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Newsletter 1 - Term 4 - Week 2
Thursday 16th October 2025
Website: www.stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Mrs. Michelle Charlton
Email: principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au
Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,
Welcome back to the final term for the 2025 school year. We trust that you had an enjoyable and safe term 3 break.
We have hit the ground running with events happening already in the first 2 weeks of school: Regional Athletics, and school concert rehearsal is ramping up. A big congratulations to our students who competed at the Regional Aths on Wednesday 15th October, we now have 7 students who will be competing at the State Championships on Thursday 6th November. Also a big thank you to all staff, students and parents who contributed to our school review process.
World Teachers Day
This year World Teachers Day is on Friday 31st October. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our teachers, leaders and support staff for Inspiring Faith and Inspiring Learning every day. If you would like to leave a message of support or gratitude for our teachers please click on the link below:
https://padlet.com/DOSCEL/world-teachers-day-2025-t2c1vx9hzpiw2vpa
School Concert
As you will all be aware our school concert is fast approaching on the 29th October. Please stay tuned to both emails and seesaw for important information that you will need to know leading up to this event.
We still have a number of seats available for the matinee session and there are 8 seats available for the evening session.
SPECIAL REPORT: World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is marked every year on 10 October as a reminder of the importance of mental health to our overall wellbeing. It is a day that encourages families, schools, workplaces and communities across the globe to start conversations, reduce stigma and highlight the support available for those who may be struggling.
Mental health challenges can affect anyone: children, teens, and adults alike. Recognising this helps us create more compassionate and supportive environments.
Parents and caregivers play a central role in shaping the mental health of their children. World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the pressures young people face in today's world and how we can best support them. Whether it's helping children find balance between school, technology, and rest; encouraging open conversations about feelings; or modelling healthy coping strategies ourselves - small steps at home can make a big difference.
By engaging with resources and discussions on this day, families can strengthen their understanding of mental health and contribute to a culture where seeking help is seen as a sign of strength, not weakness.
This Special Report highlights the importance of World Mental Health Day and offers practical suggestions for how your family can acknowledge and support it together.
Here is the link to your Special Report https://stgtraralgon.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-world-mental-health-day-au
Kind Regards
Michelle Charlton
| Percy Howden | Iris Healey | Alaine Jose |
| Frajohn Thekkumpuram | Vance Tomholt | |
| Emmett Watterson | Javeen Kalusinghe | Gus Blackwood |
| Asher Christie | Ava Prigg | Franklin Reid |
| Maira Chawla | Cash Grimes | Nikkin Sampana |
| Stella Wellsmore | Bowie Eddy | Ollie Ellis |
| Jack Nicholas | Billie Hobson | Noah Harle |
| Miley McPhillips | Archie Adams | Tayla Styles |
| Lani Hiriaki | Danny Joseph | Lucy Prust |
CLASS MASS
Families are warmly welcomed to attend our weekly class mass, held in the school multipurpose room at 9:30am.
Entry is via Gate B which will be unlocked at 9:15am on the day.
Sign in/out is set up at the multipurpose room/chapel for your convenience.
The class mass dates can be found on our dates to remember calendar in the newsletter.
At St Gabriel’s we follow a Whole School Approach to Positive Behaviour Support. Our school wide expectations are: Belong, Respect and Learn.
Belong
We belong to a community of faith
We model our actions and words on the example of Jesus in the Gospel
We engage in social justice initiatives
We actively participate in the exploration and celebration of the Catholic faith
Respect
We show respect with our words and actions.
We choose behaviours to keep myself and others safe
We celebrate difference and diversity
We wear our uniform with pride
We promote strength and gentleness through my best choices in words and actions
Learn
We empower lifelong learning
We take risks with learning and thinking creatively
We have high expectations and take on opportunities for growth which help us reach our best
We take responsibility for being ready to learn
Bushfire season is upon us.
We ask Families to please ensure you have access to PAM and the Vic Emergency App on your phone.
In the event of a bushfire, alerts will be sent via PAM and direct text message to your mobile phone.
St. Gabriel's Primary School is a child safe school. We are committed to embedding a culture of Child Safety, adhering to the Victorian Child Safe Standards: Managing the Risk of Child Abuse in Schools and School Boarding Premises (Ministeral Order No. 1359).
We believe that ensuring the safety of the students in our care is an integral part of who we are as a Catholic faith community. The school acts in accordance with the Ministerial Order through policies, procedures, measures and practices, staff training and, ultimately, through the strategies used in working with the students and families within our school community.
We continue to maintain and develop a safe and supportive learning environment where staff are focused on engaging students in meaningful, relevant and challenging learning experiences.
If at any time you have any issues or concerns you feel you need to raise please contact our Principal: Michelle Charlton or our Child Safety Officers: Alison Phillips on 5174 5515.
Open to all primary and secondary school-aged children, GCC provides a fun and inclusive environment to develop singing, teamwork, communication, and confidence. Rehearsals are held in Moe and Traralgon, and this term, singers will have the exciting opportunity to perform at the Traralgon Christmas Carols — complete with a front-row view of Santa’s arrival! 
Join us for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration!
Get ready for a frightfully fun time with Halloween-themed crafts, spooky characters, a scary show, face painting, and trick or treating!
Date: Friday 31 October
Time: 3:00 - 5:30pm
Location: Centre Court Area
Book your spot: https://bit.ly/47mbLJS
Come along dressed up in your favourite scary character. It's sure to be a whole lot of spooky fun!
