St Luke's Catholic Primary
NEWSLETTER | 8TH FEBRUARY 2024
Message From The Principal
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to 2024
Our school year has started smoothly and although we have battled extreme temperatures, we have adjusted the day so that the children can continue to learn. A very warm welcome to those families who have joined our school community in 2024, we hope that you have a long and happy association with St Luke’s Catholic Primary.
Our morning and afternoon drop off and pick up are working well. Thank you for your patience and courtesy during these busy times of the day.
A reminder that supervision begins at 8:10 in the morning. When students in Years 1- 6 arrive at school they need to gather in the undercover area, where they will be safe until they go to their respective classes.
Please keep up to date with what is happening on the school calendar on our website. Changes do occur so a hard copy printed at the beginning of the year may not be current.
Parent Teacher Meetings
It was wonderful to see so many parents at the meetings on Tuesday evening. These are very important and set the scene for a successful year for all.
We acknowledge that we partner with parents in their child’s educational journey and look forward to working with you this year for the best outcomes for your child. We also know that clear communication between school and home is crucial. With this in mind, I wish to draw your attention to a clause in the new EBA for all teachers in Catholic Schools known as the Right to Disconnect. This states that ‘Teachers are not required to initiate, read or respond to electronic communication from school staff, parents or community members outside of working hours or when not on site. This includes time when staff members are on personal leave, approved leave, public holidays, professional development and student vacation time.’ During the day teachers may not check their emails so if you have an urgent message, please contact admin.
Ash Wednesday
Next Wednesday marks the beginning of the church season we call Lent. Students will attend a whole school Mass on this day. It is a special time of the year when we prepare for Easter by thinking about our lives.
Lent is a time of prayer.
Lent is a time to think about how we can change and become better people.
Lent is a time to for saying ‘sorry’ and asking for forgiveness.
Lent is a time for coming back to God who loves each and every one of us in a very special way.
On Ash Wednesday we receive a cross of ashes on our foreheads. God’s people have used this powerful sign for hundreds of years. The cross of ashes tells friends and neighbours that we know we are not perfect.
Standardised Assessments
There are several mandated assessments for students in the early year which will be completed over the next couple of weeks. The information gained from these one-on-one assessments is extremely valuable to the teachers and enables them to plan according to the needs of the children.
Other classes complete standardised tests at the beginning and end of the year. Information gained from all these assessments is used to inform our teaching.
Swimming Carnival
The swimming Carnival scheduled for this Friday 9th February has been postponed due to the forecast 41 degrees expected on the day. This has been a well-being and safety decision. We are fortunate to be able to hold the carnival instead on Friday 15th March. Students from Years 4-6 will participate.
Running Club
This starts in Week 3 at 7:45 on the oval, everyone is welcome to attend. Let us see how far we can run as a school this year!
Fitness club is also starting in Week 3 at 8:10am on the grass near the undercover area.
Evening on the Green
Hopefully, next Friday 16th February will be a little cooler and we can gather as a community for EOTG.
God Bless,
Kerry Hewitson
Principal
Message from the Assistant Principals
Uniforms
Further information about the uniform policy can be found here.
Merit Award Assemblies
In an attempt to maximise optimal learning time at the beginning of the day, we are going to trial having merit award assemblies on Friday afternoons. These assemblies will now commence at 2:30pm sharp in the Undercover Area. Please note that class performance assemblies will continue to take place on Friday mornings. You can find specific details about the times and dates of these assemblies here on our community calendar. As always, families are most welcome to join us.
Project Compassion
On Ash Wednesday, the eldest child in each family will be given a Project Compassion box to take home. Spare change can be placed in the box which will go to support Caritas Australia, the Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development, to work with local communities around the world to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity.
Please return the boxes to your classroom teacher by the end of Week 8.
Students Receiving a Sacrament in 2024
A reminder to families of children receiving a sacrament this year that completed enrolment forms need to be handed to your child's classroom teacher by Friday 9th February. There will be no collection in the Dance Hall as previously stated. Please refer to the message sent out on Seesaw on 1st February for specific details.
Students are also asked to attend one of the Sacramental Commitment Masses, either Saturday 10th February at 6:00pm or Sunday 11th February at 9:30am.
NAPLAN
This year, NAPLAN will take place between Wednesday 13th-Monday 25th March. Further information will be sent to families in Years 3 & 5 in the coming weeks.
St Luke's Community Calendar
Recently, we have transitioned our Community Calendar to an Outlook platform. As always, the calendar is updated live here on our website. You can download this calendar to your personal device for your convenience.
Action for Happiness: Happier Kinder Together
You may be interested in the free Action for Happiness app for iOS and Android, for more info click this link: https://actionforhappiness.org/all-calendars
Please click here for this week's Kids' Bulletin and activities.
Have a wonderful end to the week and an even better weekend!
Sarah Williams & Kristy Graffin
Assistant Principals
Important Dates in 2024
Upcoming Events
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 9th February
- P&F Fathering Group 'Welcome to 2024' pizza and drinks
- Sacramental Commitment Mass/ New Staff & School Advisory Council Commissioning Mass- 6:00pm
- Sacramental Commitment Mass- 9:30am
Week 3
Tuesday 13th February
- School Advisory Council Meeting- 6:00pm
- P&F Meeting- 7:30pm (in Library)
- Ash Wednesday Mass- 9:00am
- Merit Award Assembly- 2:30pm
- Evening on the Green- 5:00-8:00pm
Week 4
Friday 23rd February
- Colour Run
Week 5
Thursday 29th February
- McSweeney Celebrations
Friday 1st March
- Pupil Free Day
Week 6
Monday 4th March
- Labour Day Public Holiday
Friday 8th March
- Merit Award Assembly- 2:30pm
Sunday 10th March
- Parish Family Mass- 9:30am
Week 7
Tuesday 12th March
- School Advisory Council Meeting- 6:00pm
- P&F Meeting- 7:30pm (in Library)
Wednesday 13th March
- NAPLAN Testing window commences (Years 3 & 5)
- Sacramental Parent Faith Formation Meeting- 6:00pm
Friday 15th March
- Faction Swimming Carnival Years 4-6
A Special Thank You
Thank you to the P&F and Mr Hogan for funding and installing our new swing for the Kindy and Pre-Kindy classes! We love it!
School Social Worker
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to the families that are returning to our St Luke's school community, and a warm welcome to families new to our community. I hope you find St Luke's to be a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment that your children thrive in.
I hope your child/children are settling into the new school year and are enjoying getting to know their teacher, education assistants and classmates.
If at any stage during the year circumstances arise that affect your child emotionally or socially, you can discuss your concerns with your child's teacher or myself so we can work together to support your child and help them to overcome any challenges.
I work at St Luke's CPS on Monday and Thursday each week, I can be contacted via the school office 93066600 or by email ann.peart@cewa.edu.au
With best wishes for the year ahead.
Kind regards,
Ann Peart
School Social Worker
Sports News
School Social Media
- St Luke's Facebook
- St Luke's P&F
- P&F Fathering Group
- St Luke's Twitter
- 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.
From the P&F
Student Spotlight
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
Administration
External Providers at School
CEWA has provided schools with a new directive regarding External Service Providers visiting the school. Parents who would like to make a request will need to complete the 'Request to School for Third Party Clinical Access' form which is available here on our website (scroll to the bottom of the page). Completed forms need to be emailed to admin@stlukeswoodvale.wa.edu.au
Student Leave During School Term
ST LUKE'S PARISH
Welcome to Mass everyone and 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.
After School Care
Music Tuition
Community News
Netball
Late last year St Luke's Netball Club merged with Kingsway Roos Netball Club, and registrations are now open for the 2024 Winter season!
To register a player for NetSetGo (Years 2-5) click here:
https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/d93000
To register a player for Juniors (Years 6 and above) click here:
https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/05b03e
The club is also hosting a Meet & Greet this Saturday 10th February. For more information on this event and the upcoming season, click here to join the Kingsway Roos Juniors Facebook page.
Junior Basketball
Fancy a bit of friendly competition? With our new junior sports competition now you can hit the court and show off your best moves, while having fun and making new friends.
The program is open to all skills levels from beginners to advanced with a focus on fun and fairness.
So grab your mates and form a team, or put your hand up as an individual and we’ll help you find a place. Click here for more information.
Australian Girls Choir Open Day
Look no further than the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) because we encourage, challenge and inspire girls as they learn to sing, dance and perform.
School aged girls are invited to come along to our February Open Day to try our fun and inclusive class and learn more about being part of the AGC! Please visit our website to register to attend our free Open Day: ausgirlschoir.com.au/joinagc