2024 Term 1 Week 9 Newsletter

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

A massive congratulations to our incredible Year 3 and Year 5 children who have completed all of the NAPLAN assessments A special thank you to Mrs Fardig and Miss Hindle for ensuring the children were prepared and supporting them through the assessment period.

I was also super proud of the children that represented St Michael's at the Inter-school Swimming Carnival last week. It was great to see the effort they applied and sportsmanship they demonstrated throughout the day There were some wonderful individual achievements and overall, we finished in 4th place. Thank you to Mrs Siciliano for her hard work preparing the team and assisting with the running of the carnival, and Mrs Gorton for helping on the day.

Holy Week

This week, we have 'Journeyed with Jesus’ through some key events that occurred during Holy Week These liturgies and whole school Mass have been so beautiful, and I thank the staff and children for helping us to honour this very important week in the Church calendar Holy Week reminds us that Jesus died for us, and without His resurrection, St Michael's and the Catholic Church would not exist. Thank you to the parents that also joined us for each liturgy and our whole school Mass.

Farewell and Welcome

I would like to take this opportunity to farewell Miss Emily Hindle Emily has taken a position with Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) as Waste Education Project Officer. Emily will take up her new role at the conclusion of Term 1. I thank Emily for her dedication and commitment to St Michael's over the last 2 years and wish her well for the future.

I am very excited to announce that Miss Doireann Ni Dhunai has been appointed to teach Year 5 for the remainder of 2024, starting in Term 2 Doireann has experience teaching in several Catholic schools in Ireland and we are excited for her to join us. Please make her feel welcome.

Term 2 Start Dates

Term 1 concludes today, and students commence Term 2 on Monday 15 April. Thursday 25 April is the ANZAC Day Public Holiday and Friday 26 April will be our 'Catholic Day' This is an additional day of leave for staff in Catholic schools in recognition of the after-hours work involved in sacramental Masses on weekends. The school will be closed for staff and students on this date.

Sacramental Program

Next term our Sacramental Program gets underway, with Reconciliation & Confirmation, and First Holy Communion in Term 3. Please ensure you are aware of the dates for the retreats, parent/child information sessions and the Sacraments themselves

I thank all our staff, students, parents and caregivers for a wonderful start to the school year and for all your hard work during Term 1 I am excited, as I know many people are, to welcome our new Principal Mrs Michelle Christian to St Michael's. I wish you all a safe and restful holiday and a wonderful Easter!

Mr Michael Sheridan (Acting Principal)

FAITH FOR THE JOURNEY

Heavenly Father,

As we approach the solemn days of Good Friday and the joyous celebration of Easter Sunday, help us to prepare our hearts and minds

Guide us in reflection and prayer, that we may truly understand the sacrifice of your Son, and the hope that His resurrection brings

Grant us the strength to embrace the lessons of forgiveness, love, and renewal during this sacred time May we walk in the footsteps of Jesus with humility and grace, ready to share His message of peace and salvation with others

We ask for your blessings upon our school community, that we may grow closer to you and to one another through our observance of these holy days Amen

Pre-primary

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

MERIT AWARDS

Mai G, Rupert T.

Leo W, Garry W.

Hugo T, Baani K.

Liv B, Lyla T.

Neave F, Frankie S, Hailee S.

Jayden B, Veronica R.

Molly F, Jonathan N.

First Day of Term 2

Whole School Mass

Boogie Bounce Begins (Kindy to Year 4)

Kindergarten Speech Screening Begins

ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Catholic Day - No School

Pupil Free Day

WA Day Public Holiday

Last Day of Term 2

Term 1

IMPORTANT DATES 2024

Term 1 Finishes: Thursday 28 March

Term 2

Students Commence Term 2: Monday 15 April

ANZAC Day Public Holiday: Thursday 25 April

Catholic Day (School Closed for students and staff): Friday 26 April

Student Free Day: Friday 31 May

WA Day: Monday 3 June

Term 2 Finishes: Friday 28 June

Term 3

Student Free Day: Monday 15 July

Students Commence Term 3: Tuesday 16 July

Term 2 Finishes: Friday 20 September

Term 4

Student Free Day: Monday 7 October

Students Commence Term 4: Tuesday 8 October

Term 4 Finishes for students: Friday 6 December

Sacraments

Reconciliation (Year 3)

Reconciliation Ceremony: Wednesday 8 May - 5:00pm

First Eucharist (Year 4)

First Eucharist Ceremony: Sunday 11 August - 10.30am

Confirmation (Year 6)

Confirmation Ceremony: Sunday 9 June - 10.30am

Mass will be celebrated by Very Rev. Minh-Thuy Nguyen EV.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL NEWS

Holy Week

This week, we have experienced the solemnity and joy of this important time in the Christian calendar through music, drama, and storytelling, as our students brought the Easter story to life with passion and creativity Thank you to the parents and community members who came along to watch each morning.

NAPLAN

Congratulations to our Year 3 and Year 5 students who have now completed their NAPLAN tests. All students should be proud of the effort that they put into their online and paper tests over a two week period

Playground After School

Please note that our playground is not to be played on by students and younger siblings after school. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Parent Meetings

Parent Meetings have been in full swing over the last two weeks Special thanks to all the staff and parents who attended these meetings.

Winter Uniform

Students will be required to dress in their winter uniform from the start of Term 2. All online orders placed from now will not be distributed until Friday 19 April 2024 (Term 2 Week 1) The uniform shop will be closed during the April school holidays.

Jewellery

Please be reminded that the only items of jewellery permitted are:

A wrist watch (no smart watches please)

One only gold or silver stud in each ear lobe

A medic-alert bracelet (if required)

A necklace with religious significance, which may be worn under the school uniform

Mobile Phones

A reminder that if you decide to send your child to school with a mobile phone, it needs to be stored at the office. This will keep the phone safe and protect the privacy of your child and other children If you need to make contact with your child during school hours, contacting the office will always be the most effective & efficient way.

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter with your families I look forward to seeing you all again on Monday 15 April

Warm regards,

Mrs Jo Borg Assistant Principal

SCHOOL ENROLMENTS 2025

Interviews for Kindergarten 2025 are now complete.

We are now accepting enrolments for our 3YOP program for 2025 Don’t delay… spaces are filling quickly!

HOLY WEEK LITURGIES

Our Holy Week liturgies, thoughtfully prepared and presented by our buddy classes, were poignant reminders of the significance of this sacred time in the Christian calendar. Through these collaborative efforts, students not only strengthened their bonds with their peers but also enriched their spiritual journey as they walked together in the footsteps of Jesus.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Our Year 6 class put together a special video recording of the Stations of the Cross to commemorate Holy Week with Mrs Mroczek. Through this heartfelt portrayal, they beautifully depicted the journey of Jesus, spreading messages of compassion, faith, and love to our school community. It was a wonderful example of their creativity and dedication to honoring this sacred time of the year.

FACTION SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Our highly anticipated faction swimming carnival for Years 3-6 was a day filled with excitement, team spirit, and friendly competition. Students showcased their swimming skills and camaraderie as they cheered on their fellow classmates, fostering a sense of unity and belonging within our school community.

FACTION SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Congratulations to Kelleher Faction for being awarded the overall winners of the day. McAuley Faction won the Endeavour Shield for living our Mercy values by being the best cheer squad and tidiest team on the day. Special thanks to our Physical Education teacher Mrs Laura Siciliano, staff, parents who assisted on the day and spectators.

INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Congratulations to our inter-school swimming team who came 4th last Friday All of our students represented our school with pride and determination, embodying the spirit of teamwork and perseverance in the pool

INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Congratulations to Matthew G (Year 6) and Joel C (Year 5) for being awarded Runner Up Champion Boy overall for their year level. Special thanks to Mrs Siciliano, Mrs Gorton and Mr Sheridan who assisted on the day.

HARMONY WEEK INCURSION

As part of our Harmony Week celebrations, we were lucky enough to learn about Chinese New Year, the ‘lucky’ dragon, red envelopes with lucky money, Lunar New Year, Chinese language and phrases, listen to the Chinese zodiac story and learn some traditional dances and tai chi The dragon named Ding-Lee was a massive success!

HARMONY DAY INCURSION

On Harmony Day, performers from WAAPA came to St Michael’s School to perform ‘Stories From Around The World’. The students were captivated throughout the performance, and loved the opportunity to speak to the actors after the show. Special thanks to Miss Campagna and her mum, Ms Metcalf for organising the performance.

HARMONY DAY

Harmony Day was celebrated with joy and inclusivity as students came together to embrace the diversity of our school community. Through various activities and discussions, we highlighted the importance of respect, understanding, and acceptance of all cultures, languages, and traditions, fostering a sense of belonging and unity among students and staff.

HARMONY DAY

KINDY HARMONY WEEK

Our Kindergarten class loved everything about Harmony Week. Dressing up in orange and traditional costumes, learning about different parts of the world and significant objects, as well as meeting Ding-Lee the dragon. Our Kindergarten children come from a variety of different cultures and all of them are important, loved and accepted.

GROWTH PROGRAM

Our GROWTH Program for the students in Years 4-6 was an amazing success in Term 1. The students participated in a choice of activities ranging from Donnelly Dog School to Jewellery Making, Chess Masters to Lego Masters and Zentangle Art to Tennis.

We are always on the hunt for community members who would like to assist in future GROWTH groups.

The uniform shop will be closed during the April school holidays.

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Registrations are now open for the winter season of basketball with Bassendean Galaxy Basketball Club!

We have 30 teams of boys and girls aged from 8-17.

Winter season runs school terms 2 & 3, and we’re inviting players born in 2016 and older to apply.

Please fill in the Expression of Interest form here, and we will let you know if there’s a spot in your age group. Get in quick and contact Steve Berrick at registrar@bassendeangalaxy org au if you have any queries.

Check out our Facebook page for all things Galaxy Basketball.

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La Salle College is now taking enrolments for students starting Year 7 in 2026 and 2027

We believe that education extends beyond the classroom, encouraging our students to live out their faith and values in the service of others, whilst making a positive impact on the world in which they live. Through our teaching and learning, we aim to transform tomorrow’s hearts, minds and lives in all that we do.

We offer a range of learning programs and academic pathways, as well as opportunities in a multitude of areas such as skill-based and work-based learning, music, arts, sport and extracurricular activities and clubs Our wonderful facilities and generous outdoor spaces, which includes a 10-lane swimming pool, Performing Arts Centre, Chapel, Trade and Skills Centre and a double court Sports Centre, provide an innovative and modern learning environment that inspires our students to be the best they can be With limited places available for Year 7 2026 and 2027, we encourage you to make an enquiry today

If you would like to know more about our enrolments process, please visit the enrolment section on our College website or contact our College Enrolments team via email lasalle@lasallewaeduau or phone 9449 0601

Our February and March College Tours are fully booked, however you can join our wait list to be notified when Tour dates are released for Term 2

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is the link to our website information which explains our service and programs that we offer.

PROGRAMS

Below is the link to the ‘Interagency Parenting Calendar’ – We keep this updated and work with other agencies to reduce duplication.

CALENDAR

Our Facebook page link – We share some great parenting information. Also the programs that we run are in the events section.

FACEBOOK

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HOW TO BUILD CONFIDENCE IN CHILDREN: TIPS FROM TRIPLE P

Confidence is a superpower for kids It helps them enjoy challenges, take reasonable risks, try new things and adjust well to school life It can also buffer against social anxiety and school refusal Parents and carers play a key role in building confidence up.

To explore this topic further, read Triple P’s article.

Free online parenting support from the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program® helps you raise happier, more confident kids.

MacKillop is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to creating a supportive and safe environment for children, young people and families who are facing hardships. MacKillop regularly organises community events, workshops, information sessions, trainings and much more to promote foster care recruitment and we believe you could greatly assist in sharing our message

Currently across WA we have a critical shortage of Foster carers which has resulted in children and young people living in unsafe situations. We hope to offer Children and young people a nurturing and safe environment free from harm through providing a stable home to thrive in.

MacKillop Family Services is calling on the community to make their home a haven for vulnerable children and young people. Throughout the region there continues to be a high demand for foster carers who can provide nurturing care and support for children in their local community.

If you would like to know more, please contact Naomi Aitken, Carer Recruitment & Development naomi.aitken@mackillop.org.au

0456 730 962

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