Volume 13

Loving God,

We thank You for the gift of our school community, where we strive to live in harmony with one another.
Help us to walk each day with hearts full of compassion, seeing the needs of others and responding with kindness.
May we always seek unity, building bridges of understanding and working together in peace.
Teach us the grace of forgiveness, so that we may heal, grow, and reflect Your love in all we do.

Bless our students, staff, and families, and guide us to be a light of hope and faith in our world.

Amen.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Australian Catholic Education Conference

This week, Mr Bigwood and I had the privilege of attending the Australian Catholic Education Conference, where 1,500 leaders from Catholic schools across the country gathered for a rich professional learning experience.

With the theme “Hope, Anchored in Faith,” the conference focused on the strategic vision and mission of Catholic education through three key pillars: Faith, Excellence, and Access. It has been an inspiring and affirming experience, and I feel truly blessed to represent our school community at this national event.

Catholic Performing Arts Festival

Over the past two weeks, our recorder ensemble and dance group have proudly represented our school at the Catholic Performing Arts Festival. The students were outstanding ambassadors, and their dedication to rehearsals throughout the year was clearly evident in their performances.

A heartfelt thank you to Mr Raftos, Miss Antonio, Miss Panaia, and our dance teacher Asha for their guidance and support in preparing the students.

We look forward to our final performance by the school choir on Wednesday, 28 August at the Vasto Club.

First Holy Communion

On Sunday, 31 August, some of our Year 4 students will receive their First Holy Communion during the 9:30am parish Mass. This is a very special milestone in their faith journey.

Thank you to Fr Bernard, the staff involved in preparing the children, and to the parents for your ongoing support. Please keep these students in your prayers as they take this important step in their spiritual lives.

Book Week

This year’s Book Week theme is “Book an Adventure”, and we’re excited to celebrate the joy of reading with a dress-up parade on Monday, 1 September, following Community Prayer.

Throughout the week, we will also be hosting a Book Fair in the Library. Families are welcome to visit during the following times:

Tuesday to Thursday
Morning: 8:00–8:30am
Afternoon: 2:30–3:45pm

We look forward to seeing students and staff embrace the magic of books and storytelling!

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 HOLY COMMUNION

Sacrament of Holy Communion– Sunday 31 August 9.30am

Please pray for all the candidates who will be receiving the Sacraments this term.

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

AUG

Fri 22 - Year 1 Liturgy
Thurs 28 - Performing Arts Choir @Vasto Club 11am
Fri 29 - 2J Class Assembly
Sun 31 - Sacrament of Holy Communion

SEPT

Mon 1 - Book Week Parade
Weds 3 & Thurs 4 - Father's Day Stalls
Thurs 4 - Year 6 Interschool Spring Carnival
Weds 10 - Kindy Sports Carnival
Thurs 11 - School Sports Carnival (Throws & Jumps) 1:10-3pm
Fri 12 - School Sports Carnival
Mon 15 - Collaborative Conferences 2-4pm
Weds 17 - Collaborative Conferences 3-4.30pm
Weds 17 - Open Night
Fri 19 - 4J Class Assembly
Weds 24 - Whole School Mass
Thurs 25 - Last Day of Term 3
Fri 26 - Pupil Free Day - No School

OCT

Mon 13 - First Day of Term 4

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

ARE THESE YOUR QUESTIONS?

· Can I believe in a God who really loves me?

· I want to develop my relationship with God but where do I begin?

· What do Catholics believe anyway?

· How can I find peace and serenity in this troubled world.

· How can I help my children with their questions about God?

If you wish to learn more about the Catholic faith please ring the Parish Office to arrange a time to chat with Fr Bernard. Our parish will soon begin some enquiry gatherings to support those searching for a deeper faith and understanding of the Catholic faith.

“ A new journey starts when you take the first step”

ENQUIRIES; St John Paul 11 Parish office 63003800

There is no obligation to become a Catholic

BANKSIA GROVE YOUTH GROUP SURVEY & INFO NIGHT

We’re excited to explore the possibility of starting a new youth group here at our parish - and we’d love your input! Whether you're a parent, young adult, teen, or simply someone passionate about supporting youth in our church, we invite you to complete a short survey to help shape what this ministry could look like. Your feedback will guide us as we plan activities, meeting times, and areas of focus.

You can find the survey by scanning the QR code.

To review the survey results and continue the conversation, we’ll be hosting an Information Night soon. Everyone is welcome to attend - especially those interested in helping build a vibrant and faith-filled youth ministry. Let’s work together to create something meaningful for the young people in our community. Thank you for your support!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for your support with our eRideable Safety Awareness Project. We've been working with the City of Wanneroo to ensure students and parents understand how to use eRideables safely.

Following our first message, we are now sharing all three videos in the series. These short, informative videos have been filmed at schools across the City of Wanneroo and highlight key safety rules and regulations. We encourage you to watch them with your family to reinforce these important messages.

Here are the links to the videos: