Veritas Term 1 Week 10

VERITAS

TERM 1 WEEK 10

6 April 2023

Important Dates 24 April

Pupil Free Day

25 April

Anzac Day (Public Holiday)

26 April

Students Commence

27 April

Beginning of Term Mass

28 April

P & F Colour Run

We acknowledge the tradi onal Owners of the lands on which we live, learn and work.

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We acknowledge the con nued deep spiritual connec on and rela onship of Aboriginal peoples to this country and commit to the ongoing journey of Reconcilia on.

Contents

4 FROM THE PRINCIPAL

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ CORNER

8 WE ARE CALLED Project Compassion Eucharis c Celebra on

Swimming Carnival Project Compassion Holy Week Stars of the week

Anzac Day School Uniform Holiday Tips

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CLASS NEWS

SAFE SCHOOL FRAMEWORK

COMMUNITY NEWS

Conduct Statement 3

P&F Holiday Catch-ups

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Music Health News

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From the Principal May the glory and the promise of this joyous me of year bring peace and happiness to you and those you hold most dear.

And may Christ, Our Risen Saviour, always be there by your side to bless you most abundantly and be your loving guide.

Amen Dear Parents, Welcome to our Week 10 newsle er and the end of Term One! Congratula ons to our Year 4 to 6 students who par cipated in our school swimming carnival last week. I was impressed with the teamwork and enthusiasm shown by all students. Our inter-school swimming team have been selected and they will compete on Friday 5 May. Mrs Jenkins would love some parent volunteers to help on the day, even if it is just for a few hours. Please let her know ASAP if you are able to help.

To ensure the safety of children, parents are asked to no fy the school by 9.00am if a child will be absent on a par cular day. Parents must provide the teacher with a wri en explana on as to the cause of a child’s absence (or a doctor’s cer cate) which includes: · The name of the student, · The class/roll group of the student, · The reason for the absence, and · The full name of the parent/guardian at the end of the message A quick reminder that there is no parking on the verge in Smith Street. We have asked for the no standing signs to be updated as they are quite faded and parked cars have been obstruc ng the view of parents exi ng from the drive through. We thank you in advance for your support.

I am simply amazed by the e orts of our students as they raised money for Project Compassion this term. They had some fabulous ideas for stalls and gave up their me to raise money. A big thank you also to our parents who supported their children. We raised $3500 which will go towards changing the lives of some of the most vulnerable people. THANK YOU! This week we have solemnly observed the most sacred week in the liturgical calendar – Holy Week. Special men on goes to our students who so reverently took part in these re ec ons each day. As Holy Week draws to a close and we prepare for the hope and glory of the resurrec on of Christ at Easter, I would like to take this opportunity to wish our school community a very happy and safe Easter. I look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Wednesday 26 April for the beginning of Term 2.

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Mel Allen Principal

Ms Allen’s Stars of the Week Laylah Flamini In Literacy, the Year Two students were exploring the concept of cause and e ect.

I was very impressed with the way that Laylah was able to explain the cause and e ect of ea ng too many lollies. Great work Laylah

Lorena Albanese In Literacy, the Year Two students were exploring the concept of cause and e ect.

Lorena was able to iden fy and explain the cause and e ect of jumping in the mud. Super e ort Lorena!

Year One’s and Two’s

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A big thank you to the Year One and Two students who collected rubbish around the school so that our school looked amazing. Some of the rubbish heroes were Harper C, Leo, Ben, Hugo, Sam, Declan, Faith, Eliza, Ivy, Abigail, Harper W, Alyhia, Saba and Amaya. Thank you to these awesome helpers and everyone else who helped!

Assistant Principal’s Corner ANZAC Day ANZAC Day is a na onal public holiday and is considered by many Australians to be one of the most solemn days of the year. It marks the anniversary of the rst major military ac on fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. The acronym ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, whose soldiers were known as Anzacs. ANZAC Day remains one of the most important na onal occasions of both Australia and New Zealand, a rare instance of two sovereign countries not only sharing the same Remembrance Day, but making reference to both countries in its name.

As a school we will be commemora ng ANZAC Day on the rst student day next term, Wednesday 26 April, at 11.00 am in the Piazza. All are welcome to join us for this special re ec on.

School Uniform A reminder to all parents that next term all students are required to be in winter uniform. To assist parents and students in this transi on, a two-week change-over period will be permi ed with all students in full winter uniform by Week 3. All uniform items are in stock and can be ordered online.

Hair •Children should avoid excess use of hair gel or hair products.

•Dreadlocks or coloured beads are not permi ed.

•Excessively short hair is not permi ed. A cut shorter than a number two is unacceptable.

•Hair must be clean, brushed and kept o the face.

Jewellery/ Make-Up •Children should not wear valuable jewellery to school. Apart from the fact that it can be lost or broken it is a

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distrac on to themselves and others around them.

•For safety reasons the only acceptable earrings are studs. Children who wear studs may wear only one in each ear.

•Make up and nail polish is not to be worn while in school uniform.

School holidays are fast approaching. For the kids, there have been 10 or so weeks of sport, music, schoolwork, si ng s ll and naviga ng friendships. For the parents, it’s been 10 weeks of school lunches, nding missing shoes, packing swim gear and signing excursion forms. Our kids are red from a long term of school, and we’re red from balancing it all.

School holidays are a chance for families to shake o the end of term blahs and nd a bit of joy in their lives.

Here are some ways to do that and make the most of the holidays.

Limit Screen Time When kids are red le ng them veg out in front of the TV seems like it would be a great mental break.

It is true that some mes the human brain needs a break. When we’ve been focused on a speci c task for a long stretch of me, mental rest is crucial to allow the brain to process informa on it’s taken in.

But neuroscien sts know that watching television does not allow the brain to properly rest. While some parts are turned o (analysis and reasoning) other parts are highly s mulated (visual cortex). This prevents the brain from really res ng. And other devices cause similar problems in our kids’ brains.

In reality, the trick to mental relaxa on isn’t turning o the brain, but changing its focus. And school holidays are a perfect me to do that! Crea ve ac vi es that don’t cost the earth, and some me to just be bored, are both great ways for our kids’ brains (and ours!) to have a break. Sure, let the kids enjoy some down me staring at a screen – guilt free. But make sure it’s balanced with other ac vi es.

Boredom isn’t bad Being bored is ok! It gives our kids a chance to be crea ve, to explore, and to learn to deal with what life serves up. It’s not our job as parents to be monitoring every minute of their school holidays and making sure they’ve always got something to do.

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Younger kids need more me and a en on of course, but as they get older give them space. When they

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How to nd the joy in school holidays

complain that they are bored, give them a chance to nd something they want to do on their own. You might have to put up with a li le bit of whining, but what a joy it will be (theirs and yours!) when they nd something that sparks their interest on their own voli on.

Anxiety and stress Now and then I some mes nd parents and children who nd school holidays stressful rather than relaxing. Kids can have anxiety from the change in rou ne, from being away from their friends or from worrying about next term. This can be especially signi cant if they are going to be making a change (year level or schools, for example).

Parents o en nd having to juggle work commitments and addi onal childcare requirements stressful. There are some mes addi onal costs, and of course, more me entertaining regardless of how crea ve you are.

But there are ways to combat these stresses and worries.

For kids, make sure you maintain healthy rou nes.

Keep them on a reasonable bed me schedule and ea ng healthy foods. If they are having worries, talk about those and come up with an ac on plan. For example, if they’re star ng a new school, go for a walk-through of the school grounds. If they’re missing their friends, arrange a play date.

For us parents, try not to overload yourself with pressures at home (and at work). Get out the family calendar and make a plan together. Schedule in some quiet mes, and some me for yourself as well. Life is busy, and we only have so many holidays with our kids. We can really maximise them when we look for the joy life has to o er! In a few years they may not want to stay in their PJs all day with you.

From Happy Families

Term Two Planner Please see a ached a copy of the Term Two planner which is also on the school website.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday 26 April 2023.

We are Called Project Compassion 2023

Every day, more than 200 million children miss out on school, around 690 million people go hungry and 2.2 billion people cannot access clean drinking water. In recent years, COVID-19 has also devastated vulnerable communi es already living in poverty, with the health and economic impacts to reverberate for years to come.

It’s through the generous support of people like you that we are able to con nue to help li vulnerable communi es out of poverty – support that is needed now more than ever.

Thank you for your con nued support for Project Compassion – past, present and future. Together, we can help vulnerable communi es face their challenges today and build a be er tomorrow For All Future Genera ons.

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During Holy Week, the nal week of Lent, the Church sets apart an en re week to recall the events of the last week of Jesus’ life – where he su ered, died and rose to new life a er three days.

The week is Holy because it is considered to be set apart for God who is Holy. This special me began

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In re ec ng on this week in Jesus’ life, our community gathered each morning this week to remember and to pray as we focused on Palm Sunday, Jesus teaching about The Temple, The Sermon on the Mount, Holy Thursday and Good Friday. These prayers helped us to re ect on how Jesus loved his friends and how he taught them many important lessons about serving God and others by showing love and care to all people. Jesus’ friends, his disciples, then followed His example of service in being and sharing the Good News. In a few days we celebrate Easter – the highlight of the Church’s year and the most important of all Chris an feasts. Everything that Jesus said and did is only given meaning by his Resurrec on.

The ligh ng of the Easter candle in a dark church during the Easter Vigil symbolises that Jesus is the light of the world.

That light is passed from one person to the next. There is great joy at Easter because of the light and hope that Jesus has given people and the Good News that is alive in us today.

Just as the women found Jesus had risen and shared this good news with his followers we con nue to share the same Good News with others each day by being grateful, hope- lled and, through our words and ac ons, following the example of Jesus.

Holy Week

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with Palm Sunday and concludes with Holy Saturday.

Eucharis c Celebra on (Term 2 2023)

The rst Whole School Mass for Term 2 2023 commences at 9.00am on Thursday 27 April at Infant Jesus Church.

Music

Music Classes This term in Music, students have been exploring and consolida ng their pitch and rhythm through singing, instruments and games.

In Pre-Primary, we have been learning to stomp to the beat and learn the rhythms of ta and - . The Year Ones have been learning clapping games and to sing with do, re, mi and so.

The Year Twos have been learning to sing in a canon using folk songs and the Year Threes have been learning to play on the xylophone and keyboards in the classroom.

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Students in the upper years have started to learn the Ukulele with some advancing to learn a variety of chords. Well done everyone - you are all superstars!

Health Constable Care In Week Nine, Constable Care visited Infant Jesus School.

Frenemies: The Year Six students helped to solve friendship problems by using empathy and by communica ng posi vely and e ec vely.

Ge ng to School: The Pre-Primary and Year One students helped Timmy travel to school safely.

Timmy travelled to school in three di erent ways; he walked, he drove in a car and he rode a bicycle.

The students learned about ‘stop, look, listen and think.’ They also helped Timmy remember to buckle his seatbelt and put on his helmet.

Trending: The Year Four and Five students watched a play exposing the dangers of social media for young people. Students had to rewrite the scenario so that the characters showed respect to each other and gained consent prior to pos ng photos and videos.

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Thank you Constable Care for sharing these valuable life lessons!

Healthy Ea ng March Munch Students at Infant Jesus School were challenged during the month of March, to munch on vegetables during the 10 minutes of dedicated healthy ea ng me at recess and lunch. This challenge was to help our children to consume the recommended ve por ons of daily vegetables.

Wow! March Munch was a big success! We did kick start the year o in a healthy way. Students were munching and crunching on many di erent types of vegetables, such as snow peas, broccoli, carrots, celery, tomato, avocado and capsicum. For all that healthy ea ng, students were rewarded with cute vegetable s ckers. Please keep up the healthy ea ng all throughout the year. You could set yourself a new challenge, such as ea ng two di erent coloured vegetables every day.

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March Munch is thanks to the Crunch & Sip Team.

For more informa on, please go to crunchandsip.com.au

Conduct Statement 3: You act in accordance with the values of the Gospel as de ned in the Code of Ethical Conduct.

Sta Example of Speci c Behaviours but not limited to: • Respect others, share knowledge, resources and support each other Parents Example of Speci c Behaviours but not limited to: • Maintain con den ality when on roster, helping out at school, etc • Respect all members of the school community.

Students Example of Speci c Behaviours but not limited to: • Accep ng of all and acknowledging special gi s, talents, etc.

• Respect all members of the school community.

Volunteers Example of Speci c Behaviours but not limited to: • Maintain con den ality when helping out in the school.

• Respect all members of the school community.

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Visitors Example of Speci c Behaviours but not limited to: • Respect all members of the school community.

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Safe School Framework

1. You are mindful that your decisions and behaviour are opportuni es for students and others to see Gospel values in ac on and how faith integrates with life. Therefore you are responsible for educa ng yourself and anyone you lead on the content of those values, and their prac cal applica on in your decision making.

2. You acknowledge that as a member of a Catholic school community, you are required to strive to develop and live out your rela onships with all people in a manner that is based on Gospel values as de ned in the CECWA Code of Ethical Conduct.

3. You accept that as a member of a Catholic school community, your conduct re ects on Catholic Educa on and the Church, and therefore you must strive to uphold the le er and spirit of the Code of Ethical Conduct.

4. You are called upon by the Code of Ethical Conduct act in a manner that is: Based on Chris an ethics, Professional, Time andContextually appropriate 5. The Code of Ethical Conduct requires you to take an ethical approach based on the living out of Gospel values which nd expression in: Respect for the dignity of each person, Acknowledgment of the gi edness of each person, Commitment to building posi ve rela onships, Con den ality and Accountability.

6. Respec ng dignity is based on: A conscious apprecia on of the sacredness of the individual’s crea on and A sensi vity to the fact that each individual has emo ons, fears, hopes and an innate goodness which ows from crea on in the image of God 7. Recognising the gi edness of others involves: Discerning these gi s, Naming and acknowledging these gi s and Empowering individuals and groups to use their gi s 8. Fostering posi ve rela onships which ow from being: Welcoming and open, Honest and loyal, Trus ng and trustworthy, and Willing to share knowledge, skills, resources and insights 9. Commi ng to appropriate con den ality based on: Respect for others, Professionalism 10. Commi ng to: The Mandate of the Bishops of Western Australia and the acceptance of responsibility for any ac on or ini a ve at a personal and professional level.

P&F and Community News THANK YOU

The P & F are very apprecia ve and grateful to everyone who has volunteered their me this term and to all who have contributed to our fundraising.

EASTER RAFFLE

Thank you so much for your dona ons and cket sales. We were very happy to ra e o lots of prizes which were delivered to all the excited children’s classrooms. We wish you all a very Holy Easter and res ul holiday.

CAR BAY RAFFLE

The winner of the car bay ra e will be no

ed this a ernoon. Thank you for your cket sales.

GOLDEN RAVIOLI

Over the Easter holidays will be a great me to have look on Quickcliq and place an order for this popular fundraiser.

Please see the a ached Price List and How to Order yer.

COLOUR RUN

This fun event is being held on Friday 28th April. Sponsorship forms have been sent home with each child and are due back to school by Thursday 27th April. There will be a prize for the highest amount raised and a runner up prize also. If you are able to assist please email president.pafc@gmail.com

PRE PRIMARY FAMILY PICNIC

Please join us on Tuesday 25th April at Yokine Play Space from 10am. BYO picnic blanket/chairs and food (as it is Anzac Day, the co ee van should be open)

YEAR ONE HOLIDAY CATCHUP Please join us for a play and some cafe bites at Wongin Park and Crooked Spire Cafe, 37 Mulberry Crescent, Henley Brook on Friday 21st April from 9:30am. Siblings are welcome to join us. Please bring your own picnic blanket or snacks if you prefer.

Learn music at Infant Jesus School!

• Keyboard, guitar, voice, woodwind and drum lessons starting from$19.80 for a group and $24.75 for individual lessons.

• Held during and after school.

Enrol now for Lessons! www.keyedupmusic.com.au/enrolment-form

0479 171 424

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enquiry@keyedupmusic.com.au

Infant Jesus School P&F

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FRIDAY 28TH APRIL IJS OVAL KINDY 1:45PM PP - YR 6 2:00PM Win a family pass to Adventure World by raising the most amount of money!

Fundraising forms will be given out in class & are due back to school on Thursday 27th April

EAT PASTA AND SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL AT THE SAME TIME Infant Jesus P+F are holding a ‘Golden Ravioli Pasta Fundraiser’ to help raise funds for our school. Golden Ravioli are Western Australia’s leading pasta manufacturers. They make authentic fresh handmade pasta everyday, here in Perth!

HOW TO ORDER AND PAY Orders to be placed and paid through QuickCliq.

Please place the order through your eldest child.

ORDER DEADLINE All orders need to be received by Monday 1st May. HOW TO COLLECT ORDER PreKindy- BYO Bag / Box on Thursday 11th May. Orders will be delivered to the child’s classroom for school pick up Kindy and Pre Primary- BYO Bag / Box on Friday 12th May. Orders will be delivered to the child’s classroom for school pick up Years 1 – 6- BYO Bag / Box on Friday 12th May. Please pick up your order from the canteen after school until 4pm

Product

Price

Traditional Lasagna- 1.3kg Traditional Lasagna- 2kg Vegetarian Lasagna- 1.3kg Vegetarian Lasagna- 2kg Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni- 1.3kg Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni- 2kg Tortellini Alla Panna- 1.3kg Tortellini Alla Panna- 2kg

$18 $25 $18 $25 $21 $27 $21 $27

Product

Price

Classic Roasted Meat Ravioli- 450g Classic Roasted Meat Ravioli- 1kg Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli- 450g Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli- 1kg Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli- 450g Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli- 1kg Mushroom & Sundried Tomato Ravioli- 450g Mushroom & Sundried Tomato Ravioli- 1kg Traditional Potato Gnocchi- 450g Traditional Potato Gnocchi- 1kg Classic Roasted Meat Tortellini-450g Classic Roasted Meat Tortellini-1kg Fettuccine- 1kg Linguine- 1kg Traditional Arancini Vegetarian Arancini

$7.50 $14 $7.50 $14 $7.50 $14 $7.50 $14 $7.50 $14 $7.50 $14 $10 $10 $21 /doz $21 /doz

REGISTRATION FORM Date: 20th - 22nd Oct 2023

Point Walter Reserve - 1 Stock Road Bicton

Family Name: Mother’s Name: Daughter/s Name: Eldest Daughter’s Class: Contact Number: Email: Dietary Requirements: Name of family you would like to room share with:

Cost

Payment Information

Mother and 1 Daughter - $365

Deposit of $50 payable to secure

Mother and 2 Daughters - $495

spot by 1st June 2023

Registrations close 1st May 2023

Balance due by 29th September 2023

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Completed forms and any queries to be emailed to the MAD Camp 2023 committee at:

ijmadcamp2023@gmail.com

PAYMENT BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD Family Name: Eldest child:

Class:

Payment for: Payment method:

Visa

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Debit Card

Amount: $ Cardholder’s Name: Card No: CVC: *

Expiry Date:

Kindly detach this slip, complete the payment details, and submit it to the school office.

Updated 5.4.23

NOTES

Term Two 2023

SUNDAY

MONDAY

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W 30 E E K 2

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W 7 E E K 3

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W 14 E E Mother’s K Day 4

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Professional Development Day

W 28 E Pentecost Sunday E National K Reconciliation 6 Week

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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Anzac Day Public Holiday

Students Commence

Beginning of Term Mass (Yr 5)

P&F Colour Run

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Camp Meeting 5pm

Yr 2 Excursion Kalamunda History Village

Newsletter Class Mass - Yr 2 & 5

Inter-school Swimming Carnival - A Division

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29 St Catherine of Siena

Anzac Day Reflection

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Mother’s Day Mass (Yr 2) & Breakfast

Confirmation Parent Night Meeting 7pm Parish Centre

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Confirmation Commitment Mass 6pm

Class Mass - Yr 1 & 6

W 21 22 E The Ascension Of The Confirmation E Lord Parent & Child K Confirmation Workshop 7pm Commitment 5 Mass 9.30am & Parish Centre & 6.00pm

TUESDAY

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24 Our Lady Help of

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Christians

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National Sorry Day

Assembly - Year 5

Faction Cross Country Carnival

Church

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Mary Mother of the Church

National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week

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Confirmation Retreat Day

Newsletter

W 4 5 E The Most Holy Trinity WA DAY E Public Holiday K 7

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W 11 Most Holy Body E The & Blood of Christ E K 8

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W 18 E E K 9

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W 25 E E K 10

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CAMP

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Newsletter Assembly - Year 4

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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24 The Nativity of St John the Baptist

Class Mass - Yr 3 & 4

China Day (from 12.00pm)

10 CONFIRMATION 11.00am & 2.00pm

Year 6 Winter Carnival

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29 Saints Peter & Paul,

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Apostles

Last day of Term Students

Newsletter End of Term Mass (Yr 3)

1 NAIDOC Week 2 – 9 July 2023

Contact Us

17 Smith Street, Morley Western Australia 6062 18 9276 1769

info@infantjesus.wa.edu.au

www.infantjesus.wa.edu.au