MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families & Friends,
This week, our Leadership Team joined teams from across Australia, for the National Catholic Education Conference, held in Cairns. Areas of focus have included leading change, family engagement, embracing synodality in Catholic schools, measuring and tracking school improvement, the role of AI in education, culturally responsive practices and creating learning focused classrooms.
In reflecting on our 3 days of professional learning, we have come away feeling exceptionally proud of all we are achieving and implementing at St Michael’s and feel validated on the processes and documents we have introduced over the past year, including our Vision for Learning
Congratulations to our School Choir for their exceptional performance at the Catholic Schools Spirit of the Arts Festival. A parent from another school emailed me to congratulate our school, on not only their performance, but on their behaviour and presentation. Thank you to Mr Ostaszewskyj for the time, love and energy he pours not only into our Choir, but our entire Music Program. Every time I hear the Choir sing it makes my heart smile.
May you all have a wonderful long weekend We look forward to seeing you back at school on Wednesday
Michelle Christian Principal
FAITH FOR THE JOURNEY
Loving God, We thank You for guiding us through the first half of this term
Bless our students, teachers and families with strength and joy as we continue to learn, grow and share Your love with one another
May our classrooms be filled with kindness, our playgrounds with laughter and our hearts with gratitude.
Help us to stay focused, work together and SHINE in all that we do. Amen
2025 IMPORTANT DATES
Catholic Day - No School for Staff or Students
Staff Professional Development Day - No Students
GROWTH #1
Faction Athletics Carnival - Ern Clark Athletics Centre
Kindy - Year 6 School Photo Day (Including Netball)
Pre-Kindy & Catchup Photo Day
GROWTH #2
Father’s Day Morning (7:45am-8:40am)
Pre-Primary Father’s Day Assembly (9:00am)
Book Week at St Michael’s!
Book Character Dress Up Day & Parade (9:00am)
8-10 September
September
Book Fair
Open Night (3:30pm-5:30pm)
Last Day of Term Three
Staff Professional Development Day - No Students Students Commence Last Day of Term Four
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ NEWS
School Photos
Page 10 of this newsletter has all the information regarding school photos which will be taken in Week 7. Please read the information carefully
Catholic Book Fair
A heartfelt thank you to Mrs Melgar-Fernandes for her wonderful organisation of the Catholic Book Fair. Another big shoutout to everyone who purchased or donated a book. Your support helps foster a love of reading and brings meaningful stories into our homes and classrooms
Pre-Kindy 2026
Interviews for Pre-Kindy 2026 will commence shortly. Please make sure your enrolment form is in to secure your spot.
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!
Book Week - Extreme Reading Challenge
Please read your Seesaw message on how to enter the Extreme Reading Challenge Book Week Competition. Lots of wonderful photos have already been sent through. Entries close on Friday 5 September.
Warm regards,
Mrs Jo Borg & Mr Michael Sheridan
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to our Year 4 students who made their First Communion recently. Special thanks to Father Suresh, Miss Campagna, Mr Ostaszewskyj and the school choir, our wonderful parents, parishioners and all the helpers who made the day so memorable.
Congratulations To Our Communicants
Special Thanks To Our Participants
KINDY FARM EXCURSION
Our Kindy students had a delightful day at the Cuddly Animal Farm, where they enjoyed hands-on experiences feeding and cuddling friendly farm animals. The excursion sparked joy and curiosity, creating lasting memories of laughter, learning and furry friends.
WEST OZ WILDLIFE INCURSION
Students from Kindy, Pre-Primary, Year 2 and Year 3 were treated to an unforgettable West Oz Wildlife incursion, bringing the wonders of the animal kingdom right to our school! From slithering snakes and scaly lizards to the soft charm of a koala and the magic of a sugar glider, students had the chance to get up close with some incredible native creatures.
CONFIDENT, RESILIENT KIDS!
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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Our next P&F Meeting is on Monday 8 September at 6:00pm in the Library. All are welcome!
PARENTS AND FRIENDS NEWS
Get excited! The St Michael’s P&F Book Fair is coming soon and will be held in the Library from 8-11 September. This event conveniently coincides with St Michael’s Book Week Dress Up Day and Open Night, so there will be plenty of opportunities for families to visit. See opening times below:
Monday 8 September
BOOK WEEK DRESS UP PARADE – 9AM 8.20am – 9.00am & 2.45pm – 3.45pm
Tuesday 9 September
8.20am – 9.00am & 2.45pm – 3.45pm
Wednesday 10 September
OPEN NIGHT – 3.30PM – 5.30PM 8.20am – 9.00am & 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Thursday 11 September 8.20am – 9.00am
For each book purchased at the fair, Scholastic will donate funds to St Michael’s. If you would like to volunteer your time to help with the book fair (set up, pack down and manning the checkout desk), please get in touch with Hannah Lalor on 0401 398 700.
Please
PARENTS AND FRIENDS NEWS
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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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