Queen of Apostles School

On Tuesday 13th August at 6.00pm in the library we have been lucky enough to secure the services of Paul Litherland to do a Keeping Safe Online presentation for all parents and guardians in our community.

Paul is an ex police officer and will give you tips and insights into how to keep your family safe when accessing the internet and using social networking sites. He is highly regarded and presents to around 280 schools each year.

I would like to wish our Year 6 and some lucky Year 5 students all best as they compete in soccer, netball and AFL against other schools in our region tomorrow.

The carnival will be held at Morris Buzacott Reserve in Kardinya and parents/family members are most welcome to attend.

I would like to thank Mr Bridgeman for his organisation in preparation for this day. I would also like to thank Miss Jenzen and Ms Maloney for their expert coaching.

It should be a fun day.

Good luck!

Monday 12th August at 6.00pm is the first P&F Meeting for Term 3. The meeting will be held in the staffroom. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

On Wednesday 14th August the Social Justice Committee have organised a Pyjama Day to raise money for the Flame of Love Orphanage in the Congo. For a gold coin donation, the students can come dressed in their warmest winter PJ’s as a way of helping out those in need. The staff will also join in what promises to be a fun day.

Thursday 15th August, is the Feast of the Assumption and we will be celebrating as a school by having a Liturgy at 9am in the church. All parents and community members are invited to celebrate with us.

It has come to our attention that there have been some behaviour incidents happening after school on the grassed area outside the library and the playground. If students are playing in these areas, they need to be under parental supervision as there are no teachers on duty after 3.00 pm (apart from pickup areas). If behaviour incidents continue to occur, we will ban students from playing after school. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

The Catholic Education Code of Conduct establishes minimum standards of conduct in all behaviour and decision-making to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all members within the CEWA community. The Code of Conduct also shows us how, as a community our behaviours are a collective work that each day builds social justice into the life of our schools. Pope Francis insists that “true social justice is impossible if the human person is not the centre of concern”.

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The following 12 statements outline the expectations of all staff, parents and community members:

1. You act safely and competently.

2. You give priority to students’ safety and well-being in all your behaviour and decision making.

3. You act in accordance with the values of the Gospel as defined in the Code of Ethical Conduct.

4. You conduct yourself in accordance with laws, agreements, policies and standards relevant to your relationship with the school community.

5. You respect the dignity, culture, values and beliefs of each member of the school community.

6. You treat personal information about members of the school community as private and confidential.

7. You give impartial, honest and accurate information about the education, safety and well-being of students.

8. You support all members of the school community in making informed decisions about students.

9. You promote and preserve the trust and privilege inherent in your relationship with all members of the school community.

10. You maintain and build on the community’s trust and confidence in Catholic schools and the Church.

11. You act reflectively and ethically.

12. You allow students to have a voice in their education, safety and well-being.

Best Wishes

Mark Ryan

Principal

Online Booking for school photos.

Please see below the access key you will need to order your child's photos.

Cut off for family photo orders are September 3 by 4.30pm.

🔺Extra charges will incur if they are ordered after that day.

Wellness Week takes place in week 5 of every term. It is a chance to focus on wellbeing and take deliberate action to look after our mind, body and spirit.

Here's what is happening in Wellness Week:

• URStrong Day of Friendship Monday - online event for all 1-6 classes.

• Students can wear sports uniform all week (don't forget Pyjama Day on Wednesday!).

• Extended play for a recess and lunch.

• Buddy class get-togethers.

• No homework unless self-directed.

• Staff will have no after-school meetings.

Look after you by treating yourself to something fun, easy and relaxed. Use it as a catch-up week or a 'reset' week, or whatever is going to ease your mind and body. Hopefully what we practice in wellness week may become common practices every week.

Are you doing something differently in Wellness Week? I would love to hear of your ideas, and with your permission, share it with the school community. You can reply to the post on Seesaw. Thank you.

Yours in Wellbeing

Mr B.

Hi Queenies families,

Please click the link for a short but interesting article on how parents can give helpful advice to their children when faced with friendship fires.

I will certainly be applying this with my own children ;)

Article: 'Parents, Has Your Protective Instinct Kicked In'?

https://urstrong.com/giving-advice-when-your-protective-instinct-has-kicked-in/

Have a great week.

Mr B

On Wednesday 28th August we have a visiting author Renee Treml.

Renee's books can be ordered and paid for on-line before Wednesday 28th August and the children will receive signed copies of the books delivered straight to our school.

Please see the flyer below for all the details.

The Olympics are here!

Exciting specials on at the canteen finishing Friday 16th August.

All food prepared in the canteen.

-Sausage Roll $ 4.50

-Chicken Burrito Cups $5.50

(Layered meal with Corn, cucumber,

capsicum,tomato,lettuce,rice,Mexican chicken & beans)

-Energy Bars (with dried fruit) $2

The Australian girls choir will be holding a workshop assessment on Friday 11th October at 10am.

If your daughter is interested in attending the workshop please see how to register below:

Register online at ausgirlschoir.com.au/schoolworkshop

or via the QR code on the flyer.

AGC School Assessment Workshop Flyer 2024.

Please note that only girls that have registered prior to the day will be able to participate.

Queenies P&F Footy Tipping Competition

Congratulations to Ryan Italiano and Brody Birch for your excellent tipping in round 21, please see the front office to collect your Rustico voucher and certificate.

First place on the overall leaderboard is Steven Heffernan.

Volunteers for Father’s Day Breakfast

We are looking for volunteers to help with the Father’s Day Breakfast on Friday 30th August. If you are available, please click on the link https://signup.com/go/HxFGDmx to view the different tasks and to sign up to help.

If you have any questions, please contact Tracy at QueeniesPnF@gmail.com

Father’s Day Breakfast

Join us on Friday, 30 August from 7:30 am to 8:30 am for a delightful Father's Day Breakfast. Secure your spot by placing your order by Friday, 23 August. Check out the details below:

Perth Goju Karate teaches karate classes in your local area.

A special offer for the school’s students - 4 WEEKS FREE beginners karate lessons!

Classes are held after school and are a great way for children of all ages to learn self-defense in a fun and safe environment.

We also teach classes for teens and adults and they are fantastic for fitness, wellbeing and of course, self-defense.

Classes continue over the school holidays (with a short break over the Christmas period) which makes it perfect for the kids who are looking to try something on the holidays.

Karate has many benefits which include confidence, respect, discipline and fitness.

Call now to take advantage of this 4 week trial.

Sensei Johnny Moran - 0402 830 402

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