Heavenly Child, lovable Mary, the Eternal Father delights in your birth, for He beholds in your coming into this world one of His creatures who is so perfect that she will become the worthy Mother of His divine Son.
May your birth give joy to my soul also, by obtaining for me from the heavenly Father, the pardon of my sins, and an abiding sorrow for them.
Grant to us your servants, we beseech you, O Lord, the gift of Your heavenly grace, that as our salvation was begun in the child-bearing of the Blessed Virgin, so from this solemn festival of her Nativity may we obtain an increase of peace. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (8 September)
Not Returning in 2026?
If your child is not returning to Xavier in 2026 (except students in Year 6), could you please inform the Office in writing by Friday 14 November. It is a government requirement that you advise Xavier of the new school your child will be attending.
MJR (Make Jesus Real) Award
Congratulations to Logan Lawrence from Year 5B for receiving this month’s MJR Award. When deciding on the recipient this time, the staff unanimously agreed that due to a couple of selfless actions with an elderly member of our parish community, he wholeheartedly deserved to be recognised.
Logan has shown us what it means to make Jesus real by being so kind and respectful to everyone. The way he treats others reminds us how we can live like Jesus each day. By his example, Logan helps us see the special God Moments around us and encourages us to share God’s love through our own words and actions.
“Let everything you do be done with love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
Sacrament of First Holy Communion
Last Sunday, 25 of our Year 4 students made the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. It was a wonderful celebration for them and their families. Many thanks to Mr Papp, Mr Tucker, Mrs Sunny, Mrs Mac, and Ms Foreman for helping to prepare them for the Sacrament.
Prime Minister's Spelling Bee
Last week, 23 of our best spellers in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 were nominated by their teachers to enter the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee which is held each year. Three of those students, all from Year 4, have progressed to the state finals next week – Dire, Keezia and Samantha P. Congratulations! The winner of the national event will win a trip to meet the Prime Minister in Canberra.
QCE Awards VOTING OPEN NOW
Pope's Pyjama Day
It’s always fun wearing jarmies to school. Thanks to all families for helping us to raise over $560 for Catholic Mission for our Pope’s Pyjama Day!
Performing Arts Festival
Congratulations to all the students (and their teachers) who have participated this year in the Performing Arts Festival. We have finished off with yet another award of Excellence, this time for our beautiful Choir’s performance. Thanks to Mr Leeder for preparing the children throughout the year.
4-Year-Old Kindy Interviews 2026
2026 Kindy interviews have commenced and will continue being held until enrolments are full. If your child is born between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022, you are invited to complete an enrolment application form and either email or drop it into the school office so an interview can be arranged.
AT THIS STAGE THERE ARE ONLY 8 PLACES LEFT FOR KINDY IN 2026.
Xavier Playgroups
P&F News
The next P&F Meeting will be held on Tuesday 16 September @ 6pm in the staffroom. There will also be the opportunity to join from home in a Teams video chat. We look forward to seeing you there.
