MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families & Friends,
In my message at the start of the holidays, I was excited to inform you all that Maria (PP EA) and Jessie (Year 6 Teacher) were both expecting babies. I can now announce that Meadhbh (Kindy Teacher) is also expecting her first baby at the beginning of 2026. We look forward to welcoming these precious babies into our St Michael’s family.
On Monday 21 July our staff participated in a professional learning day focused on the ‘I for Innovation’ in our Vision for Learning motto Together We SHINE. Our staff investigated how to provide learning opportunities that foster critical and creative thinking through real world scenarios. Our Education Assistants also had professional learning, on strategies to support neurodiverse students in the classroom.
In supporting our community to grow as learners, I am always open to also providing learning opportunities for families as well. On Monday 11 August at 5:45pm in the Library, prior to our P&F Meeting at 6:00pm, we will be holding a short introduction to Cyber Wardens. Cyber Wardens is a free, federal government-backed program developed with support from Telstra and the Commonwealth Bank. It is designed to help everyday Australian small business owners and their teams to build simple, practical cyber safety habits, with no tech skills required. If you are a small business owner and would like free information on how to build better cybersecurity please come along.
May you all have a beautiful week ahead.
Michelle Christian Principal
FAITH FOR THE JOURNEY
Loving God,
As we return for the second half of the school year, we thank You for the gift of rest and time with family over the holidays
We ask Your blessing on our school community as we begin this new term with fresh energy, open hearts and curious minds
Guide our students in their learning, our staff in their teaching and our families in their support May we continue to grow in kindness, respect and faith as we journey together
Merciful God, walk with us always Amen.
MERIT AWARD WINNERS
Pre-Primary
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Lyla W & Ivan L.
Liam K & Dylan W.
Raphael H & Maeve B.
Mary-Lena DMM & George S.
Otto R, Sebastian H & Anja T.
Xavier B & Hailee S.
Arthur R & Jessica L.
TERM 2 TOP 10
MATHLETICS AWARD WINNERS
Harrison L (Year 3) 30,749 points
Hamish C (Year 3) 26,164 points
Melyssa P (Year 5) 24,493 points
Jack R (Year 3) 21,742 points
Audrey F (Year 5) 19,439 points
Baani K (Year 3) 17,587 points
Raffael Y ( Year 3) 16,710 points
Aiden L (Year 3) 15,344 points
Blaize P (Year 5) 13,732 points
Jerome S (Year 3) 13,572 points 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
2025 IMPORTANT DATES
First Communion Parent and Child Workshop - 5:00pm Year 3-6 Science Week Worm Farm Incursion
Merit Assembly - 9:00am
First Communion Half Day Retreat Newsletter
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
Development Day - No Students Students
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ NEWS
Pre-Kindy 2026
Interviews for Pre-Kindy 2026 will commence shortly Please make sure your enrolment form is in to secure your spot.
School Choir & First Holy Communion Mass
The School Choir will be leading the singing at the First Holy Communion Mass on Sunday 10 August. The Mass will be held in the St Joseph’s Church from 10:30am-12:00 noon All students who are in the School Choir will hopefully be in attendance and are asked to wear their full winter uniform. Attending choir members will be rewarded with a special treat on Monday 11 August Students in choir who were not able to help at the Confirmation Mass will be expected to attend this time. Please email Mr Ostaszewskyj (steven.ostaszewskyj@cewa.edu.au) if your child is unable to attend.
Musical Instrument Tuition Program
Limited spaces have become available for Piano tuition (from Years 1-6) and Guitar tuition (from Years 3-6) If your child is interested in learning an instrument, please collect an enrolment form from administration, or email Mr Ostaszewskyj (steven.ostaszewskyj@cewa.edu.au) for more information. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to nurture your child’s musical talents!
Science Week
We will be celebrating Science Week next week. Years 3-6 will participate in a Worm Farm Incursion on Tuesday 29 July. Senior classes will then buddy up with junior classes to help them create their own mini worm farms. All students will need to bring a recycled plastic bottle which is clean, cut and rinsed Please see page 5 of this newsletter for further details.
Warm regards, Mrs Jo Borg & Mr Michael Sheridan
RECONCILIATION
At the end of last term, our Year 3 students received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time in St Joseph’s Church. Surrounded by family members, they experienced God’s love, forgiveness and grace in a special and prayerful ceremony. We congratulate them on this important step in their faith journey.
DAY OF FRIENDSHIP
To celebrate our Day of Friendship on the last day of Term 2, students came to school in their cosy pyjamas and enjoyed a special teddy bears picnic. Friendship fries were shared among classmates, spreading kindness and connection across the school Buddy activities brought students of all ages together, reinforcing the joy of friendship and community at St Michael’s.
JUNIOR SAC
At the end of Term 2, our Junior School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting brought together student representatives from Pre-Primary to Year 6. They shared their thoughtful ideas and suggestions on ways to improve and enhance our school community The meeting concluded with a special morning tea to thank them for their valuable contributions and leadership.
GROWTH PROGRAM
As part of the GROWTH Program, students in Years 4 to 6 participated in a range of engaging, hands-on activities tailored to their interests and strengths. From cheerleading and touch football to bike riding adventures, fidget factory creations and drama, students explored new skills and built confidence
The program fostered collaboration, creativity and a love of learning beyond the classroom.
IN MY POCKET INCURSION
Year 5 and 6 students took part in the moving ‘In My Pocket’ incursion, generously sponsored by the Town of Bassendean. This true story followed a young Jewish girl’s journey from Germany to Scotland as she fled the horrors of WWII The powerful incursion deepened students’ understanding of empathy, resilience and the impact of war on children and families.
NAIDOC WEEK
During NAIDOC Week, St Michael’s School proudly celebrated and honoured First Nations culture, language, history and perspectives across all year levels. Students engaged in meaningful learning experiences that helped embed a deeper understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our celebrations included a special NAIDOC Mass led beautifully by the Year 3 class.
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
2025, 2026 & BEYOND
Limited places remain in 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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COMMUNITY NEWS
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Catholic Network Australia has partnered with Cyber Safety Project to offer a specialised webinar for Catholic school parents. This session explores how families can actively contribute to creating safer digital environments. Parents will discover practical strategies for extending classroom digital citizenship into the home, creating a unified approach to safer technology usage. Learn more about the webinar and sign-up here.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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Discover more details about the Kids Marathon and register online here.
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MIDVALE PARENTING HUB
Offers programs and workshops each term in which parents and carers attend.
Topics include Protective Behaviours, 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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