Dear Families, 

As we approach the end of Term 3, I’d like to take a moment to thank you all for your continued support and partnership throughout the term. It’s been a busy and rewarding few months, and I’m so proud of the achievements we’ve seen across our school community. We have had several successful sporting events for our Year 4, 5 and 6 students outside of school, covering a wide range of sports. We have a few more events before the end of the term and wish our rugby and netball players good luck with their competitions on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 of September.  

Crossing Safety Reminder 

A key priority for us is ensuring the safety of all students, families, volunteers and members of the public during drop-off and pick-up times. We’ve recently had some concerning incidents involving vehicles exiting the staff car park and turning right onto Balaclava Road, passing through the crossing while the supervisor actively has their sign out stopping traffic and preparing for children to cross. This poses a serious risk to our students and crossing staff. 

Please remember: 

• The staff car park is not for parent parking or drop-off/pick-up. 

• Always follow the instructions of the crossing supervisor. 

• Follow the traffic and road rules accordingly.  

If you have a member of your family or friend picking up your child/ren, we please ask this message is passed on to them. We all need to play our part to ensure a safe environment is provided around our school grounds.  

2026 Prep Transition Begins 

At the beginning of Term 4, we are excited to welcome our 2026 Prep students as they begin their transition to school journey. Starting on the first Friday of Term 4, these future students will join us each week for a one-hour session to explore their new environment, meet staff, and begin building confidence in their new setting. 

While the children are engaged in their transition activities, parents and care givers will gather in the Church for informative sessions covering a range of topics designed to support a smooth and positive start to school life. We look forward to building strong connections with our incoming families.  

Playground Safety and Student Support 

Creating a safe and respectful environment is a shared responsibility here at Our Lady Help of Christians. We encourage all parents to talk with their children about the importance of speaking to a teacher if they experience any issues or concerns while playing outside. We aim to provide consistent support with playground incidents and like to address these as soon as possible. By encouraging your child/ren to speak with a teacher on duty, or their classroom teacher, we can hopefully deal with these situations in a timely manner and provide a safe and respectful environment for all.    

As we head into the school holidays, I hope you all enjoy your time together as a family. If you are going away, travel safe and if you are staying around Carins, enjoy some of the amazing activities we have here. I am fortunate enough to be travelling back to Victoria, reconnecting with family and friends as well as celebrating my niece’s third birthday. I will be taking the first week of Term 4 as long service leave to attend a friend’s wedding in Victoria, so I look forward to reconnecting with you all in Week 2 of Term 4. 

Wishing you all a safe, restful, and joyful holiday break. 

Warm regards,