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St Catherine of Siena (1347-1380), one of only four female Doctors of the Church, is renowned for her writings and letters, particularly The Dialogue, which are considered spiritual classics.
At just seven years old, she had her first mystical vision. Her intense spiritual experiences and visions, including receiving the stigmata, marked her as a mystic.
Despite her contemplative life, she was also deeply involved in the political and religious issues of her time.
She played a crucial role in persuading Pope Gregory XI to return the papacy from Avignon to Rome, demonstrating her influence and commitment to the Church.
St Catherine’s feast day is on 29 April and to celebrate the occasion, students in Catherine House came together for Mass at St Catherine of Siena Church next door to our Melton Campus.
Our House Masses are a great opportunity for students from both campuses to unite and build house spirit. They enjoyed donuts after Mass, and there was much laughter and conversation on the sunny autumn afternoon.
Coinciding with the feast day of St Catherine, our Year 9 students at both campuses listened to the inspiring story of guest speaker Michelle Newland, a remarkable woman who suffered a severe asthma attack 23 years ago and found herself living in a nursing home at the age of 19.
Michelle’s story is one of hope that highlights her determination to achieve her goals against incredible odds. During her visit, she shared compelling footage of her incredible journey of recovery to help students grasp the enormity of her story.
Michelle’s courage, perseverance, faith, determination and extraordinary strength in the face of adversity are uplifting and motivating. You can read what our students thought below.
As a Catholic school and community, we are called to care for the most vulnerable by living out the principles of Catholic social teachings and putting our faith into action.
Inspired by the lives of St Catherine of Siena and St Francis of Assisi, we strive to speak out against injustice, care for the marginalised, and pursue our own spiritual journeys and service to God.
Michelle Newland’s life story is full of faith, love, and extreme resilience against all odds.
Michelle's story is a testament to how vital faith and positivity are in difficult times, as well as the importance of advocating not only for yourself but for the people around you.
Her story reinforces how we need to look after the people in our community and speak up for those who can’t do so themselves, and that when faced with difficult obstacles, you can remain hopeful and keep trying, no matter what anybody tells you is possible. Logan, Year 9, Cobblebank Campus
When Michelle Newland was 19, she had an asthma attack, causing a brain injury. She died for 10 minutes in her mother's arms. When the doctors brought her back, they told her parents that she was going to spend the rest of her life in a nursing home, only being able to blink.
Michelle wouldn’t believe that. Instead, she did a lot of physical therapy and worked her hardest to do everything she wasn’t able to do because of the injury. She can now do everything that she could do before the attack and more, including moving into her own house.
Michelle’s story taught us about resilience and perseverance, showing that even when the odds aren’t in your favour, you can push on, defy all odds and prove everyone wrong. Bridget, Year 9, Melton Campus
Although 2027 may seem like a long way off, the year is flying by and enrolments for students currently in Year 5 are now open.
We are delighted that so many families have already submitted their application for Year 7 2027. This strong interest is testament to the excellent reputation of the College and the high demand for places.
The rapid expansion of affordable housing in the Cobblebank and Melton area has resulted in large numbers of Catholic families moving to the area.
As a result, despite building a second campus, the College still has waiting lists at several year levels.
Even if you currently have a child at the College, please submit an enrolment application as soon as practical if you have another child who would like to join us in Year 7 2027.
Places cannot be guaranteed for late enrolments. You can click here to apply now.
Planning two years ahead allows us to determine the teaching staff and learning spaces we require. Your cooperation in acting now is very much appreciated.
The College takes very seriously the responsibility to keep our students safe.
Staff regularly receive child safety training, and students are encouraged to speak out if they are uncomfortable at any time.
The Commission for Children and Young People has released a new flyer for parents and guardians. I have included some sections below and you can also view the full flyer below.
Reportable conduct covers certain inappropriate behaviours by adult workers and volunteers towards children aged under 18 years. There are five types of reportable conduct:
Only reportable conduct is covered by the Scheme. The Commission has published detailed guidance (links below) that helps to explain what reportable conduct is.
Information Sheet 2: What is reportable conduct
Information sheet 9: Sexual misconduct (which includes sexual offences)
Information sheet 10: Physical violence
Information sheet 11: Significant neglect
Information sheet 18: Behaviour that causes significant emotional and psychological harm
Children and young people have a right to be safe and feel safe wherever they are. Child abuse is never their fault. It is important that allegations about child abuse or child-related misconduct are looked into so that all children and young people can be kept safe.
The Commission recommends parents and carers read the following guidance if their child is involved in a reportable conduct investigation:
If a parent or carer is worried about conduct by an adult worker or volunteer, they should raise any child safety concerns with the organisation (Principal), regardless of whether the conduct comes within the definition of reportable conduct.
Source: Commission for Children and Young People
| Dates to remember | |
| Tuesday 6 May | Parent Student Teacher Interviews (on-site) 3.30pm - 7pm |
| Thursday 8 May | Athletics Carnival |
| Friday 9 May | Mother's Day Reflection and Breakfast - 8am RSVP now |
| Tuesday 13 May | Parents and Friends meeting |
| Wednesday 14 May - Friday 16 May | Year 7 Camp |
| Wednesday 21 May | Glowrey House Mass |
| Wednesday 21 May - Friday 23 May | Ensemble Camp |
| Dates to remember | |
| Tuesday 6 May | Parent Student Teacher Interviews (on-site) 3.30pm - 7pm |
| Thursday 8 May | Mother's Day Reflection and Breakfast 8am - RSVP now |
| Friday 9 May | Athletics Carnival |
| Monday 12 May - Wednesday 14 May | Year 7 Camp |
| Tuesday 13 May | Parents and Friends meeting |
| Friday 16 May | Year 7 Immunisations |
| Wednesday 21 May | Glowrey House Mass |
| Wednesday 21 May - Friday 23 May | Ensemble Camp |
| Friday 30 May | Year 10 Immunisations |
If your child has become an Australian Citizen since moving to Australia, please remember to forward a copy of their certificate or Australian passport to the College.
They can be emailed to enrolments@sfcc.vic.edu.au or dropped into the office at your child’s campus.
The College will host a special Mother’s Day reflection and breakfast this week to celebrate and recognise all the motherly figures in our students’ lives.
Melton Campus - Thursday 8 May at 8am in the Performing Arts Centre
Cobblebank Campus - Friday 9 May at 8am in the Yellow building
Students and their mothers, grandmothers, aunties or a significant adult in their lives are invited to join us for a prayer reflection followed by breakfast for those who would like to stay.
Siblings are welcome to attend, as is anyone who would like to come along and say a prayer for mothers past and present.
Please click here to RSVP.
It has been a wonderful start to the term, and it’s been lovely to see students return with a positive mindset and strong sense of purpose.
Thank you to our families for your continued support in helping your child settle back into school routines.
A friendly reminder about some important expectations:
These expectations help us maintain our high standards and ensure a respectful and focused learning environment.
We appreciate your partnership in upholding them.
As we journey through this term together, we are reminded of the words of St Francis of Assisi: “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”
May this term be filled with growth, joy, and small acts of kindness.
Our annual Maker's Market was a huge success with hundreds of students and staff visiting to stock up on a range of beautiful and carefully crafted handmade goods.
Our VPC & VCE VM students spent many weeks preparing the items and were run off their feet on market day!
The students not only tallied up several thousand dollars in sales, but they also achieved many outcomes across different subjects.
On behalf of the VPC & VCE VM teachers and students, we thank everyone who came along and made a purchase.
The 2024 Yearbook was distributed to students last week.
If you know of any students (especially those who completed Year 12 in 2024) who attended the school last year but are no longer at the College and would like a yearbook, please let them know they can pick up a copy from the front office at either campus.
Parents and guardians with children in Years 7-9 have been emailed information about the College’s new Academic Recall process.
The new process:
This will benefit all students, maximising teaching time in class and ensuring students participate in the learning taking place.
We thank you in anticipation of your support for this new initiative.
Our staff professional development session held last month will benefit students across all subjects.
The Making Numbers Count workshop, led by Kirsten Bourne, built wonderfully on our previous 2024 Numeracy Day initiative.
This important session focused on strengthening numeracy skills throughout our curriculum - skills that help our students succeed in school and beyond.
During this valuable session, our teachers:
Teachers from all departments collaborated to identify specific opportunities to enhance numeracy within their subjects, ensuring your children will develop these essential skills no matter what classes they take.
Look for the positive impact of Making Numbers Count in your child’s learning experiences this term as we continue working together to build strong numeracy foundations for every student.
Every year, the College hosts students from Convitto Nazionale “Paolo Diacono” in the Friuli region of Italy.
Students from this school will visit us for about four weeks at the beginning of Term 3.
The students all speak English and are escorted by a teacher from their school, who is generally hosted by a staff member. The students will attend classes at the College on all school days during their visit.
Hosting a student from another country is a fantastic way to learn about the culture of another country while sharing our own hospitality and way of life.
If you would like to know more, please contact me via email at piannazzo@sfcc.vic.edu.au.
You are also welcome to join an online information evening on Tuesday 13 of May at 7pm to ask any questions you might have. Click here to join on the night.
During the recent school holidays, Year 12 student Alice represented St Francis Catholic College at the Victorian Interschools Championships at Boneo Park, Boneo.
Competing with more than 600 horses and riders over five days, Alice rode Bel Attrait, a 13-year-old off-the-track thoroughbred, in the disciplines of Combined Training and Show Horse. It was two days of very early starts to arrive at Boneo near Rye.
The pair competed in Combined Training, which has two components, dressage and show jumping. They placed midfield after dressage and a clear round of show jumping.
They were back on the road a few days later to compete in Show Horse, which included being judged in a Rider, Ridden and Led class.
We wish Alice well in future competitions and thank her for representing the College over many years.
| Team | Result | SFCC Ladder Position |
| AFL | CRC Caroline Springs 46 d SFCC 44 | 3 |
| Boys’ Basketball | CRC Caroline Springs 83 d SFCC 27 | 7 |
| Girls’ Basketball | SFCC 46 d CRC Caroline Springs 3 | 1 |
| Netball | SFCC 27 d CRC Caroline Springs 12 | 3 |
| Boys' Soccer | Caroline Chisholm Catholic College 3 d SFCC 2 | 7 |
| Girls' Soccer | Caroline Chisholm Catholic College 2 d SFCC 0 | 8 |
| Boys’ Volleyball | Salesian College 2 d SFCC 0 | 5 |
| Girls’ Volleyball | SFCC 2 d Salesian College 1 | 3 |
The girls’ volleyball team played an awesome first game, defeating Salesian College. The girls demonstrated excellent persistence and teamwork through to the last set to earn a win in a very tight game. Kali Joyce – Volleyball Coach
The netball team did an amazing job against CRC Caroline Springs, winning the first round game with a final score of 27-12. We were able to work well as a team by communicating, showing sportsmanship and putting in a great effort. Every player demonstrated exceptional skill and we all supported each other with honest and positive feedback. We are all excited to have the opportunity to play as a team! Akaysha Hapuku and Madeline – Captains
| Team | Result | SFCC Ladder Position |
Senior Boys' Volleyball 1 | SFCC 3 d MacKillop College 2 | 3 |
| Senior Boys' Volleyball 1B | SFCC 3 d MacKillop College 2 | 2 |
| Team | Result | SFCC Ladder Position |
| AFL | Penola Catholic College 84 d SFCC COB 21 | 2 |
| Boys’ Basketball | SFCC COB 81 d CRC North Keilor 16 | 1 |
| Girls’ Basketball | SFCC COB 43 d CRC North Keilor 4 | 1 |
| Netball | MacKillop College 32 d SFCC COB 24 | 5 |
| Boys' Soccer | MacKillop College 5 d SFCC COB 2 | 8 |
| Girls' Soccer | MacKillop College 3 d SFCC COB 2 | 7 |
| Boys’ Volleyball | MacKillop College 3 d SFCC COB 0 | 8 |
| Girls’ Volleyball | SFCC COB 2 d MacKillop College 1 | 2 |
Our boys’ basketball team played an excellent first game, scoring a 65-point win over CRC North Keilor. The boys demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and teamwork throughout the game and are doing the College proud, sitting at the top of the ladder. Pete Commisso – Basketball Coach
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