Emmaus Catholic Primary School

Dear Parents and Guardians

THE IMPORTANCE OF READING SCHOOL NOTICES

Our school works hard to keep families informed about important events, classroom activities, appointments, excursions, and whole-school updates. Notices are regularly sent home by both the Administration team and classroom teachers to ensure parents and carers have the information they need to support their children and stay connected with school life.

Recently, we have noticed an increasing number of situations where important information has been missed. This has included some parents asking questions about details already provided in notices, missing scheduled appointments with class teachers, or attending events that were advertised for previous years rather than the current school year.

We understand that family life is busy and that notices can sometimes be overlooked amongst the many demands of daily routines. However, taking a few moments to read all communication sent home can help avoid confusion and ensure families are well prepared for upcoming events and commitments.

School notices often contain important information such as:

• excursion dates and permission requirements
• parent-teacher interview times
• changes to school routines or events
• classroom activities and special celebrations
• reminders about uniforms, fees, or deadlines

We encourage all families to regularly check school bags, emails, online communication platforms, and newsletters so that important updates are not missed. Creating a routine of reviewing school communication each day or week can make a significant difference.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping our school community run smoothly and ensuring every child has the best possible experience at school.

CROSS COUNTRY

Today, our Interschool Cross Country Team proudly represented our school at the Cross Country Carnival held at Good Shepherd in Kelmscott. All students are to be congratulated on their outstanding performances, determination, and positive attitudes throughout the day.

The children demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, encouraging one another and competing with respect and enthusiasm. Their commitment and hard work over the past two weeks of training have certainly paid off, with every student giving their very best effort.

We are extremely proud of the way our team represented the school, both on and off the course. Well done to all students involved on a fantastic achievement!

Our overall placing this year was 2nd from 9 school competing!

LONG SERVICE LEAVE

I would like to inform you all that I will be taking Long Service Leave from Monday 8 June until early Term 3.

During this time, Mrs Emma Fernandez will be undertaking the role of Principal. I am confident that the school will continue to run smoothly under her and Mrs Hackner’s leadership and care. Please look after them!

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school community. I look forward to returning and seeing you all in Term 3.

Sandro Coniglio

Principal

School Start and Finish Times

Pre-Kindy (Thurs and Fri) 9:00 am (doors open) - 3:00 pm

Kindy (Mon - Wed) 8:45 am (doors open) - 3:00 pm

Pre-Primary - Year 6 (Mon - Fri) 8:30 am (doors open) - 3:00 pm

Administration 8:15 am - 4:00 pm

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The Midvale Hub is a community support hub that helps children, families, and community members access a range of services in one welcoming place. They offer support with education, parenting, wellbeing, counselling, family assistance, food relief, community programs, and connections to local services. The Hub works closely with schools and organisations to help families feel supported, connected, and empowered within their community.

Emmaus is very happy to be forming a closer partnership with the Hub and we look forward to working together on some upcoming parent workshops and opportunities that will support our families and wider school community. Please click the link below for further info on parent workshops.

https://www.midvalehub.org.au/

In gratitude

Loretta Hackner & Emma Fernandez

Assistant Principals

This Sunday 17 May is the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord. Our Emmaus students will be joining together in liturgy on Monday 18th May for this celebration.

The Emmaus Eucharist candidates in Year 4 and other grades are in preparation for their First Holy Communion. Parents, please take note of these important dates:

Wednesday 20 May

Eucharist Workshop and rehearsal at St Helena of the Holy Cross Parish Centre

Session 1 at 4:00 pm

Session 2 at 5:15 pm

Thursday 21 May

Eucharist Workshop and rehearsal at St Helena of the Holy Cross Parish Centre

Session 3 at 4:00 pm

Session 4 at 5:15 pm

Tuesday 2 June

Eucharist Retreat at Emmaus CPS

Thursday 4 June

Reconciliation prior to Eucharist (held at school)

Saturday 6 June

Sacrament of Eucharist 1 at 6:00 pm

Sunday 7 June

Sacrament of Eucharist 2 at 9:30 am

Saturday 13 June

Sacrament of Eucharist 3 at 6:00 pm

Sunday 14 June

Sacrament of Eucharist 4 at 9:30 am

For any queries, please contact Hannah Wager: youth@sthelenaellenbrook.com

Today, our team of cross country runners proudly represented our school at the Interschool Cross Country Carnival hosted by Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School in Kelmscott.

Our students demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, perseverance, and school spirit throughout the day, giving their very best effort in each race. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented our school community and supported one another both on and off the course.

A huge congratulations to all students who participated and thank you to the staff, families, and supporters who helped make the day such a positive experience. Overall, Emmaus finished in second place! What a fantastic day!

Don't forget to place your order for school photos that were taken on Tuesday 12 May. Please open the attachment below to find the instructions on how to order. You will need your child's individual shoot key which was on the order form sent home in the first week of term.

Children in Pre-Kindergarten will have their photos taken in Term 3.

Our Emmaus Mumma Mania event on Wednesday 6 May was a Mumma-magnificent event! Thank you to all the Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts and Mother Figures who joined in the fun. Take a look at all the superb smiles from those who joined in the afternoon fun!

Our Year 5 students have been learning to play NUMERO, a fun and engaging maths card game that strengthens number sense and mental maths skills. Through friendly competition and teamwork, students have been practising addition, subtraction, multiplication and division while developing strategic thinking and confidence with numbers. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm, problem solving skills and mathematical conversations grow during game play.

Kindly, please donate to the Emmaus / St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Thank you to the Year 6 Discipleship Team for organising this...

It has been a WONDER-full start to Term 2 Science! The term began with a whole school introduction to our Chemical Science unit. We explored cornflour, an everyday pantry item, and discovered how it can behave in unique ways when mixed with different liquids. When combined with water, it creates a mixture called OOBLECK — a non-Newtonian liquid that acts like a solid when force is applied; but flows like a liquid when the force is removed. We even watched a video of a bike being ridden across a giant pool of Oobleck — UNBELIEVABLE!

From a solid-liquid mixture, we moved on to a liquid-liquid mixture by exploring the simple combination of dishwashing soap and water. BUBBLES! From PK to Year 5, students across the school enjoyed experimenting with bubbles while developing their ‘observation’ language as they discussed what they could see and feel.

At the end of each session, classes also explored the idea of “I Wonder” questions by suggesting hypotheses and ideas for future investigations, including:

• “I wonder if we could change the shape of a bubble?”
• “I wonder if we could make single-coloured bubbles instead of seeing the rainbow reflection?”
• “I wonder what would happen if we added sugar syrup to the bubble mixture?”
• “I wonder if we could make bubbles using body wash instead of dishwashing soap?”

Stephanie Freeman

Science Teacher

With the expansion and improvement of our beautiful school spaces, we encourage our Emmaus families to buy a seedling / small shrub and plant in our school grounds as a lasting legacy...

The Dental Therapy Staff will be visiting for Dental Screening on Friday 29 May. Dental Screening is a growth and development check for all enrolled students in Pre- Primary, Year 3 & 6 (and anyone who has missed their screening). This is not a thorough check-up, so parents will not need to be present. If a follow-up appointment is required parents will be contacted.

Parents of enrolled Pre-Primary children will receive appointments for initial check-ups in the upcoming months. Please ensure all outstanding enrolment forms are returned promptly as only enrolled students will be seen. For any further information or if your contact details have changed, please contact the clinic.

BRABHAM DENTAL THERAPY STAFF

Emmaus Wellbeing Coordinators 2026

Ms Kate Cameron (Wellness & SEL Coordinator) & Mrs Hannah Thomas (Social Worker)

The whole school focus for Emmaus’ Wellbeing Program in Term 2 is Sleep and Relaxation. In Kindy, we have been learning how to keep our bodies still, during our relaxation time. We have our own yoga mat and cushion, with the option of a cuddly toy from home, and we listen to relaxing music, with the lights turned off. This helps us to learn how to lie quietly and still, in order for our bodies and minds to relax and recharge.

This term, we have integrated our Wellness focus, Sleep and Relaxation, with our literacy theme of Fairy Tales. Each day, students spend 15 minutes practising relaxation skills while listening to the teacher read a variety of Grimm Brothers fairy tales. Students may choose how they would like to relax, whether lying down, sitting at their desks, or sitting on the mat.

Before reading, we discuss different ways to relax and why relaxation is important. At the beginning of the term, we learnt a range of relaxation strategies, such as deep breathing, which students now apply during our Reading Relaxation time. During this time, students relax and enjoy the stories with minimal distractions, focusing on being calm and present in the moment. The class thoroughly enjoys their daily Reading Relaxation sessions.

If you haven't already signed up to the Premier's Reading Challenge, it's not too late to do so! The challenge is still open until 12 June 2026.

Join the challenge for your chance to win!

It is that easy, and there are plenty of chances to win. Click the link below to register:

https://www.premiersreadingchallenge.wa.edu.au/

A digital copy of the most recent Term 2, 2026 Parent Calendar is included below: Please see important dates for Term 2, 2026. Please note that any revised changes to the school calendars are updated and will be posted on our online calendar and in newsletter attachments.

👉 TERM 2 👈

Week 5

Monday 18 May

• Ascension Day Liturgy 11:20 am
• 4K OT Screening starts (3K room)

Tuesday 19 May

• Combined School Advisory Council Dinner 5:30 pm (St Helena's CPS)
• 4K OT Screening continues
• Y5 excursion to Fremantle Prison
• Y4 excursion to Fremantle Shipwreck Museum

Wednesday 20 May

• Liturgical Dancing Club 8:00 am
• Eucharist Workshop & rehearsal (2 workshops 4:00 pm & 5:15 pm)

Thursday 21 May

• Eucharist Workshop & rehearsal (2 workshops 4:00 pm & 5:15 pm)

Friday 22 May

• Y5 Wax Museum 9:00 - 11:00 am (hall)

Sunday 24 May

• Pentecost

Week 6

Tuesday 26 May

• National Sorry Day for Reconciliation Week (Buddy Class activity)
• Y4 Lasallian Experience

Wednesday 27 May

• Liturgical Dance Club 8:00 am
• National Simultaneous Storytime

OSHClub are excited to have been selected as the dedicated onsite provider at Emmaus CPS!

OSHClub offers care for students before and after school, on pupil free days and school holidays.

click on the link below for more information!

Enjoy your weekend!

Mr Sandro Coniglio

Principal