Dear Parents, Guardians, and Carers,

Welcome to Term 3! We hope you and your family enjoyed a restful and rejuvenating break. It has been a pleasure to welcome students back with smiles, energy, and a renewed focus on learning. This term promises to be rich with opportunities for growth, both in the classroom and through our community events and faith-based activities.

As always, we thank you for your continued support as we work together to nurture each child’s academic, spiritual, and emotional development.

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)

As part of our commitment to inclusive education, our school will again participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) this year. This is a nationwide process that takes place annually in all Australian schools.

The NCCD helps schools and governments better understand the support provided to students with disability and ensures that educational adjustments are formally recognised and reviewed.

What information is collected?

Schools provide information about:

• Year of schooling
• Category of disability (physical, cognitive, sensory, or social/emotional)
• Level of adjustment provided (ranging from quality differentiated teaching practice to extensive support)
  

This data helps:

• Recognise and support the needs of students with disability
• Strengthen inclusive practices in schools
• Improve learning outcomes through shared and reflective teaching approaches
  

Important Notes:

• There is no testing or assessment involved for your child.
• The information provided is non-identifiable and complies with all privacy laws.
• All data is stored securely and used only for the purposes outlined.
  
  

For more information, visit the NCCD Portal or refer to the Australian Government Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about how this applies to your child, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.

Please see the attached Fact Sheet for Parents, Guardians and Carers for more information.

Prayer

At the heart of our Catholic school community is a deep commitment to prayer, which grounds us in faith and brings us closer to God. As we journey together as Pilgrims of Hope, we are reminded that prayer is not only a personal encounter with Christ but also a shared experience that unites us as a school family. Whether through morning prayers, liturgical celebrations, or quiet moments of reflection, we invite each student and staff member to embrace prayer as a daily habit that strengthens our hope, guides our actions, and inspires our mission to live the Gospel with joy.

Jubilee of Prayer Groups: Parish

As part of the Diocesan Jubilee celebrations, St Joseph’s Parish Wonthaggi will host a Jubilee of Prayer Groups event on Saturday 16th August 2025. This will begin at Inverloch Church for Rosary and Stations of the Cross at 3pm followed by a Cuppa. Pilgrims will then travel to Wonthaggi Parish for prayers and chat with different Prayer Groups, followed by the evening Mass at 6.30pm. All are welcome! The St Joseph's Wonthaggi parish has several prayer groups associated with it that are highlighted in the parish bulletin attached to this newsletter.

Jubilee of Prayer Groups: School

Here at school we will also mark the Jubilee of Prayer Groups event with our own celebration at the Whole School Assembly on Monday August 11th at 9.05 am in the hall. Students will be demonstrating the various ways we pray at school and the choir will be performing prayer through song. We warmly welcome parents,relatives, friends and  parishioners to this event. 

We look forward to another term of learning, faith, and community. Please keep an eye out for upcoming dates and events, and as always, feel free to reach out to staff if you have any questions or concerns.

Joanne Coldebella
Principal