St Denis School Newsletter

• Performing Arts News

• Staff News

• Working Party: School Charism and Vision

Prayer for the Assumption of Mary

Loving God,

On the special feast of the Assumption, we thank You for the gift of Mary,

the Mother of Jesus,

who was taken into heaven to live with You forever.

Her life of faith and love shows us how to follow Jesus.

Help us to trust in You like Mary did,

and to share Your love with others.

Holy Mary, now in heaven with God,

pray for us.

Week 4

Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th August

School Photos (see information sent on SEESAW)

Thursday 14th August 8:50am

Book Week Assembly (Kindy – Year 6)

Friday 15 August

Feast of the Assumption

Week 5

Monday 18th August

Pupil Free Day

Performing Arts News

Liturgical Dance – Catholic Performing Arts Festival

Eugene, Casey and I had the joy of attending the Liturgical Dance section of the Catholic Performing Arts Festival, where our students delivered a beautiful, prayerful and reflective performance. It was a moving expression of faith and creativity. A big thank you to Emily Watkins for her dedication and the time she devoted to preparing the students for this special event.

Piano Solo Performances

Congratulations to Charlie (Year 5), who received an Excellent certificate, and to Isabella (Year 4) and Piper (Year 5), who were awarded Outstanding certificates for their piano solo performances. What a fantastic achievement, well done to all!

Staff News

Casey will be taking some well-deserved Long Service Leave for most of the remainder of the term. We wish her all the very best on her upcoming adventures. A big thank you to Eugene for stepping in to support both roles during this time, your flexibility and teamwork are greatly appreciated.

In Week 5 of this term, I will be attending the National Catholic Education Conference in Cairns. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with Catholic educators from around the country and to explore ideas that support our ongoing school improvement journey.

We have also recently advertised teaching positions for 2026 to cover staff who will be taking planned leave. Further updates regarding staffing will be shared once appointments are confirmed later in the year.

Working Party: School Charism and Vision

On Tuesday night, we welcomed a small working party made up of staff, parents from across the year levels, past Principal, Eugene Lee, past student and teacher (now Principal) Nic Gaglia, and CEWA School Improvement Advisor Lina Bertolini.

The evening began with a school tour, followed by a collaborative workshop focused on revisiting and refining our Vision, Mission and Values. We shared the progress we have made so far and received valuable feedback from those present.

We’re excited to now begin working with our students as we move toward transitioning our school factions to names that reflect a deeper connection to the founding religious orders, the Servite and Mercy Sisters and the charism of St Denis School.

Warm Regards,

Sarah Potts

PRINCIPAL

A group of students recently showcased their musical talents at the Catholic Arts Festival, captivating audiences with heartfelt piano solos. These young performers displayed impressive technique, focus, and musical expression. Their participation highlighted the importance of nurturing the arts within faith-based education and provided a beautiful reminder of how music can inspire and uplift.

We have had a beautiful start to Playgroup! It’s been so special to see families coming together, little ones (and parents!) making new friends, and everyone enjoying songs, stories, and playtime.

🌟 Please note our new time and location:

📍 Now in the HALL
⏰ 8:40am – 9:40am every Thursday.
Everyone is welcome!

We can’t wait to see you at our next session for more fun and connection!

We are excited to announce that before school tennis coaching with Tennis Excellence is back for Term 3 - exclusively for St Denis students!

These fun and inclusive sessions are open to all students in Years 1-6 and will be held every week on site.

Program Details:

• Years 1-3 - Monday, 7.30-8.30am
• Years 4-6 - Monday, 7.30-8.30am

Led by our qualified Tennis Excellence coaching team who all have Working with Children checks, these sessions are a great way for kids to build confidence, stay active and start the school day with a smile.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure a spot here: School Programs | Tennis Excellence

Tennis Excellence – Where Great Tennis Begins!

Term 3 enrolments for Keyed Up Music lessons are now open, visit their website to save a spot to start your child's musical journey.

Keyed Up Music is a full teaching member of ASME (Australian Society of Music Educators). All of our teachers either currently studying music at an Australian University or Conservatorium or have already completed their tertiary musical studies, you can rest assured that your child is receiving the best possible instrumental education.

Enrolments • Piano Lessons and Guitar Lessons Perth - Keyed Up Music - Piano Lessons and Guitar Lessons Perth

Dear Parents,

As many students from your school transfer to Servite College for high school, we wanted to share the status of our future enrolments with you.

• Year 7 in 2026 – full with a waitlist (current Year 6)
• Year 7 in 2027 – full with a waitlist (current Year 5)
• Year 7 in 2028 – applications received for over 50% of places (current Year 4)
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As we are experiencing an increase in applications each year, we recommend that all families apply for enrolment during Year 3 or Year 4 (an application is required for each child, whether you have older siblings attending Servite or not).

Thank you for your continued support,

Servite College

2 Orchid Street, Joondanna

Perth, Western Australia, 6060

08 9242 3422

admin@stdenis.wa.edu.au