Newsletter 7 - 18 March 2015

18th March 2015
From the Assistant Principal
19th March Feast of St Joseph,
St Joseph, silent capable and Holy.
Called by God as a young man, to play the most important part in the drama of salvation after Mary, Jesus’
mother. Foster father of Jesus and protector of the Holy family. Pray for us.
Vision
Statement
St Simon Peter Catholic
Primary School community
will provide challenges for
the growth of the whole
person. Within a framework
of Catholic values, we will
strive to live in harmony
with each other and our
environment living our
motto “Love One Another.”
Swimming Carnival
Congratulations to all the swimmers who participated in our Annual Swimming Carnival last Friday. The carnival
ran very smoothly thanks to the support of many parent volunteers under the direction of our PE Teacher Mr Lee
Thompson. This morning members of the Interschool squad attended a training session at HBF Arena, in
preparation for the Interschool Carnival on Thursday 26th March.
School Band
The School Band will be performing at our whole school Assembly next Wednesday March 25.
Cyber Safety
On Monday our Year 5 & 6 students attended an excellent Cyber Safety presentation given by Caitlin Basset, a
state and Australian netballer. Telstra sponsor this initiative and more information about how to keep your family
safe online can be found on their website http://www.telstra.com.au/consumer-advice/cyber-safety/
Stations of the Cross
On 2nd April, Holy Thursday, Stations of the Cross will be presented in our school grounds by Year 5GF, with the
assistance of our Year 6 Leaders under the direction of Mrs Natalie Templeton. In order to accommodate all the
students there will be an 8:45am and 9:30am performance. Parents are warmly invited to join us at one of these
times.
A bit of humour
Seeing her two sons fighting over the last of the pizza the mother said, "You boys should be acting more like Jesus, if He were here He would
give His brother the last piece."
The older brother looked at his younger sibling and said, "Jack, you be Jesus."
Reminders
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
18 March
19 March
19 March
7.00pm Parent Info Night First Holy Communion
10.00am Reconciliation for Lent Years 4 - 6
7.00pm Parent Info Night First Holy Communion
KINDY PLACES FOR 2016 (4 year olds)
Any parent or friend at our school with a child who turns four before 30 June 2016 and who requires a Kindy place in 2016 MUST complete an
APPLICATION FORM and return it to this Office by Friday 20 March 2015. Application Forms for Enrolment are available from the Office or on the
school website: www.ssp.wa.edu.au I have also attached a form for your convenience.
Parents enrolled in the 3YO program are reminded to enrol for 4YO Kindergarten which is the first year of enrolment at SSP. All 3YO program students
can enrol in the Kindy program and must do so now. Please do not assume that you have a place because this could disappoint.
Places are limited but priority will be given to the Catholic children of the parish and surrounding areas first and foremost. Please note: some parents
have already completed an Application Form so you do not need to do this again. You are welcome to check that we have your child’s name on our list
by phoning the Office on 9301 6888 during school hours just to ensure you receive an invitation to the meeting.
Parents who have lodged an application will be receiving a letter shortly inviting them to our Kindy Enrolment Meetings scheduled for
Monday 30 March at 9.15am and 6.00pm in the Hall. At least one parent from new families and from families already enrolled at the school (in K-6)
must attend this meeting to secure enrolment.
Uniform Shop
A quick reminder for the parents that there are only 3 weeks left to buy the winter uniforms.
Please make sure you have everything ready by the end of this term as children must return to school in Term 2 in full winter uniform.
Parents who are not able to come to the Uniform shop during the opening days and hours, please contact me by phone on 9301 6835 or by email at
somai-popescu.rody@cathednet.wa.edu.au with your order.
Thank you.
Rody Somai-Popescu
Uniform Shop Manager
Library News
As you may be aware, the Library is being refurbished. We are having new carpet, new shelving and it will be freshly painted. For this to happen we
are closing to students and staff for the last 2 weeks of this term, starting on Monday 23rd March, until the end of the first week of next term,
Friday 24th April.
Students are being allowed to borrow twice the amount of books this week, so please help your child to look after these books over the following 5
weeks, which includes the school holidays. Students in Years 4, 5 and 6 will still need their Library book on their Library day for quiet reading if they
have no Lexile Quiz to do. Students from pre-primary to Year 3 need to keep their books and bag safe at home and do not need to bring them to
school until Week 2, starting on Monday 27th April next term. If you need any further information concerning the Library closure please call in or phone
9301 6814. Thank you.
Rosie Young (Teacher Librarian)
House Swimming Carnival
Last Friday students from years four to six participated in our annual swimming carnival at Arena Joondalup. A wonderful time was had by all and at
the conclusion of the carnival Salvatorian Sharks won the shield. The final points tally and a list of individual medal winners follows for you all to read.
Thank you to the very big list of parents who helped on the day!
A team of interschool swimmers has been selected from our carnival and they are competing at Arena Joondalup on Thursday 26th March. They have
received their information letters this week and began training today during school time and we wish them well!
Salvatorian Sharks
584
Mackillop Dolphins
396
Vincent Rays
336
Prendiville Whales
324
Yr 4
Yr 4
Yr 5
Yr 5
Yr 6
Yr 6
Champion Swimmer
Jade Bamford
Samuel Lyle/Logan Harris
Aiden Burgess/Andrew Browning
Jessica Lea
Aidan Coyne
Charlotte Schmidte
Runner Up
Bayley Arbuckle
Jake Campbell
Ian Grobbelaar
Indee Pratt
Matthew Mahoney
Hannah Sharman
Easter Egg Hunt
Don’t forget Tuesday 2nd April at 3:30pm is our Easter Egg Hunt at Neil Hawkins Park, Joondalup. Please put this date in your diaries.
Easter Raffle
We would like to thank everyone for their generous donations of Easter eggs and baskets. Please keep these coming in. Don’t forget you can get
more raffle tickets from the front office. The Easter Raffle will be drawn on Wednesday, the 1st of April at 2pm in the hall.
Our Year 6 Leaders attended a GRIP Leadership conference at the
Convention Centre last Tuesday. Here’s what some of them had to
say about the day:
“Leadership Day was a really fun way to learn about how to be a better
leader. My favourite activity was learning about how we could help
others with our time, treasure and talent.” Ella
“Leadership Day was a great opportunity to meet other students from
different schools. The day was filled with lots of interesting talks and
ideas on becoming a good leader such as standing up for yourself,
standing up for others and standing up for what is right.” Hannah
“GRIP Leadership Day was really fun. I learnt about being a leader
and what I can do to help the school. Over all it was a great
experience.” Madison Hilton-Carrol
Congratulations go to Sebastian, Fabiano, Giovanni,
Kailen, Miguel, Copeland and Sean who competed in the
U9 Indoor Soccer Finals on Friday night, at Bouncer
Joondalup.
They all played extremely well and were rewarded with a
victory!!! Well done boys.
REMINDER
APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENTS - YEAR 7 - 2017
MATER DEI COLLEGE
Applications (and accompanying paperwork) needs to be forwarded immediately to the College
as interviews are commencing in March 2015.
Please access the College website:- www.mdc.wa.edu.au
for enrolment application forms or e-mail barbra.moyle@mdc.wa.edu.au
to request an Enrolment Application.
CONFIRMATION RITE OF COMMITMENT – All Candidates are required to attend any Mass during the weekend of
21st & 22nd of March and bring their completed RED Commitment Cards (Given at Enrolment) which they will hand to
the Celebrant during Mass.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Parent/s Information Night hosted by the Parish will be held this Wednesday 18th and
Thursday 19th of March at 7.00pm. This will involve a short presentation and general information about this Sacrament.
An adult representative from each Candidate’s family is required to attend.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ENQUIRY WEEKEND - 28th & 29th of March. Candidates and families are required
to attend any mass on this weekend where they will receive their Enrolment Forms.
FAMILY MASS – SUNDAY 22ND MARCH AT 5:00pm. Any young people interested in being part of the choir are most
welcome to come along at 4pm to rehearse the hymns and warm up your voices.
HEALING MASS On Friday 27th March at 8.30am there will be a Healing Mass in our Church. If you are suffering from
any kind of sickness physical or emotional please come to receive the Sacrament of Healing of the Sick. Light refreshments
served in our Parish Centre after the Mass.
A re-enactment of the Lord’s entry into Jerusalem will take place on Palm Sunday 29th of March at the
10.00am Mass. We invite all children to take part in the procession. Children carrying small palms or olive
branches (supply own if possible) will lead the procession of the priest with a pony and the rest of the
congregation and then form an archway along the central aisle of church. (Parent help needed to
supervise). Come early – young ones can have a ride on the pony. See you there!