Queen of Apostles School

It was great to be welcomed back from my leave so fondly on Monday by the school community. The leave was definitely a worthwhile experience which has supported my growth and wellbeing as a Catholic School Leader. I sincerely thank Jennifer Anderson and Robyn Salvia who took on the roles of Principal and Assistant Principal in my absence. Both Jen and Robyn did an outstanding job in ensuring our school and community were appropriately catered for and looked after during this time. It certainly gives me comfort knowing the school is in good hands during periods of absence.

As was announced at the end of last term, I have been appointed Principal of St Maria Goretti’s Catholic School starting in Term 4. I am both excited for the opportunity and sad to be leaving this fantastic community at the same time. There have been many positive changes over the last 5 years here at QOA, and I believe the school is in a good place to continue this growth into the future. It has been great to be part of such a caring and passionate community, and I have really enjoyed the challenge.

The process to find a new Principal is happening at the moment and hopefully the school community will find out about this appointment before the end of this term. The new Principal will begin their tenure at Queen of Apostles at the beginning of 2026, and I will ensure that I have a thorough handover with the successful applicant. Jennifer Anderson will take on the Acting Principal role in Term 4.

I am really looking forward to watching our Pre-Primary class perform their assembly item in the hall tomorrow morning. Please remember we now start our assembly items at 8.50am. I know there will be lot of family members there to support out Pre-Primaries. It promises to be lots of fun!

Tomorrow our dads and father figures will be able to enjoy a yummy breakfast with their children in the undercover area from 7.30am to celebrate Father’s Day. Tomorrow the students will also be able to buy a gift for dad at the Father’s Day stall so don't forget to bring some money along. I thank our P&F for organising both the breakfast and the stall for our community. If Mother’s Day was anything to go by it should be a great morning.

Over the next few weeks we look forward to our school athletics events. Mr B has done a great job in preparing for the upcoming carnivals/events and I thank him for all his work in this area. More information is below in the School News section of the newsletter.

We are now starting to look towards 2026 with reference to staffing etc. If we have families who will not be returning to Queen of Apostles from Kindy to Year 5, could you please let us know before the end of the term. As stated in our School Fees Information Guide ( School-Fees-Information-Guide), we may charge the Term’s fee if not given a term’s notice of withdrawal.

• Monday 8th September 9.30am - 2.50pm on the Annex oval. ​

• Only selected students participate in these events (trials held during PE lessons). ​

• Selected year 3-6 boys and girls compete in long jump, turbo-jav, 400m ​

• Selected year 5 and 6 boys and girls also compete in shot put. ​

• A program with competitors' names and approximate times will be forwarded when trials have been completed.

• Friday 12th September 9.30am - 2.00pm. ​

• School Oval. ​

• All students participate in at least one sprint and three team games. ​

• Selected students participate in 200m and multi-age relay. ​

• The day concludes with presentations ​

• A detailed program will be released as soon as possible. ​

• Friday 26th September 9.30am - 10.30am on the School Oval ​

• Students participate in a variety of running races and team relays. ​

• No points awarded, just a morning of fun and exercise. ​

• Includes opportunities for parents to join in some relays too.

Online Booking for School Photos.

School Photo Day Wednesday 10th September.

Pre Kindy Photo Day Thursday 18th September.

Queen of Apostles School 2025 Pre-Orders ACCESS KEY is: DGL8TNY9

The School Access Key can also be used to place family photo orders. Please note the option to purchase family/sibling photos will close at 4:30 PM Tuesday 9th September.

The schedule for the class photos is below. Please note the Pre KIndy photos take place on Thursday 18th September from 9am.

Sibling photots with Pre Kindy students are from 8.20am on Thursday.

Mila is a wonderful example of what it means to Make Jesus Real every day. She is always kind, caring, and gentle with everyone around her. She shows love and kindness through her actions, whether she’s helping to tidy up, playing with others, or giving kind words. Mila listens carefully, treats others with respect. We are so proud of the way Mila makes our classroom a happier place. Her thoughtful and kind-hearted nature is a beautiful way of showing Jesus' love to others. Well done, Mila, you are truly making Jesus real!

Ava is receiving the Year 1 MJR Award because her daily interactions with those around her truly reflect the values of Jesus.

Ava brings joy to our day, just like Jesus did, using kind words when helping her friends out, or when they are sad.

She speaks to her friends and teachers with respect and kindness; and welcomes us each morning with a beautiful, excited smile.

Ava will happily stop to talk to or help others.

She is a thoughtful and giving friend, who encourages everyone to join in and have fun.

Ava meets each day’s challenges with a smile and a willingness to try to become the best version of herself!

We see our friend Jesus in her every day.

Congratulations Ava; you are living just as Jesus showed us.

Zavier consistently embodies the love and compassion of Jesus in everyday life. He cares for his friends just as Jesus cared for His disciples.

Though quiet by nature, Zavier is always friendly and welcoming to everyone in the class.

He is consistently polite and shows respect to all — friends, classmates and teachers alike.

Through his kindness, integrity, and Christ-like attitude, Zavier makes Jesus real in our community — not just in belief, but in action.

Congratulations, Zavier on receiving the Making Jesus Real Award for Year Two this term.

Our Year Three recipient of the Making Jesus Real Award is Amelia. Amelia has a gentle spirit, interacting with her peers with compassion and care. She is a wonderful friend to all, affirming others with positive statements and lots of warm smiles! Amelia emulates Jesus’ acceptance of others by welcoming everyone into her friendship circle and playing fairly and happily. Indeed, Amelia is full of joy and expresses gratitude for all that she has and all that she is. In class, she works cooperatively with others and always tries her best. Amelia participates in discussions and demonstrates enthusiasm for her work. If she is unsure, Amelia is not too proud to ask for help. She has beautiful manners and speaks and behaves respectfully to all members of the school community. For all these reasons, Amelia is a most deserving recipient of the MJR award.

Oscar shows the Spirit of Jesus through his respect and compassion for others. He shows respect for others by always treating people with care and property with pride. Oscar demonstrates genuine empathy for those around him, and he will always stand up for what is right particularly if he sees someone is being mean on purpose. This is one of the reasons Oscar is an MJR star.

This award is proudly presented to Georgia, who reflects the Spirit of Jesus through her resilience, kindness, and respect. Georgia leads by example. She might not tell you about her achievements or hard work, but she always goes above and beyond. She makes others feel welcome, safe, and valued. She respects her peers and adults, and she finds solutions or compromises on problems. That means she meets the other person half-way. She pushes herself beyond her limits, because she knows she can do hard things, yet she also asks for help when needed. She shows empathy, emotional awareness, and self-regulation. Thank you, Georgia, for Making Jesus Real every day and for showing us that even the smallest acts, done with love, can make a big difference.

This award is proudly presented to Evie, who shines the Spirit of Jesus through her encouragement, kindness, and determination. Evie goes out of her way to make others feel included and welcomed, cheering on her peers and celebrating their successes. She listens respectfully, follows directions, and shows care for those around her. She pushes herself to try new things, gives her best in all that she does, and inspires others through her example. Her actions bring to life the words of her Confirmation Saint, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux:
“Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.” Thank you, Evie, for Making Jesus Real every day and for showing us that even the smallest acts, done with love, can make a big difference.

Please note that the canteen closes at 1:20pm, and students are not permitted to purchase after-lunch treats after this time. This allows them enough time to finish their meals prior to the bell.

To avoid disappointment, we kindly encourage families to pre-order any after-lunch items in advance.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Our canteen manager, Sharon is in need of assistance on Thursday and Friday mornings. If you can spare an hour or two on either of these days, please see Sharon. A reminder that the Volunteers Form will need to be filled out if it hasn’t already been submitted this year. Due to Child Safety regulations, only parents can volunteer in the canteen – friends or grandparents require a Working With Children Card.

A reminder for everyone to be aware of our parking and drive through arrangements at the front of the school as the safety of our children is of paramount importance.

• Vehicles will enter via the middle driveway on Tribute St East.
• If you wish to park and leave your car to come into the school, please turn to the left and park in one of the bays adjacent to the Early Learning Centre or use the marked roadside bays outside the school.
• When exiting the car park, you will do so at the exit closest to Vahland Ave.
• If you are only dropping-off or picking-up, then please veer right and enter the drive-thru area. In this area you may not park or leave your vehicle unattended - it is strictly drop-off or pick- up only!
• When exiting the drive-thru section you will use the exit closest to Tudor Ave.
• Children waiting to be picked up are to wait on the verandah, under teacher supervision, and when they see their parent’s car enter the drive-thru, they may proceed down the steps at either end of the ramp and wait on the footpath adjacent to the bay where their parent has pulled up.
• Children should enter vehicles from the curbside only to avoid passing vehicles.

The Government of WA have amended the Working with Children Act last year with the changes implemented to better protect children. Catholic Education WA has mandated this process for all volunteers, including parent volunteers in schools. This includes parents who wish to volunteer at sports carnivals, in classrooms and at P&F events. Could we ask that all parents fill in the Volunteer Declaration (link) even if you have no plans at this stage to volunteer at school. If you filled out the form last year you will need to do it again this year. Parents who wish to assist teachers on excursions will need to be on this list. Your information will be stored securely in accordance with CEWA’s Information Stewardship. We highly value parent volunteers' time and contribution to our school community and thank-you for taking the time to submit the form below.

Any grandparents that wish to volunteer in the classroom or assist in the canteen will need a Working With Children Check. Please note this does not include drop off, pick up or attendance at our Grandparents Mass and Morning Tea. Grandparents that would like to volunteer at school, please contact the school office and we can assist you in the process.

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Dear Parents,

On Friday 29th August, our Year 3 to 6 choir members proudly participated in the One Big Voice Concert at RAC Arena — and once again, it was a truly unforgettable experience!

This was a sold-out event involving 166 schools, over 8000 students and nearly 15,000 spectators… AND WHAT A NIGHT IT WAS!!!

The 43 students involved immersed themselves wholeheartedly in this magical experience, and their enthusiasm, conviction, and joy shone through every performance. I am incredibly proud of their dedication and the energy they brought to the stage.

Our choir members worked extremely hard to reach performance level, attending regular before-school rehearsals. A huge thank you to each student for fulfilling this commitment with such positivity and passion. I’d also like to acknowledge our Year 2 students who were unable to attend the event. Your encouragement and involvement helped lift the group to new heights by joining us during choir practise. To those who consistently attended choir practices but couldn’t be part of the concert—your dedication did not go unnoticed. Thank you for being a committed and dedicated choir member.

I would also like to say a big thank to Mrs Salvia and Mrs Anderson for helping on the day. Mrs Salvia ran our last rehearsals prior to leaving school and both ran around organising the final details before getting the students on the bus. I couldn’t have done it without your support, so thank you.

Finally, a heartfelt thank you to all the parents and caregivers for your ongoing support — from getting your child to early morning practices to attending the concert and cheering them on. Your involvement makes all the difference.

Once again, thanks to the support of our Queenies community. It truly was a magical experience!

Regards

Sheryl Perry

Term 3 Mid Term Enrollments for Private and Group Lessons at Queen of Apostles Start Next Week https://jenellerussostudio.com.au/schools/#queenofapostles

Term 1: Wednesday 5th February to Thursday 10th April

Friday 28th February - Pupil Free Day

Monday 3rd March - Public Holiday (LABOUR DAY)

Friday 11th April - Pupil Free Day - Parent interviews

Term 2: Tuesday 29th April to Friday 4th July

Monday 28th April - Pupil Free Day

Monday 2nd June - Public Holiday (WA Day)

Tuesday 3rd June - Pupil Free Day

Term 3: Monday 21st July to Friday 26th September

Friday 22nd August - Pupil Free Day

Monday 25th August - Catholic Day (School closed)

Term 4: Monday 13th October to Friday 12th December

Sacrament of Reconciliation will be on Tuesday 16th September at 6.30pm

Sacrament of Eucharist will be on Sunday 21st September at 10.30am Mass.

We are looking forward to seeing all the Queenies Dads and students enjoying a special Father’s Day breakfast tomorrow morning from 7.30am to 8.30am.

Tomorrow morning, we are holding a Father’s Day Raffle during the Father’s Day Breakfast. Tickets are $3 each or 2 for $5. We have many wonderful prizes including;

• Entertainment Membership $120

• 2 x Tickets for Headliners Comedy Gala on 13th September from WA Comedy $110.00

• Four Ball Voucher for 9 holes at Whaleback $100

• 20m hose from Holman Industries $99.00

• 3 x Intro Packs includes 3 entries, shoes and chalk from Portside Boulders Willetton $60 each

• 11 x Aftershaves from Perfume World Belmont

• Pure Living Foot Massager from Ferndale Pharmacy $36.95

• 1 x Slipper gift set from Ferndale Pharmacy $27.95

• 5 x Lightfeet Orthotic Footwear Vouchers from Ferndale Pharmacy $20

• 1 x small crewman gym gift set from Ferndale Pharmacy $14.95

Thank you to all the amazing companies below for your generous donations to our Father’s Day Raffle.

This year the P&F will be holding a Father’s Day Stall in the undercover area. Children will be able to make purchases for their dad or grandpa. We have a great selection of items for sale, ranging from $1 - $6. Classes will be sent over to the undercover area, one at a time to make their purchases. To ensure there are enough items for all the classes we ask that children limit the amount they are buying to 1 item each. Cash only (EFTPOS not available). Please BYO bag. After all classes have had an opportunity to buy a present, any remaining gifts will be available to purchase at lunchtime from the undercover area.

R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through life’s ups and downs. This year the P&F are recognising R U Okay day with cupcakes for the teachers, and the students are encouraged to wear their yellow sports uniform on Thursday 11 September.

The P&F are holding an Icy Pole Fundraiser on Friday 12 September. Please see the below form if you would like to pay for all remaining Icy Pole days together, otherwise please bring a gold coin and hand into your teacher on Friday. Icy Poles are for all classes and will be handed out just before the end of the day.

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QUEENIES COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER IS ON NOW! 26th August to 26th September.
Join up today to purchase some delicious cookie dough or sell tubs to raise funds and go in the running for some pretty amazing prizes.
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Day of AI Australia has a Families Toolkit, which provides families with students from Years 1 - 10 with practical guidance and conversation starters to navigate the evolving landscapes of AI together.

The family toolkit includes an AI primer for parents and caregivers, where information is broken down into a range of topics with links to external resources.

It includes conversation starters and activity ideas for parents to facilitate with their children at home.

There's also information on the importance of developing a family tech plan, with links to external resources and templates.

And , finally a glossary is included for parents and caregivers to use.

The link to the website can be found here: https://dayofaiaustralia.com/families-toolkit/