Show respect to everyone - we are all made in the image of God

A copy of our Bushfire Plan can be found here on our website - https://www.padcath.wa.edu.au/formsandprocedures

Friday 30 May

Tuesday 3 June

Friday 15 August

Monday 15 September

Please check the PCPS community calendar for upcoming and future dates as the calendar is regularly updated https://www.padcath.wa.edu.au/community-calendar

Welcome to Term Two!

We hope you all had a restful break and were able to share time with your families during Easter. We are reminded that our Lord made the ultimate sacrifice for us so that we may have hope and peace in our world.

Mrs Williamson will be on leave this term and in her absence, I have been appointed Acting Principal by CEWA. I look forward to serving our community and appreciate the ongoing support provided.

On Tuesday this week, we came together as a whole school community to remember those who have lost their lives in war particularly our ANZAC soldiers.

Our prayer service gave us the opportunity reflect on and pray for the many Australians who have fought and who may have been killed in wars and conflicts all over the world as well as all those who have returned home, many seriously affected physically and emotionally.

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. As the universal shepherd of the Church, Pope Francis inspired millions with his humility, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice, peace, and care for the most vulnerable.

On Tuesday 6 May we will commemorate Pope Francis in a Prayer Service at 11.00am in our school hall. We invite our school community to join us on the day. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May he rest in peace.

It was great to see all the students in their winter uniform for the start of the term. Just a reminder to ensure that all pieces of clothing are labelled just in case they are misplaced.

With a new term commencing, it’s important to remind you that students should be adhering to the hair policy and keeping the fun haircuts and styles for the holidays.

On Wednesday our Year 6 students went on camp to Woodman Point. Today they will return I am sure very tired and needing an extra holiday. A big thank you to Mr Darby, Mrs Capriotti, Mr O’Mara, Mr Hignett, Mrs Fisher, Mrs Cruse, Mrs Terranova and Mrs Fisher for your commitment in attending camp and providing this amazing opportunity for our students.

We look forward to hearing all about their adventures.

As mentioned in the previous newsletter, Father Quoc will be leaving our parish in the next couple of weeks and taking up a new appointment in another parish in the Archdiocese of Perth. Our Lady of the Missions Parish will be farewelling Fr Quoc on Sunday 18 May at the 10.00am Mass. We are all invited to attend Mass and farewell Fr Quoc and wish him every blessing as he takes on his new position.

Please see the invitation attached to this newsletter.

The Bishops of Western Australia have appointed a new Executive Director for Catholic Education of Western Australia. We congratulate Mrs Annette Morey who will take up this position in Semester 2. Currently Mrs Annette Morey is the Deputy Executive Director of CEWA.

Mr Wayne Bull will be retiring at the end of Semester 1 after 47 years of service in Catholic Education. We wish Mr Wayne Bull all the very best and bless and thank him for his commitment and service over the years.

Please keep Friday 9 May free for our Mother’s Day Breakfast at 8am hosted by our lovely P&F and coordinated by Dan Sorgiovanni, followed by our special Mother’s Day assembly at 9am, presented by our Yr 1 children.

All mums and grandmas welcome. We look forward to seeing you all on the day.

Wishing all our mums, grandmothers and all mother figures a very Happy Mother's Day on Sunday 11 May.

Barbara Loots

The sacrament of Confirmation is a sacred moment in the lives of our young ones, where they publicly affirm their commitment to their faith and receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It's a time of spiritual growth and deepening of their relationship with God.

In the coming weeks, our Year 6 students will be preparing for this important sacrament. Please keep our Year 6 students in your thoughts and prayers as they approach Confirmation Day. Together, let's surround them with love, encouragement and the power of prayer.

Have a lovely weekend.

Ms Mac Callisto

Acting Principal

If a family would like to place a note in the Pastoral Care section of the newsletter in relation to a birth or death, or if a family would like the whole school community to pray for any special intentions e.g. a family member who is ill, please send a message to please let your child’s class teacher or Mrs Ellen at the front office know or send an email to admin@padcath.wa.edu.au

We are pleased to welcome Rev. Fr. Huu Tri (Tree) Nguyen to our parish from Tuesday, 8th April.

To read the current newsletter please follow the link below

Our Lady of the Mission

Rev Fr Cyprian M Shikokoti - PP

Our Lady of the Mission, Whitford Parish

Congratulations to Hugo Ketjen who has been selected as 2025's 3rd recruit for Team NAB AFL Auskick!

Hugo is a massive West Coast Eagles fan, where he loves to walk to the footy with his Dad each game. He absolutely loves Harley Reid and loves his Auskick centre, where can have fun with his mates and kick heaps of goals.

Congratulations on making the team Hugo!

Running Club will be commence again this term. Students from all Year levels are invited to walk or run every Wednesday morning, weather permitting on the school oval. Running Club will commence at 7:55am and conclude at 8:20am. Students wishing to attend may wear sports uniform.

Mr Hignett

Sport Teacher

We are writing to inform you about some upcoming changes to the uniform shop operations on site at Padbury Catholic Primary School.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, please note that we will no longer be operating from the school shop. All purchases will need to be placed online or directly from our store in Osborne Park. We will continue to deliver orders every Friday to the school.

Our showroom at Unit 1 Guthrie Street is open everyday of the week Mon-Thur 8am-4pm and Fri 8am-1pm.

We appreciate your support and understanding as we transition through these changes.

Jodie Muskarovsky

Business Development Manager

JENNY FRANKLIN ENTERPRISES

Enrolments and interviews are now taking place for Pre Kindy 2026 and 2027

Please note that Kindy 2026 is full!

Don’t forget to enrol siblings as some families have missed out.

IF YOU HAVE A BABY ENROL THEM NOW!

If you have friends or neighbours who have children who are 3 years old , please talk to them about our exciting Pre-Kindy programme and encourage them to enrol for future years.

We’re excited to roll out our Containers for Change fundraising initiative! It’s a simple and effective way our PCPS community can support sustainability while raising funds for school projects.

Students can pop eligible 10c containers into the Containers for Change bin located in the amphitheatre during school hours.

Families are also welcome to support this initiative by:

• Scanning our P&F barcode at any official Containers for Change return centre.
• Dropping off bags of eligible containers at designated drop points using our scheme ID.
• Bringing containers to school and adding them to the collection bin.

Already collecting containers at home for your own refund? That’s totally fine—this is just another way to give back if you're keen to contribute!

Every 10c goes directly to projects that benefit our kids—whether it’s enhancing school facilities, adding new resources, or bringing our community events to life. Little actions, big impact.

Keep an eye out in Term 2 for more information from our Containers for Change team!

Dads and Kids Campout
Saturday, 24 May – Ern Halliday Recreation Camp, Hillarys
A much-loved P&F tradition that’s all about making memories!
Tickets available now via Flexischools

Neuro-Inclusion Seminar with Claire Britton
Wednesday, 14 May @ 6pm – School Hall
A valuable opportunity to deepen understanding of neurodiversity.
Free event – bookings via Flexischools

Want to get involved but not sure where to start? We’re currently filling a few key roles for next year and beyond—there’s something for everyone, and you’ll be part of a supportive team.

• Family Fair 2026 – 5 of 8 planning spots filled. Join the dream team bringing this much-anticipated event to life!
• Mother’s Day 2026 – Shadow Dan this year and step up in 2026 to help celebrate our amazing mums.
• Sausage Sizzle (Terms 2 & 3) – Ann’s looking for a cooking buddy and someone to learn the ropes for future events.

Whether you've got a few hours or want to dive right in, we'd love to hear from you. Community events only happen with the help of amazing volunteers like you!

Congratulations to The Oliver Family and Craig Family winners of our VIP Car Bay for Term 2! Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful nominations.

Got a brilliant idea for a fundraising event, workshop, or community activity for 2026? We’re all ears! We’re especially keen to hear from those passionate about sustainability to join forces with our Containers for Change team or pitch us something new—we’d love to collaborate.

Many thanks

Cathy Farrell

P&F Chair