Padbury CPS Newsletter
Issue #1 - ???? 2022
Newsletter #12 - 11 August 2023
MERCY VALUE
Compassion
Show you care for others in your words and actions
PADBURY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ONLINE
Bushfire Plan
As Bushfire season approaches in the Summer months, a copy of our Bushfire Plan can be found here on our website - https://www.padcath.wa.edu.au/formsandprocedures
UPCOMING EVENTS
SCHOOL COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Please check the PCPS community calendar for upcoming and future dates as the calendar is regularly updated https://www.padcath.wa.edu.au/community-calendar
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents
Our Year Four children will be receiving the Sacrament of the Eucharist next weekend. Thank you to the Year Four teachers, Mrs Holness, Mrs Bubnich and Mr O’Mara for preparing the children so beautifully for this special sacrament in which they receive Jesus for the very first time. Please keep them in your prayers
Assumption of Mary
Next Tuesday 15 August we celebrate the Assumption of Mary. As a fitting reward for the life she dedicated so wonderfully to God, Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up to Heaven, body and soul, when she died.
Father will be celebrating mass at 2pm in our school hall on 16 August and all parents and families are invited to join us.
Edu Dance
Edu dance is well and truly underway this term with the children thoroughly enjoying expressing themselves and unleashing their creativity through the medium of dance. We look forward to the concerts later in the term.
Big thanks to Mrs Capriotti for co ordinating this programme.
Catholic Performing Arts Festival
The Catholic Performing Arts Festival is underway with many children from our school showcasing their talents.
One Big Voice is getting closer and closer with PCPS students participating once again this year in Australia’s largest choir!
Big thankyou to Mrs Twine for preparing the children and practising with them for the events above.
State Cross Country
Congratulations on the fabulous effort of our State Cross Country Team. Our amazing competitors committed themselves to many training sessions and their determination to achieve their personal best whilst displaying great sportsmanship on the day was a real credit to our school. Well done everyone.
Huge thankyou also to Mr Hignett for his dedication and passion for Cross Country! Please see the Sport section in the newsletter for results.
Long Service Leave
I will be taking some long service leave from 19 August until 9 October and Ms Callisto will be Acting Principal during my absence. I will see you all in a couple of months!
Have a lovely weekend with your family.
Mrs Margaret Williamson
Principal
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Book Week
On Wednesday 23 August we have our annual Book Week Parade. This will be held in the hall at 9.00am. Parents are welcome to join us that morning.
The theme for Book Week this year is, ""Read, Grow, Inspire". The students are invited to come dressed as their favourite book character.
All classes will be participating in a number of activities to promote Book Week. We look forward to this amazing event. Class teachers will remind their students about the day in their Seesaw posts.
Sickness
Ms Mac Callisto & Mr Peter O'Mara
Assistant Principals
With the cold weather upon us and with colds and flus and other bugs going around, parents are remind to please keep children at home if they are unwell so that viruses are not passed on to others.
If children present sick at school, they will be sent home.
ENROL YOUR CHILD NOW
Due to our excellent reputation in the wider community, we are currently experiencing high enrolments.
If you have a little one at home that has not yet commenced at PCPS, I urge you to submit an application immediately to the school.
Some of our families have missed out on a position as they forgot to submit their enrolment form.
Admin staff are not aware if you have younger ones at home so an enrolment form is essential.
Even if your child is only a few months old, please submit an application form now.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
"Igniting Curiosity, Empowering Minds"
100 Days of School
On Friday July 28, classes from Pre-Primary to Year Two celebrated being at school for 100 Days.
It was great to see so many children dress up for the occasion. The day was filled with all things 100, from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) to Writing and crafts. We celebrated our achievements and being 100 days BRIGHTER! It was a fun day had by all.
Mrs Roberta Perkov & Mrs Aleshia Procopis
100 Days Co ordinators
National Tree Day
National Tree Day is celebrated on the last Sunday in July.
The Pre-Primary students assisted in the planting of a lemon and orange tree. The trees have been planted in large barrels to allow children to care for them. We also planted three passionfruit vines to grow on our arches in the playground.
Engaging children in gardening and sustainability practices can have numerous benefits, both for them and the environment. These include hands-on learning, environmental awareness, sustainable practice awareness, connection with food, healthy lifestyle, gardening encourages outdoor activities and physical exercise promoting a healthier lifestyle, patience and responsibility, empowerment and accomplishment as they witness their fruit trees grow and bear fruits.
This hands-on experience will leave a lasting impression on our Pre-Primary children and will contribute to their understanding of sustainability and environmental conservation.
Mrs Natalie Miller
Sustainability Co ordinator
"Little Voices. Loud Futures"
On Friday, August 4th, the Pre-Primary children commemorated this year's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day, themed 'Little Voices, Loud Futures.'
We were fortunate to have a visit from one of our Noongar mothers, Breanna Szwecow, who shared valuable insights about Australian birds, taught us the correct Noongar names and pronunciation, and even delighted us with bird call videos. It was a truly remarkable and enriching experience for all involved.
Mrs Aleshia Procopos
ECE Key Teacher
CURRICULUM
Sport
The state championships for Cross Country was held at Mcgillvray Oval on Thursday August 3rd. It was a beautiful Winter’s Day perfect for long distance running. Padbury Catholic entered 53 runners in the Year 3- 6 categories. 109 schools were represented from across Western Australia with over 2500 students competing.
Padbury Catholic had a fantastic day coming overall 2nd place in the school team’s category.
The year 4 girls also finished 1st in their age category. We had some fantastic individual results.
Congratulations to the following students who had a top 20 finish:
Thomas – Year 3- 19th
Lily - Year 4 - 11th.
Milan – Year 5 - 5th
Scarlett – Year 6 – 14th
Ashton – Year 6 – 9th
Angus – Year 5 - 20th
I am incredibly proud of all our competitors and the commitment shown before and after school to prepare for this event.
We would like to congratulate Milan A in Year 5 on her recent selection at the national championships for cross country. Milan will be competing for Western Australia in Canberra on August 25th -August 28th. We wish her well and hope she enjoys the experience of representing her state. I’m sure she will have fun and represent WA with pride.
Mr John Hignett
Sport Teacher
Coding Club
This term in Coding Club we have welcomed some new coders from Year 4 to begin their coding journey!
The students in Coding Club are using CS First, an easy-to-use computer science curriculum designed for students. CS First includes video content to teach kids coding basics with Scratch for CS First, a special version of the Scratch coding editor inside the CS First website.
Our experienced coders in Year 5 and 6 are enjoying sharing their knowledge and skills with our newest members. We have been amazed with the enthusiasm, motivation and eagerness to learn to code in Coding Club!
Mrs Danielle Wardrope & Mr Lachie Darby
Digital Technologies Coordinators
UNIFORM SHOP
The Uniform Committee has been busy working on some changes which arose from our parent uniform survey last year.
This term long pants will be introduced for the girls as part of our Winter uniform. The Uniform Shop will notify us as soon as these are available.
Our wool jumpers will be phased out and replaced by polycotton jumpers. Polycotton will be beneficial to those children who have skin allergies and the material is also very durable and less prone to shrinkage.
School shirts now come with an embroidered logo and we have added our school logo to our school hats.
The Uniform Shop Committee continues to work hard on ensuring that our children look proud wearing their uniform.
Uniform Shop Committee
Staff - Margaret Williamson, Mac Callisto, Maureen Lloyd
Parents - Simone Harding, Liz de Haas, Marianne Thorburn
PARISH NEWS
Mass Times
All Masses are held in the Church
Saturday - 8:30am; 6:30pm
Sunday - 8:00am; 9:30am; 11:00am; 5:45pm
Monday to Friday - 7:00am; 9:00am
24:7 Youth Group
For all youth in Years 6 to 12
1st and 3rd Friday @ Parish Hall, 7pm
Call Luke 0401822932 for more information.
Rev Fr Cyprian M Shikokoti - PP
Our Lady of the Mission, Parish Website : www.olm.myparish.net.au
GLORY BE CAFÉ IS BACK
Glory be Café is back up and running every Sunday after 8.00am Mass and after the 9.30am Mass on every first and last Sundays of the month. All are welcome.
If you can assist with set up and serving roster, please contact the parish office or Alma and Jackie on 0414 061 237 / 0405 049 668.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Sundays 9.30am Mass, Parish Meeting room, OLM Church.
We invite and encourage all children aged from 4 – 8 years old to join the children's liturgy.
Children will return to church during the Offertory of the Mass.
Children under 4 can attend if accompanied by a supervising adult.
Contact: Renee 0425 698 735 or Renee 0413 225 560
COMMUNITY NEWS
Wanneroo Joondalup Tee Ball Club ('WJTBC') is holding a 'Come & Try Day' on Saturday 12 August 2023 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Percy Doyle Reserve, Duncraig. We understand some schools run Tee Ball as part of their sports program in Term 3 or 4 so we believe this event is timely. Tee Ball is a fantastic, summer season sport that builds friendships and co-ordination, but most importantly is about kids getting involved and having fun!
Padbury Catholic is a double-stream Primary School in Padbury Western Australia.