Empty schools have a particular forlorn feeling, but this week, the laughter, conversation and movement are back and Term 1 is off and running! The arrival of Year 7s every year is such a highlight and with them, they bring wonder and awe, curiosity and excitement. Combined with their oversized blazers and backpacks and hats that seem to sit low over their faces, it is all very endearing. Thanks to Ms Doran and all who have cared for them during their first week. Next week they will have more independence and they are looking ready to go! We have also welcomed many new students and families in Years 8-11. Starting a new school is always daunting and I admire the confidence of our new students who now have to navigate through new structures, processes, friendship groups and timetables. I think as everyone approaches this first weekend of the term, there will be relief at the opportunity to relax and recover from a busy week.
We are delighted to introduce the new staff who have joined St Vincent's this year. They are a particularly interesting and varied group with many also bringing overseas, interstate and previous career experiences with them into their new appointments at St Vincent's.
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
From Our Principal
From Our Principal
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to St Vincent's College. It has been a delight to see the life and energy return to the College after seeing the campus sitting empty during the holidays.
Jordana Blackman - HSIE
Catherine Davis - Religious Studies
Leoni Graham - TAS
Katherine Barbadonis - Science
Kelsey Paulo - HSIE
Scout Symons - Dean of Boarding
David Menton - Diverse Learning
Isabelle Bartlett - Food Technology Assistant
Lindsay Bennett - English/HSIE
Owen Galea - Mathematics
Susannah Frangie - Administrative Assistant to the Pastoral Team
Jasmine Law - Boarding Coordinator
Thao Nguyen - Science
Lucy Lock - Boarding Coordinator
Sophia Konstas-Stone - Diverse Learning
Tonight, I am very excited to be attending the Year 12 Formal. It has been a very long time indeed since I attended my own. I have attended many in between then and now, but I still feel the excitement of the arrival, the reveal of the dress, the transformation from a school girl to a sophisticated woman. It is a magic night, despite the aching feet from the impossibly high heels that arrive but rarely leave on their well-pedicured feet!
There will be two big events in the next two weeks:
Opening College Mass
20 February
Inter-house Swimming Carnival
25 February
Separate information will be sent home regarding expectations and logistics.
Enjoy the weekend. The Boarders have a big weekend of activities for their first in-weekend; Sport will commence for competition and there will be the return of the school washing/ironing. I hope your daughter knows that if they can turn on a laptop, they can definitely turn on a washing machine!
I look forward to the year ahead.
Yours sincerely,
Anne Fry
Reminders and Events
Monday 10 February - Year 11 Parent Information Session, College Hall, 6 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday 12 February - Class of 2024 Academic Assembly, College Hall, 10:20 am - 11:00 am
Thursday 20 February - Opening College Mass
Tuesday 25 February - Swimming Carnival
Tuesday 11 March - P&F AGM - JOIN MEETING
Saturday 15 March - P&F Cocktail Party
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
I add my welcome to all new and returning students, families and staff as we enter into our 2025 Year of Service.
It has been a joyful week welcoming back our students following last week’s professional collaboration in readiness for nurturing the growth of the young women we educate. The hopes we share as educators and parents for your daughters are what call us into partnership. In this Jubilee Year, Pope Francis has invited us to see ourselves as pilgrims of hope, creating hope for and alongside one another - “We must not stumble upon tomorrow, we must build it, and we all have the responsibility to do so in a way that responds to the project of God, which is none other than the happiness of humankind, the centrality of humankind, without excluding anyone.” (Pope Francis).
A readiness to hold hope for one another, hope for possibilities that we can actively seek to create sits compatibility alongside our 2025 College value of Service of the Poor, inviting us to look for the variety of instances around us where poverty diminishes - seeking to transform the poor in spirit through encounters of love, intentionally choosing words and actions that enrich others and society. Our Student Leadership Team with their fellow Year 12 students ignited reflection on this value on their first day back into Tutor groups. I applaud their wisdom and goodness as they seek to nurture our school culture so we may grow to be the best version of ourselves. Our College Co-captains’ Assembly address is included in this Bulletin and I encourage you to take the time to read and reflect.
We look forward to opportunities to meet in conversation with parents and carers this term. For new families I encourage you to attend such events to meet and come to know both staff (Parent Information Evenings for Years 11 & 9) and fellow parents (the P&F Cocktail party is a wonderful opportunity for this), as well as your daughter’s new peers at events (such as the Swimming Carnival if that is possible).
I would very much like to flag for Years 7 & 8 parents the upcoming Parent Education Seminar on Tuesday 4 March 6-8pm , facilitated by expert psychologists, Dr Judith Locke and Dr Danielle Einstein - “Helping your child manage their worry” . We are most fortunate to have secured this date, confident that the expertise and techniques will assist parents in helping their children to manage those moments of worry, developing coping strategies, habits and a disposition towards confident and capable young people who will navigate the expected challenges in life with problem solving skills, awareness of one’s strengths and a disposition towards sitting with uncertainty with an orientation towards real hope and growth. We will make arrangements for our boarding families to access this learning.
May I please ask all parents and carers to support the College expectations of students in regards to punctuality, uniform and technology. In truth we have had a buoyant start to the year. There is a very positive feel amongst us - both in energy and affection - students’ uniforms are looking impressive and girls have been ready to remove the holiday jewellery and lock their phones into their new pouches. All our decisions are based on the desire for the best outcomes for students - both their wellbeing and learning; they are made with discernment drawn upon the science of wellbeing and impact on attention for learning, and our experience in relationship with our own girls. I take delight in sharing here how good they are.
Two quotes for the week:
“Sir this should have happened a long time ago”
“Our break times feel a lot longer as we are talking more with each other”
“ That was the most number of girls I have spoken to in a break”
We hope this experience prompts reflection for new routines at home as a family as we create moments to be truly present in our relationships and focus of attention. We are right alongside you.
Parents/ carers of Years 11 and 12 have received communication from me today regarding Leave in Study periods, whilst parents/carers of Years 7-10 have received a letter regarding student preparedness for practical subjects of PDHPE, PASS, Dance & Drama for 2025. Your early attention to these matters is also appreciated as we support our students in developing their own responsibilities, good habits and routines to engage in optimal learning.
One of my take-away feel good moments for the week has been welcoming new students to the community of St Vincent’s College. I have the joy of being a Year 7 Tutor teacher and delighted in showing my Cahill Tutor group our rooftop views as we celebrated January and February birthdays. I end my week looking forward to accompanying our Class of 2025 at their Year 12 Formal, commencing their final year in celebration and pride in the wonderful people they are. Thank you to the brave teachers who are very likely to accompany them onto the dancefloor!
My very best wishes to you and your families for 2025.
Mrs Elizabeth Brooks
Deputy Principal
BOARDERLINES
From the Boarding House
From the Boarding House
Term 1 is off to a flying start as we welcomed back our Vinnies boarders on Sunday and Monday.
The week prior we welcomed our SCEGGS boarders on campus as the term dates for this term had them starting earlier. These students were greeted with the friendly faces of their peers as well as much loved staff. Our Sunday involved welcoming our new Year 7 boarders and returning Year 12 boarders. We then welcomed Year 8-11 boarders on Monday. It has been fantastic to see the Boarding Precinct thriving with our students filling the halls, courts and dining room. It has also been fantastic to witness the care the boarders have for each other, particularly the care shown to our new boarders.
As the new Dean of Boarding I am looking forward to being part of this community as is my husband Rob and our two dogs. Our Boarding staff are also excited to be back taking care of the boarders and looking forward to a great term together. Our team consists of Susan Turner, Anne Plowman, Isabella Zuccato, Chloe Lenehan, Lucy Lock and Jasmine Law. If you have any queries about boarding please contact me via symonss@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome students and their families back to the College as we commence the 2025 academic year.
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome students and their families back to the College as we commence the 2025 academic year. There has been a buzz of energy as the halls have filled with the stamping of feet moving from class to class, the thud of books on desks, the click of typing and the hum of conversations emanating from rooms. In the hallway there has been joyful reconnections made and lots of chatter about new courses, classes and first interactions with new teachers. In that last space, there has been plenty of recognition among students about an engaging first lesson, the time and attention students could see that teachers had given to setting up learning and the strong relationships being formed.
I came across this quotation in the holidays from a French author, Antoine de Saint Exupery:
“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea”
It speaks of the value of curiosity, dreams and goals, and the need to empower others to find their own way. It’s a fitting statement as we start the school year as there is little learning to be gained from issuing orders and telling students everything they need to know. Rather than issuing commands, learning occurs through shared partnership, with the teacher standing alongside the students, sharing knowledge and passion. It’s through these carefully designed and crafted moments that we are able to foster curiosity, inspire dreams and launch students on their quest for knowledge. I hope that every student embraces these opportunities and finds something that sparks curiosity and passion. Best wishes to all our learners for the 2025 academic year.
Alison Boyd-Boland
Director of Teaching and Learning
LEADER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
Social Justice
Social Justice
"It is our duty to prefer the service of the poor to everything else and to offer such service as quickly as possible." – St Vincent de Paul
As we embrace this year’s College value of "Service of the Poor," we reflect on our shared responsibility to restore dignity and respect to those in need. The social justice tradition at St Vincent’s College is strong, with students stepping up year after year to make a real difference in the lives of others This ongoing commitment is inspiring, and 2025 is shaping up to be no exception. Echoing the work of Sister Maurus Tierney, serving food to unemployed men during the Great Depression During the depression years, restoring hope to those hit in hard times. With only a few days into our year, the girls have eagerly volunteered in several initiatives, nearly filling all time slots for the entire year demonstrating their dedication and compassion to service:
✔
Matt Talbot Kiosk
– Assisting with meal service for those experiencing homelessness (
Every Thursday
)
✔
Vinnies Van
– Delivering food and essentials (One Thursday a month)
✔
Cupcakes for St Canice’s
– Baking sweet treats for the parish (Every Wednesday)
✔
Sandwich Project
– Preparing sandwiches for distribution via Vinnies Van (Two Thursdays a month)
We know hardship is growing, not only for those sleeping rough but also for families struggling to make ends meet. We know our efforts make a difference, but we cannot do this alone. Your support is invaluable.
How You Can Help:
🔹
Vinnies Van – Parent Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for parents to join our
Father/Mother-Daughter Vinnies Van
roster, running
one Saturday a month
. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to serve together, delivering food and care to those in need. Parents will need a
Working With Children Check
(details on the
sign-up sheet
).
🔹
Food Donations – Woolworths Vouchers
Could you help fund a meal? A
Woolworths or Coles voucher
would go a long way in keeping our initiatives running. These vouchers are needed regularly and help provide essential food supplies for the
Sandwich Project
and
Vinnies Van
, ensuring we can continue offering meals to those who rely on us. Vouchers can be purchased online and emailed directly to
harveym@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Thank you for being part of this incredible tradition of service and compassion at St Vincent’s College. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful impact.
Michael Harvey
Social Justice Leader
STUDENT LEADERS
We hope you all had a restful break - whether it was spent with family, catching up with friends, or just taking a well-earned breather. Now, as we step into this new year, we encourage you to approach it with enthusiasm, determination, and a willingness to give your all. We would like to first appreciate that we have 32 new students in Years 8 - 11, 15 new staff members and of course 130 Year 7s.
To our new Year 7 students, and to those joining us from all year levels, welcome to St Vincent’s! This is a place where you will find friendships, opportunities, and a community that will support you every step of the way. We can’t wait to meet you and get to know you throughout the year!
This year, our focus College value is Service of the Poor. A call to show compassion, to look beyond ourselves and to find ways to uplift others. But what does it mean to be poor? Often, we associate poverty with financial struggle and while that is certainly one form of it, being ‘poor’ can take many shapes. Someone can be poor in spirit, lacking confidence, or feeling disconnected. This year, we want to challenge each of you to notice the moments when someone might need support, encouragement, or simply kindness.
We have both thought a lot about how we get people to connect with the Service of the Poor, and we wanted to create a simple but powerful slogan to guide our vision for the year: “Fill our cups, lift us up”, for us this means that this year we wanted to fill the cups of others and ourselves, as this would lift us up as a community making us stronger. A lot of the time, when we serve others or give a compliment, we fill our own cups as well as fill another person's. This would ultimately lift us up, with emphasis on the ‘us’ part, as it is about lifting the other person and yourself up together, making sure both cups are full.
This reminds us that when we serve others -- when we give, support, and uplift, we also fill our own cups. Service is never one-sided. It strengthens both the giver and the receiver. It creates a ripple effect, building a community that lifts each other up. In this year of Service of the Poor, we want to focus on three areas, our Vinnies community, the Potts Point/close external community, and globally and see how we can serve these three areas this year.
When thinking about how we can put this value into action, the inspiring figure of Mother Teresa came to mind. She dedicated her life to caring for the most vulnerable, not for recognition, but simply because she saw a need and answered it. She once said: “We are trying to bring that love and peace and joy to our neighbour and in the street we live and then again to the whole world”. Her words remind us that service isn’t just about large, distant acts, it begins here, in our own school, in our own community. It’s in the kindness we show to each other, in choosing compassion, and in lifting those around us. As we go forward this year, let’s take inspiration from her legacy. Let’s be a College that doesn’t just talk about service, but lives it, in the small, everyday ways that make a difference.
Over the holidays, we had the incredible opportunity to attend the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools Leadership Conference. We met over 150 girls from across Australia, New Zealand and Zimbabwe, each with different stories, experiences and perspectives on leadership. We learned how to communicate effectively, how to create meaningful school initiatives and most importantly, how to lead with purpose. We both left the conference inspired to bring new ideas back into our school and to make a positive change within our community.
As we step into this new year, we invite each of you to think about what your impact will be. How will you contribute to making this year one where we truly fill our cups and lift us up together.
We can’t wait to see everything we will achieve as a College this year.
Jemima Hickey and Tara Sukumaran
College Co-captains
SPORT REPORT
TERM 1 SPORT
Welcome to Term 1 Sport at the College for 2025! We are thrilled to kick off the second term of our summer sports this Saturday in various locations across Sydney.
Co-ordinator of Sport: Elyse: 0434 610 870 - elyse.harmanis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Head of Touch: Ms Elyse Harmanis - 0434 610 870 - elyse.harmanis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Head of Water Polo: Mr Jo Schuler - 0450 886 973 - waterpolo@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Head of Tennis: Ms Tonya Hetreles - 0411 984352 - tennis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Head of Volleyball: Ms Bianca Wallace - 0452 525 441 - volleyball@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Website: www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/learning/sport
For all draw and venue information, go to: www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/sport/weekly-sports-draw/
IGSA Spawtz: https://igsasport.spawtz.com/
TERM 1 SPORT
Welcome to Term 1 Sport at the College for 2025! We are thrilled to kick off the second term of our summer sports this Saturday in various locations across Sydney. To ensure you have all the necessary information for this weekend, please visit the college website. The IGSA website listed above is the best place to check on Saturdays for any changes to draw or for wet weather. Fitness Training with Tash will be starting up in Week 5 - Monday, March 3rd and will be on every Monday and Wednesday, for any students who would like to get fitter or get ready for the IGSA Cross Country Carnival next Term.
Looking ahead to Week 4 25th February, we have the College Inter-House Swimming Carnival at Ashfield Aquatic Centre . More information to come this coming week. To help our students prepare for this highly anticipated event, swimming training will be held every Friday morning from 7:15am to 8:15am at the college pool led by our Head Water Polo and Swimming coach Jo. With his extensive experience in water sports, we have no doubt that Jo’s knowledge and skills will be a great asset to our swimming teams. We welcome all students, regardless of their skill level, to join us for these training sessions. I encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity and participate this term.
I wish all teams the best of luck for this Saturday. If you have any issues or concerns, please contact the head coaches or myself. If you are going to miss a training session or a game for any reason, an email must be sent to your Head Coach or Ms Harmanis with as much notice as possible. If you are sick or injured but coming to school you are still expected to attend your session and help your coach and learn.
Let's go Vinnies!
Ms Harmanis
IGSA TENNIS
We have a total of 9 tennis teams participating in the IGSA competition this term. These matches will take place at various venues across Sydney, starting from 7:30am and ending at 12:00pm. Our home venue will be at the College, with our friendly convenor/coach- Ana being at the College each week. If you encounter any issues, please approach her for assistance.
Please ensure that you inform me as soon as possible if you are unable to attend any training sessions or games, so that we can try to arrange a fill-in player if necessary.
All players are expected to arrive at their designated venue in full College Sport uniform at least 30 minutes prior to the start time. This will allow for a warm-up and signing on. A team captain has been appointed and it is her responsibility to bring the balls each week and collect them at the end of the game. Please also double-check the score at the conclusion of the match and ensure that the scorecard is accurate and signed by the captain.
Please assist your boarding teammates in providing transportation for them on Saturday mornings. It would be greatly appreciated if you could organise this during training sessions. If there are any issues or concerns regarding transportation, please contact me before, preferably before Thursday so that we can address and resolve them before the weekend. If you are sick or injured but coming to school you are still expected to attend your session and help your coach and learn.
You can find all the results and fixture details on the IGSA Spawtz website at https://igsasport.spawtz.com/ . If you notice any discrepancies, please report them to either Tonya or Ms Harmanis. Before leaving home, please also check the IGSA website for any wet weather cancellations. Best of luck to all players this season!
The Tildesley Tennis Tournament (Pennant Hills Tennis Centre March 19th, 20th & 21st) is fast approaching and our squad has been training hard. If there are any new Tennis players to the College who would like to trial for this Team you must see Tonya by Monday 10th February.
I wish all teams the best of luck for this Saturday. If you have any issues or concerns, please contact me. If you are going to miss a training session or a game for any reason, an email must be sent to myself or Ms Harmanis with as much notice as possible. If you are sick or injured but coming to school you are still expected to attend your session and help your coach and learn.
Ms Tonya Hetreles - Head Tennis Coach
ESTA Touch Football
Touch is back! This term we 23 teams participating in the EASTS Touch competition played at Queens Pk and Mission Fields in Centennial Pk.
I would like to extend a big congratulations to all students who took the initiative to check the College website or their emails and attended the first week training sessions. It is important for all players to prioritise their training sessions and ensure their attendance each week.
All training, field details and draw information can be accessed on the College website under Learning/Sport/Touch . Please take the time to familiarise yourself with this information to stay updated and informed as wet weather information will also be updated on the website each week.
If you have any questions or are going to be absent for training or games please email me. If you are sick or injured but coming to school you are still expected to attend your session and help your coach and learn.
I wish all teams the best of luck for the upcoming term!
Training sessions are scheduled as follows:
Senior Teams: Monday Afternoons
Top Senior/ Junior Teams: Wednesday Mornings
Junior Teams: Wednesday Afternoons
Year 7 Teams: Thursday Afternoons
Ms Elyse Harmanis - Head Touch Coach
Santa Sabina Volleyball
This term, we have a total of 6 teams participating in the Santa Sabina competition, which takes place on Saturday mornings at Santa Sabina College Strathfield STARTING NEXT WEEKEND 11TH FEB . The games are scheduled between 7.30am and 12.30pm. It is important that all players arrive at Santa Sabina 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. I also advise considering potential traffic and parking challenges around Santa Sabina school. This will allow for a proper warm-up and preparation before the game.
Please assist your boarding teammates in providing transportation for them on Saturday mornings. It would be greatly appreciated if you could organise this during training sessions on Tuesdays. If there are any issues or concerns regarding transportation, please contact me before preferably before Thursday so that we can address and resolve them before the weekend.
If you have any questions or are going to be absent for training or games please email me. If you are sick or injured but coming to school you are still expected to attend your session and help your coach and learn.
Ms Bianca Wallace - Head Volleyball Coach
IGSA Water Polo
We are excited to announce that this term, Vinnie’s has 6 teams in the IGSA Water Polo Competition. The games will be held on Saturday mornings at various locations throughout Sydney, from 7.30am to 12.30pm.
To stay updated and informed, please access all training and draw information on the College website under Learning/Sport/water polo. It is important for all players to arrive at their designated venue 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. We advise considering potential traffic and parking challenges in Sydney when planning your trip to the games. This will allow for a proper warm-up and preparation before each match.
Please note that Term 1 session is a longer term, and there will be finals. We encourage all players to give their best effort and strive for success in each game.
We also kindly request your assistance in providing transportation for any boarders in your team on Saturday mornings. It would be greatly appreciated if you could organise this during training sessions.
If you have any concerns or questions or cannot attend a training or game, please email me or Ms Harmanis. If you are sick or injured but coming to school you are still expected to attend your session and help your coach and learn. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to a fantastic Term 1 Water Polo season!
Mr Jo Schuler - Head Water Polo Coach
CAREER NEWS
Career News
Career News
I’d like to welcome back everyone who reads Careers News. In 2025, I will continue to provide weekly updates in the College Bulletin about the vast range of career events and opportunities available to students, parents and carers. Please don’t hesitate to contact me by email: marshall@stvincents.nsw.edu.au if there is ever any way I can be of assistance.
UNSW
Year 12 Medicine Information Evening
Wednesday 12 March, Online commencing at 6pm.
Get insight into the blend of hands-on clinical experiences and research-focused learning available to UNSW Medicine students. The webinar will also cover detailed information on the application and admissions process for 2026 entry. This is a very important information session and should be attended by interested students and their parents. To register your interest, use the link found
here.
The UNSW Young Women in Engineering Pathway Program is an alternate pathway program for high school students* in Year 11 and 12 who will be applying for an eligible engineering degree at UNSW Sydney and expecting an ATAR within the Faculty of Engineering Admissions Scheme (FEAS) eligibility** range. The 5-week program runs from February to March 2025 and has capacity for 120 motivated students to participate each year. For more information use the link provided here .
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame University runs a highly successful Graduate Medicine program. In order to encourage more students to study Medicine NDU's medical faculty recommends that interested students should familiarise themselves with the following resources: Destination Medicine and Maybe Medicine .
Gap Year Opportunities
Projects Abroad
Overseas Medical Experience Programs Projects Abroad - overseas medical experiences for students keen on pursuing studies and careers in healthcare disciplines. The programs for Years 10 to 12 students, run during Term break in countries such as Cambodia and Nepal. Students can join alone or with friends. Projects Abroad has full time local staff for care and welfare. For further details use the link provided here .
Helen Marshall
Careers Adviser
IN SYMPATHY
The College community offers its condolences to the following families who have lost a loved one recently:
Sarah (Year 12) & Sophie (Class of 2021) O'Connor - Great Aunt, Annette O'Connor RSC (Class of 1954)
Anne Plowman - on the death of her mother during the holidays
Michael Latham - on the death of his father
Mark Bradley - on the death of his father. Mark is currently in England with his family.
May they rest in peace.
COMMUNITY
P&F
P&F
What is the Parents & Friends Association?
The Parents & Friends Association is a vibrant community that:
- Welcomes and connects parents, enjoy a “sense of belonging” within the St Vincent's College parent community.
- Raises funds to enhance our daughters' education and wellbeing.
- Provides a forum for discussion on matters affecting our daughters' education and development.
- Encourages volunteer involvement
How to get involved with the P&F:
- Come to a meeting
- Become a P&F Committee member
- Volunteer
P&F Annual Cocktail Party
When: Saturday, 15th March | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for a delightful evening to meet other parents.
This annual event is a perfect opportunity to connect our vibrant community.
Term 1 P&F Meeting
Our next meeting is on
Date: Tuesday 11 March (AGM)
Where: Online
Time:6:30pm-7:30 pm
About your P&F:
We are fortunate to have a very strong P&C with many enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers. Our committee is elected annually. Currently, 2024 executive is
President: Leisha Major
Secretary: Jenny Killinger
Stepping down
Vice President: Tricia Rubenstein
Treasurer: Lisa Hunter
We would love to thank the amazing work of Treasurer Lisa Hunter and Vice President - Tricia Rubenstein.
All positions are open, please forward your nominations to Leisha Major pnf.president@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Parents & Friends Association Meetings 2025 Dates
Meeting Schedule: Held once a term online on a Tuesday evening from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Term 1: Tuesday, 11 March (AGM) JOIN MEETING
Term 2: Tuesday, 20 May
Term 3: Tuesday, 26 August
Term 4: Tuesday, October
Save the day
Spring Fair: Sunday, 14th September
Stay Connected & Engaged with P&F
We Value Your Feedback : Keep sharing your ideas. Contact Leisha Major: 0407 997 895 or pnf.president@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Toodles for Noodles
Leisha Major | President, P&F Association
Canteen
Canteen
Dear Students,
We kindly remind you of the importance of bringing your Student Card when visiting our canteen. It serves as an essential requirement for making purchases.
For your daughter's convenience, please add funds to her card at least one hour before they use it. This timeframe allows for the necessary processing to generate funds onto your card effectively.
We are delighted to inform those with dietary restrictions that we offer gluten-free products. However, please note that these products are only available for purchase through our online ordering platform
My Student Account.
If ordering online, please do so before 8:30 am.
Thank you for your support.
SELINA RICHARDSON
SITE MANAGER
Mothers' Weekend 2025
Mothers' Weekend 2025
Save the Date
'Vinnies Mums' Weekend Away'
Friday May 2nd to Sunday May 4th.
Tickets will go on sale early February when school returns
A good accommodation option is Ibis Styles Tamworth and they are doing a special Vinnies' mums' weekend special, just quote St Vincent's College when booking.
Announcements
P&F Cocktail Party - SAVE THE DATE
All parents and carers are warmly invited to join parents and friends of the College to welcome new parents and celebrate the start of the 2025 school year. Event and raffles tickets will be available for sale next week in this newsletter.
Performing Arts Scholarships
Attention all aspiring performers!
Apply Now
If you are interested please contact Leisha Major, the P&F President at pnf.president@stvincents.nsw.edu.au