St. Columba's Primary School

Dear Jesus,

Teach us to be like You in all our ways.

Teach us kindness, gentleness, generosity, and to be

giving, forgiving, loving and caring.

Teach us to follow in Your humble footsteps.

Guide us to the place You want us to be, take control.

Mould and shape us into the brilliant beings we were

always defined to be.

Amen

Dear Parents, carers and friends of St Columba’s

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about” Wendy Mass

I have some of my favourite quotes sitting on my computer at work. Each day I cast my eyes to them and they keep me focused. The overwhelming theme is to be kind and to be proud. One of the kindness quotes is below.

To laugh often and much,

to appreciate beauty,

to find the best in others,

to leave the world a bit better...

to know even one life has

breathed easier because you have lived:

that is to have succeeded.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

What does it mean to you to be just a little kinder in your daily life? To me, it means greeting those I meet with a smile. I seek to be kinder than necessary because everyone we meet is fighting some kind of battle. A random act of kindness could help a person work through a hardship they are carrying. Through our kind actions we are modelling to those around us how to treat others with respect. To be kind is to demonstrate respect.

How can we as adults and leaders of our community share kindness with each other? How can the children in our care learn from us and aspire to be kind in all they do?

A Gentle Reminder: Raising Concerns About Your Child

We know that as parents, you sometimes have questions or concerns about your child's schooling and we want to make sure these are heard and addressed in the most effective way possible.

If you would like to raise a concern, we kindly ask that you follow these simple steps:

Step 1 : Speak with your child's teacher first

Your child's teacher has a close, nurturing connection with them each day and is often best placed to provide immediate insight and context.

Step 2 : Contact the administration office

If you feel your concern has not been fully resolved after speaking with the teacher, please reach out to the administration office. They will happily put you in touch with the Assistant Principal, Susan Manfredi or myself as the Principal, as appropriate.

Following this line of communication helps us respond to your concerns quickly, thoughtfully, and by the right person from the start. We appreciate your partnership in making sure every concern is heard and every child is supported.

✨ And Most Importantly... Share Your Glimmer Moments!

While we have shared the best way to raise a concern, we would love to also encourage you to share the good things too. The little glimmers.

A glimmer moment might be a quick email to your child's teacher after they came home glowing about a lesson. It might be stopping a staff member in the playground to say, "thank you, that meant a lot." It might be noticing a small kindness, a moment of patience, or a spark of joy your child experienced because of something someone at school did.

I can tell you firsthand, receiving a glimmer moment email, or having a parent pause to share one with me, has been one of the most fortunate parts of my role. You have no idea the impact it has. It tells that person: I see you. What you do matters. It is making a difference.

For our educators, a shared glimmer often becomes the very best part of their day.

So please, don't just save your words for when something needs fixing. Share the glimmers too.

They cost nothing to give, and they mean everything to receive.

God bless

Emma

As Sr Maree prepares to move on, she would love a few extra pairs of hands for packing, tidying and other small jobs.

Can you PLEASE lend a hand?

Please contact Sr Maree at maree.riddler@sosj.org.au to arrange a suitable time.

Every helping hand will make a difference and is greatly appreciated!

Friday 18 September

• Athletics Carnival PP - Year 6 @ 9.00am - 1.00pm

NEXT WEEK:

Monday 21 September

• Science Week

• Footy Colours Day

• Korean Day

• PUPIL FREE DAY FOR STUDENTS

We were delighted to receive a WA State Government Small Scale Election Grant to support the installation of a new triple swing set and climbing cube. These exciting additions have provided even more opportunities for our students to play, explore and stay active.

We sincerely thank the WA State Government for its generous support of our school community.

Book in those babysitters now, as our adults only event is locked in for Saturday 14 November, on the rooftop at the Beaufort. Your P&F Committee were very inspired by our wonderful Principal’s “glimmer moments” and as such, we are so pleased to announce this year’s theme is “Black, White & Glimmer”. It is sure to be a fantastic night, and the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and maybe make some new ones. Tickets are on sale now!

Dear Parents and Carers,

A reminder about our extracurricular activities for Term 4, 2026.

TERM 4: AFTER SCHOOL AFL LITTLE MAYNES (RUN BY CHRIS MAYNE ACADEMY) YEARS 1-6
Dates: Tuesday 13 October (week 1) to Tuesday 8th December (week 9)
Duration: 9 sessions
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Cost: $198 per student for the full term.
Location: Bottom Oval
What to bring: Water bottle, sunscreen
What to wear: Your child must wear their allocated school uniform for the day. They are welcome to wear suitable clothing for the activity and can get changed straight after school.
Other: Coach to Player Ratio: 1 Coach to 10 kids

REGISTRATION LINK: https://littlemayneacademy.com.au/product/term-4-bookings/ (follow the link to Term 4 School Term Booking)

TERM 4: LUNCHTIME KIDZ n SPORT (YEARS 1 - 6)
Dates: Tuesdays (Years 1 – 3) and Wednesdays (Years 4 – 6) commencing week 2
Duration: Lunchtime (after eating lunch)
Time: 1:10pm - 2:00pm
Cost: No costs to parents no registration required, P&F will kindly pay
Location: Tennis Courts

TERM 4: BEFORE SCHOOL SOCCER (YEARS 1-6)
Dates: Friday 23 October (week 2) through to 11 December 2026.
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 7:30am - 8:30am
Cost: $159 per child
Location: Bottom Oval
What to bring: Water bottle, sunscreen
What to wear: Your child must wear their allocated school uniform for the day. They are welcome to wear suitable clothing for the activity and can get changed straight after school.

REGISTATION: Term 4 link coming soon, but you can email Barry@profootballtraining.com.au or contact 0407 084 589

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS:
By registering for any of the above extracurriculars, you acknowledge that the duty of care does not lie with St Columba's Primary School but with yourself and the external company providing the activity. If you have any questions, please contact the P&F via email pandf@stcolumbassp.wa.edu.au

Have fabulous weekend everyone,

Hayley, Gemma, Mat and Renee (go Freo!)

The Living Word - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 19th and 20th of September 2026.

Become an Altar-Server

Has your child made their First Holy Communion and wants to help out at Mass? Why don't they try becoming an Altar Server?! The children can join our acolyte, Ian, for a fun training and refresher session to learn everything they need to know to confidently serve followed by a Pizza dinner! 🍕

Sunday 20th of September 2026 between 4pm to 6pm. Register: Altar Server Training & Refresher Course | Sunday, 20 September 2026 [4pm to 6pm] – Fill in form

2027 Columban Art Calendar - Express your interest to purchase a 2027 Columban Art Calendar - $12/calendar. Register: Expression of Interest for the 2027 Columban Art Calendar - 105th Edition! – Fill in form

Sunday Connect - 4 October 2026, following the 9:30am Mass.

Term 3: Monday 20 July - Thursday 24 September

Term 4: Monday 12 October - Friday 11 December

Term 3: Friday 25 September

Term 4: Monday 26 October

Reconciliation: Saturday, 14 November at 10am