Newsletter 25 September 2026

God of Mercy, You chose a tax collector, Saint Matthew, to share the dignity of the apostles. By his example and prayers, help us to follow Christ and remain faithful in Your service. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen
(Saint Matthew – September 21st)

Please note that this Term 4 calendar is a draft and is subject to change. It will be sent in each fortnight’s newsletter and can be found on the website.

As this is the final newsletter for Term 3, we would like to wish everyone a well-deserved and safe holiday. A reminder that Term 4 resumes on Tuesday 13 October.

MJR (Make Jesus Real) Award

Congratulations to Mrs Monna Baugbog (PPG EA) who is our latest MJR Award recipient. “For displaying true MJR qualities that assist in servicing our school community. Mrs Baugbog always greets everyone with a friendly smile and is a helpful member of our community. She goes above and beyond in assisting those in need and is a wonderful example of a WESTIE. Congratulations on your award Mrs Baugbog!” Read more about Mrs Baugbog’s reaction to winning the MJR Award. The first MJR Award of Term 4 will be presented at the Year 4 Blue Assembly on Friday 16 October.

Click to read Mrs Baugbog's interview

Grandparents' Day Prayer Service (Term 4)

On Friday 23 October, Year 3 Blue will be hosting this year’s Grandparent’s Day Prayer Service commencing at 8.50am in the Undercover Area. We look forward to welcoming as many Grandparents who can attend. There will be a morning tea following the service.

Sacrament of Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation program has now commenced. All students in Year 6 will attend a sacramental retreat on Tuesday 13 October in the Parish Hall. A final rehearsal will be held for all candidates at 11am on Tuesday 20 October. The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Sunday 25 October commencing at 9.30am.

Learning Journey

Wow, what an afternoon! Thank you to all the families who took the time to attend last week’s Learning Journey. A BIG thank you to all the staff and students for the hard work that went into preparing the classrooms – they looked superb!

New Administration landscaping

The front of the school has recently had the garden re-landscaped. The old rose bushes were snapped up by a few community members. We’re hoping that the native bushes planted will enhance the local area.

Book Week Parade

It was wonderful to see so many staff, students and parents dressing up for this year’s Book Parade. There were some brilliant costumes on display. Thank you to families for the time you took in dressing your child up for the special day. Click below to view photos of the parade.

Congratulations to Year 4 Gold

Last Tuesday evening, the Year 4 Gold class performed at the Finale Concert as part of the closing celebrations of this year’s Catholic Performing Arts Festival. The Year 4 Gold class won the shield for the best Choral Speech performance over the course of the festival. Andrew Birchenall received the shield on behalf of the school. A special mention to Mr. Papp, Ms Igglesden and Miss Kelly-Pages for preparing the students for this performance.

School Photos (Term 4)

School photo ordering details

This year’s school photos will be held on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October (Week 2). A schedule outlining when classes will be having their photo taken will be made available to parents closer to the date. All sibling photo orders must be paid in advance as no payments will be taken on the day.

Edudance (Term 4)

The 2026 Edu-Dance program for all grades will take place from the beginning of Term 4. The program will run every Wednesday and Thursday until the end of Week 8. Classroom teachers will send your child/ren’s Edudance lesson day before the start of next term. All classes will perform their dance in conjunction with this year’s Carols Night on Tuesday 8 December. The Kindy classes will hold their dance performance on Wednesday 2 December at either 9am or 9.30am.

Not Returning in 2027?

If your child is not returning to Xavier in 2027 (except students in Year 6), could you please inform the Office in writing by Monday 9 November. It is a government requirement that you advise Xavier of the new school your child will be attending.

Student Absences

It is a legal requirement that parents/care givers provide the school with a reason for their child’s absence (sickness, holiday etc.,) every day they are away from school. Teachers will be contacting parents/care givers over the next few weeks to try and resolve any outstanding absences, including those from first Semester.

From the Social Worker's Desk

Through literature, children can learn valuable friendship skills and strengthen empathy, especially when the stories are coupled with opportunities to apply the lessons to their own lives.

Storybooks are a great way to spark a discussion around friendship. Kids can learn through the experience of the characters, plus reflect on the moral of the story.