“Be with us all, Christ Jesus, as we go about the busyness of our work.

Hold us accountable not only for our actions, but most importantly to each of our neighbours.

May we continue to work together to bring about your reign! We ask this in your holy name, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

Dear Parents and Carers,

We have had a smooth start to the school year and the students have settled in well.

Miss Hunter our Year 1 teacher has resigned and I have employed Miss Roisin Howard to replace her. Miss Howard will commence in Year 1W on Tuesday, 4 March. I would like to take the opportunity to thank Mrs Stirling who has taught the class in the interim since the first day of school. She has done an outstanding job and has provided continuity for the students.

A big thank you to Mr Chatt for a very well organised swimming carnival last Friday. It was an outstanding success and the students had a great time. Their participation was terrific and they were very supportive of each other during the events. Congratulations to Casey who were deserving winners.

Our Year 6 students are currently on Camp in Pinjarra and I visited them today. I am sure that they will appreciate the cooler weather that has eventuated and will be extremely tired by the time they arrive home on Friday.

Edu dance has got off to a great start. The students have really enjoyed the sessions with the dance teachers. Just a reminder that if your child’s class have an Edu dance lesson they are able to wear sports uniform to school on that day and also the day that they have their Phys- ed lesson.

God Bless and keep safe.

Allen McMahon

Principal

Monday 24 February

• On Entry testing begins - PP

Monday 3 March

• Public Holiday - Labor Day

NAPLAN is a national literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3 & 5 sit in March.

The NAPLAN Online test window begins on Wednesday, 12 March and finishes on Monday, 24 March 2025.

All students will be involved in a coordinated practice test in Week 5 this term to experience the platform and the different test formats.

The school has begun extensive School Readiness Testing procedures to ensure our devices and networks can support the online assessment.

A public demonstration site is available for parents and students to access. The link below provides access to the NAPLAN Online Demonstration site which provides examples of the different types of question formats as well as practice questions across all 4 testing areas. Public Demonstration Site Link

More information is available at https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan

The DOSC are planning a Term 1 get together. It will be a great opportunity to meet other dads and welcome any new families to the school.

Date: Friday, 14 March 2025

Time: 6:30pm

Venue: Blasta Collective, 102 Goodwood Parade, Burswood

Please join us for a bite to eat and a drink. Dads, father figures, carers and mums welcome.

If you would like to be added to the DOSC WhatsApp chat group please fill details in the form above or message Alan on 0423 840 411.

Please RSVP using the form below.

School Fees have been emailed out to families. Statements are only sent to one parent who is the Primary Contact according to our records. Please check your Junk/Spam folder if you have not received your fee statement.

Our Year 6 students and staff are enjoying themselves this week at Fairbridge Pinjarra Camp. With only one more sleep left the energy levels are still holding strong. We have challenged ourselves and developed our leadership skills while building relationships and having fun. We can’t wait to share our experiences with our parents tomorrow afternoon when we get back!

Please find attached information regarding the Residential Address Collection.

If your address details have changed please advise our office at admin@stcolumbassp.wa.edu.au

Hi everyone,

I hope everyone is settled into the term and the children have figured out their new routine. It has been lovely meeting all the new families joining St Columba's this year.

Movie Night - Friday, 7 March

Only a few weeks away until our P&F Movie night! Here are some details for the evening:

- Start Time: 5pm

- Movie: Despicable Me 4

- Face Painting available from 5-7pm

- Year 6's will be running a lolly bag stall available for purchase

- Ice Cream truck will be present on the night for you to purchase ice creams if you wish

- BYO picnic rugs, food, drinks etc

- Movie to commence 7ish (light dependant)

We are looking forward to a fabulous evening. Thank you to Renee, our wonderful P&F Exec (secretary), for getting this event organised for the school. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Have a fabulous week everyone.

Hayley Mitchell

P&F President

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 1: Wednesday 5 February - Friday 11 April

Term 2: Monday 28 April - Friday 4 July

Term 3: Tuesday 22 July - Thursday 25 September

Term 4: Monday 13 October - Friday 12 December

Term 1: Monday 3 February, Tuesday 4 February

Term 2: Monday 12 May, Friday 30 May

Term 3: Monday 21 July, Friday 26 September

Term 4: Monday 27 October

Sacramental Program Enrolment Mass: Saturday, 15 March at 6pm

Confirmation: Saturday, 7 June at 6pm, Saturday, 14 June at 6pm

Eucharist: Sunday, 17 August, Sunday, 24 August, Sunday, 31 August at 9.30am

Reconciliation: Saturday, 15 November at 10am