St Luke's Catholic Primary

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to Term 3. I hope all families enjoyed a restful break and are feeling refreshed for the busy and exciting term ahead. A special welcome back to Fr Stan following his well earned holiday in Poland. We are delighted to have him back with our school community.

This term, our Year 4 students are preparing to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. This is a significant milestone in their faith journey, and I ask you to keep these students and their families in your prayers as they prepare for this special occasion.

Next week, students in Years 3 and 5 will participate in the Religious Education Assessment (REA). The REA provides valuable information about students’ understanding of Religious Education concepts and supports our ongoing improvement in this important learning area.

All Western Australian school students in Kindergarten to Year 12, with a valid student number, are eligible for this cost-of-living payment. You can claim $150 for each student attending primary school or Kindergarten.

The payment will be available through the ServiceWA app, with parents and carers encouraged to set up or update their ServiceWA account and have an active Digital ID. Claims open on Monday 20th July 2026. All claims must be received by Friday 25th September 2026.

Student numbers can be found on your St Luke's Seqta Engage account under Reports --> SCSA Number. Please refer to the Seesaw message sent out on 25th June for instructions on logging in to Seqta Engage.

Over recent weeks, we have placed a strong focus on student uniform standards. It has been pleasing to see the support of both students and parents in maintaining pride in our school presentation. Consistent adherence to our uniform expectations reflects the high standards we hold as a community and contributes positively to our school culture. For families who are unsure of any requirements, please refer to our Uniform Policy available on the school website.

Over the past two weeks, our Character Strength focus has been Gratitude. In a world that often moves at a fast pace, taking time to recognise and appreciate the good things in our lives is an important habit to develop. As families gather around the dinner table this week, I encourage you to ask each family member to share something they are grateful for. These simple conversations can help strengthen relationships and foster a positive outlook.

I am aware that some families have sought clarification regarding the A–E grades on Semester 1 reports. Under School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements, grades reflect a student’s achievement against year-level standards. A common misconception is that only A and B grades represent success. In fact, a C grade indicates that a student is achieving at the expected standard for their year level, which is an important and positive outcome. The purpose of reporting is to communicate how a student's achievement aligns with curriculum expectations at that point in time.

Grades should be considered alongside teacher comments, effort ratings, work samples, assessment results and the individual learning journey of each child. A student's growth, perseverance and developing confidence remain important indicators of progress that may not always be reflected by a change in grade alone.

Following analysis of both Semester 1 reports and NAPLAN data, our Leadership Team found a strong correlation between teacher judgments and student achievement levels demonstrated in NAPLAN. This provides confidence that grades awarded accurately reflect student performance against expected standards. I would like to congratulate our teachers on their professionalism, consistency, and due diligence in assessment and reporting practices.

A friendly reminder to all parents and visitors that if you are coming onto school grounds during school hours, you must sign in at the Front Office. This procedure is an important child safety requirement and helps us ensure we know who is on the school site at all times. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for all students and staff.

Finally, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our P&F Quiz Night Subcommittee. The event at the end of last term was a tremendous success and was made possible through the dedication, hard work, and generosity of a committed group of volunteers. We are incredibly grateful for all they do to support our school community and for providing such a wonderful opportunity for parents to come together in a fun and enjoyable social setting.

As we move through Term 3, there is much to look forward to and to celebrate. Thank you for your continued partnership in making St Luke’s such a vibrant and supportive community where we continue to learn, love and serve together.

Warm regards,

Kerry Hewitson

Principal

We recently received our NAPLAN results, and there is much to celebrate. Across all four assessed areas—Reading, Writing, Numeracy, and Language Conventions (Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation)—The average for Year 3 & 5 students at St Luke’s Catholic Primary School was above the national average. These results reflect the dedication of our students, staff, and families working together to support learning and growth. NAPLAN reports will go home today to students in Years 3 & 5. If you have any questions regarding your child’s report, please contact their classroom teacher.

We kindly ask all families to help us keep our school community healthy by ensuring children who are unwell remain at home until they are well enough to participate fully in their school day.

From time to time, children are sent to school after being given medication to reduce symptoms such as fever, pain, or discomfort. While this may help temporarily, the effect of the medication wears off between 4-6 hrs during the school day, leaving children feeling unwell and unable to learn comfortably. If your child requires medication to alleviate symptoms prior to attending school, we ask families to carefully consider whether they’re well enough to participate fully in the school day. Additional rest and recovery at home may be in the child's best interests and support a quicker return to full health.

Children who become unwell at school may need to spend an extended period of time in the sick bay while awaiting collection. For a child who is already feeling unwell, this can be both uncomfortable and upsetting.

We understand that balancing work and family commitments can be difficult, however keeping unwell children at home helps to:

• Support their recovery and wellbeing.
• Reduce the spread of illness to other students, families and staff.
• Ensure children are ready and able to participate in learning.
• Prevent unnecessary discomfort while waiting to be collected from school.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in helping us provide a safe, healthy, and caring environment for all members of our school community.

Kristy Graffin & Ben Saulsman

Assistant Principals

At St Luke's, we are committed to promoting safe online practice for everyone in our community. Keep an eye out in each newsletter for helpful tips, links and infographics you may like to use to support keeping your children cyber safe.

Think U Know offers a range of resources to support families in staying safe online. Click here to find out more about Technology Settings and Parental Controls.

As calendar dates can be subject to change, please always confirm events by checking our online calendar - https://www.stlukeswoodvale.wa.edu.au/community-calendar

Week 2

Friday 31st July

• Merit Award Assembly 8:40am

Week 3

Book Week at St Luke's

Tuesday 4th August

• Religious Education Assessment- Years 3 & 5
• Year 6 Excursion- City Farm
• First Eucharist Parent and Child Workshops (4W 4:00-5:00pm, 4B 5:15-6:15pm)

Wednesday 5th August

• Performing Arts Festival Dance Performances- Years 3 & 5
• Kindy Book Week Dress Up Parade- 9:00am
• First Eucharist Parent and Child Workshop (4G 4:00-5:00pm)

Friday 7th August

• PP-Year 6 Book Week Dress Up Parade- 8:40am
• P&F Fathering Group iPlay & Pizza Night
• Primary Principal's Day

Week 4

Monday 10th August

• Mackillop Feast Day

Tuesday 11th August

• First Eucharist Retreat
• P&F Meeting 5:00pm
• School Advisory Council Meeting 6:00pm

Thursday 13th August

• Jumps and Throws Carnival (Year 3-6)

Friday 14th August

• Whole School Mass- Feast of the Assumption of Mary- 9:00am

Saturday 15th August

• Fathering Group iPlay and Pizza Night

Week 5

National Science Week

Monday 17th August

• Year 2 Excursion to Buckingham House

Tuesday 18th August

• Year 2 Excursion to Buckingham House

Wednesday 19th August

• Kindy Athletics Carnival- 1:30pm

Thursday 20th August

• Reconciliation before Eucharist (Year 4 students)

Friday 21st August

• Athletics Carnival PP-Year 6

Saturday 22nd August

• First Eucharist Mass 6:00pm

Sunday 23rd August

• First Eucharist Mass 9:30am

Week 6

Tuesday 25th August

• Performing Arts Festival - School Choir Performance

Friday 28th August

• Red Nose Day Stall before and after school
• Merit Award Assembly- 8:45am

Week 7

Monday 31st August

• Pupil Free Day

Wednesday 2nd August

• Kindy Father's Day Event- 1:30pm

Thursday 3rd September

• Year 6 Spring Carnival

Friday 4th September

• Father's Day Breakfast- 7:30am
• Father's Day Assembly led by Year 1- 8:40am

Sunday 6th September

• Youth Mass (Father's Day)- 9:30am

Congratulations to our recent Merit Award recipients.

We would like to warmly welcome students & caregivers to our Book Week celebrations next week.

Thank you to the P&F who will once again be running our fair at drop off and pick up times from Tuesday to Friday in the Library. Cash & Eftpos available. Times and more info will be available on their socials.

We look forward to seeing staff & students in their Book Week costumes. We once again encourage families not to feel obliged to spend money on this. A quick Google can provide many easy, cheap options! Families are most welcome to join in the fun in the Undercover Area on Friday, 7th August at 8:45am.

Kindly note that Kindy will be celebrating their dress up day on Wednesday, 5th August.

The St Luke's P&F would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make our Quiz Night such an incredible success! From the laughs, dancing and friendly competition to the amazing community spirit, it was truly a night to remember. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, sponsored or supported the event. YOUR generosity made the evening possible.

Events like this don't happen overnight - They are planned and run entirely by our wonderful parent volunteers, with months of preparation happening behind the scenes. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a supportive, generous and fun school community.

And finally... if you weren't lucky enough to join us on the night, sit back, press play and enjoy a glimpse of all the fun! View the 2026 Quiz Night Video

Thank you to our wonderful parents and students for your patience! Don’t forget that the Colour Run will now take place on Thursday, 5th of November. It may feel a little while away, but it will be well worth the wait - More details will be shared as we get closer to the event.

Our next P&F meeting will be held on Tuesday, 11th of August at 5:00pm. A reminder that P&F meetings are now only held once per term in the school library. These meetings are a great opportunity to stay informed, hear what's happening around the school, and share any ideas or suggestions you may have. Can't make it in person? You're welcome to join us online! The Zoom link and password will be shared on the P&F Facebook page closer to the meeting date.

Lunch orders are for lunch only - Students must still bring their own Crunch & Sip and morning tea. All orders must be placed through the Lunchbox Hub app (Orders close at 8:30am every Thursday) Please ensure your child's year group and class are up to date in the app. If your child's lunch order is incorrect or missing, they must go to the school office and speak with the volunteers before leaving!

We’d love your help! Just 30 minutes each Thursday (12:30–1:00pm) Younger siblings are welcome - You might even sneak a peek of your child in class! Please sign up for any dates that suit you via the link below:

Click here to sign up to helping out with weekly lunch orders

Father's Day will be celebrated at St Luke's on Friday, 4th September. Save the date, with more information to come!

If you have any good news stories about our students that you would like to share with the community, please send any photos and a short blurb to natalie.vennitti@cewa.edu.au

• St Luke's Facebook
• St Luke's P&F
• P&F Fathering Group
• St Luke's Instagram- @stlukeswoodvale
• Lulu the St Luke's Dog Instagram- @luluthestlukesdog

Each year level also has a Facebook group for families to join which are managed by our class representatives. These groups are a great way to keep in contact with other families in your child's year level and can be found here.

A big welcome to all new parishioners and visitors to our

Parish of St Luke, Woodvale.

If you are new to our parish, we invite you to complete the Visitors' Book in the foyer.

Fr Stan would also love to meet you, so please introduce yourself at school or after Mass. You are welcome to visit the pastoral office on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.30am—2.30pm.

For more information about our wonderful St Luke's Parish and to read the current

Bulletin please click here.

Children's Liturgy is held each Sunday. All children are welcome to attend as part of the 9:30am Mass.

The Liturgy is conducted in the Church hall for the first 20-30 minutes of Mass. After the sermon, children will rejoin their families.

Father Stan would love to see you there!