St Luke's Catholic Primary

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to the 2026 school year at St Luke’s Catholic Primary. It has been wonderful to welcome both our returning families and those joining our community for the first time. A warm welcome also to our new staff members: Renee Cutler (PKW), Chloe Clements, (KW & PPW), Ishita Pipaliya (PPW), Aiswarya Ousephachan (1W), Mandy Schrader & Simone Harding (3W).

Despite the very hot start to the year, our students have settled exceptionally well into their new classrooms and routines. Their enthusiasm has been a joy to witness, reflecting the heart of our Rainbow Values in action from day one.

As a community, we continue to place Christ at the centre of all we do. Our school motto Learn, Love and Serve guides our daily interactions and our commitment to nurturing each child academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. I thank our families and staff for modelling our motto consistently in all they do.

As we commence the term, I would like to share a few important reminders and updates:

Evening on the Green

We look forward to gathering as a community for our Evening on the Green this Friday. This relaxed and enjoyable tradition provides a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and welcome new families. Our Dad band has been rehearsing and will provide music on the night. We hope to see many of you there.

Meet the Teacher Evening

Meet the Teacher evening takes place early this term, on Tuesday 10th February. We encourage all parents to attend so we can work together, in the spirit of Learn, Love and Serve, to support each child’s learning journey. To support families with multiple children, classroom teachers will run two identical sessions at 6:00pm & 6:45pm. There will also be a short Principal's Welcome at 6:30pm in the Undercover Area.

Uniform and IT Expectations

Please take a moment to revisit our School Uniform Policy to ensure students are wearing the correct items each day. A consistent approach helps build pride, belonging, and respect.

We also ask families to read our IT Use By Students’ Policy which has been updated to include phones and smart watches.

Facilities Upgrades

Several refurbishment projects were completed over the holidays to enhance our learning environment:

• Junior toilets have been completely refurbished, made possible by the Small-Scale Election Commitment Grant of $30 000
• New shutters were installed in the undercover area, improving safety and functionality.
• Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms have been freshly painted, creating bright and welcoming spaces.
• Library refurbishment is a work in progress and already looking fresh and inviting.

We are grateful for the support of our community, particularly members of the St Luke’s School Advisory Council who have endorsed and been a driving force in getting these projects underway. The Building Levy paid in school fees enables us to self-fund these improvements.

As we begin this new school year, may we continue to live our faith through our actions, through living out our Rainbow Values of Inclusiveness, Forgiveness, Service, Attentiveness, Courage, Loyalty and Personal Best in all that we do. I encourage you to keep up to date with what is happening in around the school on our calendar.

I look forward to journeying with you in 2026.

Warm regards,

Kerry Hewitson

Principal

This week, all children in Years 3, 4 & 6 were sent home with an information pack regarding Sacramental Programs for 2026. Please ensure you have read this information carefully if your child is planning to receive a sacrament this year.

All Enrolment Forms needs to be returned to your child's class teacher by Wednesday, 18th February. They need to be returned in the attached envelope with the $30 cash payment (exact amount please), along with copies of relevant Sacramental Certificates. If your form is not returned on time, you will need to return it to the Parish Office during opening hours.

Angela Coon is the Sacramental coordinator at the Parish, so if you have any queries regarding the Sacramental Program, please contact her directly via sc.woodvale@perthcatholic.org.au

Families are warmly invited to join us for our Whole School Ash Wednesday Mass on 18th February. We would love to see you there as we commence the season of Lent.

Parent Teacher Meetings will be held this year on Monday, 16th March. This will also be a Pupil Free Day for all students. These meetings are an important opportunity to discuss your child's progress and goals for the school year. We look forward to using these meetings as a platform to connect with families.

A message regarding the booking system for Parent Teacher Meetings will be sent to families closer to the date.

Getting absorbed in a new activity is a great way to boost your wellbeing. When facing challenges, it can really help to take a new perspective or find a new way forward.

You may be interested in the free Action for Happiness app for iOS and Android, for more info click this link: https://actionforhappiness.org/all-calendars

Kristy Graffin & Ben Saulsman

Assistant Principals

As calendar dates can be subject to change, please always confirm events by checking our online calendar - https://www.stlukeswoodvale.wa.edu.au/community-calendar

Week 1

Friday 6th February

• Whole School Mass- 9:00am

Week 2

Tuesday 10th February

• Meet the Teacher Evening (Session 1- 6:00pm, Session 2- 6:45pm)

Week 3

Wednesday 18th February

• Ash Wednesday Whole School Mass- 9:00am

Friday 20th February

• Merit Award Assembly- 8:40am
• Fathering Group Welcome Drinks

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd February

• Sacramental Commitment Masses

Week 4

Tuesday 24th February

• School Advisory Council Meeting- 6:00pm
• P&F Meeting- 7:30pm

Friday 27th February

• McSweeney Day

Sunday 1st March

• Family Mass 9:30am

Week 5

Monday 2nd March

• Labour Day Public Holiday

Friday 6th March

• Year 4-6 Swimming Carnival

Week 6

Tuesday 10th March

• Sacramental Parent Faith Formation Meeting (Years 3, 4 &6)- 6:00pm

Wednesday 11th-Monday 23rd March

• NAPLAN (Years 3 & 5)

Friday 13th March

• Merit Award Assembly- 8:40am

Week 7

Monday 16th March

• Pupil Free Day- Parent Teacher Interviews

Friday 20th March

• Harmony Day Assembly (Year 2)- 8:40am
• Fathering Group School Sleepout

If you have a child born between 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024, we are currently accepting enrolments for Kindergarten 2028.

Applications can be found on our school website https://www.stlukeswoodvale.wa.edu.au/copy-of-admissions-and-enrolments

The words parents choose to use at school drop off time can boost a child’s self-confidence, and their ability to reach out to others and spread kindness. The following prompts encourage children to spread kindness, build confidence and be proud of their efforts.

‘I’m looking forward to hearing what is the most interesting thing you learn today.’ This shows that you are curious and care about what your child is learning.

‘Wear a smile on your dial.’ Smiling and saying hello shows others that you are friendly and approachable.

I wonder what will be the funniest thing that happens at school today. Light-hearted moments bring joy to our days.

‘I wonder what you will do today that you will be most proud of?’ This encourages your child to reflect on their efforts and believe in themselves.

‘Remember to spread kindness today………… and to be kind to yourself!’ This helps to develop empathy for others and self-compassion.

‘Give a compliment to a classmate or teacher today.’ Saying something kind about someone else promotes positivity, helps to build connections and makes others feel good.

Ann Peart

School Social Worker

Evening on the Green

2026 P&F Team

We’re excited to welcome a mix of new and familiar faces to our 2026 P&F team

Presenting…

PRESIDENT
• Elise Cruttenden

VICE PRESIDENT
• Kathryn McMullen

TREASURER
• Krystal Pope

SECRETARY
• Mary Wright

SAC REP
• Jaime Marshall

GENERAL MEMBERS
• Joscelin Bell
• Syazana Terribile
• Sarah Princiotto

This amazing group of parent volunteers will be the eyes, ears and extra helping hands at school social events throughout the year!

P.S. It’s not too late to be part of the P&F. The more hands we have, the more fun we can create.

Email: parentsstlukes@outlook.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CLMLxRB6i/?mibextid=wwXIfr

2026 Parent Reps!

Please find your year group Parent Reps below

These volunteers have kindly put their hands up to help organise your year group events and will be keeping your Facebook pages up to date with all things school and social.

PRE-KINDY

• TBC

KINDY

• Montana Parker

• Stacey Stitt

• Alesha Turpin

PRE-PRIMARY

• Mel Slade

• Shelly Wan

YEAR ONE

• Suzi Petrovski

• Hannah Matokovic

YEAR TWO

• Juliana Scaravilli

• Crystal Bonarrigo

YEAR THREE

• Eimear O’Neill

• Laura Daniels

YEAR FOUR

• Ashleigh Fryer

• Sarah Jukes

YEAR FIVE

• Fiona Hannon

• Hayle Pike

YEAR SIX

• Katie Alen Hall

• Cat Irvine

Make sure you’ve joined your year’s Facebook group!

If you’re not sure, reach out to your Parent Rep below — they’ll be more than happy to help!

2026 Lunch Orders

As we kick off 2026, we’re excited to announce that lunch orders are BACK! 🙌

REMINDERS
• This is lunch only – students will still need to bring crunch & sip and morning tea
• All orders must be placed via the Lunchbox Hub app by 8:30am

• If your child has any issues with their order being incorrect or forgotten, they must head to the school office and speak to the volunteers before they leave.
• Please make sure your child’s year group and class are up to date in the Lunchbox Hub app!

On that note…

CALLING ALL LUNCH ORDER VOLUNTEERS!

If you’re able to lend a hand, we’d love to have your help.

• Just 30 minutes every Thursday (12:30–1:00pm)
• Younger siblings welcome
• You might even sneak a peek of your child in class

Please sign up for any dates that suit you via the link: https://signup.com/go/DhchVWq

I’m so very excited to see all my friends again, my tail will not stop wagging!

Some info for our new families:

Welcome! My name is Lulu and I am the St Luke’s Wellbeing Dog. I am here for cuddles, comfort, games... but mostly to put big smiles on faces. I am a 5yr old Labradoodle who started at St Luke’s as a tiny puppy so I am totally ok with tail pulls and over enthusiastic pats, your children are very safe with me! I am also hypoallergenic. If your child is a little nervous about dogs please just let your teacher know, and we can get to know each other slowly. It generally only takes 1-2 visits before even the most worried child is playing ball with me! I have a safe, family-friendly Instagram: @luluthestlukesdog where I share lots of pics about life at St Luke’s.

You will find me out and about before & after school on Mondays and Fridays and the children will see me during Library lessons and on duty at recess and lunch.

There have been some changes in the Library over the holidays. New, child-friendly shelves have been installed, and there is now lots of space for creative classroom time. New tables and chairs are on their way, our couches are being re-covered, and we have some exciting plans for the weeks ahead. It’s going to look amazing, so keep an eye out for updates in the newsletter and on our social media.

If you have any good news stories about our students that you would like to share with the community, please send any photos and a short blurb to natalie.vennitti@cewa.edu.au

Izzy (Year 4) began athletics in Term 4 after enjoying interschool athletics so much. She was then selected to represent her club in long jump at the State Relay Championships.

The championships were held at WA Athletics Stadium on the first day of the school holidays - a very warm 38-degree day! With 735 teams from 27 clubs and centres competing, Izzy placed first in the long jump. Together with her teammates, the girls won three of the four field events, earning gold medals overall for the Under 10 girls field relay team.

Congratulations Izzy!

Families are encouraged to follow St Luke's on social media to keep up to date with the many learning experiences offered to the children and all of the fun happenings around our fabulous school:

• St Luke's Facebook
• St Luke's P&F
• P&F Fathering Group
• St Luke's Instagram- @stlukeswoodvale
• Lulu the St Luke's Dog Instagram- @luluthestlukesdog

Each year level also has a Facebook group for families to join which are managed by our class representatives. These groups are a great way to keep in contact with other families in your child's year level and can be found here.

If your child will have an extended absence during the school term, please ensure you fill in the form, found here on the school website, at least two weeks before your scheduled departure date.

A big welcome to all new parishioners and visitors to our

Parish of St Luke, Woodvale.

If you are new to our parish, we invite you to complete the Visitors' Book in the foyer.

Fr Stan would also love to meet you, so please introduce yourself at school or after Mass. You are welcome to visit the pastoral office on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.30am—2.30pm.

For more information about our wonderful St Luke's Parish and to read the current

Bulletin please click here.

Children's Liturgy is held each Sunday. All children are welcome to attend as part of the 9:30am Mass.

The Liturgy is conducted in the Church hall for the first 20-30 minutes of Mass. After the sermon, children will rejoin their families.

Father Stan would love to see you there!