MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families & Friends,
I write this newsletter with the warmest heart, after spending the morning with the Dads, Grandads and special men of our St Michael’s community. Our community is truly blessed to have such a present and involved parent body. Sincere thanks to the Mums who organised today’s breakfast, those who came early to cook and setup, to the Cocking and Fischer familes for your generous donation and to Mrs Marzo, Ms Greeve and the Pre-Primary Class for a beautiful Father’s Day Assembly.
Congratulations to Morahan for winning our Faction Athletics Carnival and to Mercy for winning the Endeavour Award. The sportsmanship and determination our students showed in their track and field events was truly inspiring Thank you to Mrs Siciliano for preparing our students so well and for organising an amazing carnival.
Just a reminder that next week we celebrate Book Week. Families and friends are invited to attend our Book Week Assembly at 9:00am on Monday, and everyone is invited to visit the Library to purchase books from our Book Fair The Library will be open from 8:20am – 8:50am and 2:45pm – 3:30pm Monday and Tuesday, and until 5:30pm on Wednesday. Wednesday is also Open Night and families are invited to visit their child’s classroom to see some of the amazing work they have created across this term.
Wishing all of the men in our St Michael’s community a very special Father’s Day.
Michelle Christian Principal
FAITH FOR THE JOURNEY
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the gift of our school community – for the students who bring joy and energy to each day, for the staff who guide with wisdom and love, and for the families who support us in all we do
As we celebrate Father's Day this Sunday, we offer a special prayer of thanks for all fathers, grandfathers and father-figures in our lives.
May You bless them with strength, patience and kindness. Help them to be a reflection of Your love and a source of safety, courage and joy for their families Amen.
2025 IMPORTANT DATES
Book Week at St Michael’s!
Book Character Dress Up Day & Parade (9:00am)
Book Fair
P&F Meeting (6:00pm)
Year 5 & 6 Oh Hey WA Excursion
Open Night (3:30pm-5:30pm)
GROWTH #3
Year 6 Assembly (9:00am)
Kindy Health Checks Begin
GROWTH #4
Newsletter
Interschool Athletics Carnival (Years 3-6)
Mercy Day Mass (9:00am)
Last Day of Term Three
Staff Professional Development Day - No Students
Students Commence
Last Day of Term Four
MERIT AWARD WINNERS
Pre-Primary
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Science
The Pre-Primary Class
Johann J & Samara G.
Lucy S, Oisin N & Jeevan S.
Aiden T, Eva S & Zachary D.
Liv B & Stella J.
Karas N & Orla B.
Penelope N & Lucy G.
Rupert T (Year 1) & Kammi W (Year 5)
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ NEWS
CEWA QCE Awards - Vote For Us!
St Michael’s School has embraced the call of Laudato Si’ to care for their common home by reflecting on how meaningful change can be created not just within the school, but throughout the wider Bassendean community The school is reducing its carbon footprint one step at a time. Initiatives include the introduction of bike education, increased use of public transport, and collaboration with organisations such as the Valuing Children Initiative and the Town of Bassendean to make streets safer for children As a result, St Michael’s is the highestrated Catholic and single stream school on the Your Move Leaderboard.
Pre-Kindy 2026
Interviews for Pre-Kindy 2026 have commenced Please make sure your enrolment form is in to secure your spot.
Canteen Special Day - Homemade Pasta
The canteen will be trialling a homemade ‘Pasta Lunch Special’ in Week 10 on Tuesday 23 September. The cost is $8 00 for homemade pasta and a drink Students can choose between Carbonara or Penne Bolognaise The drink choices are water, juice box, strawberry milk, chocolate milk or plain milk. All orders to be placed via Quickcliq by 8 30am Tuesday 23 September If this trial is successful, we look forward to offering more lunch specials in the future.
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!
Warm regards, Mrs Jo Borg & Mr Michael Sheridan
PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
We congratulate the following students for the effort and enthusiasm they have shown in preparing for their performance at this year’s Performing Arts Festival
The students represented St Michael’s with pride. Well done to everyone!
SCHOOL CHOIR
Elijah B
Elizabeth M.
Indigo L.
Hugo T.
Baani K.
Skylar L.
Oliver C
Mary-Lena DMM.
Austin H.
Jerome S.
Madeleine M.
Hung V.
Xander W
Aiden T
Chelsea S.
Ana GV.
Eva S
Saskia P
Grace H.
Ruby G.
Madeline J.
Otto R-S.
Imogen B
Liv B
Peyton K.
Deone W.
Sofia dNC.
Stella J.
Arnica M.
Willow W
Myra M
Kiyana N.
Melyssa P.
Neave F.
Audrey F.
Gemma B.
Sabine L
Xavier B.
Pippa S.
Abigail B.
Lilijana T.
Skylar S.
Lucy G
Lachlan K
Luka A.
CELLO GUITAR FLUTE
Pippa S.
Saskia P.
Saskia P
Melyssa P.
Gemma B.
Taylor M.
Zachary L.
PIANO
Myra M.
Alice P
Olivia E
Atticus R.
Madeline J.
Bennett S
Audrey F.
James W.
EXCELLENCE AWARDS OUTSTANDING AWARDS
Saskia P. (String Solo) Saskia P. (Piano Solo) Pippa S. (Guitar Solo Acoustic/Classical)
Zachary L. (Guitar Solo Acoustic/Classical) Atticus R. (Piano Solo)
STAFF PD DAY
Staff began their professional development day with a powerful First Nations learning session at WA Museum Boola Bardip, deepening cultural understanding and reflection. The day continued with a meaningful Mercy Pilgrimage, walking to eight significant sites across the city that connect to our Mercy heritage and mission.
FACTION ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Our Athletics Carnival was a vibrant celebration of sport, teamwork and community spirit. Students from Kindy to Year 6 competed in both track and field events, earning points toward their faction totals. The impressive cake stall, hotdogs, and bacon and egg rolls - courtesy of our amazing P&F - kept everyone energised throughout the day.
FACTION ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Volunteers played vital roles as chefs, organisers, starters, finish line assistants and cheer squad, ensuring the event ran smoothly from set-up to pack-down. Congratulations to our Athletics Carnival Champions, whose effort and enthusiasm truly stood out. Our amazing Physical Education teacher Mrs Siciliano did a wonderful job to ensure the day was an outstanding success.
FATHER’S DAY MORNING
Our Father's Day morning was filled with warmth and laughter as families gathered to enjoy a delicious breakfast of bacon and egg rolls donated by the Cocking and Fischer families. Dads and kids teamed up for fun games, shared silly jokes, and competed for exciting prizes that brought out plenty of smiles.
FATHER’S DAY MORNING
Pre-Primary students stole the show with a gorgeous Father's Day assembly, proudly performing songs and sharing heartfelt messages. It was a joy to see so many smiling faces, creating memories that will last well beyond the day Wishing all our wonderful dads a very Happy Father's Day this Sunday!
BASSENDEAN LIBRARY VISITS
Some of our senior students had the wonderful opportunity to meet acclaimed children’s authors Gabriel Evans and Sharon Giltrow at the Bassendean Memorial Library. Both authors shared valuable insights into their creative processes, storytelling journeys and the magic behind their books - sparking imagination and encouraging students to explore their own writing and illustration talents.
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!
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PARENTS AND FRIENDS NEWS
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.
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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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