Newsletter 26 June 2026

O God, Who hast honoured this world by the birth of St John the Baptist, grant that Thy faithful people may rejoice in the way of eternal salvation, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
(The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist – June 24th)

Please note that this Term 3 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.

MJR (Make Jesus Real) Award

Click to read Leon's interview

Congratulations to Leon Dvorak (2G) who is our latest MJR Award recipient. “Leon is always a kind, considerate and diligent student who regularly includes and supports his peers. He always displays impeccable manners and greets people with a big smile and a happy ‘hello.’ Leon demonstrates the MJR spirit of always encouraging others by being a helpful member of the school community. Congratulations on your award Leon!” Read more about Leon’s reaction to winning the MJR Award. The next MJR Award will be presented at the PP Blue Assembly on Friday 7 August.

NAIDOC Mass

This year’s NAIDOC Week falls during the school holidays (Sunday 5 – Sunday 12 July). To acknowledge NAIDOC Week here at school, Year 4 Blue will be leading the NAIDOC Mass from 11am on Friday 3 July. The 2026 NAIDOC theme “50 Years of Deadly” – marking five decades of celebrating the strength, resilience, and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognizing the ongoing work of community leaders, artists, and activists.

Sacrament of First Holy Communion (Term 3)

The Year 4 Sacrament of Holy Communion program will commence from the beginning of Term 3. The Commitment Masses will be held on the weekend of 25/26 July. The Parent/Candidate Workshops will be held on the afternoons of Wednesday 29 July (4pm & 5.15pm), and Thursday 30 July (4pm & 5.15pm). The students will attend their sacramental retreat on Tuesday 4 August in the Parish Hall. A final rehearsal will be held for all candidates at 11am on Tuesday 18 August. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will take place on Sunday 23 August commencing at 9.30am.

First Semester Reports

First Semester reports which will be sent to families via SeeSaw on Wednesday 1 July. This is an important part of the overall reporting cycle within the school, and leadership appreciates the amount of time and effort the teachers have put into completing these reports.

Sneak Peek

Here is a sneak peek at Xavier Choir’s entry for the Performing Arts Festival next term. The children are actually singing in Latin. Mr Leeder is ably assisted by Jinkx as the conductor. We love how Jinkx shows her appreciation at the end!

Faction Cross Country

Congratulations to Corcoran for winning the recent Faction Cross Country Carnival and to Dominica for winning the MJR Spirit Shield. A big thank you to Mr Chambers, the Year 6 Sports Councillors, and the Xavier staff for making the carnival an enjoyable occasion. The results were:

1^st – Corcoran (618 points)

2^nd – Walsh (614 points)

3^rd – Harrison (612 points)

4^th – Dominica (522 points)

The Interschool Cross Country will be held on Thursday 30 July for those students in Years 4-6 who have made the team.

Eagles Cup Lightning Carnival

Our Interschool Lightning Carnival was a fantastic day of sport and teamwork. With beautiful weather and plenty of excitement, our students proudly represented the school across Australian Football, Soccer, and Netball, with each team competing against seven other schools throughout the day.

The AFL team enjoyed strong performances, recording impressive victories against Sacred Heart, St Emilie’s and St Munchin’s. Our Soccer team also had an excellent carnival, securing wins against St Maria Goretti’s, St Emilie’s and Notre Dame. The Netball team demonstrated great skill and determination, earning victories against St Joseph’s and St Maria Goretti’s.

Across all sports, students displayed outstanding sportsmanship, resilience and school spirit, making the day an enjoyable and successful experience for everyone involved. We are incredibly proud of the way our students represented our school both on and off the field.

Jinkx's journey around Xavier

Every Thursday, delightful Jinkx spreads her love and cheer everywhere she goes. This week included a visit to Pre-Primary Gold to help them with their Maths game, ‘Race to 20’.

4-Year-Old Kindergarten Interviews 2027

2027 Kindy interviews have commenced and will continue until the end of Term 2. The interview process is a wonderful opportunity to meet new families, their child and to answer any questions they may have about the school or the 4-Year-Old Kindy program. Mrs Konle, and Mrs Finlay will interview families who have children already enrolled in the school.

Student Absences

As it is a legal requirement, class teachers will be contacting parents/carers who have not formally resolved their child’s absences for this term. Please ensure you complete and return any documentation provided by your child’s teacher, so their absences can be resolved.