PARENT COMMUNITY GROUP - YOUR VOICE

THURSDAY 7TH MARCH - DURING THE DISCO

Last year we went through a process to select a new model of partnership with parents, our community and our school. We voted in the more informal model, which will focus more on building our community and seeking parent involvement and feedback in areas of school improvement. We will launch this new partnership with our first event of the year (see below for more details). This is an opportunity to give your voice to specific areas we are looking at currently, and to continue doing so across the year. We will provide notice ahead of each event so that you are able to contribute in person or in writing. We look forward to seeing you next week.      

MISSION

LENT

During Lent, we are asked to give, pray and fast in our quest to get to know Jesus better. When fasting, we often think of material things to give up, like treats, but another way of thinking is to give up negative emotions and replace them with positive thoughts.

OPENING SCHOOL MASS

The St Peter’s community celebrated our new year with our Opening School Mass on Wednesday. It was wonderful to worship and give thanks for the new school year with our parents and friends.

Following Mass, we presented our 2024 leaders with their badges.

We thank all of the students who were involved, Fr Prodencio for celebrating our Mass, and all our family and friends who were able to join us. 

INCITARE

This week, 12 of our Year 6 students joined with students from across the Hastings to participate in Incitare. Incitare is a retreat experience coordinated by the Diocese of Lismore where our young people get together to share their faith, have fun, and make friends. Check out what some of our participants thought about the day:

Thank you to Mrs Packer for accompanying our students and Mrs Baird, the Hastings Incitare Facilitator, for leading the day.

YEAR 2 CELEBRATION OF THE WORD

FRIDAY 8TH MARCH @ THE MACKILLOP CHAPEL

Families are invited to join Year 2 for their Celebration of the Word next Friday. These celebrations are an opportunity for the Year 2 community to join together to pray, sing and reflect on who God is. All are welcome regardless of religious background. Families may join their child for the eating part of lunch after the Celebration of the Word. 

PARENT CUPPA & CHAT

THURSDAY 7TH MARCH

Parent Cuppa & Chat resumes fortnightly, with the MAD (Make a Difference) Van serving coffee near the welcome gate, next Thursday 7th March from 8.00am. Coffee and hot cross buns will be on sale with all proceeds going to making a difference in our local community. Leary’s Lane courtyard space will be open for parents wishing to hang out and chat. 

Check out the MADVAN website for more info: MADVAN website

PARENT COMMUNITY GROUP

THURSDAY 7TH MARCH

DURING THE DISCO

Infants (Kinder, Years 1 & 2) - 5.15pm to 6.00pm

Primary (Years, 3, 4, 5 & 6) - 6.15pm to 7.15pm

The first Parent Community Group will be held at the same time as the student disco on Thursday 7th March. Parents can drop their children off to the disco and stay onsite in the staffroom to provide their voice on the topics below. Alternatively you can ‘have your say’ via this link:  Parent Community Group Feedback

1. DANCE CONCERT - Share your feedback on St Peter's current model of the annual dance concert at the Glasshouse. Would you prefer the concert to be held annually or bi-annually or take on a different format showcasing other modes of creative arts, etc.

2. CREATIVE ARTS - Name the ways St Peter's fosters the creative arts (music, drama and visual arts) and ways you would like to see it further fostered and showcased in the school. Is there a different area you would like to see more of? 

3. PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS - Share the impact of these evenings for you and ways to increase their effectiveness. 

4. PUBERTY PARENT SESSION - Please indicate if you are interested in attending a parent session on 'Talking to your child about Puberty' (Aimed at parents of children in grades 3-6). 

LEARNING

ATTENDANCE

Good attendance in Primary School will be a skill that will help them succeed in High School. 

Good attendance in primary school is a fundamental building block for academic success and overall wellbeing, and it sets the stage for success in high school and beyond. Primary school is the foundational stage of a child's education. Regular attendance ensures that children build a solid understanding of fundamental concepts and skills that serve as the basis for more advanced learning in high school.

By recognising the long-term benefits and reinforcing the importance of regular school attendance in primary years, students are better equipped to succeed in high school and beyond. Attending school regularly instils a sense of responsibility and work ethic in students and participating actively in class are essential components of success.

EXTENSION MATHEMATICS AND ENGLISH GROUPS

Congratulations to the following students from Year 6 who have been selected for the Extension Mathematics and English Groups. These groups are designed to extend and enrich student learning in the areas of Mathematics and English. All students are extremely excited and enthusiastic about this wonderful opportunity.

Extension Mathematics Students

Archie Mallam	Brody Galvin	Elliot Gardoll	Emma Pelley	Harrison Egan Blake
James Dunn	Joseph Gornall	Lennex Arkinstall	Mitchell Bransdon	Steele Cottom

Extension English Students

Canteen VOLUNTEERS 2024 

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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.

Canteen Roster - Week 6, Term 1

Monday	HELP PLEASE
Tuesday	Jodie Brindle
Wednesday	Louise Hay
Thursday	Wendy Sheppard, Lucy Harpham and Pat Shirt
Friday	Carolyn Thompson, Ash Bailey & Jodie Brindle