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Columba Catholic Primary School Acknowledges the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians and pay respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.
Columba acknowledges the Bunurong’s continuing relationship to the land and waterways and respects that their connection and spiritual identity are maintained through ancient ceremonies, songlines, dance, art, and living culture.
We pay tribute to the invaluable contributions of the Bunurong and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Elders who have guided and continue to guide our work.
Dear Parents and guardians,
As this will be the last newsletter for the term, I want to wish all families a safe and restful holiday break. Even if you are not able to get away for a holiday, please take the time to rest and recover from what has been a winter full of sickness and sniffles. As the weather gets warmer, make the time to be outside, get some fresh air, go for a walk and recharge those batteries.
Please take time to look over this newsletter. So many images of so many wonderful memories. We truly are blessed to be part of such an amazing school.
As the term drawers to a close, I need to let everyone know we have had an overwhelming amount of enrolments for Prep in 2025, as well as many enrolments in our other grades. We continue to grow and welcome new families which is wonderful. You must all take credit for your part in this, as I know that you are and have been the voice for our wonderful school. There is no better way to advertise our school than ‘word of mouth’ in the community, so thank you for speaking so highly of our school. Whether it be informally at the shops, hairdresser, restaurant or cafe, or when formally asked for recommendations by prospective families, your positive talk about our school helps us all build belief within our community that we are a special school and that we can provide an excellent, well rounded education for all families that choose Columba.
PREP ENROLMENTS 2025
Our 2025 enrolments for Prep are officially closed. We currently have a waiting list for Prep for 2025. We are also at near capacity for all other grades in 2025.
Please note that all existing families will need to enrol their Prep child for 2026 as soon as possible. This will ensure we know how many places are available for new Prep families in 2026.
The enrolment procedure for all Catholic Schools is
Priority 1. Current families (Catholic and Non-Catholic)
Priority 2. Catholics Living within our Zone
Priority 3. Non Catholic Living within our Zone
* Please visit our website for more in depth information.
SCHOOL FEES FOR TERM 2&3
are NOW OVERDUE
Direct Debit available!
Please contact the school if you are having trouble paying your school fees.
Your school fees are like a normal bill or debt. The debt will accumulate and become overwhelming if not addressed. Please do not ignore the fees and work with us to sort out a plan.
Direct Debit is a great way to pay off your fees a bit at a time. Jan is here to help just give her a Buzza!
Please email or call finance@bunyip.edu.au or speak with the
principal principal@bunyip.catholic.edu.au
Both can be reached at 03 56295933
Andrew Greco
Principal
Many thanks to all those who were able to kindly donate goods or vouchers for our 'Tinnies for Vinnies' drive this term. The local branch of the St Vincent de Paul Society was overwhelmed by the volume of donations from Columba families who took the opportunity to put our school value of Generosity into action. The goods will support local people in times of need.
We remember the words from scripture...
Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. - LUKE 6:37–38
This is a practical example of living the words of Jesus' good news.
SCHOOL CONCERT
Thank you to our Columba Staff for supporting the students on this massive day and getting around them to help them shine!
Friday 11th October - week 1:
Junior P-2 ASSEMBLY
School Value: FAIRNESS
Grade PREP S will lead our prayer.
Junior school assembly begins at 2:45 PM in the MPR
Parents & families are welcome!
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Friday 18th October - week 2:
No Assembly on this day, instead we will have
GRANDPARENTS DAY
Please keep this date in mind
and invite your Grandparents!
Congratulations to our award winners from last week's whole school assembly on the theme of Respect.
HATS next Term!
2024 Dates
Pupil Free Days - NO STUDENTS 2024
The SSBI is an Australian Government initiative to provide free home internet until
31/12/2025 for up to 30,000 unconnected families with school age students.
Families can contact the SSBI National Referral Centre (NRC) to check their eligibility.
Once eligibility has been confirmed, NRC will support the family to get connected.
