Volume 2

Loving God,
As we begin this season of Lent,
help us to open our hearts to You.
May these ashes remind us to live with kindness,
to forgive others, and to grow closer to Jesus.

Bless our school community with peace and hope.
Amen.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Yesterday, we celebrated our first whole-school Mass of the year as we came together as a community for Ash Wednesday. It was wonderful to see parishioners and parents join the children in the liturgy.

Parent Information Session & P&F Cultural Evening – Tomorrow!

I am very pleased to invite you to our P&F community event taking place tomorrow.

This year, we are refreshing the format of our Parent Information Evening and Community Night by bringing them together into one combined event.

From 4:30pm to 5:30pm, parents are invited to visit their child’s classroom, meet the teacher, and discuss classroom expectations, routines, and key events for the year. This hour-long window allows you to speak with all your children’s teachers.
Please note that there will be no formal whole-class presentation; the goal is to create an informal, personal opportunity for discussion.

After visiting the classrooms, please make your way to the school oval. From 5:30pm to 7:00pm, families are invited to enjoy a picnic while being entertained by a live Bush Band—complete with plenty of opportunities to dance! There will also be games and a visiting ice cream van. I look forward to seeing our school community come together for this special evening.

Pre-Kindy – Term 2

I am delighted to announce that, due to strong interest, we will be introducing a 3-Year-Old Pre-Kindy program beginning in Term 2. The program will run as a full-day session each Tuesday, with a focus on supporting a positive transition from home to the school environment and ensuring each child feels happy, secure, and welcomed in our care.

Places are limited. If you would like to express interest or enrol your child, please contact the school office.

A whole-school information video is available for you to view at your convenience. This content is similar to what I would normally present during the Parent Information Night, and you are welcome to watch it at home at a time that suits you.

CONCESSION CARD SCHOOL FEE DISCOUNT SCHEME

To access the Concession Card Assistance Scheme, an eligible Family Health Care or Family Pensioner Concession card must be presented to our Administration Office, with a completed Concession Card Application form, which is attached below and available at the office.

The card must be in the name of the parent/guardian who is responsible for the payment of fees.

CROSS SCHOOL SIBLING DISCOUNT SCHEME

Please click on the link below to access the information regarding our cross-school sibling discount scheme with Mater Dei College.

Please note this needs to be completed and sent to the Office no later than -

Friday February 27th 2026 for Mater Dei College.

There are also copies in the office for you to complete.

SCHOOL TIMES

Start: 8:25am

Finish 3:00pm

Monday - Finish 2:00pm

KINDERGARTEN TIMES

Start 8:25am

Finish 2:45pm

Monday - Finish 2:00pm

BREAKFAST CLUB

Monday to Friday 8:00 - 8:20am

HUNGRY JPs CANTEEN

Thursday Recess & Lunch

Our School is committed to ensuring that our students are empowered to travel to and from school safely. We recognise that eRideable devices such as eScooters and eBikes are a popular mode of transport accessible to many within our School community.

Equally, our School recognises that eRideables are subject to legislation that prohibit a child under the age of 16 from utilising these devices. Therefore, from Monday 2 February 2026, students who are under 16 years of age will not be permitted to use or store an eRideable device on school premises.

Examples of eRideables include but are not limited to:

• eScooters

• eSkateboards

• hoverboards

• eSkates

• eUnicycles

The Road Safety Commission has developed a webpage with information about the Road Traffic Code (legislation) which can assist individuals in understanding their personal obligations where eRideables are concerned. For more information about eRideables please click here.

FEBRUARY

• Fri 20 - Parent Info Meetings & P&F Community Night
• Fri 27 - Merit Assembly

MARCH

• Mon 2 - Labour Day (NO SCHOOL)
• Tues 3 - Pupil Free Day ( NO SCHOOL)
• Fri 6 - Year 4/5P Class Assembly
• Weds 11 - Fri 13 - NAPLAN Y3 & Y5
• Mon 16 - Fri 20 - NAPLAN Y3 & Y5
• Mon 23 - Collaborative Conferences
• Weds 25 - Collaborative Conferences
• Fri 27 - Merit Assembly

APRIL

• Thurs 2 - Holy Thursday Mass & Last Day of Term 1
• Mon 20 - First Day of Term 2

Sacrament of Confirmation - Key Dates

• Sacrament of Confirmation - Sunday 24 May 9.30am
• Parent & Child Workshop - Tuesday 28 April 5.00pm

Sacrament of Holy Communion - Key Dates

• Sacrament of First Holy Communion - Sunday 7 June 9.30am
• Parent & Child Workshop - Tuesday 12 May 5.00pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Key Dates

• Sacrament of Reconciliation - Friday 20 November 8.45am
• Parent & Child Workshop - Tuesday 3 November 5.00pm

If your child is not baptised and you would like them to receive the Sacraments please contact our Parish Office on 6300 3800.

Please note: Students may receive a Sacrament in a different year level if appropriate (e.g., a Year 5 student may celebrate First Eucharist, or a Year 6 student may prepare for Reconciliation).

We look forward to sharing this important moment of faith with you and your child.

MASS TIMES

Mon - Fri: 7:45am

Sat: 9:30am & 6:00pm

Sun: 9:30am

RECONCILIATION, BAPTISM & WEDDINGS

By appointment via the Parish Office at St John Paul II Catholic Church.

PARISH PRIEST

Fr Christian Onukwugha

PARISH OFFICE

PH: 6300 3800

Available on Thursdays

TERM 1 2026

• 19 FEB - Lasagna
• 26 FEB - Satay Chicken (no nuts)
• 5 MAR - Butter Chicken
• 12 MAR - Mac N Cheese
• 19 MAR - Lasagna
• 26 MAR - Satay Chicken (no nuts)

TERM 1

2 February - 2 April 2026

TERM 2

20 April - 3 July 2026

TERM 3

21 July - 25 September 2026

TERM 4

13 October - 11 December 2026

Dear Parents,

Please be advised from Term 1 2026, the service will now be open from 6.30am.

We will be trialling this new opening time in Term 1 to see if it is a viable permanent option so we'd love your support in this endeavour.

What's Been Happening:

"Everyone here at OSHclub has been getting right in to the Christmas spirit. Children have had a great time making Christmas ornaments and paper chains to decorate our Christmas Tree.

From everyone here at St John Paul II OSHClub, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!"

St John Paul II Catholic Primary School

6 Kurrajong Blvd, Banksia Grove, WA 6031

Phone: 9303 7101

Absentee Line: 0471883524