Queen of Apostles School
Term 4 Week 6 - Thursday 16 November, 2023
Making Jesus Real (MJR) Gathering
This morning we held our termly MJR gathering. At this gathering one special student from each class (PP to 6) received an award for showing the spirit of Jesus in their life. The reasons ranged from, helping classmates when hurt or upset, using manners, showing gratitude, and even trying your best in everything you do. It’s a special award and one the recipients should be very proud of. To further recognise these special students they are invited to share a pizza lunch with me tomorrow. I am looking forward to sharing this special meal with our MJR recipients!
NAIDOC Week
Held across Australia from 6-13 July 2025, NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of our First Nations people. This year’s theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee, is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. The theme celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of the young First Nation Leaders, the vision of communities, and the legacy of ancestors.
This Week, in recognition of NAIDOC Week, our classes have participated in activities that celebrate the history, culture and achievements of our First Nations people. It was also an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. Activities included a NAIDOC Liturgy, Dance Presentation, Arts, Crafts and Music.
Holidays
Tomorrow afternoon, Term Two will come to a close for our students. There have been some wonderful learning opportunities for all students this term and I have been very impressed with the way they have embraced the challenges that have come their way. Please be reminded that Term 3 for students begins on Monday 21st July.
I wish everyone a safe, happy and enjoyable holiday!
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
On behalf of the school community, we wish to congratulate MinHa, David and James in Year 6 in being invited to attend Perth Modern School in 2026. Perth Modern is the only fully academically selective school in Western Australia and is highly regarded for its academic programs and results.
We wish them every blessing when they journey into the ‘big pond’ of High School and look forward to hearing about their many future academic successes. Well done to you all!
Regional Academic Challenge
Congratulations to our Academic Team who participated in the Regional Academic Challenge yesterday.
Schools involved in the challenge were:
St Pius, St Benedict’s, St Augustine’s, St Columba’s, Aquinas, Orana and Corpus Christi.
Our students, MinHa, James, Allyenna, David and Olivia from Year 6 and Meloshan, Cornelius and Shay from Year 5 placed first. Well done. What clever students we have at Queenies!
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.
ICAS ONLINE COMPETITIONS
ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing and Spelling Bee.
Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate in each subject area, and an online results report to track development each year. Top performers are eligible for one of the highly coveted ICAS medals.
To learn more about this year’s exciting ICAS competition, visit: (icasassessments.com/products-icas/)
How to participate in ICAS
If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please go to the Parent Portal to sign up to your chosen subject areas using the link and code below.
Registration for all subject areas closes on Monday 28 July at 11:59pm.
Sign up here
https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/parent-payment/OYU794
This year, our students can elect to sit the following assessments:
A very big congratulations goes out to the following students. Their art has been selected to enter the Catholic Angelico Art Exhibition which is held on 11-29 August 2025.
Year 4
William Clancy –Monochromatic Cactus Masterpiece
Year 5
Georgia Fabling –Lemon Sorbet Delight
Peony Khisa –The Great Dawn Bridge
Jacob Yu-Ly –Tropical Watermelon Slice
Year 6
Nathan Choy – Autumn Penguins
Alice Gilbert – Curious Giraffe
Erin Joyce –Glowing Through the Waves
Min Ha Le –Desiree
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
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Willetton Basketball Stadium
School Holiday Camps
First Week
Monday 7th – Friday 11th July 2025
9 years and under [ eg minimum 6 yrs ]
[ 9.00am – 3.30pm daily ]
Second Week
Monday 14th – Friday 18th July 2025
9 years and over
[ 9.00am – 3.30pm daily ]
Please visit www.willettonbasketball.com.au via the ‘’ Program ‘’ page
where you will find Holiday Camps
