"Fill my heart with joy, my mind with peace, and my spirit with energy to embrace each day.

Guide my steps, bless my work, and help me to spread kindness and positivity wherever I go.

With you by my side, I know this week will be filled with purpose and joy. In Jesus' name, I pray.”

Dear Parents and Carers,

Many thanks to Alan Godinho and the other fathers who helped organise the Dad’s Campout. It was a huge success and everyone had a great time, particularly the children. It has become a highlight on the school calendar and there were some great photos of the night.

A reminder that the Edu-Dance concert will be held next week on the top oval. It will begin at 2:15PM sharp. Families are very welcome to attend. Kiss and Drive will be closed in the afternoon.

On Monday we will begin the celebrations for Easter with the students participating in the Easter Hat Parade. We will also be gifting the Easter egg donations to St Vinnies. I would like to thank all the families for donating Easter eggs. It will mean that St Vinnies will be able to provide Easter eggs to many families who might not be able to afford them at Easter time. On Friday our students will participate in the school Passion Play telling the Easter Story led by our Year 6 students.

Congratulations to our interschool cricket team on competing in Tuesday’s interschool competition. Our students acquitted themselves very well in their representation of the school at this event. Many thanks to Mr. Chatt and the staff for organising and supervising.

A reminder that unfortunately animals are not to be brought onto the school grounds as we have a number of students who suffer serious allergies. There is also the safety factor that a dog or cat may bite or scratch as they may be provoked unintentionally. Thank you for your help in this matter.

A reminder that Week 3, (Monday, 12 May) will be a pupil free day for teacher /parent interviews. Booking time slots will be available from Monday, 28 April. Information will be sent out on accessing the booking platform.

A number of students are regularly arriving at school late in the mornings. Please be aware that under the Education Act it is a legal requirement that students arrive at school prior to 8:50am. Thank you to those families who do have their children arrive at school before 8:50am.

God Bless and keep safe.

Allen McMahon

Principal

Friday 4 April

• Constable Care Incursion - Y2

Monday 7 April

• Easter Hat Parade - 9am

Tuesday 8 April

• Caritas Assembly - 9am

Thursday 10 April

• EduDance Concert - 2.15pm
• Kiss and Drive close - PM only

Friday 11 April

• Easter Prayer Service - 9am
• Passion Play - Y6

We welcome all parents in PP - Year 6 to attend the Edu-dance Performance Concert on Thursday, 10 April, commencing at 2:15pm. Book this date in your diaries!

The Concert will take place on the top oval (next to the drive through) with specific sections for students/staff and parents.

Students are required to bring their Edu-dance costume to school on the Concert Performance Day (Thursday, 10 April) and will have time in class to change into their outfits.

At the conclusion of the concert all classes will return to their classrooms where parents will have the option of collecting their child early from school if they wish.

The drive through will be closed on this afternoon due to the event.

We look forward to a memorable experience.

Please see your classroom teacher if you have any questions.

As part of our Holy Week celebrations the Year 6 classes will present the Passion Play to students in Years 1-5 on Friday, 11 April at 9am in the Church. The Passion Play tells the story of the events of Holy Week which recount the so-called 'passion narratives' in the New Testament Gospels that relate to the suffering, death and burial of Jesus Christ. Thus, Holy Week marks the last week of the Catholic season of Lent – the week leading up to Easter. All parents are welcome to attend.

• Kindergarten and Pre-Primary students with no siblings in other grades may be collected from Kiss & Drive from 2.55 pm.
• Kiss & Drive entry for all other vehicles is from 3.05 pm
• Consider collecting your child from Kiss & Drive slightly later around 3.15 pm to avoid the queue.

Project Compassion boxes are due back to the office by Friday, 11 April (last day of Term 1). Our works of charity this Lent have the chance to help many of the world’s most vulnerable people and we have partnered with CARITAS this term to help fundraise for this worthwhile cause.

The St. Columba’s Pastoral Care Group has been running for over 10 years and aims to support our school community by providing confidential, appropriate and timely assistance for families in their time of need.

Whether facing illness, bereavement, financial hardship, or other personal challenges, our mission is to offer care, kindness and practical assistance.

The Pastoral Care Group is able to provide:

1. Meal support to those in need – providing fresh meals as required

2. Pick-ups/drop offs to and from school

3. Canteen vouchers can be arranged to ease the burden of lunches

This Christian example allows our students to witness their parents serving and supporting others in our community.

The Pastoral Care Group has two points of contact:

1. School Office (Amy Venturini / Andrea Creek) 08 6436 9500 (admin@stcolumbassp.wa.edu.au)

2. Louise Valerio 0430 922 184 (louise_valerio@hotmail.com) – Year 3 and Pre-Primary parent

Class Reps usually seek contact with the Pastoral Care Group when a need is identified.

A list is held of volunteers who are willing to assist with this confidential service. When needed, volunteers are contacted by Louise.

CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

The Pastoral Care Group relies on the wonderful support of volunteers within our school community. If you would like to be on the volunteer list (to cook a meal or two throughout the year, if needed) – please contact Louise or the School Office.

Your assistance would be very much appreciated!

Round 3 delivered plenty of action, some cracking games, and a few tipping nightmares already!

Some of you picked the upsets like seasoned pros, while others might want to practice flipping a coin. The WA Derby turned fairly uneventful , but at least one team held onto both the trophy and their captain. Maybe a Freo defeat would’ve been a small price to pay for a new coach—just a personal thought!.

Round 3’s Top Tippers 🏆

Huge congrats to last week’s top performers:

🥇 Santhosh P - 7/8 tips and 6 point margin

🥈 Cameron W - 7/8 tips and 12 point margin

🥈 Stef F - 7/8 tips and 12 point margin

🥉 Craig P - 7/8 tips and 18 point margin

Overall Leaderboard – Top 5

The race for the DOSCA Footy Tipping Trophy is heating up! Here’s how things stand after Round 3:

1️⃣ Santhosh P - 13 tips and 15 point margin

2️⃣ Noah K - 12 tips and 22 point margin

3️⃣ Brendon O - 12 tips and 30 point margin

4️⃣ Skip H - 12 tips and 31 point margin

5️⃣ Stef F - 12 tips and 32 point margin

Round 4 Starts today evening at 4:30PM – Don’t Forget Your Tips!

Still time to join if you haven’t already!

Join Here

Comp Code: 5WHXJC5U

For any questions, reach out at doscafootytipping6151@gmail.com or call me (Santhosh) on 0411253951.

Good luck, and may your tips actually go your way this week!

Cheers, Santhosh

Hi everyone,

A few important updates from the P&F this week.

Dads Campout

A MASSIVE thankyou must go to the dads who organised a successful event over the weekend. I have enjoyed seeing all the amazing photos, what amazing memories.

St Vinnies Easter Hat Parade - Monday, 7 April, 9:00am - PP to Year 6

Don't forget, this Monday is the Easter Hat Parade. The children will be parading their creations on the basketball courts next to kiss and drive. Please make sure your children bring in their Easter hats. Parents are welcome to watch, but attendance is not compulsory. We are still collecting Easter Eggs right up to Monday. They can be placed in the allocated baskets in each of the classrooms.

Extra Curricular - Term 2 (YEARS 1 - 6)
The P&F are excited to be able to offer the following extra curricular for Term 2 for our Years 1-6 children:

Rugby - NRL Junior League Stars

- Thursdays 3:20pm - 4:20pm

- 08/05/2025 - 12/06/2025 (6 sessions)

- Cost to Parents: $49 (P&F subsidising the remainder)

- League Stars Pack Included

Volleyball - Perth Reds Volleyball Association

- Tuesdays 3:20pm - 4:20pm (8 sessions)

- Commence Tuesday 06/05/2025

- Cost to Parents: $70 - TBC (P&F subsidising the remainder)

- Includes a Reds Shirt and their annual VWA Membership

Soccer

We will be continuing Soccer for Term 2. We are looking to adjust the program to accommodate one day for beginners/social and one day for pro/skills. More information to come.

- Days: Monday and Fridays

- Full cost to parents

Registrations for extra curricular will open up next week. Please keep an eye out.

Any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Have a wonderful week everyone.

Hayley Mitchell

P&F President

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Term 1: Wednesday 5 February - Friday 11 April

Term 2: Monday 28 April - Friday 4 July

Term 3: Tuesday 22 July - Thursday 25 September

Term 4: Monday 13 October - Friday 12 December

Term 1: Monday 3 February, Tuesday 4 February

Term 2: Monday 12 May, Friday 30 May

Term 3: Monday 21 July, Friday 26 September

Term 4: Monday 27 October

Confirmation: Saturday, 7 June at 6pm, Saturday, 14 June at 6pm

Eucharist: Sunday, 17 August, Sunday, 24 August, Sunday, 31 August at 9.30am

Reconciliation: Saturday, 15 November at 10am