From the Principal

This week, I would like to once again draw your attention to Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools' (MACS) new child-safety campaign called MACS Care. 

As part of our commitment to the campaign, this month, I would like to unpack Child Safe Standard 2: Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.

Our ongoing commitment to student safety

At our school, child safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. In line with Child Safe Standard 2, we are committed to ensuring that child safety is embedded in our leadership, governance and daily practice.

This means we maintain clear policies, provide ongoing staff training, uphold a strong Code of Conduct, and foster a culture where concerns can be raised and addressed promptly. All staff, volunteers and contractors understand their responsibilities and our zero-tolerance approach to child abuse.

Creating a child-safe environment is a shared responsibility. When students feel safe and protected, they are able to thrive academically, socially and spiritually. We thank our families for partnering with us in maintaining a strong, proactive child-safe culture within our community.

If you would like more information on Standard 2, please click on the link below.

MACS Care Parent Newsletter 2 2026

MACS School choice survey

MACS invites families to take part in a short online survey about school choice and your experience as a MACS family.

The survey is being conducted in partnership with education research specialists Edified and focuses on the perspectives of current MACS families. It explores:

• what influenced your choice of school
• what matters most to your family now
• what supports satisfaction, belonging and confidence in your school

Your feedback will help MACS better understand what families value most and will inform future planning and decision-making for Catholic education.

The survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete and can be taken anonymously. All responses will be confidential and will only be used for the purposes of this research.

Click here to complete the survey

As a thank-you for your time, families who complete the survey may enter a prize draw for one of five $100 eGift Cards, redeemable across more than 100 in-store and online brands. 

Entry to the prize draw is optional and managed separately from survey responses. Full prize draw terms and conditions are available here: https://www.edified.com.au/post/macs-parent-survey-prize-draw

Your voice matters. By sharing your experience, you are helping shape the future of Catholic education for current and future families.

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Community Engagement and Growth at ceg@macs.vic.edu.au

Thank you in anticipation for taking the time to complete the survey.

Looking Ahead - Melton Campus

Looking Ahead - Cobblebank Campus

Student Safety on E-Scooters

A reminder to all families about road rules for e-scooters, particularly when travelling to and from school.

Who can ride?

You can legally ride an e-scooter in Victoria if you are 16 years or older.

You can ride on shared-use paths (not on footpaths) or on roads with a speed limit of up to 60km/h. You must:

• wear a helmet
• not travel more than 20km/h
• not use your mobile phone
• not carry a passenger (dinking).

Source: Victoria Police website

Students who are not at least 16 years old should not be riding e-scooters to and from school.

Any student who arrives at school on an e-scooter and is under 16 will not be allowed to ride it home. Parents and guardians will be contacted to collect the e-scooter.

Helmet rules

When riding a bicycle or non-powered scooter, you must wear a helmet, even if you are riding on a footpath.

Please ensure your child is following the road laws to keep themselves and others in our school community safe.

Below is a Victoria Police fact sheet about road safety when using e-bikes and e-scooters.

Melton Year 8 Clean Up Day

Last Friday Year 8 Melton Campus students rolled up their sleeves to take part in Schools Clean Up Day. 

They dedicated 15 minutes of class time to improving the cleanliness of the school grounds.

Beyond simply collecting rubbish, the activity provided students with an opportunity to develop a deeper awareness of the environment and an understanding of the importance of caring for our flora and fauna. Students were able to see firsthand how small actions can make a meaningful difference.

We hope that through participating in this practical initiative, students will continue to take responsibility for maintaining a clean and welcoming school environment by keeping our grounds free of rubbish.

Cobblebank Year 9 Soccer Clinics

This week, our Year 9 Cobblebank students participated in soccer clinics run by Melbourne Victory. 

The students practised several skills, including ball control, dribbling, defending a player, and shooting techniques. 

The highlight of the session was the opportunity to use the skills in some gameplay. In 9T, our players of the day were Summer and Dev.

Our Year 9 classes will participate in three sessions during Term 1 to learn more about the sport. 

“It was a really fun experience, and I learned a lot. It was good to find out more about leadership skills and soccer skills.” Summer, Year 9

Cobblebank Year 9 Textiles

Year 9 Textiles students at Cobblebank have continued the soft launch of their comfort wear clothing label while incorporating new skills on the overlocker sewing machines. 

Renowned for their complexity, overlockers are designed to finish garment edges to a professional standard, preventing fraying and creating clean, durable seams.

Using two needles and four threads, these machines represent a significant step up from standard sewing machines. 

The Year 9 students have embraced this challenge with enthusiasm, developing valuable real-world skills relevant to the textiles industry. They look forward to completing their hoodies and stepping into the advertising component of their label launch.

Natalie Malle

Teacher

Our Melton Campus Year 10 Hospitality students have also been developing their practical skills in preparation for their upcoming assessment task.

In Week 2, students prepared fresh bruschetta, focusing on garnishing and plating techniques.

This practical lesson allowed students to explore colour contrast, texture, height, and portion control while presenting their dishes professionally. They demonstrated creativity, carefully considered visual appeal, balance, and overall presentation, essential skills in the hospitality industry.

In Week 3, students further refined their decorative techniques by baking chocolate cupcakes. This session provided valuable practice in piping, icing consistency, and decorative finishes. Students worked diligently to improve their control, precision, and attention to detail, all of which are critical in achieving high-quality presentation standards.

We were delighted to welcome Sam Butcher to our class to conduct a demonstration on cupcake decoration. As a professional baker, Sam shared her expertise and practical tips with our students. Her guidance on piping techniques, icing consistency, and creative design inspired students and they greatly benefited from her experience and enthusiasm.

These practical experiences are preparing students for their upcoming assessment, in which they will apply their garnishing and decorative skills to design and decorate brownies. We look forward to seeing their creativity and technical growth showcased in their final products. 

Himani Devi, Teacher, Melton Campus

Sports News

SACCSS Tournaments

Congratulations to all students from both campuses who represented the College at the SACCSS Junior Golf and Open Tennis tournaments on Monday 23 February.

A special mention goes to Melton’s Junior Golf pair, Year 9 student Elijah and Year 8 student Milton, who placed second for Best Pair, and to the Melton team for finishing second overall.

"It was a fantastic day at the lushest course, with great teamwork and determination. Most importantly, we supported each other and played the best golf possible. There were a few crucial shots we made that helped us place second." Elijah and & Milton, Junior Golf Best Pair runners-up

Pictured below are our Cobblebank students on the golf course last week.

Thank you to the students who represented SFCC at the Open Tennis tournament.

Photos below of students at yesterday's SACCSS Open Golf Tournament - the course was a little soggier than last week's junior competition!

Melton SACCSS Senior Sport

Cobblebank Premier League – Round 3

Melton Inter-House Mixed Netball Competition

Round 2 of the Inter-House Netball Competition delivered another exciting afternoon of fast-paced action, teamwork and a great sense of community.

House spirit was once again a highlight of the round, with enthusiastic support from the sidelines motivating players to give their best effort until the final whistle. Sportsmanship was also outstanding, reflecting the positive competitive culture in our school community.

The ladder was shaken up with Bernard Phoenix defeating Bakhita Sharks, Anthony Lions beating Catherine Dragons, MacKillop Kangaroos defeating Glowrey Crocodiles and Lawrence Ravens winning against Dominic Wolves. Lily, Deputy Sports Captain

Outdoor Education - Melton Campus

Our Year 10 Melton Outdoor Education students recently visited URBNSURF Melbourne as part of their Risk Management and Water Safety unit.

The day began with a surf lesson, where students developed their skills, built confidence, and demonstrated fantastic resilience. It was great to see such high energy, encouragement of one another, and plenty of smiles as everyone improved throughout the session.

Students then took part in a hands-on water safety course, practising CPR and experiencing a powerful real-life rip currentalongside a trained lifeguard. They learned how to remain calm, float, and swim parallel to safely exit a rip - an invaluable life skill.

This excursion was a great example of learning through doing, allowing students to apply their classroom understanding of risk management and outdoor safety in a practical and meaningful way.

Abby Grech

Teacher

Melton Year 12 Food Studies

Our Year 12 Food Studies class at Melton Campus has been learning about nutritional requirements during different stages of life, focusing this week on adolescents.

Students considered the need for increased energy, the importance of macronutrients, and key vitamins and minerals during this stage of growth and development.

As part of their practical learning, students designed and prepared a balanced breakfast to ensure young people arrive at school well-fuelled for the day ahead.

Each breakfast was planned to include appropriate macronutrients, carbohydrates for sustained energy, protein for growth and repair, and healthy fats to support brain function whilst at school.

The goal was to create a meal that not only met nutritional requirements but also kept students feeling satisfied and engaged throughout the morning whilst preparing for their upcoming SAC.

Teachers Gain National Certification

Congratulations to SFCC teachers Nathaniel Winfield and Sophie-Kieu Jewell, who have been certified as lead and highly accomplished teachers. 

National teacher certification recognises outstanding teachers who demonstrate exceptional capacity in professional standards for Australian teachers.

The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers are a public statement of what constitutes quality teaching. Teachers who are certified as Lead or Highly Accomplished have exemplified professionalism and dedication in becoming expert classroom practitioners committed to growth. 

Nathaniel and Sophie join an elite group of 2226 certificated teachers nationally. Their expertise supports others at different career stages and leads initiatives that improve outcomes for students.

We congratulate them on their achievement and the continual contributions they make to our learning community.

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