Emmaus Catholic Primary School

HE HAS RISEN!

Lord God, thank You for this Easter celebration and the gift of Your Son. May we feel the warm embrace of Your love on this sacred day. The glory of Jesus's resurrection reminds us that with You, nothing is impossible or without hope. Jesus has been raised to new life. Alleluia! Amen.

Dear Parents and Guardians

As we approach the joyful and sacred season of Easter, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. Easter is a special time in the Catholic tradition, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ and reminding us of hope, renewal, and the promise of new life. It is a season filled with meaning, reflection, and celebration, and we hope it brings peace and happiness to all members of our school community.

Throughout this term, it has been wonderful to witness the growth, learning, and faith development of our students. Easter provides a meaningful opportunity for our children to reflect on the values of compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and love that are at the heart of our faith. We encourage families to take time together to share in these messages, whether through prayer, attending Mass, or simply spending quality time with one another.

As the school term comes to a close, we would also like to wish all families a safe and happy holiday period. School holidays are a valuable time for rest, relaxation, and connection. We hope that this break allows your children to recharge, explore their interests, and enjoy special moments with family and friends. Whether you are staying close to home or travelling, we encourage everyone to prioritise safety and wellbeing during this time.

We thank you for your ongoing support of our school and for being an important part of our faith-filled community. The partnership between school and home plays a vital role in nurturing our students not only academically, but also spiritually and emotionally.

May the blessings of Easter fill your hearts with joy, your homes with love, and your days with peace. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for another exciting term of learning and growth.

Please join us tomorrow, Thursday 2 April for our Holy Week assembly presented by our Year 5 class, commencing at 9:00 am.

Wishing you all a safe, happy, and holy Easter, and a relaxing holiday period with your children.

Leadership Team

School Start and Finish Times

Pre-Kindy (Thurs and Fri) 9:00 am (doors open) - 3:00 pm

Kindy (Mon - Wed) 8:45 am (doors open) - 3:00 pm

Pre-Primary - Year 6 (Mon - Fri) 8:30 am (doors open) - 3:00 pm

Administration 8:15 am - 4:00 pm

A digital copy of the most recent Term 2, 2026 Parent Calendar is included below: Please see important dates for Term 2, 2026. Please note that any revised changes to the school calendars are updated and will be posted on our online calendar and in newsletter attachments.

👉 TERM 1 👈

Week 9

Thursday 2 April

• Holy Week Assembly (Year 5) & merit certificates at 9:00 am
• Easter Raffle at Assembly
• End of Term 1

Friday 3 April

• Good Friday - no school

👉 TERM 2 👈

Week 1

Monday 20 April

• First day of Term 2 (Kindy - Year 6)

Tuesday 21 April

• Reconciliation Retreat (Year 3) in school hall
• Year 6 Excursion to Parliament House

Thursday 23 April

• First day of Term 2 for Pre-Kindy (Thurs group)

Friday 24 April

• First day of Term 2 for Pre-Kindy (Fri group)
• Running Club (Dayton Open Space) 8:00 am
• ANZAC Day Assembly (Year 6) and merit certificates 9:00 am

Week 2

Monday 27 April

• ANZAC Day holiday (no school)

Tuesday 28 April

• Staff Professional Development Day / Pupil Free Day (no school)

Wednesday 29 April

• Kindy Speech Screening Starts (4K)
• Sacrament of Reconciliation Service 4:00 pm OR 6:00 pm

Thursday 30 April

• Emmaus Cross Country (PP - Year 6) Carnival at Dayton Open Space 9:00 am start

Friday 1 May

• Opening of Yarning Circle 2:00 pm, followed by afternoon tea ($5 plant a tree)
• Newsletter issued

To all our families who contributed to the walk for water Project Compassion Project, thank you so much, we are so grateful for your generosity.

This year together, we raised a fantastic total of $2 432. Congratulations everyone!

Thank you sincerely for your generous donations of Easter eggs in support of those in need. Your kindness and willingness to give will bring joy and comfort to many vulnerable individuals and families this Easter season.

The collected eggs will be donated to Foodbank and St Mary’s Parish in Guildford, where they will make a meaningful difference in our wider community.

We are so grateful and truly appreciate your compassion and generosity. God bless!

Thank you to those parents who have taken the time to attend the recent teacher–parent interviews. As I always say, having the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, achievements, and goals is invaluable to you as parents.

Your support and involvement play a vital role in your child’s learning journey. I am sure that the conversations you shared with your child’s class teacher were valuable in helping us work together to support your child’s growth and development.

Thank you once again for your time, commitment and support.

This afternoon, our school enjoyed a wonderful Easter Fun afternoon filled with fun and excitement for all students. The event was run by our dedicated P&F, with the valuable assistance and support of the staff at Emmaus and our Year 6 students.

A sincere thank you to the amazing P&F committee ladies who worked so hard to organise and prepare such a special event. Your effort and commitment are truly appreciated.

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to our staff for smoothly guiding classes from station to station, ensuring everything ran seamlessly, as well as to our Year 6 students for their enthusiastic support and leadership throughout the afternoon.

It was a joyful celebration and a great way to come together as a school community and finish off the term.

For information on the Babies Proms with the WA Youth Orchestra and how to book tickets, click: Babies Proms with WAYO - WAYO

Have a wonderful school holiday!

Mr Sandro Coniglio

Principal