Loving God,

As we approach this time of reviewing our school reports, we ask for your wisdom and grace. Help us to see our progress with gratitude and to identify areas where we can continue to grow. Give us the courage to face challenges and the perseverance to strive for excellence. May your light guide us on our learning journey.

Amen.

Catholic Identity Pillar

Dear Parents and Carers,

First Holy Communion

Congratulations to our Year 4 students who recently received their First Holy Communion. This sacred milestone was beautifully supported by Father John, parents, Mr Patat, Miss Waghorn and the parish catechist; thank you for your thoughtful preparation and guidance. The Masses were reverent and joyful, highlighted by Father John’s poignant homily. He reflected on the meaning of Eucharistia, the Greek word for thanksgiving, reminding us that the Eucharist is a celebration of Jesus Christ’s Last Supper and his ultimate sacrifice. It is a time to give thanks to God for the gift of Jesus. As we conclude the term, let us take a moment to reflect with gratitude on the many blessings we have received.

Priest and Principal Workshop

Father John and I were privileged to attend a small group workshop hosted by the CEWA Executive team. The session offered a valuable opportunity to share insights into strengthening the connection between our parish and school. We were joined by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, who shared his vision for fostering positive relationships between schools and churches across the archdiocese. The discussion was rich with reflections on successes, challenges, and future opportunities.

Parish Feast Day

This weekend is the feast day of St. Peter and St. Paul. This date has been designated as our parish feast day. There will be morning tea after each Mass at St John and Paul Parish. All are welcome to attend.

Orana Day Mass

We warmly invite you to join us for our Orana Day Mass next Friday at 9am in the school hall. This celebration coincides with our parish feast day. Following the Mass, students will enjoy mini fete activities to raise funds for Lifelink, which supports Catholic agencies caring for vulnerable members of our community. Cash donations can be sent with your child or electronic donations can be made via the P&F shop link or by using the QR code below. Thank you for your generous support.

Education Pillar

Junior Family Maths Night
Our Junior Family Maths Night was a wonderful success, with a fantastic turnout despite the wet weather. A big thank you to Catherine Wall and Andy Di Carlantonio for coordinating the evening, and to our Year 1 and 2 staff for preparing engaging game packs and hosting families in their classrooms. We also appreciate the presence and support of our early years staff; thank you all!

Make A Move
This week, our students showcased their creativity and teamwork in the Make a Move concerts. Their co-created dances were performed with joy and enthusiasm to a packed audience. A heartfelt thank you to the students, staff, and parents who collaborated to bring these performances to life. Congratulations also to the lucky families who won the front-row raffle seats!

Mid-Year Reports
Mid-year reports will be distributed next week. These reports provide a summary of your child’s progress against the achievement standards for Semester One. They are a valuable tool for discussing your child’s learning journey; celebrating successes and identifying areas for growth for next semester. We acknowledge the significant time and care our teachers invest in preparing these reports and thank them for their dedication.

Community Pillar

P&F Bunnings Sausage Sizzle – Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for our major fundraiser of the year—the P&F Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at the Willetton store on Sunday, 20th July. We invite you to sign up to volunteer for a shift or simply come along to support the event. Your participation helps raise vital funds for our school community for projects such as the next stage of air-conditioning and classroom furniture to ensure our learning environment of a high standard and comfortable.

Stewardship Pillar

Supervision Reminder

Supervision of students from Pre-primary to Year 6 commences at 8.35. Classrooms open at this time. Students use this time to unpack their bags and set up their workspace for the day. Once this is completed, students can proceed to the courts and junior oval before the official school day starts at 8.50am. Supervision concludes at 3.25pm. If supervision is required earlier or later than these times, please contact our service OSHC for enrolment information.

WA Student Assistance Payment - Just 1 week left to claim!

The WA Student Assistance Payment helps with school costs — don’t miss out.

$150 for each Kindergarten and primary student
$250 for each secondary student

Claim now through the ServiceWA app, online or by post in a claim form.

Claims close Friday 4 July 2025.

Visit www.education.wa.edu.au/wasap for eligibility info and how to claim.

To complete your claim, you will need to use SEQTA Engage (where you access your child's academic report) to find your child's WA Student Number (WASN).

2026 and 2027 Kindy and Pre-Kindy Enrolment

Places are filling for Kindergarten in 2026. Interviews are currently underway. Please ensure that if you have a younger child or you know someone who wants to attend Orana, the enrolment expression of interest is completed as soon as possible. Enrolments are also open for 2027.

Term 3 - Pupil Free Day on Monday 21st July

Term 3 commences for students on Tuesday, 22nd July. Monday, 21st July is a pupil-free day. All staff will be off-site at a Faith Retreat. Please contact OSHC to secure a place for care if required.

Best wishes and God bless you.

Dee Johnston

Principal

Our Year 4 students received their First Holy Communion at our parish, Saints John and Paul — a truly special milestone in their sacramental journey. Surrounded by family, friends, and our faith community, it was a beautiful celebration of love, faith, and unity. We are so proud of each student for their reverence and preparation. May this moment be the beginning of a lifelong relationship with Jesus through the Eucharist.

This framework of nine elements combine supporting a child safe culture, healthy and respectful relationships and extended guardianship in school communities, based on the latest research and recognised best practices. Over the coming weeks, we will be exploring each of the nine elements. Please view the video below for an introduction to the framework.

https://childsafe.cewa.edu.au/introduction-key-concepts/

What Does the Element of 'Investigating and Reporting' Look Like?

Following, or developing and implementing where required, processes that are transparent, fair and clearly understood by the community.

Actions are:

1. CEWA Student Safety, Wellbeing & Behaviour Executive Directive and other CECWA policies are understood and used in investigative, reporting and recording procedures
2. School and CEWA staff recognise the roles of external agencies (such as police, Department for Child Protection and Family Support)
3. Teachers, staff and principals understand their responsibilities in all forms of child abuse, whether sexual, physical, emotional and/or psychological
4. When handling complaints, the wellbeing of the child or young adult is the priority and confidentiality is observed

VIP Carpark Raffle

The P&F car bay raffle is back for Term 3. One lucky winner will have a reserved car bay right at the front of the school for the entire term.

Click on the link to purchase. The competition closes July 20.

Lunch Box Hub Orders

Our Canteen Lunch Service is delivered at lunch-time. It is a lunch-only service; ordering for recess is not an option, so please pack your child's Crunch and Sip and recess on days that you use the lunch service. Thank-you.

Canteen Order - $50 Locavora Credit Prize Draw

Lunch orders have started this term with lots of delicious lunches being handed out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We do need volunteers - 35 minutes of your time (12.10pm – 12.45pm) to cross check orders and sort into classroom tubs.

As a thank you, volunteers will go into the draw to win a $50 lunch order credit with Locavora at the end of each term. With the support of Locavora, we’re excited to offer this small token of appreciation. The more times you volunteer, the more entries you’ll receive! Sign up here for this term:

https://signup.com/go/dXdgNWV .

We only have 1 day left to volunteer for this term – Wednesday 2th July 2025 (12:10pm – 12:45pm).

Make A Move Raffles Winner Announce

We thank you all the generous parents for participating in the Make A Move Raffles. Our winners for 24th June were Silvia Sze, Tanya Leech & 26th June were Jodi Edwards & Ho Lam. It was a wonderful night spent to watch the kids’ dance practices through the term came alive. Well done kids, you all did a fabulous job. A big thanks to MAM dance co-ordinators and Orana staffs for coordinating this enjoyable event.

Socks & Jocks Drive

Help us support those doing it though this winter. We are collecting new socks and underwear to be distributed with the next homeless food drive. You can drop off your donations in the collection box in the front office or contact Mahesha 0421 735 000 for more information. Every bits help!

A huge thank you to our generous families for the amazing donations of new socks and underwear. We had more than 100 pairs which were very gratefully received today by Stacey when Mahesha dropped them off at the Perth Homeless Support Group in Bayswater. These will be given out this week. Thank you so much again to everyone who contributed. They are so appreciated beyond words.

Thank you

Mahesha De Silva

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser

Sunday July 20

The P&F have been given a fantastic opportunity to run the Willetton Bunnings Sausage Sizzle with all proceeds going back to the P&F to fund more great projects around the school.

But we need all hands on deck.

If you can spare two hours please complete the form below and choose your timeslot.

https://forms.gle/3cwKELbRQ5EPgNbr6

Viktoria Saar

1. What year level(s) are your children in?

They’re in Pre-primary, Year 4, and Year 6.

2. What keeps you motivated to volunteer, even on the busiest days?

I’ve been lucky to gain skills over the years—things like communication, getting projects off the ground, or bringing people together—and I feel a quiet responsibility to share those when I can. Sometimes it’s not about big things, just lending a hand or an idea. I see it as a small way to give back, not for recognition, just because it feels right.

3. In your view, how does volunteering make an impact on our school community?

So many of the things our kids enjoy at school wouldn’t happen without volunteers. Whether it’s a small event or something bigger, there’s usually a team of volunteers behind the scenes. I think when we pitch in, we’re showing our kids that community matters—that doing things for each other has value beyond the task itself.

4. Fun fact time! What’s something surprising or fun that people might not know about you?

I’m half Estonian and half Russian, and I speak both languages fluently—just like our three boys. I was born in the Soviet Union, which doesn’t exist anymore, and some of my early memories still surprise people. I remember walking to school alone at age seven while tanks were leaving the country. At the time, it felt strangely normal. I’m only 40, but when I share those stories, people often say it sounds like I’ve lived a much longer life. I think growing up that way taught me to appreciate the little things and not to get too caught up in overthinking.

This link will take you to the nomination forms:

https://www.csp.wa.edu.au/awards-of-excellence-2025

Term 2

Monday 28th April - Friday 4th July

Term 3

Monday 21st July - Friday 26th September

Term 4

Monday 13th October - Thursday 12th December

Public Holidays

Monday 29th September - Kings Holiday (School Holidays)

Pupil Free Days

Monday 21st July

Monday 1st September - Catholic Day

Monday 13th October

2025 - Term 2 | Week 10 - Term 3 Week 1

Monday 30th June - Year 3 Excursion - Perth Zoo

Monday 30th June - Reports Available

Tuesday 1st July - CAPSS Ingterschool Cross Country

Tuesday 1st July - Kindy - Make a Move concert - 9.15am

Wednesday 2nd July - Interschool Academic Day - Queen of Apostles - Year 5

Friday 4th July - Orana Day Mass - 9.00am

Friday 4th July - Orana Day Activities

Term 3 - Performing Arts Festival

Term 3 Week 1 - Naidoc Week - 50th Anniversary

Monday 21st July - PD - Faith Retreat (Pupil Free Day)

Tuesday 22nd July - First Day of term for Students

Thursday 24th July - Performing Arts - Opening Mass - St Mary's Cathedral - 10.00am

Friday 25th July - Year 3 Liturgy

Friday 25th July - Senior Assembly

All Catholic Education Western Australian schools prohibit smoking or vaping on school grounds. This policy is also reinforced in our Work Health and Safety Guidelines to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, staff, and visitors.