St Francis of Assisi News

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

May is traditionally known as the Month of Mary, during which Catholics and other Christian denominations honor the Virgin Mary. To celebrate the conclusion of the Month of Mary, our school invites our whole community to attend mass on the last Sunday of May called the Mayflower Mass. This Mass is just one way to celebrate Mary as a community.

MAYFLOWER MASS

When: Sunday 26th May

Time: 9am

Place: St Andrew's Parish, Clarkson

All children and parents are encouraged to attend mass this Sunday, I have advised all the children that there will be a FREE sausage sizzle after Mass and any child who attends, may wear FREE DRESS to school on Monday. Please encourage your child to come and see their class teacher or a member of leadership so we know who should be in FREE DRESS Monday.

Overall, the Month of Mary is a time to deepen one's relationship with Mary and to seek her intercession and guidance in our lives. It is a time to reflect on her virtues and emulate her example of faith, humility, and love.

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK & NATIONAL SORRY DAY

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is taking place between the 27 MAY and 3 JUNE. It is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue. There have been many moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey that make us want to turn away. But when things are divisive, the worst thing we can do is disengage or disconnect.

On Sunday, we commemorate National Sorry Day. On 26 May each year, Sorry Day marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report in the Australian Parliament in 1997 and commemorates Stolen Generations survivors. Whilst a number of those recommendations are yet to be met, we must ensure that Stolen Generations survivors are supported to age with dignity and respect.

UNIFORM FOCUS

Parents would have heard from their children that I have been focusing on the top bottom of shirts being done and ties being neat. You may have even seen me helping students in the morning or throughout the day. Over the next few weeks I will be focusing on hair and jewellery. To clarify:

• Hair should be above shoulder length
• If so, it should be tied up with red, black or white scrunchies, hair ties, ribbons
• No extreme hairstyles or hairstyles that draw undue attention
• A student may wear one single stud in the lower lobe of each ear. Children are to permitted to wear one basic sleeper in each ear. Earrings need to be basic gold or silver or have a simple small glass stone.

• A simple chain/ necklace with a cross or Catholic medallion is permitted. This must be worn underneath items of clothing.

There are no exceptions to this uniform policy and was part of parent and student agreement at enrolment. If you are unfamiliar with our uniform requirements, please refer to the uniform policy on our school website.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY & PUPIL FREE DAY

A reminder to all parents that the first weekend in June we celebrate WA Day. The Monday, 3rd June is a public holiday followed by a Pupil Free Day on Tuesday 4th June. There is NO SCHOOL on both these days. Parents wishing to access Camp Australia for care on Tuesday can do so via the Camp Australia website.

SEMESTER TWO ACADEMIC REPORTS & INTERVIEWS

Semester Two academic progress reports will be made available via Seqta Engage on Wednesday 12th June. Parents will need access to their Seqta Engage account to view the electronic report. If you cannot remember your username or password please contact ithelp@stfrancisbutler.wa.edu.au and they will reset for you.

Following release of academic reports, teachers will be available for parent interviews on Thursday 20th June between 1:30pm and 6pm. More details regarding booking an interview will be sent out in the next newsletter.

SFOA CROSS COUNTRY

Congratulations to all our children on their efforts in the school cross country yesterday! Every year we are impressed with the effort and application of our children as this event is about persistence and pushing through an uncomfortable feeling. The focus is always on the effort, rather than the results and it was great to see the encouragement and support between peers. A big thank you to Miss K for the coordination of her first school cross country. It was a great event and the successful interschool participants will go on to represent our school at the regional event on Friday 21st June.

YEAR 6 WINTER CARNIVAL

Our Year 6's will be participating in the Winter Carnival next Thursday 30th May. A number of Year 5's will also have the opportunity to play AFL, Soccer and Netball. Thank you to those parents who have volunteered to coach and support the kids!

P&F QUIZ NIGHT - SATURDAY 15th JUNE

A reminder to all parents that the P&F are fundraising to help support a new K/PP playground update and have coordinated a Quiz Night on Saturday 15th June. The event is a licensed event with tables of 8-10. Details of the quiz night are below along with a flyer. Please get along to support our wonderful P&F and their fundraising efforts. Many of the great things in our school is a result of fundraisers like this, so get a table together for a few laughs and drinks with friends on a Saturday night!

• $15 per person
• Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm start!
• Get your quiz team to purchase your tickets individually or get a table of friends together.
• Expect a fun evening with our talented Quiz Master from Bamboozled. We will have games, silent auctions and raffle prizes galore.
• Dress code - Come dressed as something starting with the either the letter S, F, O or A (Dress up encouraged but not essential)

FOOD & DRINKS - Plan ahead and BYO food only. Drinks available for purchase at the bar (EFTPOS available). No BYO alcohol please. We hope to fill the hall so please support our community and P&F.

The Eagles 'Reidbuild' is well and truly on its way and supporters like myself take heed in their improving performances as the season wears on. It was great to also see the Dockers kick accurately and have a good win.

Have a great fortnight ahead!

Best wishes

Jason Baker

Principal

Mayflower Mass

A reminder that this Sunday is our special SFOA & St Andrew’s Parish Community Mass at 9am at St Andrew’s Church, Clarkson. All families are invited to this special, once a year Mass, followed by a free sausage sizzle!

First Communion

Thank you to all families who attended the First Communion workshop on Tuesday night. It was lovely to see so many parents enjoying the activities with their child.

Next week the candidates have a full day retreat in the Hall on Friday 31st May. All candidates are asked to wear their SPORT uniform and bring their usual crunch & sip, recess, lunch & drink bottle.

Pyjama Day

On Friday (tomorrow) all children and staff are asked to wear their favourite PJs to school for a GOLD COIN donation in support of Lifelink, the WA charity supporting Catholic Agencies throughout WA.

McCormack Feast Day

Friday (tomorrow) is also McCormack Feast Day! I encourage all McCormack students to wear comfy PJs with their SPORT SHOES! We will start the day with a whole school liturgy in the hall at 8:45am. McCormack students will come together for a pizza lunch and finish the day with team building games – fun times!

The Most Holy Trinity Sunday

The first Sunday after Pentecost is known as The Most Holy Trinity and celebrates the foundational Christian belief that God is one Being who exists in three Persons: Father (God), Son (Jesus) and Spirit (Holy Spirit). The Trinity refers to the idea that God is one, but exists in three different Persons. The word 'trinity' comes from the word 'tri' meaning 'three' and 'unity' meaning 'one'.

May - the Month of Mary

The month of May is a special time for Catholics to pay homage to our Blessed Mother Mary. We pay homage to her. Contrary to misconceptions, we do not worship her.
As Catholics, we honour Mary.

“The Trinity is therefore Love, all at the service of the world, which he wishes to save and recreate.” Pope Francis

Have a blessed week.

Dee Campbell

Assistant Principal

This week's Staff Spotlight is on Mrs Linda Ridley, our KW teacher. Mrs Ridley moved across to SFOA a couple of years ago and hasn't looked back!

1. Favourite all-time cereal? Weet-Bix
2. Choose a movie title for the story of your life? Life is Beautiful
3. What's the most amusing thing you have seen or heard recently? My children doing charades.
4. Go-to dance move at a wedding? The Jive with my hubbie.
5. Toilet paper - Under or Over? Over

Can't wait to see this 'jive' at our Christmas party!

Congratulations to all the students in years 3-6 who ran at the Cross Country carnival yesterday! You all showed determination and perseverance. It was amazing to see so many parents down there cheering them on. Just a reminder that running club is on every Friday from 7:40am on the oval and parents are welcome to attend!

Miss Meagan Kruenert

Sports Teacher

Dear Parents,

School fee reminder statements have been sent out to all families whether you are on Direct Debit, Bpay, Eftpos etc. Please check your statements carefully. Families who have not started any payments yet, you are required to start ASAP or let me know of your circumstance via email.

All families on Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) need to provide the school with their current card to continue receiving the discount for 2024. If your card has expired, please bring in your new card to the school office ASAP. If we do not receive your HCC you will be charged the full fees.

Kind regards,

Geneve Bastian

Enrolment for Musicorp's music program is now open!

If your child is interested in learning a new instrument in Term 3, they are encouraged to sign up today. This music program provides students with an enriching and engaging experience, where students have fun and learn a new skill with their peers.

Lessons are currently available on a wide variety of instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano/Keyboard, Percussion/Electronic Drums, Violin, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxaphone, Trumpet, and Trombone!

HOW TO ENROL:

simply visit the website at https://rent.musicorp.com.au/tuition_online_eoi/ or call Musicorp at 1300 858 911 for more info.

Our SFOA Quiz Night is only 3 weeks away and tickets are available through TryBooking. We would love to see as many faces from our school community as possible. We thank TAS Industries PTY LTD for their sponsorship of this event.

We will be looking for donations for raffles and silent auctions on the night so if you or someone you know has a business that would be interested in donating, please contact us either via email pandf@stfrancisbutler.wa.edu.au or send us a message. We will promote your business through our social media platforms, newsletter, and on the night of the event

Happy Birthday to the following students who are celebrating their birthday over the next two weeks:

Hudson Senior, Theo Jurcevic, Arkyn Milton, Nyankur Baguoot, Nathan Beaven-Davis, Valentina Stone, Awan Awan, Eleanor Jarvis, Kyle Hearnshaw, Kyle Murphy, Indiana Kingsley, Ayva Rakena, Paige Hansen, Rylan McAllister, Sanchez Raj, Lucas Pereira, Abigail Leahy, Arabella Wilson,

We wish you all a wonderful day!!

Friday 23 May - McCormack Feast Day/Pyjama Day Fundraiser

Sunday 26 May - National Sorry Day / Mayflower Mass @ St Andrew's Church (9:00am)

Monday 27 May to Monday 3June - Reconciliation Week

Thursday 30 May - Year 6 Winter Carnival

Friday 31 May - Communion Retreat (Yr 4) / Yr 5 Perth Zoo excursion

Monday 3 June - WA Day Public Holiday (no school for students)

Tuesday 4 June - Pupil Free Day (no school for students)

Wednesday 5 June - Oz Wildlife Kindy incursion/ Yr 4 IMCC Taster Day

Thursday 6 June - Reconciliation & Rehearsal (Yr 4)

Friday 7 June - Merit Assembly/'Friends of Francis' raffle draw (8:45am)

Sunday 9 June - First Holy Communion @ St Andrew's Church (1:00pm)

Please see the flyer below for the latest Camp Australia newsletter.

IMCC are holding Sunset tours on Wednesday 5th June 2024. Tours at 4:00pm & 4:30pm. Registration is via the QR code or visit their website. Please see information below.

IMCC are offering a Bursary for a current Year 6 SFOA student for Year 7 2025. Please see the Bursary Application below. All applications close by Friday 7 June. Please visit IMCC's website for more information.

The Uniform shop is open every Tuesday morning from 8:00am-9:00am during school terms.

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