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On 15 August, we celebrated the Assumption of Mary, the moment when our Blessed Mother was taken body and soul into heavenly glory. Mary’s Assumption is not only a sign of her unique role in salvation history, but also a promise of what awaits all who live in faithful obedience to God.
While this feast day is a relatively new one, having been officially added to the Church’s calendar in 1950, the mystery behind Mary’s assumption has its roots in the earliest centuries of Christian teaching.
Although there is no direct account of her assumption in the Bible, the belief in her assumption is a widely held tradition and has been frequently mentioned in the writings of saints throughout the centuries.
Mary’s life was one of humble service and deep trust. Her obedience to God opened the way for the coming of Christ into the world.
Mary was the first and most perfect disciple: she showed an unwavering faith in God despite facing many challenges. She never doubted and ‘pondered things in her heart’, which demonstrated contemplative faith.
Her Assumption reminds us that every choice we make for God, however small, has eternal value.
As we honour Mary, may her faith inspire our own. Let us strive to follow her example of openness to God’s will, and hold fast to the hope that we, too, are called to share in the glory of heaven.
May we echo Mary’s song, ‘my soul magnifies the Lord’, and let our lives reflect God's grace.
Each year, families are given the opportunity to shape the future of our college by completing the School Improvement Survey.
The insights gathered are used by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) and the College to reflect on how well we are meeting the needs of students and parents.
Your voice makes a difference. The more families who take part, the clearer the picture we gain. Taking part is optional, and all feedback is confidential - no individual can be identified.
To make the survey accessible, it is offered in a wide range of languages, including English, Arabic, Assyrian, Chaldean, Dinka, Falam, Hakha Chin, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Karen, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Zomi.
Families from both campuses will be randomly selected to participate in the survey. If you have been chosen, you will receive an email with a unique PIN and step-by-step instructions to access the survey in early September.
If you would like the opportunity to participate, please email our Director of Community Relations, Amy Rowley, at arowley@sfcc.vic.edu.au.
The survey can only be completed once per family and will close on Friday 19 September.
Over the next three weeks, students and staff will also share their views.
If you have questions, please contact MACS at macssis@macs.vic.edu.au or ORIMA Research on 1800 654 585 or at macssis@orima.com.
At our Professional Learning Day held last Friday, teaching staff engaged in several sessions to further their professional growth and promote collaboration.
The day began with a session called Thinking Traps led by David Berlinski, a clinical psychologist from Toolbox Education.
This presentation explored how patterns of thinking can influence our mood, stress levels, and relationships - both at work and in everyday life.
Staff were guided through practical strategies to manage stress, worry, and overthinking.
The session highlighted how replaying difficult interactions can impact confidence and wellbeing and offered tools to shift from “stuck thinking” to more flexible, constructive responses.
Importantly, the strategies shared were not only useful for staff wellbeing, but also provided approaches and practical tools to support students in navigating anxious or negative thought patterns such as:
Following the presentation, staff collaborated in their Domain teams, focusing on curriculum planning, assessment development, literacy and numeracy strategies, and preparation for VCE students.
This work supports the ongoing implementation of Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and ensures consistency across both campuses. You can find out more here.
This was a valuable day of learning and collaboration, helping staff to support student wellbeing and academic growth.
| Dates to remember | |
| Wednesday 27 August | Bernard House Mass |
| Friday 29 August | Class of 2015 Reunion |
| Tuesday 2 September | Parents and Friends meeting |
| Thursday 4 September | Father's Day Reflection and Breakfast, 8am |
| Wednesday 10 September | Students dismissed at 2.30pm |
| Thursday 11 September | St Francis Feast Day |
| Monday 15 September | Parent Student Teacher Interviews online, 4.30pm-7pm |
| Wednesday 17 September | Parent Student Teacher Interviews online, 4.30pm-7pm |
| Friday 19 September | Final day Term 2 - students dismissed at 2.30pm |
| Monday 6 October | Term 4 begins |
| Dates to remember | |
| Wednesday 27 August | Bernard House Mass |
| Friday 29 August | Class of 2015 Reunion |
| Tuesday 2 September | Parents and Friends meeting |
| Friday 5 September | Father's Day Reflection and Breakfast, 8am |
| Wednesday 10 September | Students dismissed at 2.30pm |
| Thursday 11 September | St Francis Feast Day |
| Monday 15 September | Parent Student Teacher Interviews online - 4.30pm-7pm |
| Wednesday 17 September | Parent Student Teacher Interviews online - 4.30pm-7pm |
| Friday 19 September | Final day of Term 3 - students dismissed at 2.30pm |
| Monday 6 October | Term 4 begins |
Please note that students at both campuses will be dismissed at 2.30pm on Wednesday 10 September, to enable staff to prepare for SFCC Feast Day celebrations on Thursday 11 September.
All fathers and fatherly figures in our College community are welcome to join us for our annual prayer service and breakfast at both campuses to celebrate Father's Day.
Dads, uncles, brothers, and friends are invited to this special event. All the details are available below.
Please RSVP here if you and your child would like to attend.
Parent Student Teacher Interviews will be held online for students and families at both campuses on the following dates:
Bookings for interviews can be made through the parent portal PAM from this Friday 29 August.
Instructions on how to login to PAM and make your booking are available below. You will also find information about access to the interview booking link.
The College is planning classes and staffing for 2026.
Please email enrolments@sfcc.vic.edu.au if your child will not return to the College in 2026.
An exit form is available below should you require it.
Students will not be formally exited from the College until all relevant paperwork is returned.
Last Friday, our teachers took part in a Professional Learning Day with a strong focus on learning and teaching.
These days are an important investment in ensuring every student at our school continues to receive the highest quality education.
The time together gave staff the chance to collaborate across campuses, share ideas, and develop new strategies to strengthen learning in every classroom.
Most importantly, the work completed will directly support student progress and wellbeing by ensuring teaching is engaging, responsive, and targeted to student needs.
Some of the key areas our teachers focused on included:
We are proud of the commitment our staff show to continually growing their practice.
Days like this mean that every student benefits from teaching that is well-planned, evidence-based, and tailored to their needs.
Elevate Education will host its next parent webinar on note-taking on Wednesday 3 September at 6.30pm.
Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school.
Sign up for the session below to learn how you can help your child take notes in the right way for effective revision. Help them structure their notes effectively, remember what they learn and use deliberate practice to improve their grades quickly.
After a marathon 12 hours of planning, writing, editing and illustrating, our biggest ever Write a Book in Day (WABIAD) event came to an end at 8pm last Tuesday.
Students did a fantastic job and we are delighted to share their work with you below.
Their books will be made available in a digital library and distributed to children undergoing medical treatment in hospitals across Australia.
Write a Book in a Day promotes literacy, collaboration and creativity and is run by The Kids’ Cancer Project
Each team has also been given the added challenge of meeting a fundraising target of $240 through sponsorship to support childhood cancer research.
You can support them by making a donation using the links below. Fundraising will remain open until 30 September.
Here's what Year 12 Melton students Tra My and Alanis had to say about WABIAD.
Last Tuesday, students from both campuses participated in WABIAD, an experience where we were given 12 hours to draft, illustrate and produce a novel to raise funds for kids’ cancer research.
WABIAD has definitely been a highlight in our senior year, working together for a great cause! We laughed, we cried, we contemplated a Gen Z magpie diva's ability to hack into a computer mainframe, in our story Riches and Treasures and Gold and to worked together to support a great initiative.
We collected rave reviews as we performed a skit of our book to each of the other teams, some saying "I want to see it as a stage show" and "100 out of ten - but unrealistic".
Having participated in WABIAD for the last four years, each time is a unique experience. It's an amazing chance to not only support a great cause but also collaborate with friends and celebrate our peers as talented writers and illustrators.
It allows us to unleash creativity beyond the work we would do in a classroom setting - and the abundance of lollies and pizza that the amazing staff provide throughout the day is a bonus.
Overall, participating in WABAID has given us something to look forward to each year as we traverse through the dreaded test-heavy Term 3. We encourage all students to band their friends together and participate next year!
By Cobblebank 1: Aish Aravinthan, Akul Choudhary, Ishaan Dhamodharan, Sean Jay Masaquel, Sienna Petersen, Ruchika Prakash, Wiraaj Sharma, Bruce Baiju
By Cobblebank 2: Heran Gebretsadik, Juliana Juan, Akanksha Prakash, Nimar Sandhu, Niyumi Samarasinghe
By Cobblebank 3: Allayna Batta, Mamie Lukullay, Adele Van Schalkwyk, Achraj Virk, Emily Wilcox, Ashanti Omoniyi, Chayanne Soobraydoo, Sama Kajo
By Cobblebank 4: Adhib Cholakkal, Harshpreet Gill, Ayush Sehgal, Arvin Singh, Reinard Tolentino, Samar Ludher, Abhijeet Benipal
By Melton 1: Bernice Acabal, Kiana Barnett, Kayla Hart, Chloe Mosqueda, Lorebeth Paler, Shreeya Prasad, Isabella Sestoso, Jessica Sultana, Anna Thompson
By Melton 2: Phoenix Boon, Renee Furtado, Keisha Naidu, Jade Harrison, Joey Dunne, Alisha Day, Ronin Sutton
By Melton 3: Paige Cauchi, Gemma Dunne, Janella Ekenyam, Nikita Hassal, Abby McNair, Elizabeth Wall, Chloe Murray, Lily Pantalleresco
By Melton 4: Olivia Cunningham, Bawi Haunung, Mikayla Jaeger, Hayden Hausfeld, Lily Kensington, Scarlett Thompson, Joyce Madanu, Naman Prasad, Jahnvi Sud.
By Melton 5: Krisha Devi, Edie Todd, Arlia Fearon, Maddy Whelan, Abbey Honig
By Melton 6: Sarah Eckardt, Ollie Emin, Alanis Furtado, Addison McKellar, Sophie Kolbe, Jackamos Lillyst, Tra My Nguyen
By Melton 7: Georgia Bregmen, Leila Eckardt, Ava John, Lynda Kucan, Astrid Lanigan, Abuk Ngong, Chloe Oliver, Gracy Singh, Hansica Srikumar, Juliana Va'a
By Melton 8: Addison Anyayahan, Kiley Del Mar, Angelynne Gonzaga, Romi Hossni, Mariann Joseph, Youssef Kolta, Trinity Meredith, Gabrielle Pilipil, Dylan Self, Shelby Vallence
By Melton 9: Venice Bullen, Sapphire Castovita, Madison Deane, Dut Dut, Troy Gilbert, Retisha Hossain, Raphael Guillaumier
This year’s Hildegard Literary Prize invited students to respond to the theme Lighting Up the World, inspired by St Francis’ reminder that “All the light in the world cannot extinguish a single candle”.
The competition once again revealed the incredible imagination and insight of our students, who explored how light — in all its forms — can endure, inspire, and transform.
Congratulations to our prize winners:
Cobblebank Junior Prize
Achraj Virk, Year 9 - Before the World Woke Up
A lyrical narrative about family, forgiveness, and the first light of new beginnings after conflict.
Before the World Woke Up Achraj Virk
Melton Junior Prize
Renee Furtado, Year 9 - Curtain Call
An evocative piece portraying the theatre as a place where shimmer and spotlight shine against dust and decay, keeping dreams alive.
Melton Senior Prize
Abbey Phelan, Year 11- Finding Light
A moving exploration of loneliness and connection, where the warmth of Light reaches into the shadows of Nobody.
We thank all entrants for their inspiring contributions and celebrate the way each story, like a candle, brings its own light into the world.
This year’s Book Week theme, Book an Adventure, inspired our students to dive into the magic of reading.
The Alexandria Resource Centre was buzzing with excitement as students celebrated stories in fun and interactive ways.
Throughout the week, students created magnetic bookmarks, showcasing their creativity while making something practical to keep their place in their next great read.
We also hosted a lively Book Week Kahoot quiz, where students tested their literary knowledge and enjoyed some friendly competition.
One of the highlights of the week was the Write a Book in a Day challenge. We are thrilled to share that more than 70 students participated, working collaboratively to plan, write, and illustrate original stories – all in just one day! Click here to read more about this fantastic event.
These incredible efforts not only showcased their imagination but also supported a great cause.
We also ran two exciting competitions.
Congratulations to Year 11 Melton student Ciara who won the poetry competition with her creative pirate-themed poem.
Well done also to Year 9 Melton student Krisha whose stunning digital bookmark design took out the top spot in the bookmark competition.
Year 7 Cobblebank student Mamie’s poem also earned her a prize. You can read it here.
Book an Adventure Mamie Lukullay
Book Week 2025 reminded us that every book is an adventure waiting to be explored.
Thank you to everyone who joined in the celebrations and made the week such a success!
Last week’s Winter Sleep Out was a great success with staff and students from both campuses coming together to raise awareness about the significant increase in homelessness in the Melton area.
The evening was both eye-opening and reflective, giving all participants the chance to learn more about the challenges faced by many in our local community.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated staff who not only supervised but also slept out in Sheehan Stadium with the students, modelling the compassion and commitment we hope to inspire.
We are also deeply grateful to our guest speakers: the St Vincent de Paul Youth and Education Officers Rob Tremlett, Tayla Clark and Sarah Miller, St Vincent de Paul Soup Van Coordinator Rebecca Ruffin and the State Member for Melton Mr Steve McGhie MP.
Their insights and expertise gave students a greater understanding of homelessness and the ways in which communities can make a difference.
A heartfelt thank you must also go to our food staff and food assistants from both campuses for baking a delicious selection of healthy and tasty muffins, and to our College canteen for making pots of warm soup and fresh bread rolls for all participants.
The event was a powerful reminder that when a community stands together, real change can happen highlighting the compassion, generosity, and spirit of our community.
“Taking part in my first winter sleepout was a humbling and eye-opening experience. Although it was only one night, it gave me a glimpse of the daily challenges that many people who live without a home endure. It was a confronting experience, and I realised how much we take comfort, warmth and security for granted.” Georgina, Year 10
"Spending one night out in the cold stadium was tough. I was freezing, uncomfortable, and couldn’t sleep. It made me think about how hard it must be for people who go through this every single night.
It really opened my eyes to how much we take for granted—like having a warm bed or even just feeling safe. Homelessness isn’t just about not having a home, it’s about real people facing really hard situations." Mirella, Year 7
We would also like to extend our thanks to our College community for contributing to our annual Winter Appeal.
The generous donations of clothing, food and essential items demonstrate how powerful it is when people unite for a cause.
Together, we collected more than 4000 items to support those most in need this winter. These will be donated to many organisations in our local community.
Thank you to the Faith and Mission Action Team for your assistance each week and to everyone who supported the Winter Appeal and took part in the Winter Sleep Out.
Together, we have made a meaningful difference.
More than 30 students and six staff took part in the College’s annual three-day Senior Ski Trip to Mt Buller recently.
The trip was a fantastic experience that received overwhelmingly positive feedback from both students, parents and staff.
Throughout the three days, students not only improved their skiing skills but also stepped out of their comfort zones, embracing new challenges on the slopes and pushing their personal boundaries.
The shared experience also helped strengthen existing friendships and create new ones, as students supported and encouraged one another throughout the trip.
It was a memorable few days filled with laughter, personal growth, lasting connections and memories.
Join us for drinks and canapes to celebrate the 10th anniversary of CRC Melton's Year 12 Class of 2015 on Friday 29 August from 6.30pm in the Performing Arts Centre foyer at our Melton Campus.
Reminisce, reconnect with friends and staff and find out more about what has happened at the College in the past decade.
To attend the Class of 2015 reunion, please RSVP by emailing me at arowley@sfcc.vic.edu.au
| Team | Result | SFCC Ladder position |
| Senior Boys Basketball | Salesian College 53 d SFCC 50 | 3 |
| Senior Girls Basketball | Penola Catholic College 48 d SFCC 36 | 2 |
| Team | Result | SFCC Ladder position |
| AFL Division 2 | Caroline Chisholm Catholic College 99 d SFCC 14 | 2 |
| Netball Division 2 | SFCC 31 d Caroline Chisholm Catholic College 12 | 2 |
| Boys Volleyball Division 1 | Caroline Chisholm Catholic College 2 d SFCC 1 | 7 |
| Girls Volleyball Division 1 | SFCC 2 d Caroline Chisolm Catholic College 1 | 3 |
| Boys Basketball Division 2 | SFCC 66 d Caroline Chisholm Catholic College 61 | 2 |
| Girls Basketball Division 2 | SFCC 81 d Caroline Chisholm Catholic College 26 | 3 |
| Boys Football Division 2 | Caroline Chisholm Catholic College 3 d SFCC 2 | 7 |
Some photos of our Year 9 Melton Boys in their football match against Caroline Chisholm Catholic College last week.
| Team | Result | SFCC Ladder position |
| AFL Division 2 | Kolbe Catholic College 117 d SFCC 6 | 6 |
| Netball Division 2 | Kolbe Catholic College 14 d SFCC 3 | 6 |
| Boys Volleyball Division 2 | Penola Catholic College 2 d SFCC 1 | 1 |
| Girls Volleyball Division 2 | SFCC 2 d Penola Catholic College 1 | 1 |
| Boys Basketball Division 2 | SFCC 49 d Kolbe Catholic College 45 | 3 |
| Girls Basketball Division 2 | Kolbe Catholic College 63 d 13 SFCC | 6 |
| Boys Football Division 2 | SFCC 2 d Kolbe Catholic College 0 | 5 |
| Girls Football Division 2 | Kolbe Catholic College 3 d SFCC 0 | 5 |
The Melton Level Crossing Removal Project Team is hosting community information sessions where you can meet the team, ask questions and learn more about upcoming works and changes to the way you travel.
In person: Wednesday 27 August 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Melton Community Hall, 238 High Street, Melton
Online: Monday 1 September 6pm to 7pm, via Zoom
Everyone is welcome and bookings are essential. Click here to reserve your spot.
For all the latest information about the project, please see the update below.
Melton City Libraries is once again hosting a workshop and heat for the Australian Poetry Slam, and has invited any interested SFCC students to take part.
It’s a perfect opportunity for budding poets to develop their craft and if they’re brave enough, get on the mic to perform their work!
The Workshop will take place on Wednesday 3 September from 5.45pm to 7.45pm at Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub with poet and creative mentor Megan J. Reidl.
The Heat will be held at Melton Library and Learning Hub on Thursday 11 September between 6pm and 8pm (registration for performers from 5:30pm).
The winner of the Heat will receive a prize and perform at the APS National Final at the Sydney Opera House in October.
The 2025 National Slambassador will tour Australasia sharing their creativity and inspiring others to speak their own poetry!
Bookings can via the following links:
Australian Poetry Slam Workshop
Participants can sign up to one or both events, and choose to perform or be an audience member.
Ubuntu Youth Wellbeing Program Outline 2025
Keep updated with College events, procedures, resources and information via the links below.
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