St Elizabeth's News

Last week, I attended the CEWA Early Childhood Conference with Miss Baxter, Mrs Preiato and Mrs O’Brien. It was a fabulous few days learning about the importance of early years education and the fact that play-based learning is vital in the development of young children. The conference also affirmed that the great learning environment and programs that we offer here at St Elizabeth’s are exactly what young people need!

A BIG congratulations to Mr Reberio on a wonderful Interhouse Swimming Carnival on Thursday. This was the second Swimming Carnival for St Elizabeth’s and the enjoyment and sportsmanship, along with some healthy competition, and ‘have-a-go' attitude by our Year Four to Six students was a pleasure to witness and I was proud of each and every one of them. Congratulations to our Champion and Runner-up boys and girls for each year level. Well done to Servite for winning the overall carnival and to MacKillop for taking home the Sportspersonship trophy. Thank you must go to our staff who, as always, go above and beyond to make these events a success and also to our parents and extended families, both helpers on the morning, and those cheering in the stands. Next week, a selected number of students will represent our school at the Interschool Swimming Carnival at HBF Stadium, Mt Claremont. We wish them all the best!

Good luck to all our dad’s or father figures as they embark on the ‘2024 Dad’s Camp Out’ tonight. I hope you all have a fabulous sleep over at the school! Thank you to the P&F for organising this great community building event and to Denis Sauzier, SLP Real Estate and Woolworths Hocking for sponsoring this event.

Finally, Happy St Patrick’s Day for Sunday! To all our families with an Irish connection, including my own, I hope you have a lovely day!

God bless

Rebecca Clarke

Principal

Friday 15 March

• P&F Dads' Campout - tonight!

Monday 18 March

• 6.00pm - P&F Meeting, new faces welcome!
• 7.00pm SAC Meeting.

Tuesday 19 March

• Interschool Swimming Carnival - Year 3-6 Select Students

• Parent & Teacher Meetings taking place in the Library

Thursday 21 March

• 8.45am - Harmony Day Assembly Year 6 - wear Orange 🧡 or Cultural dress

• EASTER DISCO - See P & F section for more information and purchase tickets
• 4.00pm - 5.00pm - Kindy to Year 2
• 5.30pm - 7.30pm - Year 3 to Year 6

Congratulations and well done to all our Year Three and Year Five staff and students for their outstanding efforts in the NAPLAN assessments this week! I am incredibly proud of each and every one of you for the hard work and dedication you have shown. Your commitment and determination to do your best is truly commendable. Keep up the fantastic work!

Monday 18 March: Conventions of Language and Numeracy (Year 3 and Year 5)

Tuesday 19 March Catch up testing

Wednesday 20 March Catch up testing

Thursday 21 March: Catch up testing

Parent/Teacher Interviews will be taking place this term for PP - Year 6 students during Weeks 8 commencing Wednesday, 20 March to Thursday, 21 March.

This year we will run the interviews throughout the school day:

Wednesday - 12:00pm - 5:15pm

Thursday - 12:00pm - 3:15pm

This enables parents/guardians and teachers to discuss student progress and emphasise the partnership between home and school in developing each child to their full potential. Meetings are for fifteen minutes only.

To book your meeting, please book through PTO (Parent Teacher Online) website then use the code: 2yw3n

https://bookings.parentteacheronline.com.au/?school=2yw3n

Using a mobile device? Download the PTO Mobile App Enter the School Code: 2yn3n Thanks Admin

We kindly request your participation in completing the 'Tell Them from Me' survey once again this year. Our aim is to assess our progress and identify areas for further improvement in meeting the needs of our community. Your feedback is important in shaping our future initiatives and ensuring that our services align with your expectations. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and experiences through the survey.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us create a better community for all.

http://tellthemfromme.com/gmcb7

Closing Date: 28 March

All sacramental information can be found on the Families page of our website under: Church and Sacraments 2024.

The Commitment Masses will be on 23/24 March for the candidates and their families to attend and present their commitment cards.

Additionally, the preparation will begin with Adult Catechesis with Fr Peter for the parents of enrolled candidates for Confirmation and others who are interested. They can choose to attend either Wednesday 20 March or Thursday 21 March at 6:30 to 7:00 PM in the church.

Please be reminded, that the enrolment period has closed for the Sacrament of Confirmation in which is to be celebrated this year on 18 and 19 May (the grace period for late enrolments will be on 19 March).

There is an expectation that requirements are fulfilled during the preparation period and personal contact is made with Fr. Peter to discuss family concerns.

If you are unable to make any of the compulsory sessions for your child's Sacrament, please contact the parish directly on 9405 1110 or via email wanneroo@perthcatholic.org.au

• Younger siblings to be enrolled for Kindy 2025 - see website Enrolment page for details and online enrolment form.
  
• Mater Dei College Year 7 for 2026 - apply now in time for interviews.

Fee statements were emailed out to families on Tuesday, 13 February 2024.

Thank you to the families who have already returned their Payment Options Form. ALL families need to be on a payment arrangement to ensure fees are paid by the due date, 31 October 2024. Please return these forms prior to 1 March 2024.

To access the Health Care Discount Assistance Scheme, an eligible means tested Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensions Card must be presented to our Administration Office and a HCC Fee Discount Scheme form completed. The card must be in the name of a parent/guardian who is responsible for the payment of school fees, not the student. The discount is off the Tuition Fee only.

Any queries or if you need a statement reprinted please contact me at melissa.dimond@cewa.edu.au

If you are experiencing any financial difficulties please make an appointment to see our Principal, Rebecca Clarke.

Many thanks

Mel Dimond

Please remember to place your Scholastic Book Club orders by Thursday 14 March! 😄

This year the Year 6 students are raising money through the Containers for Change initiative to donate to LifeLink. If you and your family have spare cans or bottles that you would like to contribute to our school collection, please scan this barcode when you are returning your containers, every container counts!

Term 1: Wednesday 31 January - Thursday 28 March

Term 2: Monday 15 April - Friday 28 June

Term 3: Monday, 15 July - Friday, 20 September

Term 4: Tuesday 8 October - Friday 6 December

Tuesday, 5 March

Tuesday, 4 June
Monday 15 July
Monday 26 August
Tuesday 27 August
Monday 7 October

Please note, these dates are subject to change. Parents will be notified well in advance.

Email: admin@stecps.wa.edu.au
Website: www.stelizabethhocking.wa.edu.au
Location: 30 Ranworth Road, Hocking WA 6065, Australia
Phone: (08) 9303 7600
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Twitter: @stecps