Queen of Apostles School

Father,

Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God for ever and ever.

Amen

Currently we have a whole school focus on following school and class rules, wearing uniform correctly and general use of manners. Our teachers can spend a great deal of time dealing with these issues which then takes away from important teaching and learning time.

Managing student behaviour is the key to successful classroom outcomes. We need to support our students by proactively teaching them clearly what behaviour is expected of them and how it will help them to succeed. When our rules or routines are broken or not followed the students will have a consequence to help remind them of our expectations. Currently this consequence is time out at recess or lunch time. For more serious issues, leadership will be involved, and parents informed. It is also important to note that our teachers are using a range of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards to encourage and value good behaviour.

The targeted whole school approach has so far had a positive effect in the classroom with our staff reporting less interruptions and more time on task. If parents/carers could reinforce the importance of this at home with your children, it would be greatly appreciated. I thank you for your support as we work in partnership to assist the students in achieving positive outcomes.

On Tuesday this week our staff participated in Day 1 of the Berry Street Education Model Training(BSEM). The BSEM will assist our staff in gaining practical classroom-based strategies to increase the engagement of all students. The model also helps schools support students’ self-regulation, relationships and wellbeing to increase student engagement. The Berry Street Education Model is part of our wellbeing strategy and will sit alongside the URStrong initiative we have already started. The BSEM training comprises of 4 days and will be completed early in 2025.

Next Friday (June 14) at 8.50am Miss Jenzen and Year Five class will present their assembly item in the hall. I know they have been working hard and I am really looking forward to seeing what they come up with. It promises to be great fun.

Next Wednesday afternoon is the much anticipated EDU-DANCE concert. I know Miss Winter has been very busy getting our students ready for what promises to be a fun afternoon. Please see information in the School News section of the newsletter for times.

The next P&F meeting will be held tomorrow at 9am in the staffroom. This is the first day meeting of the year so if you can make it we would love to have you there.

The Premier's Reading Challenge is on again this year and runs from Monday 6th May to Friday 6th September. To register simply go to premiersreadingchallenge.wa.edu.au

I encourage you to nominate and read as many books as you can during the time period.

Good Luck!

Best Wishes

Mark Ryan

Principal

Ben receives our ‘Making Jesus Real’ award today because he is always respectful, polite, and caring towards others.

Ben demonstrates patience and is always willing to help his peers.

He displays Christian values in all relationships with his teachers and classmates. Ben is always considerate in the way he includes others.

He is a fantastic role model and friend.

Congratulations Ben!

Samuel is receiving the Year 1 MJR Award because his actions reflect the values of Jesus.

Samuel greets, treats, and speaks to his friends and teachers with respect and kindness.

He has a ready smile each day, and happily stops to talk to, or help others, just to brighten their day. Samuel is a thoughtful and giving friend, always encouraging others to join in and have fun. He considers the needs of other people, and willingly listens to what they have to say.

Samuel is trying so hard to be the best person he can be, demonstrating the image of Jesus to all those around him.

AVE- Ave is always respectful, polite and considerate of others.

She demonstrates great patience and is always willing to assist those in need. Ave displays wonderful MJR qualities in the day-to-day interactions with her teachers and peers.

She is always enthusiastic in the way she includes others and greets everyone.

Ave is a very deserving winner of the Year Two MJR Award for this term. Congratulations!

Respectful and compassionate are two adjectives to describe Aanya which is why she is the worthy Year 3 MJR Award recipient.

She always spreads the Spirit of Jesus throughout our school by using her manners, listening to other people and lending a helping hand to those who need it.

It is inspiring to see her do this modestly. Aanya always strives to be the best person that can she can be and sets a fine example for others around her. Congratulations!

Jinhee shows the Spirit of Jesus through empathy, compassion and respect for others.

She always looks out for her friends and when someone needs help Jinhee is the first to be there.

Jinhee shows genuine care and empathy for others when they are sad or upset. She is respectful of others and always speaks nicely to her teachers and class members never raising her voice.

Well done on being an MJR star.

Chrystal is a shining example of the Spirit of Jesus.

She always offers her help and support to others with pure intentions. Matthew 5:16 says “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Chrystal is always willing to help out teachers, younger students and her peers without being asked and without any glory, however her actions do not go unnoticed.

Chrystal always makes those around her feel safe, comfortable and needed. Her energetic and infectious personality lights up the classroom and brings joy to others. Chrystal you are an MJR star!

Senul shows the Spirit of Jesus by speaking respectfully to all members of our school community.

He models impeccable behaviour; Senul listens attentively, settles quickly to set tasks, and works without distracting others. Senul has also shown himself to be a wonderful peer tutor, assisting others with patience and gentle direction.

In the playground, he is kind and fair in his interactions with others. Senul demonstrates leadership by example.

Congratulations, Senul, on becoming our latest MJR recipient!

Dear Parents,

I would like to welcome Jenelle Russo to our Queenies community. Jenelle runs her own singing studio and will be offering private vocal lessons for students from Years 3 to 6. She will also offer small group vocal classes for students from K - 2 and Yrs 3 - 6. Please find attached a brief description of what she offers. Take a look at her website for further information.

https://jenellerussostudio.com.au/schools/

If your child is interested in either private or small group vocal classes, please let me know and I can assist you with how to enrol.

Regards Sheryl Perry

We have our Edu-dance Concert happening in Week 9 (Wednesday 12th June) in the Parish Hall. As in previous years, two concerts will be held to enable all family members to attend if they wish. The PP – Year 6 students will be attending both concerts.

Details of the concerts are:

CONCERT 1: 2.10pm (Years 6, 2, PP and 4)

CONCERT 2: 2.35pm (Years 5, 1, 3 and 6)

Parents and family members are asked to attend only the concert/s of their child/ren’s class. This is to ensure that everyone can attend and have the opportunity to view their child’s performance. There will be a 5-10 minute changeover at the end of the first concert to allow parents/family members to exit the hall and the new parents to enter. The Hall will open at 1.40pm.

Semester One reports for students will be available for parents on SEQTA Engage at the end of Term 2, so now is the time for you to check your login to make sure you have access.

New families from Year 1 to Year 6 and all Pre Primary families will have received a welcome email this week directing you to set up your account for SEQTA Engage. Both parents have been sent the email, however if you are happy to operate just one login for both parents, you don’t need to set up the second one. If you can’t see the email in your inbox please check your Junk or Spam folders as sometimes these emails will appear there as they are sent in bulk.

Kindy reports are sent home with the children and are not available on SEQTA Engage.

Please check your access now and contact the office if you have any problems. Don’t wait until the last week of term to check.

Lunchtimes

It has been lovely to see so many children enjoying our library on Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes. Children can read a book, colour and play board or card games with friends. Another popular lunchtime activity is crochet. We have plenty of wool and hooks for anyone that wants to join in.

Library Closed

The library will be closed Week 7 and 8 reopening on Wednesday 12th June.

Dates for your Diary

Book week parade Wednesday 28th August

Book Fair Wednesday 11th September

Dear Parents,

We have some EXCITING CHOIR NEWS and some very excited choir members.

This year, we have registered with One Big Voice and will be performing at the evening concert at RAC Arena on the 22nd of August.

Further details with regards to the concert will be sent out closer to the date, outlining the specifics and how to purchase tickets.

This event will be attended by Year 3 to 6 choir members so please SAVE THE DATE!

Thank you

Sheryl Perry

Dear Parents and Guardians

In 2024, we will again be giving our students in Years 3-6 the opportunity to participate in the ICAS Assessments.

What is ICAS?

ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, and Spelling Bee.

Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate in each subject area, and an online results report to track development each year. Top performers are eligible for one of the highly coveted ICAS medals.

To learn more about this year’s exciting ICAS competition, visit: (icasassessments.com/products-icas/)

How to participate in ICAS

If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please:

1. Read about ICAS subjects and prices here: (icasassessments.com/products-icas/)

2. Read the Privacy Collection Statement below.

3. Read the terms and conditions here: (icasassessments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-ICAS-Assessments-Schools-TsCs_S2023.V6-1.pdf)

4. Go to the Parent Portal to sign up to chosen subject areas here: (shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

5. Enter our school’s access code – OYU794

6. Enter your child’s details, select the subject areas your child would like to participate in, then proceed to payment.

After payment is made via the Parent Payment System, you will receive an order confirmation email, please keep this for your records.

ICAS results and certificates
All assessments will be conducted online, at school. We will notify you of the date(s) that we will run ICAS assessments, and when your child’s ICAS results are ready. Your child’s ICAS certificates will be delivered to school. Once we have received them, we will present them to your child to bring home. The back of the certificate will show your child’s ICAS results and the login details, “TAP ID and Pin”. - Use these to enter the Results Portal orti.icasassessments.com/ortiStudent.

Privacy collection statement
The following information is a privacy notification about how your child’s data is kept private and secure.

ICAS Assessment is owned by Janison Solutions Pty Ltd (We, Us, Our).

To deliver assessment products, Janison will require your child’s School to obtain your consent to provide Janison with certain personal information of students. Janison will collect, store, use, disclose and otherwise deal with such personal information in accordance with its privacy policy (below). We are aware of our responsibility to protect personal information related to children and students from being disclosed when we deliver an ICAS Assessments product. Unless you, as the child’s legal guardian consents, we will not:

• collect any personal information or data of children other than the information we need for the successful completion of an assessment, test, or exam.
• transfer any personal information we obtain from a child in the delivery of assessments and tests to any jurisdiction outside of Australia.
• share any personal information relating to children with any third parties (except for those third parties necessary for us to carry out our Services or provide our Products e.g., medal engraving).
• use any personal information or data relating to children for marketing purposes.

You can view our full privacy policy at https://www.janison.com/privacy-policy/.

We may retain personal information and data relevant to a child for their future purposes or for research purposes by Janison for the duration of the school life cycle of the child. However, if you or your child at any time wish to have their personal information or data removed from our systems, they or you may opt out by simply contacting our Privacy Officer at privacy@janison.com or by contacting icasassessments@janison.com.

We are excited to be offering ICAS to our students this year and look forward to celebrating their achievements. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any questions.

P&F Meeting

Please join us for our P&F Meeting in the staff room on Friday 7th June at 9am, to find out what we have been up to and upcoming events for Term 3.

Queenies P&F Footy Tipping Competition

Congratulations to Mrs Perry for your excellent tipping in round 12, please see the front office to collect your Rustico voucher and certificate.

Still in first place on the overall leaderboard is Jessica Page, who is in front by 5 points.

School Holiday Camps

First Week

Monday 1st – Friday 5th July 2024

9 years and under [ eg minimum 6 yrs ]

[ 9.00am – 3.30pm daily ]

Second Week

Monday 8th – Friday 12th July 2024

9 years and over

[ 9.00am – 3.30pm daily ]

Please visit www.willettonbasketball.com.au and go to the

Programs menu , then Holiday Camp .

We are excited to announce the West Australian Marathon Club (WAMC) Perth Kids Marathon is back for 2024.

We invite all school children to be involved in this unique event taking place on Sunday 4th August, 2024.

This event is a great opportunity for children to start an exercise program that will continue over a number of weeks and culminate in the completion of a “marathon" – 42.195km!

Starting on Sunday 9th June, the aim is to run the first 40km of the marathon distance over a number of weeks in the child’s own time, then on marathon day complete the final 2.195km at the 2024 Perth Kids Marathon, which will be held in conjunction with the 40th Anniversary Perth Half Marathon!

All registered participants receive a FREE T-shirt* and medal

For further information and to register online, visit Event details for WAMC Perth Kids Marathon | West Australian Marathon Club | West Australian Marathon Club.

WAMC

*Limit of 100 T-shirts.

https://www.creativekidsartclub.com.au/holiday-programs.html