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Queen of Apostles School
Term 1 Week 1 - Thursday 2 February 2023
Prayer for the New School Year
Lord Jesus,
I ask for Your help as I begin this new school year.
Allow me to experience Your presence in the many blessings You put before me.
Open my eyes to the new challenges and exciting opportunities that this new school year brings.
Open my heart and mind to new friends and new teachers.
Give me a generous spirit to be enthusiastic with my studies and courage to accept new opportunities.
Help me to be attentive to my teachers and let me experience Your presence in my new friends.
Jesus, inspire me to do my best this year!
Amen
Welcome to the 2023 School Year
Welcome back to the new school year! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer break. I would like to officially welcome Mrs Ashworth, Miss Jenzen, Mrs Gul and Mrs Duncanson to our staff this year. I would also like to welcome the students and families new to our school. It promises to be an exciting year with many wonderful learning opportunities for all students.
Holiday Work
Over the holidays there has been some new improvements to our school grounds.
Firstly, we have installed a new fence on the Tudor Avenue side of the school to enhance the safety and security for our students. The fence also includes new gates to the Parish car park which means that sports equipment will now stay inside the school boundary instead of rolling out onto the road.
Additionally, we have re-asphalted the area around the grass rectangle, creating a safer and more enjoyable space for students to play during their breaks. I will be asking input from our students as to what games they would like in this space before getting the line markers in.
I'm sure you'll agree they make a big difference to the look of our school.
Parent Information Evening
Next Wednesday (8th Feb) all classes from PP to Year 6 will be conducting their Parent Information Evening. Each class information session will run for 25/30 mins and will be repeated so as many families as possible can access the information.
At the information sessions, you will find out about classroom rules and routines, teacher expectations, homework procedures and ways parents can assist in the learning process.
We also have Ben Saulsman and a team from CEWA presenting to parents about the reporting process and the schools journey in numeracy instruction.
The timetable is as follows:
5.30pm = Parent Information Session #1 in classrooms
6.00pm = Parent Reporting/ Numeracy Information in Library
6.30pm = Parent Information Session #2 in classrooms
It would be great to see a fantastic attendance on this evening, as it will be a chance to find how things will work for 2023 and clarify anything you are unsure about.
P&F Meeting
The first P&F Meeting will be held on Monday 13 February at 6.30pm in the Staffroom. Come along and be part of what promises to be another fantastic year. All are welcome.
P&F Sundowner
The Welcome Back to School P&F Sundowner for all families will be on Friday February 17. The P&F Sundowner is on the new school oval and at 5.30pm. It promises to be a great way for our families to get together and start the new school year. So get your picnic rugs ready for what will be a great evening.
2023 Term Dates
Term 2: Wed 26 April – Fri 30 June
Term 3: Tue 18 July – Thurs 21 Sept
Term 4: Mon 9 Oct – Fri 8 Dec (Students) Fri 15 Dec (Staff)
2023 Pupil Free Days & Public Holidays
3 March = Pupil Free Day
6 March = Labour Day
7 April = Good Friday
24 April = Pupil Free Day
25 April = ANZAC Day
5 June = WA Day
6 June = Pupil Free Day
17 July = Pupil Free Day
22 September = Pupil Free Day (Catholic Day)
Best Wishes
Mark Ryan
Canteen
A new and exciting year has started!
This term we will kick off a series of delicious specials around the world. Starting next week, 9th & 10th February, we will begin with an Aussie favourite:
Fish & Wedges $5.50
I am in need of some volunteers to help out on Fridays. Please come and see me at the canteen or call during school hours on Thursday /Friday.
I look forward to welcoming you to the Queenies Canteen.
Sharon Fernandes - Canteen Manager
A note from the School Community Health Nurses
Welcome to the new school year. My name is Shabnam and I represent the Canning School Team, comprised of five Community health Nurses.
School Health Nurses work in schools to promote healthy development and wellbeing so students may reach their full potential. A major part of our work is focused on early intervention and the School Entry Health Assessment program. Additionally, we can be contacted at any time throughout primary school if you have concerns about your child’s health, development or wellbeing.
School Health Nurses serve as a health contact point for children and their families, providing information, assessment, health counselling and referral. They also work in partnership with schools to support teachers in health-related curriculum and can assist in the development of health care plans for students with complex and chronic health needs.
The services provided are free and confidential.
Please contact us on 9258 8053 or 0400 180 273 or Shabnam.ShahramianFard@health.wa.gov.au
Perth Goju Karate
Perth Goju Karate teaches karate classes in your local area.
A special offer for the school’s students - 4 WEEKS FREE beginners karate lessons!
Classes are held after school and are a great way for children of all ages to learn self-defense in a fun and safe environment.
We also teach classes for teens and adults and they are fantastic for fitness, wellbeing and of course, self-defense.
Classes continue over the school holidays (with a short break over the Christmas period) which makes it perfect for the kids who are looking to try something on the holidays.
Karate has many benefits which include confidence, respect, discipline and fitness.
Call now to take advantage of this 4 week trial.
Sensei Johnny Moran - 0402 830 402
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