Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to the second newsletter of the term! I am three weeks in at Padbury and closing in on a strike rate of about 20% for remembering names. Thank you to the parents and children for their patience as I do my best to learn names - please don't be offended if you hear me rolling with 'mate' for your child!

P&F MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST

It was wonderful to see such a great turn out at this morning's Mother's Day Breakfast and even better to see the number of Dad volunteers cooking for the mum's in our community. A sincere thank you to our P&F for coordinating this great event. A special thank you to Michael Charles for his organisation and all the dads who gave up their morning from 6am to ensure we had tasty bacon and egg rolls!

Thank you also to a very generous family in our community who donated some funds to enable the P&F to raffle off the amazing hamper for one lucky mum this Sunday!

PP MOTHER"S DAY ASSEMBLY

What better way to move into the weekend than our PP children presenting a wonderful Mother's Day themed assembly. Congratulations to the children on a great performance, showing just how far they have grown in confidence since the beginning of the year. Thank you to Mrs Bebich, Mrs Prior, Mrs LoBiundo and Mrs Mammoliti for their organisation and delivery of such a fantastic performance.

MOTHER'S DAY

It was also great to get around to the classes this week and see what the children were doing to celebrate their mums and mother figures this weekend. From PK and K to the Year 6's, the excitement of the children across the school as they prepared lovely gifts was a pleasure. Thank you to all the staff for their support and celebration of our mums this weekend.

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY

A reminder to parents that next Monday and Tuesday are our school photo days. Please ensure your child is in the correct uniform, including hair accessories, ties and jewellery. It is a perfect opportunity to have our children be proud to wear the Padbury Catholic uniform.

RUNNING CLUB & CROSS COUNTRY

I was so impressed by the fantastic turn out of both children and parents at our first running club on Wednesday morning. The weather was perfect, the tunes were great and the smiles were evident as our children started their morning with some activity. Running club is a great chance for children to have a go at running/walking/jogging a couple of laps in preparation for the upcoming cross country carnival.

The school cross country and details regarding the course were sent home earlier this week by Ms Altham. This information is to assist parents with preparing their children and Ms Altham has provided further information below. More details regarding the cross country day will be provided closer to the event.

Wishing all the mothers and mother-figures a wonderful day this Sunday. Thank you for the incredible love, strength, and dedication you pour into your families. Your support, encouragement, and guidance shape not only your children's lives but also the vibrant atmosphere of the school. Whether it's through volunteering at events, helping with homework, or simply offering a listening ear, your contributions do not go unnoticed.

We hope you enjoy an opportunity to take a moment for yourselves on Sunday. Or if nothing else, no sibling wars for a day! Thank you for being such an essential part of our school community. Enjoy your well-deserved celebrations!

Have a great fortnight ahead.

Best wishes

Jason Baker

Principal

Interhouse Cross Country - Friday 5 June

This year, all students will complete increased running distances to align with the requirements of the Interschool Cross Country competition. Students are encouraged to walk, jog, or run — participation and personal effort are what matter most.

If you are able to assist with timing or marshalling, please contact Rebecca Altham at: Rebecca.altham@cewa.edu.au

Interschool Cross Country

The top six runners from Years 2–6 will be selected to represent PCPS at Mawson Park on Friday 19 June.

To support students in their preparation, additional after‑school training sessions will be held at Mawson Park in partnership with Whitfords Catholic Primary School. Sessions will run on Monday or Tuesday afternoons, with two Tuesday sessions scheduled due to the long weekend and the Year 5/6 Lightning Carnival.

Training begins prior to our Interhouse event. Students who represented PCPS at Interschool in 2025 and hope to do so again in 2026 are encouraged to attend these early sessions.

Congratulations to Harvey S in his first season of Little Athletics competing with Joondalup Athletics Club.

Harveys passion and talent for sprints had him selected in 3 relay teams competing at state level receiving a 2nd, two 3rd places and a new club record. At the Joondalup club end of year competition he took home five 1st places and one 2nd place. Ending the season with the State Little Athletics competition walking away with two 2nd places, a 3rd place and breaking the clubs 70m record.

Such an amazing achievement to Harvey.

Round 1 Wrap – Padbury Catholic Netball Club

What a fantastic start to the season for Padbury Catholic Netball Club, with our first round played across Friday and Saturday—and the sun still shining for now!

It was great to see all our teams hit the court with energy, teamwork and plenty of enthusiasm. Our Year 2s got us off to a strong start, with PCNC 7 securing a win in a close and exciting game, while PCNC 6 showed great effort for their first ever match.

Our Year 3 and Year 5 teams faced some tough competition this round but never dropped their heads, continuing to support each other and build their skills right through to the final whistle.

The Year 6 teams delivered some of the most exciting moments of the weekend. PCNC 1 came away with a nail-biting win in a high-scoring game, while PCNC 2 put in a strong performance in a very competitive match.

A great first round all round—plenty to build on for the season ahead. Go PCNC!

Tara Mellor

Netball Coordinator

Congratulations to Tasha Richards (Nykforak), who was the lucky winner of our Mother’s Day Hamper raffle. We hope you enjoy all of your wonderful gifts, including the amazing $300 Endota Day Spa Gift Card. An incredible donation from a member of the school community.

A huge thank you again to our incredible school community for your support in purchasing raffle tickets and helping make this such a successful fundraiser. Your support and generosity are always so appreciated.

Just a note that effective Monday 11 May, the VIP Car Bay will return to normal use for Term 2.

Our next Parents & Friends Meeting will be held:

Wednesday 27 May @ 6:30pm
Wednesday 24 June @ 6:00pm

We warmly invite all parents and carers to join us. It’s a great opportunity to hear what’s planned for the year ahead, share ideas, provide input (including feedback from recent events), and connect with other families in our community.

Whether you’re a regular attendee or joining for the first time, you are very welcome. We’d love to see you there!

As we head into term 2, we’d like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who continues to support our Containers for Change program.

With the long weekend coming up, many families will be enjoying BBQs, gatherings and catch-ups. If you’re collecting cans and bottles, we’d love you to consider donating them using our P&F Scheme ID: C11483224

It’s a simple way to contribute, and every container makes a difference. Feel free to share the code with extended family and friends too.

Thank you for your continued support, together we can make a positive impact for our school and our planet.