Queen of Apostles School

Christ Jesus,

I acknowledge You to be the King of the universe; all that has been made has been created for You.

Exercise over me all Your sovereign rights. I hereby renew the promises of my Baptism, renouncing Satan and all his glamour and works, and I promise from this moment to lead a truly Christian life.

In particular, I commit to bringing about the triumph of the rights of God and Your Church.

Divine Heart of Jesus, I offer You my poor actions so that every heart may acknowledge Your Sacred Kingly Power throughout all the earth. Amen.

Reports for Semester Two 2024 will be available via SEQTA on Wednesday 4th December. Can all parents/guardians please make sure your log in details work prior to this date. If you are having any issues, please contact the office. Once reports are made available, I encourage you to read over the information very thoroughly with your child. It is important they have an understanding of the areas they have done well in and any areas for improvement. I thank our teaching staff for all their hard work in preparing the reports.

On Monday 25th November from 9.30 until 10.30am we have our transition morning. Each class will be moving to their 2025 classrooms to meet their new teacher and become familiar with the environment. We will also welcome our new Kindy children to school during this time.

This year we are very excited to again be putting on a Christmas Concert for our community. The concert will take place on Wednesday 27th November. Each class from Kindy to Year 6 will be involved along with our choirs. The P&F book awards will also be handed out on this evening.

We aim to start at 5.30pm and will be finished by 7.30pm. Please keep this date in your diary as it promises to be a special evening.

Please note that the date for our Thanksgiving Mass has changed and will now be held on Friday 29th November at 9am in the Church. All community members are welcome to attend and celebrate another great year at Queenies.

Term 1: Wed 5 Feb – Thur 10 April
Term 2: Tue 29 April – Fri 4 July
Term 3: Mon 21 July – Fri 26 Sept
Term 4: Mon 13 Oct – Fri 12 Dec (Students) Fri 19 Dec (Staff)

28 Feb = Pupil Free Day

3 March = Labour Day

11 April = Pupil Free Day (Parent Interviews)

28 April = Pupil Free Day

2 June = WA Day

3 June = Pupil Free Day

22 Aug = Pupil Free Day

25 Aug = Pupil Free Day (Catholic Day)

Best Wishes

Mark Ryan

Our kids for kids social justice program is unique to Queenies. It aims to empower our students to reach out to other children in need.

We wrapped up our 2024 kids for kids fundraising at a special Gathering Assembly on Wednesday.

Members of the Social Justice Committee (SJC) outlined our Market Stall Day, Pyjama Day, and Containers for Change fundraising activities.

They also thanked the anonymous donors who helped to bump our total up to a phenomenal $2989-80. This money will make a big difference to our friends at the Flame of Love Orphanage in the Congo.

The SJC then presented our ‘big cheque’ donation to the Union of the Catholic Apostolate which was filmed by CEWA for their Christmas promotion.

I would like to thank the SJC for their efforts in spearheading our kids for kids fundraising. An even bigger thank you to our very generous school community who always respond to our requests for donations and participate in all our fundraising events.

Valencia Maloney

Calling all Books!

This is the last borrowing week for library books. Please return all overdue books to the library by Thursday 28th November. Any lost, damaged, or mis-placed books can be paid for in the library with cash or by EFTPOS at the reception desk.

Thank you

The Uniform shop will be open for the last time this year on Wednesday 27th November from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

The next opening will be just prior to school starting on the 29th January 9am to 1pm.

It will then operate as normal during term times, every Wednesday from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

Our end of the year special is:

Gingerbread Man $2

As there are just 2 weeks left some items on the menu may be unavailable.

PREP enrolment Day will be on Saturday 8th Feb.2025 at 9.30am in the Parish House.

Commitment Mass for Confirmation will be on the weekend 15th & 16th Feb 2025

Commitment Mass for Reconciliation will be on the weekend 22nd & 23rd Feb 2025

Commitment Mass for Eucharist will be on the weekend 1st & 2nd March 2025.

Confirmation workshop will be on Wednesday 21st May at 5.30pm

Reconciliation workshop will be on Wednesday 20th August at 5.30pm

Eucharist workshop will be on Wednesday 27th August at 5.30pm

Sacrament of Confirmation will be on Sunday 14th June at 10.30am Mass

Sacrament of Reconciliation will be on Tuesday 16th September at 6.30pm

Sacrament of Eucharist will be on Sunday 21st September at 10.30am Mass.

Thank you.

Fr.Paul Manickathan SAC

Christmas Raffle

The P&F are excited to be hosting a Christmas Raffle for all the Pre-Kindy to Year 6 students. By now you should have received an information sheet with 5 raffle tickets. You can purchase individual tickets for $1.00 each or all 5 tickets for $5.00.

First Prize includes a family pass to the Bell Tower, Zone Bowling and the Aviation Heritage Museum, an Entertainment Membership, a handmade embroidered Christmas table runner, plus some activities to do at home.

Second Prize includes a family pass to the Bell Tower, Zone Bowling and the Aviation Heritage Museum, a handmade embroidered Christmas table runner, plus some activities to do at home.

Third Prize includes a family pass to Zone Bowling and the Aviation Heritage Museum, a handmade embroidered Christmas table runner, plus some activities to do at home.

All money raised will be going towards the EduMarking for the school grounds.

School Holiday Camps

December '' Christmas ''

holiday camp

Monday 16th - Friday 20th

7 - 12 years of age

[ 9.00am - 3.30pm daily ]

January 2025 summer

holiday camp

First Week

Monday 20th - Friday 24th

9 years and under [ eg minimum 6 yrs ]

[ 9.00am – 3.30pm daily ]

Second Week

Tuesday 28th - Friday 31st

9 years and over

[ 9.00am – 3.30pm daily ]

Please visit www.willettonbasketball.com.au via the ‘’ Program ‘’ page where you will find Holiday Camps

Stage Door School, now in its 26th year, is excited to let you know of their inclusive and inexpensive holiday programme, “SUMMER FUN” in the second and third week of the January holidays.

From 10.00 am to 12.30pm, each day it will be an opportunity for everyone from age 8 yrs to 16 yrs, to show their skills, singing, acting and dancing. Moanna, Sound of Music. Matilda, Annie and more.

Held at St Patrick’s Anglican Church Hall, 1st Avenue, Mt Lawley. www.stagedoorschool.com

Phone or text Robin on 0416 251 265 for more details and enrolment.

The WA Department of Health has supported Better Health Company to provide free healthy lifestyle programs for WA communities.

Better Health Program - for children aged 6-12yrs who are above a healthy weight and their family.

Active8 Program - for children aged 2-5yrs and their family.

Better Health Coaching Service - adults aged 18 and above seeking healthy lifestyle support.

All services programs provide FREE support from a dietician/nutritionist across a range of healthy lifestyle areas including nutrition, physical activity, and behaviour change and are provided with practical resources to support healthy behaviour change at home.

Family Programs are delivered ONLINE or in person at a local community venue. Registrations are now open for Term 1!

NOTE: Online programs are delivered on-demand meaning individuals and families can start as soon as they are referred or register.