St Elizabeth's News

The weather was a little bit kinder at the beginning of the week which was lovely for the students as they had the opportunity to enjoy our wonderful outdoor spaces. Today, we celebrated the beginning of the school year with students from St Anthony’s as we joined together for a lovely mass.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of spending time with our Year Six Campers at Woodman Point Recreation Camp. This camp is an important part of the Year Six journey and a great opportunity for our students to foster lasting friendships and make life-long memories. Students participated in activities that enhanced their team building and leadership skills. Yet again, this group of your people impressed me with their outstanding behaviour and willingness to ‘have-a-go’ attitude at some challenging activities. A big thank you also to Mr Rebeiro, Mrs Bowman, Mrs Clarkson and Mrs Irwin for organising such a wonderful experience for our students.

Next week will be the beginning of the Lenten season. Tuesday is traditionally known as Shrove Tuesday and we have organised pancakes for students to enjoy at recess. On Wednesday, as a whole school, we will participate in an Ash Wednesday Liturgy beginning at 11am. Families are welcome to attend.

At the end of last year, CEWA reinforced strict protocols for volunteers working in the school, including parents and grandparents. All volunteers must complete and return the Working with Children Check or Volunteer Declaration before involvement in the school. Parents and child volunteers qualify for an exemption from the Working with Children Check, however, grandparents do not. Volunteers will be required to complete an online forms and produce a copy of thie Working with Children Card to the admin office when they sign in. Copies of the Working with Children Volunteer Declaration are available at the front admin.

Finally, a reminder for families considering holidays during school term. As a school we do not encourage families taking holidays during school time. When students go on extended holidays in school time, parents are required to provide a written email/letter to myself at least two weeks prior to departure. Please note that the school will not provide any work for the student while they are away. Thank you to those families that have already followed this process.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

God bless

Rebecca Clarke

Principal

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

Wednesday 14 February

• 11.00am Ash Wednesday Liturgy - all welcome
• 5.30pm P & F Meeting - New faces welcome

Thursday 15 February

• Assisi House Day - 8.45am Assembly - all welcome

Tuesday 20 February & Wednesday 21 February

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

The beginning of the school year is a timely reminder to all about parking around the school grounds. Please be mindful of nearby residents’ driveways when parking in the streets and follow the rules outlined by the City of Wanneroo. Additionally, please do not stop at the intersection of Anfield Parade and Ranworth Road. As a school, we strongly encourage parents of students in Year Three to Six to use the Kiss and Drive option for pickup to allow our families in the Early Years a chance to park in the carpark and collect their child from the classroom.

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.

Confirmation

Adult Catechesis: 20/21 March

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

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

Students with allergies, asthma, prescription medication or epipens are required to provide a Health Action Plan and up to date medication.

Please provide all medication/epipens/ventolins and Action Plans to Administration without delay.

2024 School Fees will be emailed to families mid-February. If you have a current Health Care Card, please come to Administration Office, complete the form and provide a copy of your card. Any queries regarding schools fees need to be directed to the Finance Officer, Melissa Dimond via email melissa.dimond@cewa.edu.au

Commencing Monday 19 February

Click the link below to register - Places Limited

Tuesdays 3-345pm

Starting Tuesday 13th of Feb

8 weeks cost is $145

Call/Text Mike on 0412572886 for any further details

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
Phone: (08) 9303 7600
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