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Remembrance Day
On Monday 11th November, I was very proud to have two Year 5 students join me at the local Port Macquarie cenotaph to participate in the Remembrance Day ceremony. Georgia Hayes and Tasman Lorger represented St Peter’s, as our Year 6 leaders were away at camp this week in Sydney. We listened to the address from one of the veterans who reminded us of the sacrifice and service that we benefit from in having a safe community. We laid a wreath at the cenotaph and prayed with those present for ongoing peace in our world.
Celebration of the Word
Today our families and friends came together with Years 1 and 2 for our end-of-year Celebration of the Word. Today’s celebrations focused on Advent, the season in our Church when we prepare for Christmas, the coming of Our Lord, Jesus.
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Families and friends of Years 3 and 4 students are invited to join us next Friday, November 22nd, in the combined St Peter’s MacKillop Chapel for our end-of-year Stage 2 Celebration of the Word. Can’t wait to see you there!
Christmas Appeal
It’s that time of the year where we partner with our St Agnes' Parish to raise money for Christmas hampers for those who need a little extra Christmas cheer this year! We know our community is super generous so thanks in advance for your donations.
Encounter Youth - Week 6 – Who dun it?
‘Who did it? It was Jesus, with a miracle, in Jerusalem! It’s time to unmask the workings of God in our lives.’ Join us at Encounter Youth for a mystery night with food, fun, and more. Year 6 students are invited to come along this Term!
Friday 22 November
5:30pm - 7:30pm @ the Youth Hub
$5 for Dinner
LEARNING
Inspired Readers Festival
Last Thursday, Mrs Ayres and Mrs Lawler took 22 Year 2 children and headed to Charles Sturt University to attend an Inspired Readers Festival. The students attended workshops with 4 amazing Australian children's authors, Jacqueline Harvey, Deborah Abela, RA Spratt and George Ivanoff. We listened to them tell and read stories and explain their writing process and where they get their ideas.
Students had a chance to purchase books and spent lots of time chatting to the authors and getting their autographs.
At the end of the day there was face painting, a reptile show, a talk by indigenous author Corey Tutt and games of ping pong and volleyball.
They all came back inspired to read and tell stories and aware of the fact that stories are all around us. It was a truly wonderful day!
Some reviews on the day from our Year 2 students:
Caterina: I liked understanding the writers' personal view of how they got into what they do best; writing!!
Airlie: My favourite part was where the girl with the purple hair (Deborah Abela) was telling us a story about her and her friend when they went camping on a very wet day. It was very funny and interesting!
Ruby: I loved when we got to see all the authors and when Deborah Abela told us a story about her and her friends going camping! It was really interesting and fun!
Hannah: My favourite part was buying books and hearing stories about the authors' lives and getting my face painted at the celebration party!
Benny: It was so fun! I loved seeing the authors and how they were all so excited to share their stories and see all the kids! Deborah Abela told a very funny story!
Maya: I really liked seeing the four authors because they told us about how they make their books!
Anna: I really liked how we got to do different activities and get our books signed!
Sage: I liked when the authors talked about their books. Deborah's story about going camping was very interesting!!
Zola: I really loved meeting all the authors, especially Jacqueline Harvey, because I was interested in what they were talking about and I liked the books that they made. I really enjoyed the day!
 Tess Koning Principal |
 Karen Robson Assistant Principal Learning |
 Rebecca Cameron Assistant Principal Mission |
ENHANCING SPORT THROUGH FAITH
Q - Who Won?
A - Jesus did.
Summer Sports
Well done to William Kee who represented the Hastings Zone at the Lismore Diocese Summer Sport Trials- Cricket. In very wet conditions, the trial became a net session. Again, well done Will.
Elective Sports
This week saw the final week of Years 1-2 Elective Sports. I trust your child had a wonderful time at their selected sport.
Sporting Schools Grants Continue
In Term 4, we were fortunate to receive a $3,500.00 Sporting Schools Grant. This grant has allowed our students to participate in a wide range of sports. Years 1 and 3 will conduct their lessons at the Port Macquarie Hockey Fields.
- Kindy- Soccer`- Commenced in Week 2
- Year 3- Hockey- Commencing in Week 5
- Year 1- Hockey- Commencing in Week 6
- Year 2- Cricket- Commencing in Week 6
School Swimming Carnival
21 November 2024
We are all set for our School Swimming Carnival and can’t wait to celebrate getting out and active. This is the final major carnival of the year, which will see all students in Years 3-6 compete or participate in events.
Families are encouraged to attend and support this amazing event. Please pay at the entrance to the pool.
All families in Years 3-6 have received a Compass Notification regarding the School Swimming Carnival. If your child didn’t hand in a competitive swimming carnival sheet, they will still participate in the non-competitive section of the event. Thus, all Years 3-6 students are expected to attend the day. This carnival also acts as our trial for our school team to the Hastings Zone Swimming Championships in 2025. Individual awards will also be awarded to students 8-12 years of age. Points are also given towards the Year 6 Sports Award.
School Swimming Carnival- Family help
Our School Swimming Carnival is always a huge event. We have had a number of families who have said they can assist, but to run a wonderful and professional carnival, we would love more family members to assist in the area of timekeeping. If you can assist on the day please send me an email: jeff.arkinstall@lism.catholic.edu.au
All volunteers will be given free access to the pool.
Compass Sports Notifications sent out this week
This week, we sent out the following Compass events:
- School Swimming Carnival - Years 3 - 6
- School Swimming Carnival- Years 1- 2 students
TERM 4 .... The Road Ahead
| Week 6 | Tuesday | Year 3 Sporting Schools - Hockey |
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School Swimming Carnival - Years 3-6 and selected Years 1 & 2 students Year 1 Sporting Schools - Hockey |
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Year 2 Sporting Schools - Cricket |
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| Week 7 | Tuesday |
Year 3 - Sporting Schools - Hockey Lismore Diocese Summer Sports Trials - Tennis & Basketball @ Lismore |
| Thursday |
Lismore Diocese Summer Sports Trials - Touch Football @ Lismore Year 1 Sporting Schools - Hockey |
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| Friday |
Lismore Diocese Summer Sports Trials - Cricket & Softball @ Lismore Year 2 Sporting Schools - Cricket |
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| Week 8 | Tuesday | Year 3 - Sporting Schools - Hockey |
| Thursday | Year 1 - Sporting Schools- Hockey | |
| Friday | Year 2 - Sporting Schools- Cricket | |
| Week 9 | Thursday | Year 1 - Sporting Schools- Hockey |
| Friday | Pathway Sports Awards - Don Farrell Hall |
Flexischools orders close at 8.30am !!
Click on the picture below to read the Menu
Canteen Roster
- Volunteer Working With Children Check required
- Please sign into Who's On Location (St Peter's sign in) at the front school office.
- If you would like to volunteer in the Canteen please click on the link below:
Canteen Roster - Week 6 Term 4
| Monday | Help welcomed! |
| Tuesday | Jodie Brindle |
| Wednesday | Kate Perkins and Anne Currey |
| Thursday | Nita Hancock and Pat Shirt |
| Friday | Jo Sexton and Jodie Brindle |
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Week 7, Term 4
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Important Dates for 2025
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Friday 31 January |
Staff return for 2025 – (Admin Day) |
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Mon 3 Feb to Wed 5 Feb |
Years 1 to 6 – Maths Assessment Interviews (MAI) |
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Thur 6 February |
Years 1 to 6 Commence |
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Mon 3 Feb to Fri 7 Feb |
Kinder Best Start and MAI |
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Monday 10 Feb |
Kindergarten commence |
Apply now for 2025 school bus travel passes
Getting to school by bus in 2025
Bus passes
- All students catching the bus in 2025 will need a school travel pass.
- Under the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS), eligible students can apply for free or subsided travel between home and school.
- For more information about the School Student Transport Scheme and how to apply for a school travel pass, visit https://apps.transport.nsw.
gov.au/ssts/#/ from a desktop computer.
Bus timetables
- Go to busways.com.au/nsw
- Click on ‘school services’ in the navigation bar and then proceed to ‘school timetables’
- Enter the school’s name in the field that says ‘enter a school name’
- Select the school’s name and the timetable should open on your device. If you are unable to find or search for the school’s name, use the drop-down menus on the same web page to find the school.
- Once the timetable is opened, you will be able to identify which school bus services are available in your area for your child to use.
“ Pantomime Performances Year 3 and Year 4”
Year 3 and Year 4 are in full swing with their pantomime preparations as they prepare for their upcoming performances!
This week, the students have been exploring one of the most exciting elements of pantomime theatre: “The Fourth Wall”
The Fourth Wall in pantomimes invites the audience into the performance, often achieved through interactive dance steps that break the barrier between actors and viewers.
| Kindergarten Red | Kindergarten Blue | Kindergarten Green |
| Oliver Grasso Lucy Maker Marley Pattinson |
Cooper Coves Archie Borger Hudson Adam Ivy Shepherd |
Beatrice Hastings Leah Langens Coen Watts |
| Year 1 Red | Year 1 Blue | Year 1 Green |
| John Shiplee Accalia Bailey Hugo Moujalli |
Bonnie Geary Theodore Howe Tasman Robinson |
George Adams Macey Barber Paityn Wrigley |
| Year 2 Red | Year 2 Blue | Year 2 Green |
| Samuel Zhong Maddison Coves Zola Edwards |
Lennox Shipway Jack McAllister Alyssa Johnson |
Benny Tarbox Sebastian Denham Airlie McCudden |
| Year 3 Red | Year 3 Blue | Year 3 Green |
| Nate Nolland Lachlan Patterson Evelyn Worthington |
Hana Stevens Lewis Gallo Mae Regan |
Audrey Campbell Zali Cudmore Charlee Ramsey |
| Year 4 Red | Year 4 Blue | Year 4 Green |
| Anna Spence Keanu Toomalatai Evangeline Oliver |
Penny Kelemec Zeke Boulet Skyler Fernandes |
Jacob Morris Noah Forbes Lucy Pattinson |
| Year 5 Red | Year 5 Blue | Year 5 Green |
| Mollie Green Luke Ledbrook Grace Charet |
Keira McCarthy Emanual Zhong Maisie Prosser |
Mila Young - Adamson Georgia Hayes Chris Bucci |
| Year 6 Red | Year 6 Blue | Year 6 Green |
| Year 6 @ Camp | Year 6 @ Camp | Year 6 @ Camp |
INSPIRED READERS FESTIVAL
In celebration of last week’s visit to the Inspired Readers Festival at Charles Sturt University, some photos from the day, signed posters and a large selection of books written by the authors attending the event, were on display in the library this week for students to enjoy. This included a number of new books that were purchased at the festival and personally signed by the authors! Further details about this event, including photos, are provided in the learning section of this newsletter.
WEEKLY BORROWING
Amanda Ayres
Colour Run prizes have arrived!!
Prizes will be distributed next week!
Watch this space for updates!
