St. Columba's Primary School

Loving God,

Thank you for the community of our school.

The parents, teachers, staff, and children who make it what it is.

Help us grow together.

Give us open hearts to welcome others,

generous hands to help where needed,

and patience to listen and understand.

May our school be a place where everyone feels they belong,

and where the love we show one another

becomes an example our children carry with them.

Bless and keep us connected, in purpose and in heart.

Amen.

Dear Parents, carers and friends of St Columba’s,

A Community Worth Celebrating

This week I attended my first P&F meeting, and I came away truly impressed. In every conversation around that table, I saw passion, commitment, kindness and a genuine love for our school. It was there in the way people spoke about their children, their ideas, and their hopes for our community.

Meetings like this are easy to overlook, but they matter enormously. A thriving P&F, and a strong relationship between parents and the school, is what creates that warm sense of community so many of us treasure. It does not happen by accident, it happens because people choose, again and again, to show up.

And our children notice. When we give our time for the benefit of others, we are not just organising events or raising funds, we are modelling something far more important. We are showing them what inclusivity looks like. We are showing them generosity of spirit in action. We are teaching them, simply by example, that community is something you contribute to, not just belong to.

I left that meeting feeling affirmed and genuinely delighted to be part of such a rich, connected community.

BOOK FAIR SUCCESS

A heartfelt thank you to all the staff and volunteers who made this year's Book Fair another wonderful success. Thanks to your generosity of time and effort, our children once again had the chance to discover new stories, explore new worlds, and fall a little more in love with reading.

God Bless.

Emma Bell

Principal

FRIDAY 7 AUGUST

Feast Day of Mary MacKillop - Year 5 Liturgy
Pyjama Day for Vinnies Winter Appeal (gold coin donation)

NEXT WEEK:

TUESDAY 11 AUGUST

CAPSS ML Carnival
Year 2 Liturgy

WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST

FHC Retreat 24:7 Ministry

THURSDAY 13 AUGUST

Year 4 Reconciliation @ 9.00am

FRIDAY 14 AUGUST

PAF Christian Drama - Year 6

Father Nino visits Year 4

SATURDAY 15 AUGUST

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

SUNDAY 16 AUGUST

FHC Mass @ 9.30am

Online School Calendar

St Columba's Takes Flight at the RoboPro Australia Youth Drone Tournament

Our Year 6 students recently represented St Columba's at the RoboPro Australia Youth Drone Tournament: Australia's largest youth drone competition.

Competing alongside primary and secondary students from across Western Australia, our students put their STEM knowledge, problem-solving abilities and drone-flying skills to the test through a series of exciting challenges. The event encouraged students to think critically, work under pressure and demonstrate precision, teamwork and perseverance in a fun and engaging environment.

We are incredibly proud of the way our students embraced the experience, stepped outside their comfort zones and represented St Columba's with enthusiasm and determination.

A special congratulations goes to Wesley, who was presented with the Target Mastery Award in recognition of his exceptional accuracy, precision and drone control throughout the competition.

We also congratulate Lucas, who received the Sportsmanship Award for consistently demonstrating respect, encouragement and a positive attitude towards fellow competitors and officials.

These achievements are a wonderful reflection of the values our students bring to every opportunity. Congratulations to all of our competitors on an outstanding day!

What a Big Team! We were thrilled to have the most participants in the 2026 WAMC Kids’ Marathon. A fantastic achievement by our young runners and their families - well done!

Mrs Bell was excited to join the team receiving their award - you can admire it in our front office.

Free Parent Webinar: Balancing Life & Technology

Raising children in a digital world requires more than setting screen time limits - it means helping them develop healthy, balanced relationships with technology.

Parents and carers are invited to join this free live webinar, presented by the Cyber Safety Project in partnership with Catholic Network Australia. Developed specifically for Australian Catholic education, this practical session will explore evidence-informed strategies to help children develop healthy, balanced relationships with technology.

Topics include:

Looking beyond screen time to what really matters
Reducing conflict around gaming
Healthy video viewing and scrolling habits
Sleep, bedtime routines and technology
Practical ways to set boundaries that work

Event Details

Balancing Life & Technology – Live Parent Webinar
Date: Monday, 10 August 2026
Time: 7:30 pm (AEST)
Cost: Free

Register here:
Parent Webinar: Balancing Life & Technology (Cyber Safety Project) | CNA

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Registrations Dad's Camp Out NOW OPEN for those who aren't already registered.

Those who have previously registered AND confirmed they are still attending, no further action required.

CAMP OUT DETAILS AS FOLLOWS:

Date: 7th November 2026

Time: Setup from 4pm

Cost: $35 per family, please add Children names & year when registering.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Fruit & snack on arrival.

Dinner: Sausage and bun, juice and zooper dooper.

Breakfast: Bacon and egg roll, milo, coffee, tea and juice.

Coffee Van planned from 7am on 8th November for those who want to purchase coffees and other items.

Registrations are on a first come basis, spots are limited to ensure safety for all involved.

Three registration forms to be completed:

Please register & pay via the following link, please add Children names & year when registering: https://square.link/u/XF13fIsg

Please complete the Working with Children Check Declaration https://www.stcolumbassp.wa.edu.au/parent-or-child-volunteer-declaration

Volunteer form, please select a task/s you can help with, we need volunteers for the event to go ahead. https://forms.gle/PRThyJCWF1zEnRAs8

Please note, the camp out is only for children currently attending St Columba's. Dads, father figures, carers and Mums are welcome.

Space is limited, due to large number of existing registrations, we apologise in advance if you are not able to get a spot this year.

If you require any further information, please contact Alan on 0423 840 411.

First Holy Communion Gifts

Are you looking for a gift for a First Holy Communion candidate? Why not purchase a gift for the Parish piety stall and support the Parish?!

The piety stall has a variety of colourful rosary beads, beautiful pieces of sterling silver and gold-plated jewellery, prayer cards and dedicated First Holy Communion gifts amongst many other items.

The piety stall will be opened following the 9:00am Mass on Saturday, 8th of August 2026 and by appointment: admin.south.perth@perthcatholic.org.au / 0466 579 740.

Mass for the Feast of St. Mary MacKillop

Please come and join the Parish for a Mass to celebrate the Feast of St. Mary MacKillop (Australia's first canonised Saint). Following the Mass, please join us for morning tea in the Parish Centre + have the opportunity to view the amazing piety stall.

Date: Saturday, 8th of August 2026.

Mass Time: 9am [in the Church].

Morning Tea & Piety Stall: 10am [in the Parish Centre].

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary [Holy Day of Obligation]

Please come and join the Parish for a Mass on the Holy Day of Obligation for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Following the Mass, please join us for morning tea in the Parish Centre.

Date: Saturday, 15th of August 2026.

Mass Time: 10am [in the Church].

Morning Tea & Piety Stall: 11am [in the Parish Centre].