Emmaus Catholic Primary School
Term 3 Week 8 Newsletter: Friday 11 September 2026
Celebrating our Wonderful Education Assistants
On Monday 31 August, we celebrated Education Assistant Appreciation Day, providing us with a special opportunity to recognise and thank the wonderful Education Assistants who contribute so much to life at Emmaus.
The work of our EAs extends across every part of the school day. They support students with their learning, provide targeted intervention and small-group instruction, assist children with additional needs, reinforce positive behaviour and social-emotional skills, prepare resources, support classroom routines, supervise and care for students, and step in wherever an extra pair of capable and caring hands is needed. Often, it is their quiet encouragement, patience and reassurance that helps a child overcome a challenge, experience success or simply have a better day.
Our Education Assistants are also invaluable partners to our teaching staff. Their knowledge of our students, observations, initiative, flexibility and willingness to help make an enormous difference in our classrooms and across the wider school. The support they provide allows our teachers to better respond to individual needs and ensures that so many of our children receive those important extra opportunities to practise, consolidate and grow.
On behalf of our staff and students, we extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our Education Assistants. We are incredibly grateful for the energy, care and commitment you bring to Emmaus each day. The work you do matters, the relationships you build matter, and the difference you make in the lives of our children is deeply appreciated.
Happy Education Assistant Appreciation Day – we are very fortunate to have you as part of our Emmaus family!
This term, our Year 6 Confirmation candidates prepare for their holy Sacrament. Parents, please note these important dates:
RECONCILIATION BEFORE CONFIRMATION (students only)
When: Wednesday 16 September
Where: At Emmaus CPS
Time: 11:30am
What: Confirmation candidates receive reconciliation ahead of their Confirmation, facilitated by Fr Bona.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION (parents and students)
When: Sunday 20 September
Where: St Helena of the Holy Cross Church
Times: 11:30am OR 3pm
(Parents pre-book with Sacrament Coordinator)
For enquiries, please contact Hannah Wager (Sacrament Coordinator): youth@sthelenaellenbrook.com
Emmaus is nominated for THREE QCE (Quality Catholic Education) Awards. Parents, Grandparents, Neighbours, Family and Friends..... VOTE FOR US . Click the link below or scan the QR Codes....
Apron Amigos:
https://awards.cewa.edu.au/nomination/apron-amigos-cooking-for-well-being-at-emmaus-cps/
Waste to Wonder:
https://awards.cewa.edu.au/nomination/waste-to-wonder/
Plant, Grow, Thrive:
Our Year One’s had a great time taking over the stage for our “Dad’s Got Talent” Father’s Day Assembly! From BBQ dads and lawn dads to sports dads, taxi dads and some very enthusiastic dance moves, there was plenty of fun and laughter throughout the performance. It was a very entertaining way for our Year One students to kick off the Father’s Day celebrations!
Last Friday, we were delighted to welcome the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA back to Emmaus Catholic Primary School. Having visited Emmaus previously, Mrs Saffioti was incredibly impressed by just how much our school has grown since her last visit, from our rapidly increasing student population to the significant expansion of our facilities and the wonderful new buildings now taking shape across our school.
The visit also provided us with an opportunity to once again express our sincere appreciation for the generous support Mrs Saffioti has provided to Emmaus through small-scale grants. This has included $35,000 towards our new faction and interschool gazebos and school storage shed, as well as a further $27,000 towards new outdoor play equipment and sensory play items.
These additions have been extremely well received and are already making a positive difference for the growing number of students at Emmaus. As our school continues to expand, investment in quality outdoor spaces, equipment, storage and resources becomes increasingly important in ensuring our facilities grow alongside our students.
We are very grateful to Mrs Saffioti for her ongoing interest in and support of Emmaus and for taking the time to visit us again and see firsthand the exciting growth occurring within our school community.
On Friday 28 August, Bricks 4 Kidz visited the Year 2s to teach them about Robotics. All students built a Cricket Walker Robot, which they learnt how to code and control using the coding language of Scratch. The robotics were made of Lego and had motors and spinning wheels which the class had to assemble. Students then tested the ability of their robots through various movement activities and a race! The class had a great time applying their skills they have been learning in Digital Technology to real-life robots and seeing how software can move robots so easily. While there were no clear winners in robot racing, the kids had a brilliant time using the machines!
On Monday, our Year Ones had an amazing day at Kalamunda History Village! The students loved stepping back in time and exploring what life was like in the past. It was so lovely to see how excited and curious they were as they moved through the different parts of the village and had a go at so many hands-on activities.
Some of our highlights included watching the apple sorting machine, making peg dolls, playing with old-fashioned toys and climbing aboard an old fire truck. The students also loved seeing an old dunny, having a go at ironing with a cast-iron iron, washing clothes using an early washing machine and turning the handle to squeeze the clothes through the rollers. They had lots of fun using the old typewriters and visiting the old school, where they wrote on blackboards and learnt a little about what school was like in the past (including learning about the cane!).
It was such a fun day and a wonderful way for the students to bring their learning about the past to life.
A huge thank you to our amazing parent helpers who joined us on the day. We are so grateful for your time, support and willingness to get involved. Having you there helped make the day run so smoothly and made the experience even more special for our Year Ones. We really appreciate you!
Last Friday, the Year 6 Discipleship Committee invited Mr Di Carlo from Wheelchairs for Kids to our assembly. Mr Di Carlo explained the work of Brother Ollie's organisation, Wheelchairs For Kids, making thousands of wheelchairs for children in poor countries who cannot walk or have mobility issues. Students saw a video of the wheelchairs being made and the efforts of many volunteers who do the hard work, including packing the wheelchairs before being transported overseas to many children in great need.
On the last Wednesday of Term 3, Wednesday 23 September, students across all grades are kindly asked to donate $2 to Wheelchairs for Kids and wear crazy hair, a crazy hat and / or a footy shirt or accessories to school. Every $2 given will be donated to make many more wheelchairs for kids in need.
We thank Mr Di Carlo for his time and showing us all how our small contribution can make such a big difference to the many lives of children who are gifted these sturdy, much needed wheelchairs.
A huge thank you to all of our wonderful parents and students who logged on to our URStrong Language of Friendship Workshop! It was fantastic to families getting involved and learning together.
The workshop gave students and parents the opportunity to explore the Language of Friendship and learn practical ways to communicate, solve friendship problems and build strong, healthy friendships. These are important skills for our students as they navigate the ups and downs of friendships.
We really appreciate the time and effort families put into joining us and supporting our students' wellbeing. Thank you for being such an important part of our URStrong community!
In Pre-Primary Blue this term we have been learning about our bodies. We are able to label all of the parts of our bodies using the correct names. We have also been investigating safe and unsafe or unwanted touches and what to do if we feel scared or uncomfortable. Pantosaurus' song reminds us that our bodies belong to us and has helped us to learn the importance of saying "NO!" and telling an adult we trust.
Every year Dental Health Services (DHS) offers parents and carers the chance to register their kids for free dental care at the School Dental Service (SDS). The offer is open to every student from the year they turn 5 until their 17th birthday and includes check-ups, fillings and simple extractions.
Your child may soon bring home an envelope with an enrolment form, Frequently Asked Questions and a reply-paid envelope from DHS. Just fill in the enrolment form, pop it in the reply-paid envelope and put it in your nearest post box.
Once DHS receives the form, their team will register your child and arrange for you to receive an appointment in the mail.
If you would like further information on DHS and the SDS please visit their website on: www.dental.wa.gov.au
The next newsletter will be issued on Friday 25 September.
Mr Coniglio
Principal