Volume 14

Dear God

We thank You for the gift of fathers, grandfathers, and all male caregivers who guide, protect, and nurture with strength and compassion.

Amen.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Happy Father’s Day
Wishing all dads, grandads, and caregivers a wonderful Father’s Day this Sunday. We hope you feel celebrated and appreciated. This week, our Kindy and Pre-primary students enjoyed special activities with their fathers, and many children visited the Father’s Day stalls to select gifts for their loved ones. A heartfelt thank you to Ms Sheahan for organising the items and to our P&F for running the stalls so smoothly.

Book Week & Book Fair
We celebrated the joy of reading during Book Week with a vibrant dress-up day on Monday and a Book Fair in the Library. It was a fantastic opportunity to highlight the magic of books. Thank you to all families for your enthusiastic participation, and special thanks to Mrs Gibbs for her planning and coordination, and to Mrs Gibbs, Mrs Clune, and Mrs Harris for managing the Book Fair throughout the week.

First Holy Communion

Last Sunday, some of our Year 4 students received their First Holy Communion in a beautiful Mass celebrated with our parish community. The church was full, and the occasion was truly special. Thank you to Fr Bernard, Mrs Alaga, Mr Gibbs, and Mr Bigwood for preparing the children and organising the celebration, and to all parents for your support. Congratulations to the children on receiving this important Sacrament.

Interschool Sport

Today, our Year 6 and selected Year 5 students represented our school in badminton and league tag at the interschool level. Despite limited training opportunities due to weather, our students gave their best and were excellent ambassadors. Thank you to our coaches – Miss Jones, Mr Hanrahan, Mrs Phillips, and Mrs Watson – for making this experience possible.

Collaborative Conferences (Optional)

In Term 3, we offer optional collaborative conferences for parents and teachers to discuss student progress. If you or your child’s teacher would like to arrange a meeting, please refer to the information included in this newsletter regarding available times.

Faction Sports Carnival
Next Friday, we will hold our Faction Sports Carnival for students in Pre-primary to Year 6. All children will participate in events throughout the day, with a renewed focus on inclusive participation. Championship events for jumps and throws will take place on Thursday afternoon.

The Kindy Sports Carnival will be held on Wednesday afternoon.

The P&F will be running a cake stall during Friday’s carnival, and we kindly ask for donations of cakes, biscuits, and other baked goods to support this initiative.

Irene McCormack College Bursary
Irene McCormack College is offering a bursary to a St John Paul II student enrolling in Year 7 in 2026. The bursary covers 50% of tuition fees through to Year 12. Application details are included in the link below. If you are interested and your child will be attending Irene McCormack in 2026, please submit the completed documentation to our school office by Friday, 26 September.

In Harmony

Martin Tucker

Principal

SCHOOL TIMES

Start: 8.25am

Finish 3.00pm

Monday - Finish 2.00pm

KINDERGARTEN TIMES

Start 8.25am

Finish 2.45pm

Monday - Finish 2.00pm

3 YEAR OLD KINDY

Tuesday

Start 8.45am

Finish 2.45pm

BREAKFAST CLUB

Wednesday 7.45 - 8.15am

HUNGRY JPs CANTEEN

Thursday Recess & Lunch

Congratulations to all students who made their First Holy Communion last Sunday.

We need your help to bring this award home...Your vote will make a BIG difference so please take a moment to show your support! Don't forget to share with family and friends!

Thank you for being a part of our journey and helping us continue to shine in our Catholic Community.

Please click on the link below to vote.

Collaborative Conferences (optional)

In Term 3 we offer parents the opportunity of a collaborative conference. This is optional, should you or the teacher wish to discuss your child’s progress.

Collaborative Conferences will be held on:

• Monday 15 September from 2:00pm to 4:00pm; and
• Wednesday 17 September from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.

If you wish to make a booking, please do so as soon as possible.

Bookings are now open; and will close on Friday 12 September at 3pm.

To book please go to http://www.schoolinterviews.com.au and use this code: wfszs

Or follow the QR code opposite.

When using our car parks please be mindful of others when dropping children to school and collecting them at the end of each day.

If you wish to use the Kiss N Ride please use the entrance off Laricina Bend.

When entering through the main entrance please do not stop to drop off your children on the corner, rather continue round to the stopping area or pull into one of the bays.

Thank you

SEPT

• Weds 3 & Thurs 4 - Father's Day Stalls
• Thurs 4 - Year 6 Interschool Spring Carnival
• Weds 10 - Kindy Sports Carnival
• Thurs 11 - School Sports Carnival (Throws & Jumps) 1:10-3pm
• Fri 12 - School Sports Carnival
• Mon 15 - Collaborative Conferences 2-4pm
• Weds 17 - Collaborative Conferences 3-4.30pm
• Weds 17 - Open Night
• Fri 19 - 4J Class Assembly
• Weds 24 - Whole School Mass
• Thurs 25 - Last Day of Term 3
• Fri 26 - Pupil Free Day - No School

OCT

• Mon 13 - First Day of Term 4

School Photo Days:

Tuesday 21 October (Term 4, Week 2)

• Pre Kindy (3yr old program)
• Recorder Ensemble
• Student Representative Council
• Choir
• Dance Team

Wednesday 22 October (Term 4, Week 2)

• Family Photos
• Kindy to Year 6

Further Information will be sent home closer to the date.

MASS TIMES

Mon - Fri: 7.45am

Sat: 9.30am & 6.00pm

Sun: 9.30am

RECONCILIATION, BAPTISM & WEDDINGS

By appontment via the Parish Office at St John Paul II Catholic Church.

PARISH PRIEST

Fr Bernard Lanarolle

PARISH OFFICE

PH: 6300 3800

· Can I believe in a God who really loves me?

· I want to develop my relationship with God but where do I begin?

· What do Catholics believe anyway?

· How can I find peace and serenity in this troubled world.

· How can I help my children with their questions about God?

If you wish to learn more about the Catholic faith please ring the Parish Office to arrange a time to chat with Fr Bernard. Our parish will soon begin some enquiry gatherings to support those searching for a deeper faith and understanding of the Catholic faith.

“ A new journey starts when you take the first step”

ENQUIRIES; St John Paul 11 Parish office 63003800

There is no obligation to become a Catholic

We’re excited to explore the possibility of starting a new youth group here at our parish - and we’d love your input! Whether you're a parent, young adult, teen, or simply someone passionate about supporting youth in our church, we invite you to complete a short survey to help shape what this ministry could look like. Your feedback will guide us as we plan activities, meeting times, and areas of focus.

You can find the survey by scanning the QR code.

To review the survey results and continue the conversation, we’ll be hosting an Information Night soon. Everyone is welcome to attend - especially those interested in helping build a vibrant and faith-filled youth ministry. Let’s work together to create something meaningful for the young people in our community. Thank you for your support!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for your support with our eRideable Safety Awareness Project. We've been working with the City of Wanneroo to ensure students and parents understand how to use eRideables safely.

Following our first message, we are now sharing all three videos in the series. These short, informative videos have been filmed at schools across the City of Wanneroo and highlight key safety rules and regulations. We encourage you to watch them with your family to reinforce these important messages.

Here are the links to the videos:

• City of Wanneroo eScooter video 1
• City of Wanneroo eScooter video 2
• City of Wanneroo eScooter video 3
• RAC 8 eScooter Rules Every Rider in WA Should Know

For a detailed guide to all eRideable rules, please visit: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/road-safety-commission/erideables

Thank you for your continued support.

St John Paul II Catholic Primary School and the City of Wanneroo

Available on Thursdays

TERM 3

• 11 SEPT - Satay Chicken
• 18 SEPT - Lasagna
• 25 SEPT - Butter Chicken

St John Paul II Catholic Primary School

6 Kurrajong Blvd, Banksia Grove, WA 6031

Phone: 9303 7101

Absentee Line: 0471883524