Welcome back to Term 2!

We are excited to welcome all our families back for another action-packed term of learning and community life at St Matthew’s. Term 2 is already off to a great start, with students, staff and families engaging in a wide range of events that showcase the spirit of our school.

In the first weeks of term, we had some senior students take part in the Da Vinci Decathlon, supported by Mrs Powell and Miss Murdock. Families also came together in great numbers for our Election Day BBQ and Bake Sale, where over 1,000 sausages were served, and generous (and delicious!) contributions to the bake stall and raffles raised vital funds for our student wellbeing programs. Thank you to Michael Shelton and his huge team of helpers who made this event so successful.

On 26 April, our ANZAC Day Commemorative Service was reverently led by the Youth Ministry Team, honouring the sacrifice of service men and women. Our Confirmation candidates in Year 6 will commence their preparation journey very soon, and Catholic Schools Week is currently underway, marking a time of gratitude for Catholic education and welcoming prospective families as part of our daily school tours.

Looking ahead, students will participate in exciting excursions and camps, including the Year 5 Camp at Tharwa, Kindergarten’s visit to the Art Gallery, and Year 6’s exploration of STEM at Questacon. We're also launching key resilience and wellbeing programs such as Fearless Women and Active Attitudes - Gritty Kids, each designed to nurture confidence, resilience, and perseverance.

Other highlights this term include National Simultaneous Storytime, a Kindergarten Museum excursion, and Prayer Celebrations led by Year 5, Year 3 and Year 2. Year 6 will also take part in the NAPLAN ICT trial, supporting future improvements to assessment systems.

We’re grateful for your continued partnership and look forward to another wonderful term together!

2026 Enrolments Now Open

Our official enrolment period has commenced for children starting Kindergarten in 2026. If you have a child ready to begin school, or know of a family who might be considering St Matthew’s, we warmly encourage you to get in touch.

Please contact Brooke in the front office on 6254 2653 to arrange a tour or for further information. We are offering daily school tours throughout May, and we would love to showcase all that our school has to offer.

Enrolments close at the end of May, so don’t miss this opportunity to join the St Matthew’s community.

School Fees

Term 2 School Fees will be distributed via email this week.

Term 2 2025 Fees are due by week 4 (23 May 2025) unless payment is being made by regular instalments.

Please contact the front office if you haven’t received your fees or have any questions.

New Direct Debit Payment Option

Over the holiday break, you would have received information about BPoint Enterprise Solution. This is a mechanism that manages direct debit arrangements for the payment of school fees.

What is BPoint, and What Do You Need to Do?

BPoint is a secure Commonwealth Bank payment processing platform designed to facilitate online payments while ensuring the highest security standards. This system safeguards your financial information using industry-leading security measures.

Our new direct debit platform will allow you to pay school fees using either a bank account or a credit card (excluding AMEX). Please note that payments made via credit card will incur a 0.5% surcharge.

Establishing Direct Debits

You would have received an email outlining estimated weekly, fortnightly, and monthly repayment options calculated to ensure all fees are paid by the end of the year. These amounts will also include any outstanding 2024 balances.

While using the direct debit payment option is not compulsory, many families find it helpful in staying up to date with their financial obligations.

For any questions or further assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with Chris, our Finance Manager.

Happy Mother’s Day

This weekend, we take a moment to recognise and thank all the mothers, grandmothers, and carers in our St Matthew’s community. Your love, care and dedication play an essential role in the lives of our students—and in the life of our school.

Thank you for all that you do, seen and unseen.

We wish you a joyful Mother’s Day filled with love and moments of rest.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at St Matthew’s!