St Elizabeth's News

Dear parents and caregivers,

A big thank you to the parents who attended our first P&F Community Meeting last Thursday evening. We are very grateful that a P&F Executive Committee was formed on the night, allowing a number of exciting events and initiatives to now move forward. Our School Social Worker, Chloe Grant, also delivered an insightful presentation on anxiety in children, sharing practical and supportive strategies for parents to use at home.

Last year, Catholic school staff and members of the CEWA community were invited to provide feedback regarding a proposed transition to a three-week holiday period for students at the conclusion of Term Two. As a result of this consultation, all CEWA schools will implement a three-week mid-year break from 2027. To accommodate this change, our school may make some minor adjustments to the daily timetable to ensure students continue to receive the same amount of instructional time as in previous years, with no impact on the quality of teaching, learning, or pastoral care programs. Further information will be shared with families in the near future.

A reminder to all parents that students arriving after 8:30am must sign in at the office before independently making their way to class. Similarly, students being collected before 2:50pm must be signed out through the office. Younger students will be accompanied by a staff member either to the classroom or the office. To minimise disruption to teaching and learning, I kindly ask that parents do not go directly to classrooms for student drop-off or pick-up during the school day. If you are planning an early collection, please notify the classroom teacher or administration in advance where possible. For unexpected collections, we appreciate your patience while your child packs up and makes their way to the office. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation.

I will be taking Long Service Leave commencing Friday, May 29, and will return on Monday, June 15. During my absence, Mr Kadir Mastan will undertake the role of Acting Principal, with Mrs Brooke Davison continuing to support him.

Finally, please keep our Year Six students and their families in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this weekend. May the Holy Spirit guide and bless them as they take this important step in their faith journey.

Have a wonderful weekend.

God bless

Rebecca Clarke

Principal

WEEK 5

Friday 22 May

• Year 6 Sacrament of Confirmation Retreat day - More details to come!

Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 May

• Sacrament of Confirmation at St Anthony's Church - see communication for more details

WEEK 6

Wednesday 27 May

• 10.00am national simultaneous story time 2026 Luna Roo the kangaroo baller - see library Section below!

Thursday 28 May

• 8.35am General Assembly - All families welcome! - note earlier time due to cross country event!
• INTERHOUSE CROSS COUNTRY - PP-Year 6 - See information from Miss Newton!

Friday 29 May

• 65 Roses Day for Cystic Fibrosis! 🌹 🌹 🌹See information below

Dear Families and Caregivers

As we move through another busy and positive term at St Elizabeth’s, I would like to thank our wonderful families and students for their support of our Walking Bus on Wednesday. It was fantastic to see so many children and parents involved. Opportunities such as these help build a strong sense of community and connection within our school, and your support is greatly appreciated.

A special thank you to Father Leonard and our Year 3 and 4 Team for leading this week’s beautiful Liturgy. These moments of prayer and reflection are an important part of our Catholic identity and provide valuable opportunities for students to come together in faith.

Our Year 6 Vincent students visited Elderbloom this week, and I would like to congratulate them on the way they represented our school community. The students demonstrated kindness, respect and leadership throughout the visit and should be very proud of themselves.

On Tuesday, our Year 3 students enjoyed their excursion to Whiteman Park. Excursions such as these provide wonderful opportunities for students to engage in hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom environment.

Finally, just a reminder that our Cross Country Carnival will take place next Thursday. Please ensure you check Miss Newton’s communication regarding event details, timings and organisation for the day.

Thank you once again for your continued support of our school community.

God Bless

Kadir Mastan and Brooke Davison

A big congratulations to all of our students who reached 50 Nights of Reading this week. What a fantastic achievement! Keep up the wonderful reading 📚✨ We’re excited to celebrate even more milestones, so if you’ve also reached 50 nights, come and see Mrs Davison in the office to collect your reward!

Each year, National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) brings together millions of children, families, libraries, schools and early learning centres to read the same Australian picture book this year 2026 the book is

Luna Roo the kangaroo baller by Adam Jackson. – all at the same time, right across the country and New Zealand. It’s a vibrant celebration of reading, literacy and community. A powerful reminder of the essential role libraries play in nurturing a lifelong love of books and reading in our youngest audiences.

Thank you. Mrs Burgess 📖

The Premiers Reading Challenge is back for 2026, take a look at the information below and register or come see me in the library!

Thank you

Mrs Burgess

Register your child for the Premier's Reading Challenge on the link below!

From 23 March to 12 June 2026, students from Kindergarten to Year 12 can discover the joy of reading and log their progress for a chance to win weekly prizes.

St Elizabeth's is raising much needed money for Wheelchairs for Kids!

💚Thank you💚

We are delighted to share that a new P&F Committee has been confirmed and they are busy working in the background to organise and relaunch more fun P&F ideas and initiatives.

Your Executive Committee comprises Lucy Rice (Chairperson), Lynda Clarke (Deputy Chairperson & Events Coordinator), Emily Milnes (Secretary) and Peter Jenkins (Treasurer).

Thank you to all members of the school community who have already reached out with offers to volunteer and participate as we move forward! 😀

We are excited to see the P&F grow and flourish as the year goes on.

What a successful Walk Safely to School event we had yesterday! Well done to all participants. What a great morning it was. Particular thanks must go to Lynda Clarke and Mr Masten for their great work on this initiative along with our year 6 and parent volunteers.

A kind thank you also to Our sponsors Woolworths and the City of Wanneroo.

Catholic School Parents WA invites all members to play an active part in guiding our work by submitting any motions for consideration at the upcoming AGM on 23rd June 2026. We also encourage you to consider nominating for the CSPWA Board, or perhaps to nominate someone whose commitment and perspective would strengthen our mission of supporting families in Catholic education across Western Australia. Your involvement ensures our parent voice remains strong, representative, and future‑focused.

Panthers Sports Academy Trials – Apply Now!

Are you a passionate young athlete currently in Year 5 or 6? This is your opportunity to trial for the Panthers Sports Academy at Irene McCormack Catholic College, offering high-quality, specialised training in AFL, Soccer, Basketball and Netball.

First Round Trials
📅 Wednesday, 26 August 2026
🕒 3:30–4:30pm

Second Round Trials
📅 Wednesday, 11 November 2026
🕒 3:30–4:30pm

📍 IMCC Grounds
👥 Open to Year 5 and 6 students only

The Panthers Sports Academy provides students with two timetabled lessons each week during school hours, combined with expert coaching, targeted skill development, competitive opportunities, excursions and pathways into future sporting programs.

To learn more and apply, visit:

👉 Panthers Sports Academy Information

👉 Application Form

Term Dates 2026

TERM 1 - Monday 2 February – Wednesday 1 April

TERM 2 - Monday 20 April – Thursday 2 July

TERM 3 - Tuesday 21 July – Thursday 24 September

TERM 4 - Monday 12 October – Friday 11 December

Student Free Dates 2026

Tuesday 3 March - Staff Professional Development

Thursday 2 April - Catholic Day

Friday 3 July - Staff Professional Development

Monday 20 July - Staff Professional Development

Friday 25 September - Staff Professional Development