Queen of Apostles School

Lord Jesus Christ,

Deepen in us the sense of reverence and awe at the mystery that we are called to be your Body in the world. May we always live consciously and generously enough to share your life with those in need of hope and healing. You live in the heart of the Father in the unity of the Hoy Spirit, God forever and ever.

Amen.

For the first six weeks of Term 3 I will be taking a combination of System Leaders' Renewal Leave and Long Service Leave. The System Leaders' Renewal Leave is designed to support the spiritual, personal, and professional renewal of senior leaders within the Catholic Education System. This will allow me to engage in learning experiences that will enhance my leadership capabilities and educational insight, thus benefiting the school and community. During this time, Jennifer Anderson will take on the role of Acting Principal with Robyn Salvia as Acting Assistant Principal. We are very lucky to have Jennifer and Robyn to take on these important leadership roles and I know the school will run fantastically well in my absence.

We had a fantastic turn out of Grandparents, Parents and Friends at our Mass and Morning Tea on Tuesday. It was great to acknowledge and celebrate the important role Grandparents play in the lives of the children. I would like to thank Mrs Anderson for organising the Mass and the P&F for organising the morning tea, there was plenty of delicious food to choose from.

Next Wednesday afternoon we have our much anticipated EDUDANCE Concert. The students have been very busy all term learning their special dance and I'm looking forward to seeing them in action. Due to capacity limits in the hall, the concert will again be split into two sections.

Details of the concerts are:

CONCERT 1: 2.10pm (Years 6, 2, PP and 4)

CONCERT 2: 2.35pm (Years 5, 1, 3 and 6)

More info is available later in the newsletter.

I look forward to what promises to a great afternoon!

With any event at the school, such as the EDU-Dance concert next week, there is always lots of photos and videos taken of our students from parents and grandparents in our community. We ask that these photos and videos are enjoyed in the family setting only and not shared or posted on social media sites. We have families in our school who have not consented to their child's image being used or shared in any way. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Next Friday (27 June) at 8.50am Miss Moro and Year Six class will present their assembly item in the hall. I know they have been working hard and I am really looking forward to seeing what they come up with. It promises to be great fun.

Held across Australia from 6-13 July 2025, NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of our First Nations people. This year’s theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee, is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. The theme celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of the young First Nation Leaders, the vision of communities, and the legacy of ancestors.

In Week 10 of this term, in recognition of NAIDOC Week, our classes will participate in activities that celebrate the history, culture and achievements of our First Nations people. It will also be an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. Activities include a NAIDOC Liturgy, Dance Presentation, Arts, Crafts and Music.

The CEWA Child Safe Framework is a comprehensive approach to child safety that emphasizes prevention, intervention, and support. It provides a foundation for creating a culture where children and young people feel safe, valued, and respected.

This framework of nine elements combine supporting a child safe culture, healthy and respectful relationships and extended guardianship in school communities, based on the latest research and recognised best practices.

Please view the video below for an introduction to the framework.

https://childsafe.cewa.edu.au/introduction-key-concepts/

Best Wishes

Mark Ryan

We have our Edu-dance Concert happening in Week 9 (Wednesday 25th June) in the Parish Hall. As in previous years, two concerts will be held to enable all family members to attend if they wish. The PP – Year 6 students will be attending both concerts.

Details of the concerts are:

CONCERT 1: 2.10pm (Years 6, 2, PP and 4)

CONCERT 2: 2.35pm (Years 5, 1, 3 and 6)

Parents and family members are asked to attend only the concert/s of their child/ren’s class. This is to ensure that everyone can attend and have the opportunity to view their child’s performance. There will be a 5- 10 minute changeover at the end of the first concert to allow parents/family members to exit the hall and the new parents to enter.

The students have been working energetically on their dance programs, and look forward to presenting these dances to the community. We thank Miss Winter for her work with the students. She is amazing!

The Government of WA have amended the Working with Children Act last year with the changes implemented to better protect children. Catholic Education WA has mandated this process for all volunteers, including parent volunteers in schools. This includes parents who wish to volunteer at sports carnivals, in classrooms and at P&F events. Could we ask that all parents fill in the Volunteer Declaration (link) even if you have no plans at this stage to volunteer at school. If you filled out the form last year you will need to do it again this year. Parents who wish to assist teachers on excursions will need to be on this list. Your information will be stored securely in accordance with CEWA’s Information Stewardship. We highly value parent volunteers' time and contribution to our school community and thank-you for taking the time to submit the form below.

Any grandparents that wish to volunteer in the classroom or assist in the canteen will need a Working With Children Check. Please note this does not include drop off, pick up or attendance at our Grandparents Mass and Morning Tea. Grandparents that would like to volunteer at school, please contact the school office and we can assist you in the process.

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ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing and Spelling Bee.

Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate in each subject area, and an online results report to track development each year. Top performers are eligible for one of the highly coveted ICAS medals.

To learn more about this year’s exciting ICAS competition, visit: (icasassessments.com/products-icas/)

How to participate in ICAS

If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please go to the Parent Portal to sign up to your chosen subject areas using the link and code below.

Registration for all subject areas closes on Monday 28 July at 11:59pm.

Sign up here

https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/parent-payment/OYU794

This year, our students can elect to sit the following assessments:

Please note, we cannot facilitate refunds or make alterations as all money is paid directly to ICAS Assessments.

Past papers are available for parents to purchase for practice purposes. These papers are online and have instant marking. The papers are available in the parent portal.

Read the terms and conditions here: (icasassessments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-ICAS-Assessments-Schools-TsCs_S2023.V6-1.pdf

ONE BIG VOICE

One Big Voice tickets are on sale now. We are in Section B4. Tickets are available through Ticketek.

CHOIR PRACTICE

Choir Practice will take place on Thursday mornings for both Junior and Senior Choir members combined. Start time is 8.30am and we meet in the Music Room. It is such a lovely way to start the day, and I am very grateful to the students and parents for making a special effort in getting to school for this time.

CATHOLIC PERFORMING ARTS

Thank you to all the students who have entered the Catholic Performing Arts Festival. A confirmation letter with details including the date, time and venue will be sent out soon. We expect to receive this information before the end of term.

Regards

Sheryl Perry

Term 1: Wednesday 5th February to Thursday 10th April

Friday 28th February - Pupil Free Day

Monday 3rd March - Public Holiday (LABOUR DAY)

Friday 11th April - Pupil Free Day - Parent interviews

Term 2: Tuesday 29th April to Friday 4th July

Monday 28th April - Pupil Free Day

Monday 2nd June - Public Holiday (WA Day)

Tuesday 3rd June - Pupil Free Day

Term 3: Monday 21st July to Friday 26th July

Friday 22nd August - Pupil Free Day

Monday 25th August - Catholic Day (School closed)

Term 4: Monday 13th October to Friday 12th December

Sacrament of Reconciliation will be on Tuesday 16th September at 6.30pm

Sacrament of Eucharist will be on Sunday 21st September at 10.30am Mass.

It was wonderful to see so many Grandparents attend the Grandparents Mass and Morning Tea on Tuesday.

I would like to say a special thank you to Aislinn Trodden for organising the morning tea and to Kerri Condon, Jess Steven, Orla Heffernan & Carly Watts who helped with setup and serving.

Also, to all the parents who baked or purchase the delicious morning tea for our Grandparents, we couldn’t have done it without your generous donations, thank you so much.

Congratulations to Darren McDonnell for your excellent tipping in round 14, please see the front office to collect your Rustico voucher and certificate.

First place on the overall leaderboard is Chantelle D’Ascenzo.

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School Holiday Camps

First Week

Monday 7th – Friday 11th July 2025

9 years and under [ eg minimum 6 yrs ]

[ 9.00am – 3.30pm daily ]

Second Week

Monday 14th – Friday 18th July 2025

9 years and over

[ 9.00am – 3.30pm daily ]

Please visit www.willettonbasketball.com.au via the ‘’ Program ‘’ page

where you will find Holiday Camps

Dear Queen of Apostles School,

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