St. Columba's Primary School

Lord,

You who fill creation with wonder and invite us to seek and to know.

Help us remember that learning is a joy to be shared. A spark that lights up a child's face,

Grant our teachers wisdom and patience, our families joy in this journey,

May all who walk through our doors tonight feel welcome,

We ask this in your name.

Dear Parents, carers and friends of St Columba’s

OPEN NIGHT

Thank you to our wonderful teachers for preparing our students, who are so proud to share their learning journey tonight. And thank you to the families and friends who are joining us to celebrate this joy-filled learning environment. Your presence means so much to our school community.

R U OK

Research shows that most people feel grateful, cared for and supported when someone checks in on them (Verian. (2026). R U OK?

Meaningful relationships are not built because we have it all together.

They grow when people feel safe to:

• be honest
• ask for help
• share their struggles
• support one another

Today is a reminder that wellbeing is a shared responsibility.

If you are thinking it, ask it. If you are not OK, let someone know.

Because connection grows when we allow ourselves to both give and receive support.

God bless

Emma

As Sr Maree prepares to move on, she would love a few extra pairs of hands for packing, tidying and other small jobs.

Can you lend a hand? Please contact Sr Maree at maree.riddler@sosj.org.au to arrange a suitable time.

Every helping hand will make a difference and is greatly appreciated!

Thursday 10 September

• R U OK Day
• OPEN NIGHT and Art Exhibition
• Library Closed

• Athletics Training Year 1 - Year 6 @ 1.55pm - 2.55pm
• Father Nino visits Year 6
• Library Closed

Monday 14 September

• Field Carnival - Year 3 - Year 6 @ 9.00am -1.00pm

• Year 5W Reconciliation 1.50pm - 2.50pm

• Athletics Carnival PP - Year 6 @ 9.00am - 1.00pm

We are delighted to announce that St Columba’s Primary School has received the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition Award for Christian Drama (Primary) at the 2026 Performing Arts Festival.

A wonderful achievement and a fitting conclusion to this year’s festival. Congratulations to our talented students and the staff who supported them! 🌟

The eSafety Commissioner’s Online Safety Guide offers practical advice about social media, gaming, cyberbullying and AI-generated content, helping families support safer and more positive online experiences for children and young people.

Parents and carers are encouraged to explore and share this valuable resource:

🔗 https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/resources/online-safety-book

eSafety has also created Family Tech Agreements to help families establish shared expectations around device use, build trust, encourage open conversations and support online safety at home.

🔗 https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/resources/family-tech-agreement

Dear Parents and Carers,

The P&F are thrilled to be offering 3 extracurricular activities for Term 4, 2026 to finish off the year.

TERM 4: AFTER SCHOOL AFL LITTLE MAYNES (RUN BY CHRIS MAYNE ACADEMY) YEARS 1-6
Dates: Tuesday 13 October (week 1) to Tuesday 8th December (week 9)
Duration: 9 sessions
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Cost: $198 per student for the full term.
Location: Bottom Oval
What to bring: Water bottle, sunscreen
What to wear: Your child must wear their allocated school uniform for the day. They are welcome to wear suitable clothing for the activity and can get changed straight after school.
Other: Coach to Player Ratio: 1 Coach to 10 kids

REGISTRATION LINK: https://littlemayneacademy.com.au/product/term-4-bookings/ (follow the link to Term 4 School Term Booking)

TERM 4: BEFORE SCHOOL SOCCER (YEARS 1-6)
Dates: Friday 23 October (week 2) through to 11 December 2026.
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 7:30am - 8:30am
Cost: $159 per child
Location: Bottom Oval
What to bring: Water bottle, sunscreen
What to wear: Your child must wear their allocated school uniform for the day. They are welcome to wear suitable clothing for the activity and can get changed straight after school.

REGISTRATION: Term 4 link coming soon, but you can email Barry@profootballtraining.com.au or contact 0407 084 589


IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS:
By registering for any of the above extracurriculars, you acknowledge that the duty of care does not lie with St Columba's Primary School but with yourself and the external company providing the activity. If you have any questions, please contact the P&F via email pandf@stcolumbassp.wa.edu.au

Have a great weekend!

Hayley, Gemma, Mat and Renee

The Living Word - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 12 and 13 September 2026

Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser - This Saturday - 12 September 2026 from 8am to 2pm

Corner of Angelo Street and Anstey Street (across the road from Coles Local)

Become an Altar-Server - Sunday, 20th of September 2026 between 4pm to 5pm.

Sunday Connect - 4 October 2026 during the 9:30am Mass

Term 3: Monday 20 July - Thursday 24 September

Term 4: Monday 12 October - Friday 11 December

Term 3: Friday 25 September

Term 4: Monday 26 October

Reconciliation: Saturday, 14 November at 10am