"Dear Lord, we remember the fallen soldiers that have paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

On Remembrance Day, we come to you and ask for healing for families of lost loved ones and to help the rest of us make sure that Remembrance Day is more than once a year,

but a continual act of gratitude. Amen."

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are fast approaching the end of the school year. Please note that School reports will be live on Wednesday, 4 December.

I would very much like to thank the Year 6 students for their thoughtful Year 6 leaving present to the school, of a bird bath for the school veggie garden. I am sure it will provide welcome relief during summer when the birds wish to access water.

At Friday's assembly, we celebrated the exceptional level of art at St Columba's with merit awards. Thank you Mrs Govorko for your passion and dedication to this learning area. Congratulations to our overall winners:

• Junior Winner: Emily's "A Waterhole"
• Senior Winner: Bridget's "Pet jellyfish"
• Principal's Choice: Sophia's "Saint Mary MacKillop"

The Carol’s night and P&F sundowner will be held on Friday, 29 November. It is a requirement that students from Pre-Primary - Year 6 attend, as each class will be singing a carol to families. The carol singing for all classes should take approximately 45 minutes to an hour. The evening will begin with the Choir singing from 5:45pm and the classes from 6:00pm. Kindy students are not required to attend. If Kindy students do attend, they have the option of singing a carol and at the conclusion of the Kindy carol, the students may sit with their family.

The P&F AGM will be held next Monday evening at 6:00pm in the school undercover area. We have received positions for all executive positions and nominations have now closed.

The School Board ACM will be held next Monday evening following the P&F AGM in the school undercover area. We have received nominations for the advertised positions and nominations have now closed.

Our Year 5 students will hold their speeches and elections on Monday Week 7 for the Year 6 Student Leadership roles in 2025. I would like to thank Mrs Crugnale and Mrs Brine for preparing the children. Positions will be announced to students the following week.

This week Parenting Ideas article is around students leaving Year 6 and moving to High School.

Families please note that you are asked to adhere to the school parking policy and the street verge parking signage. Parking is not permitted in ‘no standing or parking ‘zones, or the Church carpark. Cars that do not follow the street and verge signage face a possible fine from the Ranger. Your help in this matter will be very much appreciated.

A reminder, students will finish this term on Friday, 6 December.

God bless and keep safe.

Allen McMahon

Principal

Friday 8 November

• Reconciliation Retreat - Kalyara Mia

Saturday 9 November

• Reconciliation - 10.00am
• P&F Night in White (Adults Only Event)

Monday 11 November

• Remembrance Day Liturgy - 9am
• Annual School Community Meeting - 6pm

Tuesday 12 November

• Kindy 2025 Information Session - 9am

Thursday 14 November

• Pre-Kindy 2025 Information Session - 9am

Friday 15 November

• Year 6 Assembly - 9am

Monday 18 November

• Leadership speeches

We wish our Reconciliation candidates well as they prepare to receive this Sacrament on Saturday, 9 November at St Columba’s Parish, under the guidance of Father Nino.

Students have been well supported in their preparation, with a Reconciliation Retreat Day scheduled next week. We wish them well as they take this next step in their faith journey.

On Monday, 11 November there will be a Remembrance Day Service, commencing at 9am in Kalyara. Parents are welcome to attend.

Students are welcome to bring in a gold coin donation on Monday morning to receive a red poppy. All proceeds collected will go directly towards the Vic Park / South Perth RSL.

Remembrance Day falls on the 11th of November each year.

On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minutes’ silence is observed and dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation.

In Australia and other allied countries, including New Zealand, Canada and the United States, 11 November became known as Armistice Day – a day to remember those who died in World War One. The day continues to be commemorated in allied countries.

After World War Two, the Australian Government agreed to the United Kingdom’s proposal that Armistice Day be renamed Remembrance Day to commemorate those who were killed in both World Wars. Today the loss of Australian lives from all wars and conflicts is commemorated on Remembrance Day.

ISSUE 8 has been sent home today. Book orders are due on Wednesday, 20 November.

Issue 7 Book Club delivery has been delayed and are expected next week. Apologies for the delay.

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.

Hi Everyone,

How are we half way through the Term? It is flying by!

2 sleeps to go until our much anticipated Night in White Event. An email has gone out to all ticket holders with all the relevant information for the night. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Besides the big event, we are busy locking in our Term 1 activities and extra curricular. It’s hard to believe this year is coming to an end! If you have any requests, please reach out.

Have a wonderful week everyone.

Hayley Mitchell

P&F President

Sessions will take place on the bottom oval at lunchtime and cover a range of sports and skills. Funded by P&F.

• Tuesday Lunchtime: Years 1-3
• Wednesday Lunchtime: Years 4-6

• Location: Bottom School Oval
• Duration (number of weeks): Eight
• Cost: P&F Funded Initiative
• Method to register / join: No action required. Students choice to participate on the day

Extra-curricular technology club kindly arranged by our P&F:

• Year groups: Year 4 - Year 6
  
• Location: School Library
• Days and times: Monday's after school
• Start date: Monday 14 October (except 21 Oct pupil-free day)
• Duration (number of weeks): Seven
• End date: Monday 2 December
• Cost: Full cost to parents $175.00
• Method to register / join: Join via the link below

Extra-curricular soccer club kindly arranged by our P&F:

• Provider / Organisation: Pro Football Training
• Year groups: Year 1 to Year 6
• Location: Weeks 2 - 3: on the tennis courts and Weeks 4 - 9: on the oval
• Days and times: Wednesday and Friday Mornings at 7:30am
• Start date: Wednesday 16 October and Friday 18 October
• Duration (number of weeks): Eight
• End date: Wednesday 4 December and Friday 6 December
• Cost: Full cost to parents $149.00
• Method to register / join: Join via the link below

Bricks 4 Kidz has been running after school from our library for a number of years:

• Provider / Organisation: Bricks 4 Kidz
• Contact person from provider: Rachel Koo / 0415 829 511 / rachel.koo@bricks4kidz.au
• Year groups: Various classes, starting from 5 years and up
• Location: St Columba's Library
• Days and times: Fridays after school
• Start date: Friday 18 October
• Duration (number of weeks): 8 weeks
• End date: Friday 6 December
• Cost: See further information in link below
• Method to register / join: Join via link below

Term 4: Monday 7 October - Friday 6 December

Reconciliation: Saturday, 9 November at 10am