St Denis School Newsletter
Term 4 Week 9
- Principal's Message
- Meet the Teacher Morning
- Christmas Concert
- P&F News
- Farewelling Families
- A Personal Note
✝️ Christmas Prayer
Loving God,
As we come to the end of this school year,
we pause to give thanks for the many blessings we have shared at St Denis.
Thank you for the learning, the laughter, the friendships and the growth that have filled our days.
As we enter this Christmas season,
open our hearts to the peace, hope and joy that the birth of Jesus brings.
May our homes be places of kindness and rest, and may our families find time to reconnect
and celebrate together.
Watch over all in our community during the holidays.
Keep us safe in our travels, renew our spirits and guide us gently into the year ahead.
We especially pray for those who find this season difficult.
May they feel comforted and surrounded by Your love.
Bless our staff, our students and our families
as we look forward to 2026 with hope and gratitude.
Amen.
Week 9
Thursday 11 December: Graduation Mass
Friday 12 December: Last day for students and Reports home
Term 1, 2026
Thursday 29 January: School starts for staff.
Monday 2 February: School starts for students.
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
As we come to the final last teaching days of Term 4 and close the chapter on 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has truly been a wonderful year at St Denis. Our students have grown in confidence and capability, and I could not be prouder of everything they have achieved. Their enthusiasm continues to make our school such a special place.
With Christmas just around the corner I hope all our families find time to enjoy the simple moments together. The season offers a beautiful opportunity to reconnect, reflect and embrace the hope that Christmas brings.
Next week our staff will continue working together to wrap up 2025 and finalise our planning for the year ahead. This collaborative time is invaluable and I am grateful for the dedication and passion that our teachers bring to both their students and our school community. I wish our incredible staff a wonderful break over the Christmas holidays.
Meet the Teacher Morning
This morning’s Meet the Teacher was a highlight of the week. It was wonderful to walk through each classroom and see the excitement on students’ faces as they explored their new spaces, chatted about the year ahead and began building connections with their 2026 teachers.
Our incoming Year 1 students have already been enjoying the thrill of playing in the “big” playground at lunchtime and can’t wait for this to become a permanent part of their day next year.
Our 2026 Year 4 students were thrilled to learn about the return of our school chickens early next year which sparked plenty of excited chatter and plans.
Our 2026 Year 6 class wasted no time diving into important discussions about camp, their leavers shirts and the extra responsibilities they are ready to take on as leaders of our school.
A huge thank you to our current and incoming teachers for preparing such a warm, fun and engaging morning for your students.
Christmas Concert
Our Christmas Concert was a beautiful celebration of community. Thank you to all our parents and families who joined us and helped make the evening so memorable and to those who stayed behind to help pack down at the end of the night. A very special thank you to Casey for coordinating the event and to all staff for their support in bringing the evening together.
We have received helpful feedback about the sound, and we are already exploring ways to enhance this so that our 2026 concert can be enjoyed even more clearly by everyone.
P&F News
Last Tuesday we held our P&F Planning Meeting for 2026. I am pleased to confirm the following Executive Committee members for the year ahead:
Enzo La Pegna: Chair
Lauren Peake: Deputy Chair
Michelle Cianflone: Treasurer
Ann-Marie Bahbah: Secretary
We also confirm our Parent Representatives for 2026:
Pre Kindy: Lanh Marini
Kindy: Heather Thomson and Ivy Capelbak
Pre Primary: Amanda Cochrane and Kate Addis
Year 1: Gemma Payne and Demelza Dempsey
Year 2: Ann-Marie Bahbah and Tamara Rogers
Year 3: Tracy Lam and Amy Trotter
Year 4: Elaine McGowan and Natascha Schmid
Year 5: Lisa Jones, Christine Stillitano and Ebony Kukulj
Year 6: Enzo La Pegna and Leith Brindle
To clarify communication from the P&F, it was agreed that SEESAW will be the only official distribution point for P&F communication with a channel named: P&F COMMUNICATION 2026. WhatsApp will remain an informal communication channel for parents.
We thank all members of our 2026 P&F team for their willingness to support and strengthen our school community. We look forward to another positive and collaborative year ahead.
Farewelling Families
As we reach the end of the year, we also take a moment to acknowledge our Year 6 families who will be moving on from our St Denis community. This year we farewell the following families from St Denis:
Kasoma: 2 years
Duarte Da Silva Noleto: 2½ years
Boston: 3 years
Wang: 3 years
Palazon: 4 years
Lim: 6 years
Ihlein: 8 years
Lyon: 8 years
Mann: 8 years
Crowe: 9 years
Kvesich: 10 years
McAullay: 11 years
Seat: 12 years
Stamelos: 13 years
We thank you sincerely for the time, love and contribution you have given to our school. You will always remain part of the St Denis story, and we wish you every blessing as you move on to your next chapter.
A Personal Note
I am looking forward to spending some time with my boy tribe and extended family over the break and heading down south to enjoy morning runs at sunrise and the chance to read more books. It will be nice to have a break from the routine of school and enjoy a change of pace, although I know I will be looking forward to returning by the end of the holidays. I am incredibly grateful for the support of our community throughout the year and for the opportunity to lead such a wonderful school.
Wishing every family a joyful, safe and hope filled Christmas. I look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2026 for another exciting year of learning, growth and community.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Potts
PRINCIPAL
Health Care Cards and Pensioner Concession Cards
Dear Parents, if you have a current Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card you may be eligible for a tuition fee discount in 2026. Please complete a ‘2026 CC Tuition Fee Discount Scheme’ form and present your card to the Administration Office prior to Monday 2nd February 2026 to apply. The card holder must be the person responsible for payment of fees and the student/s must be listed on the card as a dependent. Late applications may not be accepted. Thank you.
St Denis receives 20% of every membership sold and goes directly to our fundraiser”
Perm-A-Pleat Holiday Break 2025/2026
Perm-A-Pleat office will close for the school holidays from Monday 22nd December 2025 and reopen Monday 12th January 2026.
Home Delivery Option:
• Last order date for home deliveries is Monday 15th December 2025.
Online orders received after above dates will be processed and delivered from Wednesday 16th January 2026.
School Dental Service
SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE, REMINDER TO ENROL!
Recently your child may have brought home an envelope with an enrolment form, FAQ and reply-paid envelope from Dental Health Services. Please remember to fill in the enrolment form, pop it in the reply-paid envelope, and put in in your nearest post box.
Once we receive your form at DHS our team will register your child and arrange for you to receive an appointment in the mail.
If you would like further information on DHS services or to find your nearest SDS Dental Therapy Centre, please visit our website: www.dental.wa.gov.au
To Register: https://edu-sing.com/register/
