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Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you for your wonderful vibes & commitment to our school. We are mid-way through term 2, which means interviews & finalising enrolments for 2026. I confirm siblings families are on our list, but please touch-base with the office to know your next steps in the process.
Of recent, I have received many compliments to be passed on to our school community:
“Everyone is so welcoming & helpful.” - New Parent
“Staff really love what they do.” - Community Member
“I know St. Rita’s School & I miss it. Thank you for sharing your events on Facebook. It is a special school like no other.” - Parent Alumni
“St. Rita’s is a great school. I am so blessed to work here.” - Staff member
The Mother’s Day gathering was a joy-filled occasion and I sincerely thank the St. Rita’s Staff and helpers for putting their heart & soul into making it memorable for others.
The deep sense of care for others which my colleagues show, continues to fill my heart with pride & joy.
As captain of the ship, I am privileged to serve at a school which has;
- Wonderful academic & wellbeing outcomes,
- Outstanding engagement,
- Innovative pathways to learning,
- Strong sense of equity & inclusivity, and
- A community that deeply cares about its sailors.
Assembly today with Simultaneous Storytime was totally super cool. Thank you all for bringing the learning & laughter to the novel, ‘The Truck Cat’. And congratulations to our students receiving St. Rita’s Value Awards of Respect, Community, Faith, Learning, Justice. Very proud! Look out for some great images of Simulaneous Storytime next week on Facebook.
Very proud of our Readers’ Cup Team who will be competing next month in Cairns. Well done Rome, Jake, Rocco and Luke. Hard work & grit shown here in learning. Keep it up boys!
Being in a Catholic School is fantastic as we celebrate our Patron Saint - St. Rita’s Feast Day next Wednesday. Prep to Year 6 are off to our sister school in Babinda to rock it, and then off to the movies to see the Charles Dickens Classic ‘King of Kings’.
I am very excited to come together at our School Parish Mass next Saturday, 31st May 6pm at St. Rita’s Church, followed by cuppa & activities in the Cascia Centre. If you are in town, come and celebrate with us. Students are excited to take upon community leadership roles at mass, then celebrate with friendship vibes in the Cascia Centre. Families, please bring a plate to share.
Alleluia Alleluia for Pope Leo XVI who wished all ‘Peace Blessings’.
Forward to a Better World, Mrs Bryan.
Dear Parents and Carers,
Learning and Teaching
I am incredibly proud of our school and the unwavering dedication of our teachers. Yesterday marked our first Professional Learning Team meeting for the term, where staff engaged deeply with data on student progress in reading, writing, and number in Mathematics. Our teachers are committed to improving outcomes and ensuring every student thrives.
Report Card Information
From Semester 1, St Rita’s will be transitioning to our new academic reporting application, The Learning Dashboard (TLD). On the 26 June, 2025 you will be using the new app to access your child's Semester 1 report and all future reports.
TLD will take you to your child's report via a modern web interface, providing an improved user experience when accessing it via your mobile phone, tablet or computer.
The new report will also include student cohort data. This cohort graph provides you with a visual indicator about your child’s grade and those of their peers. This is only displayed if the cohort has seventeen or more students in the group.
How do I access the new system?
You can access TLD via the MYCE app or the Parent Portal (through our website).
The Learning Dashboard Login Page:
Once you have navigated to TLD, users will need to login again using their Parent Portal Credentials.
Can I save a PDF version of my child’s report?
Yes. There is a print PDF functionality available within TLD. On clicking the blue ‘Print PDF’ button on the top right-hand corner of the dashboard, a PDF of the report will be downloaded to your device which you will be able to save and print.
If you require any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.
Mathematics Information for Parents:
If you’ve ever wondered what your child/ren are learning in Mathematics at school and how you can support them, the Mathematics Hub provides clear, short, year-level curriculum summaries for families. Follow this link and then select ‘Families’ from the top of the page: Parents
You will also find a ‘Student’ tab next to ‘Families’ which will provide an insight into Mathematics: the Why?, Games, Careers, and Challenges
Enjoy the learning with your child/ren.
Diocese of Cairns Parent Engagement Mini Conference
St Augustine’s Cairns, Saturday 31 May, 2025 9am - 3:30pm
Parents and Carers are invited to converse with Psychologist Karen Young, to support children’s learning and wellbeing.
Topics involve:
- Strengthening Children and Teens Against Anxiety
- Building Emotional Regulation and Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Children and Adolescents
- Let’s Talk - Q&A
Please see for more information: CSPQ_CNS_mini_conference_31May_flyer_5_1_.pdf
Kind Regards,
Mrs Gallagher
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to the halfway point of Term 2!
St Rita’s Feast Day
St Rita’s Feast Day is on the 22nd of May. This year, we are delighted to celebrate with our sister school St Rita’s Babinda. Preps to Year 6 will travel to Babinda for mass and activities on 28th of May. A Parent Slip was emailed for approval of all of your children enrolled to travel by bus. Please ensure you have responded to the slip. Thank you.
St Rita’s School Parish Mass
We are delighted to host mass on Saturday, 31st May 6:00 pm at St Rita’s Church, South Johnstone. All students, families and parishioners are invited to attend. Please bring a plate to share to join us afterwards for a cuppa in the Cascia Centre at school. There will be games and craft activities for kids.
National Reconciliation Week
As we enter National Reconciliation Week, we pause to reflect on the journey of healing, truth-telling, and unity between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and all Australians. In St Rita’s Catholic school, Reconciliation Week holds profound spiritual significance. Our faith calls us to be peacemakers, to walk humbly with others, and to uphold the dignity of every person as made in the image of God.
Looking forward to the rest of our busy term!
Best wishes,
Ms Heaney
Hi St Rita's,
A huge congratulations to all the students who have proudly represented our school at touch football, soccer, and rugby union trials outside of school hours. Your dedication, commitment, and sportsmanship are truly commendable. Balancing academics with training and trials takes real determination, and we’re incredibly proud of the effort and enthusiasm you’ve shown.
Well done to Year 6 Boys: Ollie, Isaac, Jake & Dom for gaining selection in District Rugby Union Team. Special mention to Ollie for hitting it up hard in training. Good luck boys for next Wednesday at Callendar Park when taking on the Cairns schools.
Special mention to Jaxon for gaining selection in the Northern Zone Touch Football team. A younger student competing up in years, well done.
Looking Ahead: Athletics Field Rotation & Fitzy V Palmy Day
Excitement is building as we gear up for our upcoming athletics field rotation and the much-anticipated Fitzy V Palmy Day! These events are more than just a chance to run, jump, and throw—they’re a celebration of fitness, teamwork, and school spirit.
We’ll continue sharpening our skills in the lead-up to these events, and we can’t wait to showcase our talents. We’re looking forward to welcoming parents and carers to cheer us on and witness the amazing sporting energy our students bring to the field!
IMPORTANT Upcoming Events:
Athletics Field Event Rotations: Term 2 Week 10 - Monday 23rd of June
Staff/ Parents vs. Year 6 Touch Football: Term 2 Week 10 - Friday 27th of June - 2:15 - 3:00 pm
800m races (2013 - 2016): Term 3 Week 1 - Wednesday 16th of July - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Fitzy V Palmy Day (Athletics): Term 3 Week 1 - Friday 18th of July
Yours in sport,
Mr Herrmann
Our Cross Country representatives at the District trials did St Rita's proud. 
Congratulations 
. Our students are always a pleasure to take away.
Brother and sister schools building friendships for secondary school and beyond. Together we achieve more. Lots of fun and laughter with world famous singer/songwriter, Andrew Chinn.
