“Lord, grant me strong courage as I go through this day.

When I am tempted to give up, help me to keep going.

Grant me a cheerful spirit when things don’t go my way.

And give me courage to do whatever needs to be done.

In Jesus’ name, Amen”

Dear Parents and Carers,

We had a very busy week with Book Week and Performing Arts. Today we had our Choir sing in the CEWA Performing Arts Festival in Balcatta. They were a credit to Mrs McDonald and the school. The students sang beautifully and their behaviour was exemplary. A huge thank you to Mrs McDonald for the work that she put in to having the Choir so well prepared for their performance.

We farewell Mrs Tilli who is leaving the school staff after almost ten years to take up a role with another employee. I would like to thank her for the untiring support of St Columba’s as a parent and a staff member. Her work ethic and presence will be very much missed by the school community. I wish her all the best with her future endeavours.

This weekend a number of our students will perform in the state RoboCup. We wish them well and thank Mr Chatt and Mrs Wilkes for preparing them for the competition. Also, a thank you to Mrs Sharon Burnett for giving up her time to attend the competition in a supervisory role for the school.

Please note that next Wednesday when the Father’s Day Breakfast is on that the Kiss and Drive will be closed in the morning. A big thank you to the P&F mums who have been organising the breakfast.

A reminder, students will finish this term on Friday, 20 September with the Colour Fun Day and resume school in Term 4 on Monday, 7 October. There is no pupil free day on the first day of Term 4.

God Bless and keep safe.

Allen McMahon

Principal

Friday 23 August

• Assembly - 1W

Saturday 24 August

• Robocup Competition

Sunday 25 August

• Robocup Competition

Wednesday 28 August

• Father's Day Breakfast - RSVP by 21 August

Friday 30 August

• Assembly - 1G

Sunday 1 September

• Father's Day

Year 1G - Luna L, Amelie, Iona

Year 1W - Harvey, Andrew G, Lukas

Year 2G - Isabella, Felix

Year 2W - Hazel, Grace, Harvey

Year 3G - Taylor, Blake, Darcy

Year 3W - Samuel, Oscar, Fletcher

Year 4G - Gabriella S, Oliver, Oscar

Year 4W - Lucas, Eloise, Amber

Year 5G - Jackson, Charlotte

Year 5W - Ruby, Vinay

Year 6G - Ari, Darcey

Year 6W - Max, Mischa

Year 1G - Luca, Matthew D, Tasha

Year 1W - Vitor, Oliver, Anirudh

Year 2G - Sophie, Parker

Year 2W - Audrey, Reuben, Toby

Year 3G - Harlow, Emma, Henry

Year 3W - Daniel, Caleb

Year 4G - Harvey, Iris

Year 4W - Esther, Tommy

Year 5G - Sophia P

Year 5W - Amelia, Eduarda

Year 6G - Raphaella, Julia

Year 6W - Taylor, Harry Sc, Angus

The P & F are excited to invite all Fathers and Father Figures with Children in Kindy to Year 6 to a Sausage Sizzle Breakfast next Wednesday, 28 August from 7:30-9:00am in Kalyara Mia (Covered Assembly Area).

Please note the Drive Through will be closed on Wednesday morning from 7:30am to allow Dads and Children to spread out onto the top oval as needed.

We look forward to the annual Open Night event for 2024 on Wednesday 4 September from 5:30-7:00 pm.

What you need to know:

5:30-7:00pm Classrooms Open

Student work will be on display around the classrooms.

The Robotics Teams will showcase their amazing performances from the Robo Cup competition in Kalyara Mia (Onstage Teams from 6:10pm) and the Library (Maze And Rescue Teams).

The Library will be used to house the LEAP and STEM demonstrations, with activities available for parents and students.

Kalyara Mia (Covered Assembly Area) will showcase the Art Exhibition. You do not want to miss this!

Dinner is sorted with food trucks in the Drive Through – The Pitch Inn (Traditional Pub Grub with a Spin!) Greek Streats (Souvlaki, Kebabs, Fries) & Mr Aussie Whip (Ice Creams).

Bring along some small change to purchase something fresh and organic from our very own school garden! There will be a stall set up in front of the library. Come and check it out before it’s gone!

Students are encouraged to stamp their checklist, collected from their classroom, as they move around the school. Don’t forget to mingle and have a chat!

Please remember that this event is not an appropriate time for a private meeting regarding your child’s progress. Should you need to discuss an important issue please make a time to meet with your child’s class teacher.

Thank you for your support of this great community-building initiative.

ADHD WA: SPARK

What is SPARK?

SPARK is a collaborative group therapy program developed by ADHD WA to support parents/carers, children and adolescents in their ADHD journey. The SPARK Program aims to increase understanding, equip parents and carers with supportive strategies and provide primary and secondary school aged children with practical skills to support them to thrive at home, school and in the community.

SPARK has 3 different programs areas split between primary school age and secondary school age groups. The 3 programs each run for 6-weeks and are facilitated by the ADHD WA clinical team consisting of Neuropsychologists and Psychologists. The program format resembles a small interactive and engaging classroom, including workbooks, breaks, and activities.

Who are the different SPARK Programs for?

• SPARK Your Support

for Parents/Carers to learn skills to support their child.

• SPARK Your Potential
  Parent/Carer and child attend together and collaborate together to develop executive function skills (eg organisation and time management).
• SPARK Your Resilience
  Parent/Carer and child attend together and collaborate together to better understand emotions and friendships to help build resilience and social skills.

Each SPARK Program runs at least twice a year for both age groups (primary and secondary). ADHD WA Group Therapy Programs and services are for people with or without formal ADHD diagnosis.

Hi everyone,

This week I want to focus on two amazing events coming up for the remainder of this Term.

FATHERS DAY (Kindy to Year 6) - Wednesday, 28 August

Last chance to RSVP to the Fathers Day/Father figures breakfast. Our amazing Year 3 parents have planned a morning of food and fun. We look forward to seeing you there. For those asking, yes the children attend with their dad/father figure.

COLOUR CARNIVAL (PP-Year 6) - Last Day of Term 3 (Friday, 20 September)

GET EXCITED!!! The P&F are proud to be hosting the 2024 Colour Carnival. Preparations are in full swing (thanks to our amazing Year 4 parents led by Gemma and Bree). A letter will be sent to Parents/Carers in the next couple of weeks with all the details including what to wear and what to bring. Your reps will also be reaching out for a couple of volunteers from each year group (if you want to spray your children with colour, then we have a job for you).

The last day of school sure will be colourful.

Kindy Parents, don't worry, we will run a small version of the colour run on the Wednesday prior, to make it fair for all the children. More information to come.

Have a fabulous week everyone.

Hayley Mitchell

P&F President

ISSUE 6 has been sent home today. Book orders are due on Wednesday, 28 August.

Did you know that every purchase you make on Book Club earns our school 15% of the order value in Scholastic Rewards? We use these to purchase more books and educational resources for the school. It all helps!

Cash payments are no longer accepted. Payments can be made by credit card - Visit scholastic.com.au/LOOP or download the LOOP app. Your order will be electronically linked to the rest of your school's order. You do not need to complete the order form.

Term 3: Tuesday 16 July - Friday 20 September

Term 4: Monday 7 October - Friday 6 December

Term 4: Monday 21 October

Reconciliation: Saturday, 9 November at 10am

Email: admin@stcolumbassp.wa.edu.au
Website: https://www.stcolumbassp.wa.edu.au/
Location: 30 York Street, South Perth WA 6151, Australia
Phone: (08) 6436 9500
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