Dear Parents and Caregivers,
National Reconciliation Week began on the 27th of May and runs until 3rd June and the theme for 2025 is Bridging Now to Next. National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Welcome Fr Bernard
Last Friday the school community farewelled Fr Vinh, Sr Tuyen and Sr Thanh as they have now moved to Ballajura parish. Next week, Fr Bernard will be joining our parish and school community. Fr Bernard has come from the Karrinyup and Innaloo parish and has a reputation for being very involved in the parish schools. I look forward to working with him in the future.
Staffing
Mrs Jasmine Hutchings will be concluding as Year 4 teacher at the end of this term as she will be starting her maternity leave. I thank her for her service and dedication to the students at SJPIICPS and wish her many blessings as a new mum – it will be such an exciting time for her. Mr Eddie Gibbs is well known to our students and will be taking on the role as Year 4 teacher for the remainder of the year.
I am also pleased to let you know that our Kindy teacher Mrs Cettina Rutley and Education Assistant Mrs Jenny Baxter will be teaching our Pre-Kindy students starting Term 3.
2026 Kindergarten Interviews
Interviews are currently being conducted for children entering Kindergarten in 2026. Please make sure you have your applications submitted. For parents who wish to enrol their child for Three-Year Old Kindy - which is commencing on Tuesdays in Semester 2 and Kindergarten in 2026, interviews will take place together.
Confirmation
Sunday, June 8, our Year 6s, along with some children from the parish will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. The students have been preparing for Confirmation since last term, and it marks a milestone in their church life. Thank you to Mrs Phillips and Mr Bigwood for supporting the students during this time of preparation.
Interschool Winter Carnival
Today our Year 6 students and some Year 5 students participated in the Interschool Winter carnival with a number of other Catholic schools in the north Perth area. The students have been preparing diligently all term for the soccer and netball competitions and had really been looking forward to the day! The children had a fantastic day – representing our school with pride and displaying excellent sportsmanship! Thank you to the parents who attended to support the children, and to Miss Jones, Mrs Phillips, Mr Bigwood, Mr Gibbs, Mr Shanahan, and Mrs Clune for coaching the students and ensuring the day was a success. Special thanks to Miss Jones for all of the extra work that she had in organising and overseeing the running of the soccer games at the carnival.
WA Day Public Holiday and Pupil Free Day
A reminder that Friday 31 May is a pupil free day and Monday 3 June is a public holiday celebrating WA Day. Tuesday 4 June is also a pupil free day, so we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Wednesday 5 June. Hopefully, you are able to take advantage of the extra-long weekend!
Nut aware
I wish to remind families that we are a nut aware school and as such, please do not send your children to school with Nutella and peanut butter sandwiches.
School DISCO – Advance Notice
Friday, 13 June is our P&F school Disco! Thank you to our P&F for all their hard work in organising and running this event. I’m sure the children are all looking forward to it and will have a great evening!
The K-2 Disco is 5-6:30pm
The 3-6 Disco is 7-8:30pm
Please contact one of our P&F committee members if you are able to assist on the night.
In Harmony
Martin Tucker
Principal
