Volume 17

God of Love, Thank you for every teacher who notices a child’s special gift. Thank you for teachers who are listeners and gentle guides. Thank you for teachers who expect much and love enough to demand more. Thank you for the special teacher each one of us remembers.

God of Mercy, Sustain teachers who give everything they have. Strengthen teachers who assume the blame for so many problems beyond their control. Help exhausted teachers rest.

God of Strength, Encourage teachers to care and inspire them to nourish. Motivate teachers to keep on learning for the fun of it and to make learning enjoyable for children.

We wonder at teachers who know how to quiet a class of five year olds or help fourth graders be empathetic. We admire teachers who enjoy middle school writers, or teach physics or math of history. Bless the people who are expected to accomplish these miracles and who know how to comfort children when miracles don’t happen.

God of Justice, help and support teachers in their special calling, wherever they teach and whatever obstacles they must face. We pray these things in the name of our great teacher, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Dear Parents,

Tomorrow we celebrate World Teachers’ Day—a wonderful opportunity to thank and acknowledge our dedicated teachers for their skilled work in educating, inspiring, and supporting your children. I am truly grateful for the genuine care and respect that all teachers at St John Paul II CPS show toward our students.

Interschool Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to our athletes who represented SJPIICPS at last Thursday’s Interschool Athletics Carnival. There were some outstanding individual performances, and as a team, we competed strongly. A big thank you to Miss Jones for training the team before school, and to all staff who supported and supervised on the day. I’m also proud to share that our students were excellent ambassadors for our school—cheering each other on and displaying great sportsmanship throughout the event.

Swimming Lessons

Swimming is a vital life skill, and we’re pleased to offer a dedicated block of lessons to support this learning. With the school holidays approaching, I encourage families to consider enrolling their children in an additional two-week block of swimming lessons. Having two sets of lessons close together helps reinforce water safety and swimming skills.

2026 Enrolments

We are currently conducting interviews for 2026 enrolments, with places available across most year levels. We are also accepting applications for Kindy 2027. If you know families new to the area, please encourage them to contact us for more information about our school.

As a reminder, we introduced a Refer-a-Friend incentive last term: if you refer a friend who enrols at SJPIICPS, you will receive $100 off your child’s school fees.

2026 Planning

We are preparing class lists for 2026. If your child will not be returning to SJPIICPS next year, please notify the school office as soon as possible.

School Run4Fun Colour Explosion

Excitement is building for our School Run4Fun Colour Explosion on Friday, 14 November! Don’t forget to fundraise—proceeds will go toward purchasing a new swing for the top oval.

To encourage participation:

• The class with the most students fundraising will receive an icy pole treat.
• Any student who raises over $100 will be entered into a raffle to slime a teacher! So far, three brave teachers have volunteered—three chances to slime!

Annual School Community Meeting

Our Annual School Community Meeting will be held in the school library on Wednesday, 19 November at 5:00pm. If you’re interested in joining the P&F Committee or the Advisory Council, please complete the form at the end of this newsletter and return it to the office.

Parents are warmly encouraged to attend. If you’d like more information, feel free to contact me directly.

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

Sacrament of Reconciliation – Key Dates:

These are the important dates for parents to note in their calendars:

Sacrament of Reconciliation – Friday 21 November 8:45am

Student retreat day – Wednesday 12 November

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

NOV

• Mon 27 Oct to Fri 7 Nov - Swimming Years 1-6
• Tues 11 - Remembrance Day Prayer Service Y3 9am
• Weds 12 - Y3 Sacrament of Reconciliation retreat day
• Fri 14 - Merit Assembly & Launch of JP2 Care Appeal
• Fri 14 - P&F Colour Fun Run
• Weds 19 - ACM 5pm
• Fri 21 - Sacrament of Reconciliation 8.45am Y3
• Fri 21 - Interschool Summer Carnival Y6
• Weds 26 - Kindy 2026 Parent Orientation Meeting 9am
• Fri 28 - Merit Assembly

DEC

• Fri 5 - PPJ Nativity & Merit Assembly
• Fri 5 - School Community Christmas Picnic
• Mon 8 - PPP Nativity
• Tues 9 - Year 6 Graduation 6.30pm
• Thurs 11 - Thanksgiving Mass 9am
• Fri 12 - Awards Assembly
• Fri 12 - Last Day of School for 2025

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

Available on Thursdays

TERM 4

• 6 NOV - Butter Chicken
• 13 NOV - Mac N Cheese
• 20 NOV - Satay Chicken
• 27 NOV - Lasagna
• 4 DEC - Butter Chicken
• 11 DEC - Mac N Cheese

It’s that time of year again — and we’re spreading some festive cheer with a fun Christmas Colouring-In Competition for kids aged 4 to 12 years!

Simply download your colouring sheet, let your creativity shine, and return your masterpiece to Consolidated Property Management & Sales for a chance to win one of 3 amazing Christmas prize packs! 🖍️🎁

👉 Entries close 10th December 2025.
👉 Include your Name, Age, Contact Number, and Email on your entry

👉 Email your finished artwork to emma@consolidatedpm.com.au or send a clear photo of it to Emma Little on 0421 331 468.

👉 Follow our Facebook page at Consolidated Property Management & Sales to see a full list of all the entries and winners!

👉 All winners will be selected with the help of @Andrew Vann | Your Home Loan Guy

We can’t wait to see all the colourful Christmas creations! ❤️💚

St John Paul II Catholic Primary School

6 Kurrajong Blvd, Banksia Grove, WA 6031

Phone: 9303 7101

Absentee Line: 0471883524