Dear Parents, Teachers and Students,


Student Leadership
Next Friday, nominations open for Year 5 students who are seeking formal leadership positions in 2024; that is, School Captains, Vice-Captains, House Captains and SRC Representatives. At Mt Carmel, our student leaders are appointed, not elected, and the process begins with students completing a nomination form addressing a selection criteria. These forms must be submitted by Friday 17 November, Week 6. Nominees then present a speech to the school in Week 7 and meet with an interview panel in Week 8. The panel will then decide on appointments, taking into consideration each nominee’s interview, application and feedback from students and teachers (via voting slips, following the speeches). I wish all who are considering nominating for these positions the very best.


Mission Month Fundraiser
This Friday 3 November, students are invited to wear coloured-clothes and bring a gold coin donation for a spring-themed mufti day to raise money for Catholic Mission. Catholic Mission is the Pope’s international Mission agency in Australia. It is an international organisation that partners with communities both locally and internationally, helping them to flourish by supporting grassroots projects, including healthcare, education, and spiritual care. 


Kindergarten Orientation
Today was our final day of Kindergarten Orientation, and it has been an absolute pleasure getting to know our newest students. I would like to express my thanks and congratulations to all of the Year 5 and 6 student leaders who, over the last three weeks, have been wonderful ambassadors for the school, greeting families and assisting in the classrooms and on the playground. We will be holding a Kinder 2024 parent information evening at 6pm tonight in the Lacey Library.

May God’s peace be in your families, 

Michael Green
Principal