Queen of Apostles School

Loving God, through your Son, Jesus, you show us how to be happy.

In this special time of Lent, may we listen to Jesus as he tells us how to care for one another, how to encourage and support one another and how to be accepting and welcoming to all.

We ask this prayer through Jesus, your Son.

Amen

Unfortunately, due to family reasons, Cristina Tian (Education Assistant in Kindy and 1 day PP) has decided she won’t be able to continue with her employment here at QOA. In the short time she has been with us she has been very professional and fitted in very well with our staff. Cristina’s last day with us will be 21st March. We are in the process of finding a new EA and will let you know once that process is complete.

This week our Year 3 and 5’s started their NAPLAN testing. Everything to this point has run very smoothly and I would like to thank Miss Jenzen and Mrs Maloney for their organisation. Next week we will conclude the testing and run catch ups for any students who have been absent. I would also like thank the parents of our Year 3 and 5’s for making sure the students have been on time and in a positive frame of mind.

The assessments will be conducted in the following order for both year levels.

Wednesday 12th March = Writing

Thursday 13th March = Reading

Monday 17th March = Conventions of Language

Tuesday 18th March = Numeracy

Catch up assessments for those who are away on these days will available until Monday 24th March.

Good luck to all our swimmers competing in the Interschool Swimming carnival tomorrow at the Fremantle Leisure Centre. I know that you will give a great account of yourselves in the competition. I thank Mr B for his work in preparing the swimmers for this event. Go Queenies!

Next Wednesday our Year 6’s will head down to Point Walter in Bicton for school camp. This is always a much-anticipated event amongst our Year 6 students, and they are very excited. Miss Moro, Ms Lesque, Mr Bridgeman and I will be accompanying the Year 6 class, and I must say I am very much looking forward to seeing our students challenge themselves at some of the activities they will be faced with. It will be a great opportunity to hone their leadership skills as they prepare for high school next year.

The Colour Explosion on Friday 4th April promises to be a very exciting day. We need everyone to register and start raising money for the P&F that will be spent on items such as classroom furniture and educational line marking. Colour Explosion packs have been sent home with each student and there are some great prizes on offer for students who raise certain amounts of money. Our P&F have worked extremely hard to get this event up and running and I can’t thank them enough for the work they have done. More information is available in the P&F section of the newsletter.

This year our Kindy to Year 6 staff will conduct their Parent/Teacher interviews on Friday 11th April. The teachers will be available for a face to face or online meeting on this day. In the coming weeks you will receive instructions about booking these meetings. Please note this is a pupil free day.

The Government of WA have amended the Working with Children Act last year with the changes implemented to better protect children. Catholic Education WA has mandated this process for all volunteers, including parent volunteers in schools. This includes parents who wish to volunteer at sports carnivals, in classrooms and at P&F events. Could we ask that all parents fill in the Volunteer Declaration (link) even if you have no plans at this stage to volunteer at school. If you filled out the form last year you will need to do it again this year. Parents who wish to assist teachers on excursions will need to be on this list. Your information will be stored securely in accordance with CEWA’s Information Stewardship. We highly value parent volunteers' time and contribution to our school community and thank-you for taking the time to submit the form below.

Any grandparents that wish to volunteer in the classroom or assist in the canteen will need a Working With Children Check. Please note this does not include drop off, pick up or attendance at our Grandparents Mass and Morning Tea. Grandparents that would like to volunteer at school, please contact the school office and we can assist you in the process.

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Best Wishes

Mark Ryan

To celebrate Harmony Day next week our special is:

Butter Chicken with Rice & Pappadum $6

Term 1: Wednesday 5th February to Thursday 10th April

Friday 28th February - Pupil Free Day

Monday 3rd March - Public Holiday (LABOUR DAY)

Friday 11th April - Pupil Free Day - Parent interviews

Term 2: Tuesday 29th April to Friday 4th July

Monday 28th April - Public Holiday

Monday 2nd June - Public Holiday (WA Day)

Tuesday 3rd June - Pupil Free Day

Term 3: Monday 21st July to Friday 26th July

Friday 22nd August - Pupil Free Day

Monday 25th August - Catholic Day (School closed)

Term 4: Monday 13th October to Friday 12th December

Confirmation workshop will be on Wednesday 21st May at 5.30pm

Reconciliation workshop will be on Wednesday 20th August at 5.30pm

Eucharist workshop will be on Wednesday 27th August at 5.30pm

Sacrament of Confirmation will be on Sunday 14th June at 10.30am Mass

Sacrament of Reconciliation will be on Tuesday 16th September at 6.30pm

Sacrament of Eucharist will be on Sunday 21st September at 10.30am Mass.

With only two games played there is still time to join the Queenies Footy Tipping Competition. Please see below for information on how to sign up or click this link https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/queenies_2024?p=Riverton

Queenies P&F Colour Explosion

A brighter, greener future with the 2025 P&F Colour Explosion!

The Colour Explosion is proudly organised by our own Parents and Friends (P&F) committee this year, ensuring that every dollar raised directly benefits our school and students. This allows us to tailor the event specifically to our community's needs and values.

Meaningful, sustainable rewards: Goodbye, plastic prizes! Hello, bicycles, gift vouchers, ice skating passes, and soccer sessions! These meaningful rewards promote active lifestyles, support local businesses, and align with our sustainable values.

• Registration: It's open! Ensure your child is part of this fantastic day by registering via the provided QR code or our Trybooking link.

• Fundraising: Let's hit our goals for EduMarking, new classroom furniture and Ninja Playground shade sails. Don't forget to use the hardcopy Fundraising Form for cash donations and record online donations too.

Event Details:

• Date: 19 March
• Time: 6.30pm
• Location: Caroline Payne Theatre, Corpus Christi College
• Audience: Parents and Carers (Adult-Only Session) and do not have to be affiliated with Corpus Christi College
• Tickets are FREE: Bookings are essential
• https://events.humanitix.com/cyber-security-paul-litherland

Paul Litherland will deliver invaluable insights into navigating the online world, offering strategies to help parents stay one step ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape. His presentations are not only packed with crucial information but are also engaging and entertaining, leaving audiences both informed and impressed. We are honoured to have Paul, a trusted contributor to our College community for over 12 years, continuously enhancing the education and safety of our students and families.

With 20 years of experience as a WA Police Officer, including 6 years in Technology Crime, Paul was directly involved in numerous investigations that highlighted the growing risks of the online world for both adults and children. His passion for educating others about these risks led him to leave the police force and establish Surf Online Safe. Today, Paul delivers presentations to over 850 schools and organisations across Australia and is a nationally recognised leader in Internet Awareness. His advocacy has also been instrumental in shaping legislation, including the introduction of Intimate Image Abuse laws in 2019.

This session is highly recommended for parents and guardians of both Junior and Senior School students. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain crucial knowledge and tools to better protect your children in the digital age.

Content Warning: This presentation covers sensitive topics that attendees may find disturbing.

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