Treat everyone fairly and equally

A copy of our Bushfire Plan can be found here on our website - https://www.padcath.wa.edu.au/formsandprocedures

Friday 30 May

Tuesday 3 June

Friday 15 August

Monday 15 September

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

Dear Parents

Easter this year falls during the holidays commencing with Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and the final week of Lent. We reflect upon the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, during which palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest on Holy Thursday, his crucifixion on Good Friday and finally the celebration of our Risen Lord on Easter Sunday. In the last week of term, we will come together as a school community to reflect upon the Holy Week events. Parents and family members are very welcome to join us in our hall on Monday 7 April at 9am.

Harmony Day celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity, including, respecting and appreciating the stories, traditions and cultures of all people who call Australia home. It is a day that provides all Australians, both young and old, with an opportunity to stand against racism, cultural intolerance and hatred. It is a day where Australia, as a nation, says: “Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.” The date of Harmony Day is also the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Last week we celebrated Harmony Day at PCPS by wearing the colour orange, the official colour of Harmony Day, showing that we believe in an inclusive Australia where everyone is welcome and everyone belongs. Many children also wore clothes to represent their cultural heritage and they looked sensational!

Huge thanks to Mrs Bubnich who coordinated the assembly.

The children enjoyed a gelato during the day as part of Italian language program at PCPS and the staff celebrated their varying backgrounds with a cultural lunch.

It is always wonderful to hear positive feedback from the school community. Thank you to those parents who have chatted with me or one of the Leadership Team recently and/or or sent an email about what they love about Padbury CPS or how their child is flourishing. I always love to hear good news stories!

Your support and praise of the school is very encouraging, thankyou so much. There is a lot to navigate in a school our size! I must say a big thankyou to all parents for your never-ending encouragement and ongoing support, it means a lot to the staff and Leadership Team.

At the end of this term we have a Quality Catholic Education School Review (QCESR) taking place.

The QCESR provides an opportunity for a panel of educators, external to the school, to affirm and report on the improvement journey at the school.

As part of the process the panel will be meeting with the Principal, Leadership Team, a selection of staff, a selection of students, Parish Priest and nominees from the Advisory Council and P&F Executive.

At the conclusion of the QCESR Panel visit, a two-part report will be completed including comments on the school improvement processes, strategic direction and Principal’s leadership and professional growth/development.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Margaret Williamson

Principal

Congratulations to the Craig family (Rosie Yr1 and Susie PK) on the birth of their baby sister Kittie.

A baby girl is like a giggle wrapped in sunshine and glitter.

She will always brighten your day.

If a family would like to place a note in the Pastoral Care section of the newsletter in relation to a birth or death, or if a family would like the whole school community to pray for any special intentions e.g. a family member who is ill, please send a message to please let your child’s class teacher or Mrs Ellen at the front office know or send an email to admin@padcath.wa.edu.au

Please read the information below regarding the distribution of the Eucharist

Beginning on Easter Sunday, this year and every third weekend of the month thereafter; we are reintroducing communion under both kinds; Host and the Chalice. As you will remember, we had this practice until Covid-19 prohibited us to do so. Since Covid restrictions have been removed, we would like to offer this option to our parishioners once again.

Please refer to the DOTT points below as to the distribution of both the host and the chalice:

• Receiving from the chalice will be entirely optional for all parishioners. No obligation to receive from the chalice.
• Whilst not prohibited, all young people under eighteen years of age will need the support of their parents/care givers to partake in the chalice. It will be assumed that any young person approaching to receive from the chalice has had a discussion with their parent and or care givers.
• Intinction (dipping host in the chalice) will NOT be allowed.
• There will be NO chalice at school Masses; including Confirmation and FHC celebrations.

God Bless

Father Cyprian

Just a quick reminder that all Project Compassion boxes must be returned to school no later than Thursday 10 April. Each dollar we raise will help change the lives of many in our own community and in the world. Thank you for your prayers, generosity and support in changing the lives of others in our world who are vulnerable.

All Masses are held in the church and for information regarding days/times or to read the current newsletter please follow the link below

Our Lady of the Mission

As mentioned late in 2024, our P&F is introducing a new ongoing fund-raising initiative that our PCPS community can all get involved in - Containers for Change.

Students are encouraged to put their eligible 10c containers in the Containers for Change bin, located in the amphitheatre, while at school. Student and Families can also donate their 10c containers to the P&F by:

* Scanning the P&F Barcode at Containers for Change return centres.

* Dropping their 10c containers in a bag with our Containers for Change number on it at a bag drop location.

* Bringing their containers to school and putting them in the Containers For Change bin.

Note: If students and families are already collecting them at home for themselves, please feel free to continue to do so.

All funds raised through the P&F account will be directly reinvested into our school community, supporting initiatives that benefit our children and enhance their school experience. These funds help bring key projects to life, such as improving school facilities, funding community events, and providing valuable resources that enrich learning and engagement. Every dollar raised makes a meaningful impact!

Dads and Kids Camp

This popular event for fathers and kids will take place in Term 2.

Saturday, 24th May

Ern Halliday Recreation Camp, Hillarys

Tickets will go on sale via Flexischools soon.

Education Session

Neuro Inclusion Seminar with Claire Britton

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Free event

Keep an eye out for details as it gets closer!

We’re looking for a few more enthusiastic and community-minded parents to help bring some of our key events to life! These roles are a great way to get involved, meet other parents, and make a real impact—plus, we’re all about teamwork to keep things manageable.

Here’s how you can help:

• Interschool Sausage Sizzle Lead – Love a good BBQ? This is your chance to coordinate one of our biggest (and tastiest) fundraisers for the school!
• Family Community Event 2026 (Family Fair) – Join the planning team for next year’s amazing Family Fair! With 3 out of 8 roles already filled, we’re keeping it a true team effort to spread the workload.
• Mother’s Day 2026 – A special event for all the wonderful mums in our community! Shadow Dan Sorgiovanni this year and learn the ropes for 2026.
• Term 2 & Term 3 Sausage Sizzle Support – Help keep this much-loved event running smoothly! We’re looking for someone to support Ann with cooking sausages and also someone to shadow her in preparation to take over the role when she steps off

If you’re interested in any of these roles or just want to learn more, reach out for a chat—we’d love to have you on board!

Next term, the P&F Car Bay will be gifted to a family as part of our ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ initiative.

Do you know a family who could benefit from having exclusive use of the bay? Whether they’ve recently welcomed a new baby, are recovering from an injury, facing health challenges, or simply going through a tough time—this is our way of offering a little extra support.

If you’d like to nominate a family who could use this small but meaningful gesture, we’d love to hear from you!

Send your nominations to katie_scho@hotmail.com

Got a great idea for the school in 2026? We warmly welcome any new suggestions for fundraising, community building and education sessions for next year.

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and making a difference in our school community?

We’re looking for individuals who share an interest in sustainability, waste reduction, and eco-friendly initiatives to connect with our CFC team. Whether you have ideas, expertise, or just a keen interest in supporting greener initiatives at our school, we’d love to hear from you!

If you have thoughts or suggestions on how we can make a positive environmental impact, please reach out—we’d love to collaborate!

Each donation is precious, and every donor is priceless. Together—individuals, groups, and businesses—we are building a brighter future for our school.

In 2024, we launched the PCPS Donations Portfolio, a dedicated initiative focused on building connections within our school and the wider community to seek contributions that support our school’s goals. The Donations Team plays a key role in engaging with local businesses, community leaders, and families, inviting them to contribute—whether through financial support, services, or goods—to help bring our projects and events to life.

Last year, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, 100% of all hampers and raffle prizes were donated, helping us raise over $2,500. We were also fortunate to receive a generous donation from the Ienco family, who greatly contributed to the cost for the Mother’s Day event, and a very generous gift from Amity Psychology (Gallagher family), who donated a new BBQ for the P&F.

The 2025 Family Fair is a testament to the incredible generosity of our community. Thanks to the amazing support from local businesses and families, we have been able to run this as a free event for everyone to enjoy. From financial contributions to donated goods and services, this outpouring of support has made a huge impact, allowing us to create a memorable and inclusive event for our school community.

If you or someone you know—whether a local business, family, or individual—would like to support our school through donations of funds, services, or other contributions, we would love to hear from you! Please connect with a member of our Donations Team to explore how you can be part of making a lasting difference.

• Cathy Farrell - katie_scho@hotmail.com
• Julie Quartermaine - Julzyq_23@hotmail.com
• Donna Tribble - tribble@elderbloom.org.au

Also, If you would like to join the Donations team, please reach out to Cathy Farrell, we would love to have some additional support.

Mrs Cathy Farrell

P&F Chair

At Padbury Catholic Primary School we know that students learn best in an environment that is safe, welcoming and fun! Our Student Code of Conduct helps guide our children.

The staff at PCPS love to recognise children who are displaying our Mercy Values in their daily interactions - Service, Dignity, Compassion, Mercy, Justice, Stewardship, excellence, Hospitality, by providing them with a Mercy Medal in their faction colour.

The children place their medal in the tube in the amphitheatre and watch their Mercy medals grow over the term.

At the end of each term, the faction with the most medals will win the Medal of Mercy and the whole faction will receive a special reward together.

Mac Callisto & Peter O'Mara

Assistant Principals

Starting in Term 2 we will be having a knitting Club every Tuesday morning and Wednesday lunch time.

When: Tuesday mornings at 7:45 a.m. and Wednesday lunch time at 12:50pm

Where: Tuesday Year 3W classroom and Wednesday Library

Who: Children from Year 3 to Year 6

What you need: To start children don’t need to bring anything just a love of wanting to learn a great hobby!

Helpers: If any parents or grandparents would like to assist with helping the ‘beginners’ learn to knit please get in contact with me either by dropping in to speak to me or emailing me.

I look forward to seeing our results in a few months’ time!

Mrs Helen Bubnich

Coordinator

Enrolments and interviews are now taking place for Pre Kindy 2026 and 2027

Please note that Kindy 2026 is full!

Don’t forget to enrol siblings as some families have missed out.

IF YOU HAVE A BABY ENROL THEM NOW!

If you have friends or neighbours who have children who are 3 years old , please talk to them about our exciting Pre-Kindy programme and encourage them to enrol for future years.

A big congratulations to Caitlin for writing such an impressive newspaper article on Harmony Day! Your creativity, effort and dedication truly shine through in your work. We are very proud of you. Well done!

As part of our Extension Program at Padbury Catholic Primary School, four of our Year 6 boys recently took on the challenge of the Northern Suburbs Solar Car Competition, competing against students from 24 schools. Their task was to build a solar-powered car in 40 minutes, test its performance, and race it in a heat to see how well it ran.

Despite the warm weather, the bright sun proved to be an advantage, giving their solar panels plenty of power! The boys performed brilliantly, demonstrating teamwork, problem-solving, and enthusiasm throughout the event. A real credit to them.

A huge thank you to Mrs Schutte who assisted with transport and supported the team on the day. Congratulations to Riaan, Elliot, Peter, and Steva on their success and fantastic effort!

A great day.

Mrs Bottega

Mrs Bastow and Mrs Ewen

Musical Directors

Congratulations to Leo who recently won the state karate championships in the U10 boys kumite

Well done Leo.

A big thank you to the local IGA and Perth Wildcats that presented PCPS with 10 basketballs.

They will definitely be put to good use by the children!