Queen of Apostles School
Term 4 Week 6 - Thursday 16 November, 2023
YEAR 1 LITURGY
Thank you to the Year 1 class who led their parents in a beautiful Liturgy of the Word on Tuesday. Prayer was the focus and the individual prayers that the students composed were beautiful - a highlight to the celebration. Thank you to Mrs Salvia and Mrs Beacher for preparing the students for the liturgy. They were delightful!
EUCHARISTIC PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOP
The Parish held a workshop on Wednesday for parents and students who will be receiving their First Holy Communion in a few weeks time. It was very well attended, and I would like to thank the parents for taking such an active role in the spiritual development of their children. Thank you also to the Parish who ran the meeting and work so closely with us. Just three weeks to go!
FURNITURE
Our Year 4 class received a very special surprise on Tuesday morning - new desks and chairs! The Year 4’s love their new desks (with trays) that help the flow of the classroom between lessons (they have all they need on hand). How nifty! Thank you to the P&F for your generous funding of new furniture for the Year 4 Classroom. We have a class of very grateful students.
ONE BIG VOICE
Excitement is mounting for the One Big Voice performance tomorrow night. It will be a spectacular performance by all and a great opportunity for our small school to be a part of such a huge event. Thank you to Mrs Perry for organising the choir, and to the parents who ensured the children turned up for morning practice sessions. Mrs Perry’s passion for music and art inspires all our students.
WELCOME BACK MR RYAN!
We look forward to Mr Ryan arriving back next week from his leave. We have all missed him. We look forward to hearing about his Italian adventures.
Canteen Volunteers
Our canteen manager, Sharon is in need of assistance on Thursday and Friday mornings. If you can spare an hour or two on either of these days, please see Sharon. A reminder that the Volunteers Form will need to be filled out if it hasn’t already been submitted this year. Due to Child Safety regulations, only parents can volunteer in the canteen – friends or grandparents require a Working With Children Card.
School Photo Day
Online Booking for School Photos.
School Photo Day Wednesday 10th September.
Pre Kindy Photo Day Thursday 18th September.
Queen of Apostles School 2025 Pre-Orders ACCESS KEY is: DGL8TNY9
Parking and Drive Thru Arrangements
A reminder for everyone to be aware of our parking and drive through arrangements at the front of the school as the safety of our children is of paramount importance.
- Vehicles will enter via the middle driveway on Tribute St East.
- If you wish to park and leave your car to come into the school, please turn to the left and park in one of the bays adjacent to the Early Learning Centre or use the marked roadside bays outside the school.
- When exiting the car park, you will do so at the exit closest to Vahland Ave.
- If you are only dropping-off or picking-up, then please veer right and enter the drive-thru area. In this area you may not park or leave your vehicle unattended - it is strictly drop-off or pick- up only!
- When exiting the drive-thru section you will use the exit closest to Tudor Ave.
- Children waiting to be picked up are to wait on the verandah, under teacher supervision, and when they see their parent’s car enter the drive-thru, they may proceed down the steps at either end of the ramp and wait on the footpath adjacent to the bay where their parent has pulled up.
- Children should enter vehicles from the curbside only to avoid passing vehicles.
Volunteering
The Government of WA have amended the Working with Children Act last year with the changes implemented to better protect children. Catholic Education WA has mandated this process for all volunteers, including parent volunteers in schools. This includes parents who wish to volunteer at sports carnivals, in classrooms and at P&F events. Could we ask that all parents fill in the Volunteer Declaration (link) even if you have no plans at this stage to volunteer at school. If you filled out the form last year you will need to do it again this year. Parents who wish to assist teachers on excursions will need to be on this list. Your information will be stored securely in accordance with CEWA’s Information Stewardship. We highly value parent volunteers' time and contribution to our school community and thank-you for taking the time to submit the form below.
Any grandparents that wish to volunteer in the classroom or assist in the canteen will need a Working With Children Check. Please note this does not include drop off, pick up or attendance at our Grandparents Mass and Morning Tea. Grandparents that would like to volunteer at school, please contact the school office and we can assist you in the process.
Term dates and Pupil Free Days
Term 1: Wednesday 5th February to Thursday 10th April
Friday 28th February - Pupil Free Day
Monday 3rd March - Public Holiday (LABOUR DAY)
Friday 11th April - Pupil Free Day - Parent interviews
Term 2: Tuesday 29th April to Friday 4th July
Monday 28th April - Pupil Free Day
Monday 2nd June - Public Holiday (WA Day)
Tuesday 3rd June - Pupil Free Day
Term 3: Monday 21st July to Friday 26th September
Friday 22nd August - Pupil Free Day
Monday 25th August - Catholic Day (School closed)
Term 4: Monday 13th October to Friday 12th December
Dates for Sacraments for 2025
Sacrament of Reconciliation will be on Tuesday 16th September at 6.30pm
Sacrament of Eucharist will be on Sunday 21st September at 10.30am Mass.
Father’s Day Breakfast – 7.30am to 8.30am, Friday 5 September 2025
Queenies’ mums are gearing up to host a scrumptious breakfast for the dads and kids! Treat your taste buds to a delicious menu that includes bacon and eggs burgers, sweet muffins, cinnamon rolls, coffee, tea and juice.
To book, head over to TryBooking and place your order now by clicking this https://www.trybooking.com/CYHPI or scanning the QR code.
