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