St Elizabeth's News

This week marked the beginning of the Lenten Season, an important part of our Liturgical calendar. Father Leonard, Mrs Curtis and students from Year Four to Six led a beautiful Ash Wednesday Liturgy on Wednesday. All students from Kindergarten to Year Six received the ashes on their forehead in the shape of a cross as a personal act of remembrance and as a sign or a witness for others.

Yesterday was a sea of orange as we celebrated Assisi House Day. Assisi House is named after St Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order. He is the patron saint of animals and the natural environment. St Elizabeth believed and followed the teachings of St Francis of Assisi. She modelled the value of humility in all her actions and words and dedicated her life to the Third Order of St Francis. By wearing orange to school, students raised much needed funds for Caritas Project Compassion and participated in activities that emphasised caring for the environment. Thank you to our Assisi staff for organising the celebrations.

A reminder to all parents and caregivers that if you have any issues or concerns, please firstly reach out to your child’s classroom teacher before contacting leadership. While myself and my leadership team will always be available to talk to, many concerns that are directed to us can be dealt directly with by the classroom teacher. After speaking with the teacher, if you are still concerned or need further clarification, please contact the front office.

As mentioned at the beginning of the week, Covid-19 is yet again impacting our school community with a number of staff and students testing positive throughout the week. If your child/children show any cold or flu-like symptoms, please keep them home until they are feeling better.

A reminder to refrain from parking in the Visitors Carparks during drop-off and pick-up, unless directed by staff. I appreciate that car bays are limited so I do ask that families with children in Year Three to Six only, please continue to use Kiss and Drive as your preferred option and leave the car bays for our younger students.

Finally, this weekend the staff of St Elizabeth’s will participate in the Staff Commissioning Mass at St Anthony of Padua on Sunday morning at 9am. Families are welcome to attend.

Stay cool over the weekend!

God bless

Rebecca Clarke

Principal

Monday 19 February

• 5.30pm P & F Meeting - New faces are welcome

Tuesday 20 February & Wednesday 21 February

• Confirmation Parent Catechesis Class - St Anthony’s Church optional, Year 6 parents only
  

• P&F 'Welcome Back' Sundowner 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent.

We call it Ash Wednesday because it is the day, Christians around the world traditionally receive a cross of ashes on their foreheads as a sign of their desire to change their lives to become more like Jesus. The cross of ashes remind people that we are not perfect, and t hat we know we are not perfect but that we are trying to grow more into the people God destined us to be by loving and serving others as Jesus did.

During the Season of Lent, we ask God to help us to reach out to others with more love and kindness especially in our own families, our school and in our world and think about how we can serve God’s people through prayer, fasting and alms giving.

Please see below for 2024 Sacramental Dates and Information from Father Peter. Please note this year Fr Peter will be facilitating Parent/Adult Catechesis classes. This is not compulsory, but merely an opportunity for parents/guardians would like to a deeper understanding of the Sacraments.

If you are unable to make any of the sessions for your child's sacrament, please contact the parish directly on 9405 1110 or via email wanneroo@perthcatholic.org.au

Confirmation

Adult Catechesis: 20/21 March (not compulsory)

Commitment masses: 23/24 March. All masses

Sacramental Meeting: 23rd April 3.30pm

Parent/Child Workshop: Wednesday 8 May 5:00pm

Retreat Day: 17 May (all day)

Sacrament: 18/19 May

First Holy Communion

Adult Catechesis: 19/20 June (not compulsory)

Commitment Masses: 22/23 June All masses

Parent/Child Workshop: 7 August 5:00pm

Retreat: 16 August (all day)

Sacrament: 17/18 & 24/25 August

Sat 6.00pm Sun 9.00am & 6.00pm

First Reconciliation

Adult Catechesis: 11/12 September (not compulsory)

Commitment Masses: 14/15 September. All masses

Parent/Child Workshop: 30 October 5:00pm

Sacramental Meeting: 17th October 3.30pm

Retreat: 1st November (all day)

Sacrament: 5/6/7 November

A Very big well done to Lucy in year 4 for achieving a BMX state title!

We are so pleased to see so many students in our new uniform. Attached below is a handy reference guide to the uniform and the requirements.

Please find below the highlighted day for students to wear sports uniform.

• Younger siblings to be enrolled for Kindy 2025 - see website Enrolment page for details and online enrolment form.
  
• Mater Dei College Year 7 for 2026 - apply now in time for interviews.

Fee statements were emailed out to families on Tuesday, 13 February 2024.

Thank you to the families who have already returned their Payment Options Form. ALL families need to be on a payment arrangement to ensure fees are paid by the due date, 31 October 2024. Please return these forms prior to 1 March 2024.

To access the Health Care Discount Assistance Scheme, an eligible means tested Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensions Card must be presented to our Administration Office and a HCC Fee Discount Scheme form completed. The card must be in the name of a parent/guardian who is responsible for the payment of school fees, not the student. The discount is off the Tuition Fee only.

Any queries or if you need a statement reprinted please contact me at melissa.dimond@cewa.edu.au

If you are experiencing any financial difficulties please make an appointment to see our Principal, Rebecca Clarke.

Many thanks

Mel Dimond

Commencing Monday 19 February

Click the link below to register - Places Limited

Tennis lesson with Mike Roberts at St Elizabeth's starts Tuesday 20th February

Tuesdays 3.00pm - 3.45pm

6 weeks $110 contact Mike to enrol or for further details on 0412572886

All equipment supplied kids just need to bring hats & drink bottles

Welcome to the latest edition of our CSPWA eNewsletter!

Visit the link below to view your newsletter:
https://cspwa.schoolzineplus.com/news?nid=50

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
Monday 26 August
Tuesday 27 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
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