St Elizabeth's News

Good afternoon parents and caregivers,

As Catholics the month of May is known as Mary’s month. It’s the month that we honour the Blessed Mary as the Mother of Jesus and our Heavenly Mother. There are a number of rituals that we do throughout May to show love for Mary. One of these rituals is praying the Rosary, a combination of prayers, during which we can reflect on the important events in the life of Jesus and Mary. Throughout the month of May, I encourage you to take some time to pray the Rosary with your children and reflect on how fortunate we are to be part of such a fantastic community.

I would like to take this opportunity to update the school community on the current Capital Development Plan. Firstly, paperwork is underway for the installation of two demountable classrooms which will assist with our every growing numbers. Due to our bush surroundings, and limited access to the school grounds, the decision has been made to place the demountable classrooms on the oval closest to the carpark. To ensure students still have plenty of play area, I am in contact with the City of Wanneroo to start the process of expanding the oval. Secondly, on Tuesday I delivered a Capital Development Presentation to panel of representatives from Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia and CEWA requesting a build of four new classrooms and upgrades to our existing toilet blocks. As everyone is aware, with the school enrolment expanding rapidly, we have a shortfall of classrooms, and a new building project is an urgent need. As more information is made available, I will inform our school community.

A couple of reminders for the beginning of term. Classroom doors open at 8:15am and school concludes at 2:50pm. Please do not arrive at school any earlier than 8:10am in the morning or 2:40pm in the afternoon, which includes parking in the Kiss and Drive. Thank you to those families that are trying to adhere to these conditions.

Finally, on Wednesday I was overwhelmed by the words of appreciation, handmade cards and posters gifts that was given to me by the all the students. From joining the Kindergarten students for a ‘dance off’ to watching a clip created by another student or laughing at the stories the students told about me, Wednesday was a day of affirmation that I am truly blessed to have these amazing young people in my life! Thank you to the staff and students for making my day a whole lot brighter!!

Have a lovely weekend!

God bless

Rebecca Clarke

Principal

Monday 6 May

• AFL Clinic ( Years 1-6)
• Year 3 Excursion (Woodbridge House)
• 7.00pm SAC Meeting

Tuesday 7 May

• AFL Clinic ( Years 1-6)
• Kindy Parent Meetings (12:00pm - 5:30pm)

Wednesday 8 May

• 5:00pm Confirmation Parent/Child Workshop

• 7:30am Mothers' Day P&F Breakfast
• 8:45am Mother's Day Assembly
• Kindy Parent Meetings (12:00pm - 3:30pm)

• Walk Safely to School Day

Tuesday 14 May

Kindy Story Telling Incursion - Better Beginnings

We welcome all mothers and significant women in your child's life to join us for a special Mother's Day Assembly presented by Pre-Primary. The P&F have arranged coffee and buns to start the day, which you can enjoy from 7.30 am.

Please use the RSVP link in the P&F section below for catering purposes. Thank you

All Sacramental activities and dates are on the Families page of the website, in the Handy Links section under Church and Sacraments 2024.

Please find below the letter and information from the parish regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is Running Club from 8:15am - 8:30am for students in Year One to Year Six. School running club is a great way to start the day! Each lap is 250m and we have badges available to students who achieve 25, 50 and 100 kms! See you on the oval.

Tudor school uniforms have all Winter School Uniform -Tracksuits pants and zip up Tops in stock currently. Tudor have suggested that families pop in and try on these items so the correct size is selected.

We still the original uniforms clothing items available, however only select sizes now and these can be worn with the original uniform items only until the end of the year. All clothing items are now priced at only only $5.00 each item. Please email the office with your request on pop in on a Thursday morning or afternoon. Thank you

We are excited to celebrate Mother’s Day, with all the important Mother Figures in our community!

Start your day with a delicious treat, a coffee from Twisties Coffee and a Cinnamon Bun from Cinnayum!

Our event is on Thursday 9 May, and will run from 7.30am – 8.30am on the grassed area outside the hall. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Please click the below link to register for catering purposes.

The P&F Committee have been busy fundraising and creating a new Playground Concept Design with the help of Van Ryt Industries. The first component of the playground is planned is currently under construction and will add a whole new meaning to outdoor plan. The whole design is available below for you to look at. Enjoy!

Term 2 Tennis Coaching with Mike Roberts From Wanneroo Tennis club

Tuesdays 3-345pm

Starts week 2

8weeks

Cost $145

All equipment provided

To enrol simply text Mike on 0412 572 886

Welcome to our Term 2 Newsletter!

Visit the link below to view your newsletter:
https://cspwa.schoolzineplus.com/news?nid=52

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

Tuesday, 16 July (note date change)
Monday 26 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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