“O God, Come be with us today.

Fill our hearts with joy. Fill our minds with learning.

Fill our classrooms with peace. Fill our lessons with fun.

Fill our friendships with kindness. Fill our school with love. Amen.”

Dear Parents and Carers,

The term continues to progress positively, with students demonstrating strong dedication to their learning. The energy and enthusiasm throughout the school are commendable and greatly appreciated.

We extend a warm welcome to Pope Leo on his recent appointment as the Pope of the Catholic Church. We look forward to his spiritual leadership and pray for him as he embarks on this significant role.

We also wish Fr Nino a restful and enjoyable break as he takes three weeks of leave to travel. We look forward to his return, refreshed and renewed.

The Parish building project is progressing well, with completion anticipated within the next three weeks. Once finalised, student access to the bottom oval via the top playground gates will resume—an improvement that will streamline our daily operations.

Please keep our Year 6 students in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, 7 June and Sunday, 14 June. We acknowledge and appreciate the dedication of our teaching staff in preparing the students for this important milestone.

Thank you to all families who attended the recent parent-teacher meetings. Your engagement is highly valued, and we have received very positive feedback regarding the sessions.

I would also like to advise that I will be on leave during Weeks 8, 9, and 10 of Term 3 and Weeks 1 and 2 of Term 4. During this time, Mr. Yock will assume leadership of the school.

Please take note of the following key dates:

• Friday, 30 May – Pupil-free day

• Monday, 2 June – Public holiday

• Thursday, 29 May – School Cross Country (bottom oval)

• Monday, 26 May – National Sorry Day Assembly

• Friday, 6 June – St Columba’s Feast Day Liturgy at 9:00am, followed by mission fundraising activities during lunch

We are also pleased to announce an upcoming upgrade to the soft fall surface of the play equipment near the Kiss and Drive area on the top playground. This improvement will enhance safety and enjoyment for all students.

Lastly, I will be away next week from Monday to Thursday due to CEWA commitments. During this period, Mr. Yock will be Acting Principal.

God bless, and keep safe.

Allen McMahon

Principal

Friday 16 May

• Walk Safely To School Day
• No Library

Monday 19 May

• Fremantle Prison Excursion - Y5

Tuesday 20 May

• P&F Meeting - 7pm

Thursday 22 May

• Year 2 Liturgy
• No Library

Friday 23 May

• Assembly - 3W
• No Library

Year 1G - Billie, Joshua, Theo

Year 1W - Blake, Rosie, Olivia, Alonzo

Year 2G - Louis, Miles, Mila, Andrew, Leon

Year 2W - Xara, Harvey G, Luca, Iona

Year 3G - Nathan, Clodagh, Evelyn

Year 3W - Isabella, Matthew, Bodhi

Year 4G - Yousef, Zoe, Mischa

Year 4W - Harlow, Leah, Caleb, Daniel

Year 5G - Tanny, Arthur, Ava, Ryan

Year 5W - Oscar, Phoebe, Mila, Jeremy

Year 6G - Niall, Tanya (Ziya)

Year 6W - Eliora, Noah

We’re excited to be taking part in Walk Safely to School Day on Friday, 16 May! This national event encourages all students, families and carers to build healthy habits, reduce traffic congestion, and support a cleaner environment by walking or riding to school where possible.

To help celebrate, our Year 6 student leaders will be at the Alexandria Street gate before school, handing out stickers to students who walk or ride.

Let’s get moving together and promote a healthy, active start to the day!

Please support our Library Ministry's second hand book sale to raise money for new library resources. What a great initiative!

May is traditionally devoted to Mary, our Mother. This Christian custom of dedicating the month of May to the Blessed Virgin arose at the end of the 13th century. The practice of honouring Mary during the month of May has been especially recommended by the Popes. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of the Church and therefore the example, as well as the guide and inspiration, of everyone who, in and through the Church, seeks to be the servant of God.

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 is the Element - Investigating and Reporting?

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

What does this Element look like?

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

The second round of the WA Student Assistance Payment will be available for every eligible student in Western Australia from 28 April 2025 - 4 July 2025.

Please click on the link below for more information.

Round 9 was full of nail-biters, with the closest average victory margin since 1970! If your tips didn’t land, don’t worry—you weren’t the only one caught off guard!

For the WA teams, West Coast came as close to a win as Harley Reid requesting a trade, but couldn’t quite get there. Meanwhile, Freo managed to lose at home to the Pies, proving the critics wrong - they don’t need to leave WA to find trouble!

Round 9’s Top Tippers 🏆

Huge congrats to the top performers for this week:

🥇 Dan M (Eddies mate) - 8 tips, 2-point margin
🥈 Kevin (Kevin111) - 7 tips, 2-point margin
🥉 Brendon O (OggAce) - 7 tips, 4-point margin
🥉 Joshua J (Jensen lads) - 7 tips, 5-point margin
🥉 Alan G (ATG) - 7 tips, 25-point margin
🥉 Malcolm (Rudi's Chargers) - 7 tips, 74-point margin

Overall Leaderboard – Top 5

With Round 10 just around the corner, here’s how the top tipsters stack up:

1️⃣ Stef F (Inkognito34) - 51 tips, 136-point margin
2️⃣ Brendon O (OggAce) - 51 tips, 155-point margin
3️⃣ Craig P (Harley Lujah) - 49 tips, 123-point margin
4️⃣ Pat D (FREO'Donovan) - 49 tips, 204-point margin
5️⃣ Skip H (Skipjh) - 48 tips, 181-point margin

Round 10 Kicks Off Thursday at 5:30PM. It’s the Suns vs. Hawks at the Top End—let’s see who handles the heat better! Get your tips in before the bounce!

👉 Join Here
Comp Code: 5WHXJC5U

For any questions, reach out at doscafootytipping6151@gmail.com or give me a call at 0411253951.

Cheers, Santhosh

Rugby - Years 1 to 6

- 6 sessions

- 08/05/2025 - 12/06/2025

- Thursdays 3:20pm - 4:20pm

- Cost to Parents: $49 (P&F subsidising the remainder)

- League Stars Pack Included

- Location: Bottom Oval

Volleyball - Years 1 to 6

- 8 sessions

- Commence Week 2, Term 2 (Tuesday, 6 May).

- Time: 3:20pm - 4:20pm

- Includes a Reds Shirt and their annual VWA Membership

- Cost $70

- Location: Bottom Oval

Soccer - Years 1 to 6

- Wednesday and Fridays (one of these sessions will be dedicated to advanced students)

- Commence Week 2, Term 2

- Time: 7:30am - 8:30am

- Cost: $149

- Location: bottom oval

Registration information was emailed to families in the last week of Term 1.

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 2: Monday 28 April - Friday 4 July

Term 3: Tuesday 22 July - Thursday 25 September

Term 4: Monday 13 October - Friday 12 December

Term 2: Monday 12 May, Friday 30 May

Term 3: Monday 21 July, Friday 26 September

Term 4: Monday 27 October

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