by appointment only. Bookings open on Monday 15th December at 10.00am. 

All classes will officially commence on Monday February 2 for every year level.

Semester 2 Reports
Please see below information regarding accessing your child/rens reports. Our student reports provide a snapshot of progress, achievements, and growth throughout the year. They highlight learning success, celebrate their strengths, and identify areas for continued development. These reports are an important reflection of the effort, dedication, and hard work your child has shown in their learning journey.

Farewells
As the school year concludes, it is also a time to acknowledge and farewell several valued members of our staff who will be leaving STM at the end of 2025:

• Isabella Coletti who has been working here at STM since 2023 as an LSO. She has also worked with our children in the capacity of a teacher. I wish her all the very best as she commences her teaching career at Corpus Christi Primary School. 

• Clare Denney who has been working here at STM since 2024 as an LSO. I wish her all the very best in her teaching career which will begin in 2026 at St Oliver Plunkett Primary School. 

• Rita Barsoum who will be beginning her maternity leave at the end of 2025. I wish her all the very best and I am sure we will see her back here at STM in the near future. 

School Advisory Council
As we approach the end of another successful year, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the members of our School Advisory Council for their dedication, guidance, and support throughout 2025.

A special thank you to Anthony Grima as Chair, Corina Panzera, Rose Caruso, Michael Tucci, Renata Kegel, Danny Ward, Kumbi Nzenza and Michelle Rinaldi for their invaluable contributions. Your collective wisdom, thoughtful insights, and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in shaping the direction of our school and ensuring the best outcomes for our students, staff, and families.

Your efforts have made a significant and lasting impact on our school community, and we are incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated individuals working in partnership with us.

Last Day of School
The final day of school, Tuesday, 16 December, will be a casual clothes day. We kindly ask for a donation to Hope in a Suitcase. Donations can be made via CDF Pay. Hope in a Suitcase is a volunteer-run charity that supports children entering foster care by providing them with a suitcase filled with brand-new essentials such as clothing, toiletries, books, and comfort items. Many children enter care with very few belongings, and this simple act helps restore dignity, offers comfort, and gives them something to call their own during a challenging time. The organisation relies on community donations and volunteers to make this meaningful support possible.

Please note that students will be dismissed at 12:00pm. We will gather for a special guard of honour, and our Grade 6 students will perform their Graduation song once more. Parents are warmly invited to join us on-site for this event.

Merry Christmas!
David Hurn
Principal

Ciao a tutti!

A final note from us, to say a big GRAZIE to students, teachers and parents for the support of our wonderful TCL (Teachers as Co-Learners) Language teaching approach. We are very excited to continue next year and even more excited to announce that we will be hosting a week dedicated to all things Italiano next year in 2026 from Monday the 15th of June to Friday the 19th of June, which replaces the traditional Italian Day. More details will be announced early next year. For now, we are seeking community involvement and an indication of what resources and services we have within this community to support our efforts to put on a memorable Italian Week! If you could please take some time to read and complete this form to support us in our planning. Any questions, please feel free to contact me at abonacci@stmhadfield.catholic.edu.au. 

Wishing all the beautiful families of STM a Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo with your famiglie.

https://forms.gle/FUsRxGUj5nbrFC6a9

Adriana Bonacci

Languages Leader

Art

Eleanor C- Consistently demonstrating dedication and meticulous attention to detail when creating art this year

Anika H - Striving for excellence in every art class to deliver high-quality artistic results

Drama

Sienna F - Showing resilience and confidence in Drama by challenging herself to perform in class

Landon F - Displaying responsible learning in Drama by staying focussed to complete his video

Isla M - By consisently showing responsibility and respect in Drama when completing her fractured fairytale and assisting her peers

Music

Raizel D - for your amazingly clever and creative raps using randomly generated words. To perform a rap battle by improvisation is such an incredible talent and you blew me away!!

Jack M - for your amazingly clever and creative raps using randomly generated words. To perform a rap battle by improvisation is such an incredible talent and you blew me away!!

Italian

Julietta S - for taking on the challenge to complete the disappearing text reading task with correct accuracy and fluency. Bravissima!