MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families & Friends,
On behalf of our students and staff I would like to thank the P&F for their outstanding fundraising over many years to fund the Upper Primary Playground, including soft-fall & shade sails. We now look to our next fundraising focus and at last week's P&F Meeting, we launched a new project titled Creative Connections: Nature, Play & Learning.
Inspired by student voice, Creative Connections aims to increase the play opportunities for our students from Pre-Kindy through to Year 6. Currently, our play opportunities during breaktimes are heavily focused on physical play. The aim of Creative Connections is to provide play experiences that cater for other student interests and areas of development including:
Critical and creative thinking
Imagination
Connection to nature
Problem-solving
Collaborative learning
The school would use P&F funds to:
Purchase a wooden shed with windows and storage for loose parts play resources
Create a green space next to the basketball courts, utilising the back yard of our Hamilton Street property.
Creative Connections is linked strongly to our Vision for Learning through:
Student Agency: Encouraging students to be active agents in their own learning
Whole Child Approach: Addressing the spiritual, social, emotional and academic development of each child
Contextual Learning: Encouraging critical and creative thinking through real-world scenarios
I look forward to sharing updates on this project as we bring our vision to life.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
I was recently reading an article discussing the link between anxiety in children, screentime and their busy little lives. Kathryn Berkett, author of the article makes some insightful points:
Wecanseethattheeffectitishavingonour(children’s)developmentisnegative, inthatwearenotbuildingtheinternalcapacitytoself-reflect,resetorconsider, whicharereallyimportantskillsneededforlaterinlife.
Thesescreensarealsolimitingourabilitytouseourimaginationand‘fillinthe gaps.’Doyourememberfeelingbored?Drivingdistancesincars?Waitingforyour parentssomewhere?Justbeingathomewithnotmuchtodo?Well,inthosetimes ourbrainshadtodosomementaldexteritytocomeupwithanideatokeepus entertained,ortojustbeatpeaceinourboredom.
Ourchildrendon’thavetodothatnow.Theysimplyreachfortheirdevice,orthe parenthandsthemtheirs…Ourchildrenneedtobebored,feelsad,feelanxious, andlearnhowtohandlethesefeelingsandtimes.
Berkett,K.(2025).TheRiseofAnxietyinChildren:IstheNumberofHoursonaDeviceLinkedto Anxiety?TeachersMatterMagazine.
As we enter a long weekend, I encourage all families to have at least one day without devices. Allow children to feel bored and see what experiences are created out of that boredom.
On Sunday 8 July our Year 6 students, along with children from the Parish, will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep these children in your thoughts and prayers throughout this coming week, as they prepare for this special sacrament.
May you all have a lovely long weekend.
Michelle Christian Principal
FAITH FOR THE JOURNEY
Loving God,
As we reach the halfway point of Term 2, we pause to thank You for the many blessings You have given us the learning we ’ ve shared, the friendships we ’ ve strengthened and the challenges that have helped us grow. We are grateful for the energy and dedication of our students, staff and families who work together to make our school a place of belonging, kindness and discovery.
In the weeks ahead, grant us the strength to persevere, the wisdom to make good choices and the compassion to care for one another.
Pre-Primary
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Rory H & Elisabeth
Ella
Garry
Aiden L & Baani K.
Anthony
Max P & Livinia N.
Zara E & Veronica R.
2025 IMPORTANT DATES
WA Day Public Holiday
Mabo Day
Lifelink Primary Launch (10:00am)
Year 6 Basketball Slam Competition
Year 3-6 AFL Clinic
Year 6 Reconciliation
Year 4 Assembly (9:00am)
Year 5 & 6 Sacred Saints Interschool Cometition
Year 6 Confirmation (10:30am)
Boogie Bounce
Year 1 Museum Excursion
Year 3-6 ALF Clinic
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Year 3 Reconciliation (2:00-4:00pm)
Last Day of Term Two
Staff Professional Development Day - No Students
Students Commence
Year 4 First Holy Communion (10:30am)
Catholic Day - No School for Staff or Students
Staff Professional Development Day - No Students
Last Day of Term Three
Staff
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ NEWS
Vinnie’s Appeal Thank You
Just wish to state that it is ALWAYS a pleasure to be at St Michael’s Your school has a beautiful ‘at-home’ feel. The children are happy and the school exudes positivity. I also firmly believe that planting the seeds of generosity in little minds goes a long way in developing positive, happy and well-balanced adults. Always happy to come back. Congratulations on the work you do
Thank you so very much for supporting us through your Winter Appeal.
The very generous contribution of warm items – with an emphasis on little people – will help a great deal to alleviate the plight of many of our clients.
Please pass on our thanks to your children, their parents and your staff.
All of us at the Guildford Conference of St Vincent de Paul Society look forward to continuing our partnership with St Michael’s.
Best wishes Vivian
Jubilee 2025
As we journey through Jubilee 2025, a special time of renewal and celebration in the Church, we look forward to the upcoming Sacraments in Years 3, 4 and 6. These sacred milestones - Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation - are important moments in our students’ faith journey Our Year 6 students will receive Reconciliation on Thursday 5 June, before their Confirmation on Sunday 8 June.
Hair and Jewellery
Hair that is longer than collar length needs to be tied back using a school scrunchie or a red/black/brown hair tie. Dyed hair and radical haircuts or hairstyles (including varied lengths or shaved patterns) are not acceptable The only items of jewellery permitted are a wrist watch, one pair of stud earrings only, medic-alert bracelets and a necklace with religious significance
Uniform Shop
The uniform shop is currently closed and will reopen on Friday 27 June Online ordering of uniforms will continue and be distributed directly to classrooms every Friday for students to bring their order home. A reminder that online orders close at 12 noon every Thursday for next day delivery to school If an order is placed after this cut off time, then the uniform order will be distributed the following Friday. Backorders will be filled once the stock has arrived and distributed directly to classes. Please email Jenny Franklin Enterprises at sales@jfe net au if you require a uniform exchange or refund during the uniform shop closure Thank you for your understanding.
Warm regards,
Mrs Jo Borg & Mr Michael Sheridan
CONFIRMATION RETREAT
Our Year 6 students recently took part in a meaningful Confirmation retreat led by the 24:7 Youth Ministry team. The day was filled with engaging activities, prayer and reflection, helping students deepen their understanding of the Holy Spirit and the sacrament of Confirmation. It was a valuable opportunity for students to grow in faith and prepare their hearts for this special milestone
WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY
Over 50 children and their families participated in our recent Walk Safely to School Day, gathering at Palmerston Park for a healthy start to the morning. The group enjoyed a safe and social walk back to school, led by Mrs Christian and our much-loved wellbeing dog, Donnelly. It was a wonderful way to promote Your Move, active transport, road safety, physical activity and community spirit
KINDY BEE INCURSION
Our Kindy students were treated to an incursion with Messiness Bee Farm to celebrate World Bee Day. The students were able to dress up in costumes, explore a real bee box, see Jay dressed in her bee safety gear, see what happens when you check on a hive, taste 3 different types of honey, touch and feel bees wax and see lots of pictures from the farm
SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME
To celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime, our amazing Library staff created a gorgeous display to promote ‘The Truck Cat’. It is a lovely little story about ‘finding a place to call home’ and ‘holding those you love close’
INTERSCHOOL X-COUNTRY
We are so proud of our Interschool X-Country team! 7 place out of 9 schools… 8 students finished in the top 10… and Pippa came first in the Year 6 girls race and broke the record by over 50 seconds! Special thanks to Mrs Siciliano and staff who assisted with training in the lead up and on the day of the carnival
YEAR 4 LA SALLE DAY
Our Year 4 students recently enjoyed an exciting excursion to La Salle College, where they experienced a day in the life of a future high school student. They participated in a range of engaging activities including science experiments, visual art, physical education and textiles
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
2025, 2026 & BEYOND
Limited places remain for our Pre-Kindy program for 2025 and Kindy 2026 is now full.
We are now accepting enrolments for Pre-Kindy 2026, and Kindergarten 2027 and beyond. Don’t delay spaces are filling quickly!
SOCIAL MEDIA
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The uniform shop is currently closed and will reopen on Friday 27 June. Online ordering of uniforms will continue and be distributed directly to classrooms every Friday for students to bring their order home. A reminder that online orders close at 12 noon every Thursday for next day delivery to school. If an order is placed after this cut off time, then the uniform order will be distributed the following Friday. Backorders will be filled once the stock has arrived and distributed directly to classes whilst uniform shop is closed. Please email Jenny Franklin Enterprises to sales@jfe.net.au if you require a uniform exchange or refund during the uniform shop closure. Thank you for your understanding.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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MIDVALE PARENTING HUB
Offers programs and workshops each term in which parents and carers attend. Topics include ADHD, Parenting Toddlers, Supporting Emotional Development, Raising Children in a Digital World and Emotion Coaching. For more information, visit their website.
SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE
Every year Dental Health Services offers parents and carers the chance to register their kids for free dental care at the School Dental Service. The offer is open to every student from the year they turn 5 until their 17th birthday and includes check-ups, fillings and simple extractions. If you would like further information on DHS services and the SDS please visit our website.
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