St Peter's Primary School eNewsletter

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY PICK UPS

IMPORTANT REMINDER

As with all other pick up arrangements, under school duty of care requirements, any students who are participating in after school group activities (eg. Sport team practices, Drama), must be collected from the pick up area by an adult who has parental permission to do so. Students are not able to leave the school without the responsible adult.

The adult/s responsible for the group should provide the school with the name/s of adults who will be collecting them, a list of students they will be taking, and which day this will occur so that staff can ensure students are accounted for and avoid confusion at the busy end of the day.

Thank you to the parents and group leaders who have already done this and we ask those who haven’t to please do so by emailing the school or dropping in a list. We appreciate your support to keep our students safe.

BEFORE SCHOOL DROP OFFS

IMPORTANT REMINDER

The school gates and office are open at 8:00am each morning. No student should be dropped off before this time, as they are unsupervised and outside of the gates. If a parent or carer chooses to leave them outside before 8:00am, they are to wait at the entry gate respectfully until the gate opens at 8:00am. Unfortunately some children have been rude to our morning staff welcomers for not being open earlier. Please speak to your children about how they are expected to show respect to those who are caring for them and trying to keep them safe. If you are in need of before school care options that drop children off to school, please ask and we can let you know of options we are aware of.

ANZAC DAY MARCH

We thank all families and staff who supported our participation in the ANZAC Day March during the holidays. Our school captains Joseph and Lorelai lay the wreath at the cenotaph as a sign of respect. We were so proud of the way in which our students represented our school and showed respect for the commemoration of those who have served to keep our country safe.

MISSION

TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY OPEN

Over the next three weeks we invite our parents and carers to complete the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Partners in Learning survey. The survey will be anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Our school goal is to have over 100 families to complete the survey.

Tell Them From Me Survey - Link

Each survey entry will receive a coffee voucher and go into the draw to win some fabulous prizes. You can enter your name into the prize draw by writing your name on the clipboard in the office or email pmacp@lism.catholic.edu.au to enter your name and receive your coffee voucher (it’s an honesty based system).

Leary’s Lane will be open Thursday mornings from 8.00am with some Ipads if you would prefer to complete the survey after school drop off.

NEXT WEEK......

MOTHER'S DAY @ ST PETER'S

MOTHER'S DAY STALL

Parents are welcome to assist with the stall from 8:45am on the day.

On Tuesday children are to bring in their money for the Mother’s Day stall in a clearly marked envelope or zip lock bag. They are able to purchase gifts for the mums, nans and mum figures in their life. Gifts will be available to purchase in the office if children are away on Tuesday.

PARENT COMMUNITY GROUP

THURSDAY 16TH MAY

The second Parent Community Group will be held on Thursday 16th May during the Year 6 Fundraising school disco. The focus will be on completing the ‘Tell Them From Me Survey’ which provides valuable information to the school for future planning. A complimentary boutique wine drink will be on offer. Ipads will also be available to complete the survey on.

During the Primary disco a brief presentation on ‘Speaking with your child about puberty’ will be facilitated by Janita Thompson from the Lismore Catholic Schools Office. Please RSVP to amanda.thomas@lism.catholic.edu.au if you would like to attend the puberty talk.

WORSHIP AT ST PETER'S

Sing along with the Jesus songs your child sings at school by checking out the Powerpoint below and the Spotify playlist. Please note that Spotify adds some songs as it’s a free list. Happy singing (when you sing you pray twice).

St Peter's Worship Link to Spotify

COLOURS FOR CARITAS

Late in Term 1, we had a fundraiser for the Catholic Mission Caritas Charity.

All activities and stalls our Year 6 students prepared and ran was a great success raising $3,071.60.

Congratulations everyone and thank you for your support.

PARENT ASSEMBLY CONFERENCE

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LEARNING

ATTENDANCE

On-time to school means your child is on track to unleash their potential.

Arriving on time to school is a fundamental aspect of a child's educational experience and plays a crucial role in unlocking their full potential. Here are several reasons why being on time to school is important for a child's academic and personal development:

Consistent Learning Opportunities. Being on time ensures that your child doesn't miss the beginning of lessons, announcements, or important information shared at the start of the school day. This consistency in attendance provides a steady flow of learning opportunities.
Establishing a Routine. Timely arrival helps children establish a morning routine, promoting organisation and time management skills. Consistent routines contribute to a sense of stability and preparedness for the day's activities.
Reduced Disruptions. Arriving on time minimises disruptions for both the child and the class. Late arrivals can interrupt the flow of lessons and can be distracting for the child and their peers.
Building Respect for Punctuality. Punctuality is a valuable life skill. By consistently arriving on time to school, children develop a sense of responsibility.

ROAD SAFETY FOCUS - BUS AWARE

‘We all have a part to play for bus travel to be safe’.

Safe Bus Travel - Families have an important part to play in keeping children safe around roads.

Never drop off or meet your child on the opposite side of the road to the bus stop or call them across the road. Always drop them off or meet them on the same side of the road as the bus stop.
Remind your children to always wait until the bus has gone before choosing a safe place to cross the road.

Bus Flashing Lights - Lights flash on buses to warn motorists that buses are picking up and dropping off children.

You must slow down to 40km/h when overtaking or passing a bus displaying flashing lights.
You can help keep children safe by:

Sticking to the speed limit and following the road rules in school zones.
Slowing down to 40km/h when bus lights are flashing.
Looking out for children crossing the road near bus stops, in school zones or along bus routes.
Giving way to buses when they merge back into traffic.

Tess Koning

Principal

Karen Robson

Assistant Principal

Learning

Rebecca Cameron

Assistant Principal

Mission

ENHANCING FAITH THROUGH SPORT

2ND QUARTER KICKS OFF

After a massive Term of sport, we brace ourselves for another huge term of sport at St Peter’s. We have Winter Sports Trials, Cross Country, Netball, Rugby Union and AFL events all happening during the Term.

POLDING WINTER SPORTS TRIALS

Today we have several students trialling for Polding Teams. Grace Halverson and Havarna Stone (Netball), Emily Kelemec and Harper Rowlatt (Hockey), Jonah Files, Jai Davis and Nixon Smith (Rugby League).

CROSS COUNTRY SCHOOL TEAM

On Wednesday, we hit the road and travel to Kempsey for the Hastings Zone Cross Country Championships. We wish all students the very best and we can't wait to hear about your achievements.

St Peter’s Cross Country Team:

12 Years- Amaya Davis, Amaya Colthorpe, Alexa Bayer, Ivy Clarke, Nikki Welsh, Emma Pelley, Jonah Files, James Wehlow, Thomas Allen, Aiden Walsh, Steele Cottom and Cooper Dawson

11 Years- Matilda Price, Polly Platt, Amelia Opitz, Kaiya Elliott, Matilda Spence, Eva Kelly, Hunter Pociask, Mason Duffy, Jai Davis, Albi Winters, Riley Hofman and Bradley Brown

10 Years- Paige Zvirzdinas, Amelie Abi-Saab, Willow Morris-Boyd, Eleanor Campbell, Livinia Wehlow, Emma Blackman, Mason Pope, Ryan Matheson, James Millwarde, Bentley Kernahan, Franklin Crilley, Harrison Leman and Cruze Alley

9 Years- Zahli Kee, Cleo Campbell, Sophie Thomas, Sophia Millwarde, Eliza Pettitt, Milla Luck, Nate Nolland, Nate Baird, Lachlan Laundry, Zeke Boulet, Sonny Doherty and Finn Scaysbrook

AFL AND RUGBY UNION GALA DAYS

Thank you to all Year 5 and 6 students who registered for the upcoming AFL and Rugby Union Gala Days. At this stage, we will trial for both our AFL and Rugby Union Teams. If any Year 5 or 6 student missed nominations, could you please ask your child to come and see me, and I can put their name on the nominations list.

The AFL Gala Day date will be announced shortly with training commencing in Week 2. The event will be held in Coffs Harbour and will be a private transport event.

The Rugby Union Gala Day will be held in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday, June 12. The event will be Private Transport. If we win the event, we will compete for the NSWCPS Championship. This event will be held in Sydney and will also be private transport. Mr Post this week had a meeting with all registered students, and training will commence shortly.

ST PETER'S SPORT - FACEBOOK PAGE

You may or not know that we have a St Peter’s Sports Facebook page. This page keeps families up to date with sporting events and provides a host of information about all things school sports. If you aren’t currently a member, please feel free to join.

St Peter's Sport - Facebook - Link

SPORT QUESTIONS ?

Sport is very big at St Peter’s and every week there are many opportunities that we offer. Each year, we have a new cohort who enter our Pathway Sports, as well as many new families. Due to so many sports on offer, it can become confusing. Please feel free to contact me and I can hopefully assist: jeff.arkinstall@lism.catholic.edu.au

TERM 2.....

Week 1	Friday 3rd May	Polding Winter Sports Trials- Rugby League, Netball, Soccer
Week 2	Wednesday 8th May	Zone Cross Country Championships @ Kempsey
Week 3	Friday 17th May	Lismore Diocese Rugby Union Trials
Week 4	Tuesday 21st May	Lismore Diocese Cross Country Championships
Week 6	Wednesday 5th June Thursday 6th June	NSWCPS Cross Country Championships School Athletics Carnival
Week 7	Wednesday 12th June Friday 14th June	Lismore Dio Rugby Union Gala Day Polding Touch Trials
Week 8	Tuesday 18th June	Netball All Schools- Local Round NSWPSSA Rugby Union- 11 years
Week 9		NSWPSSA Rugby Union- Open
Week 9/10	Sunday 30th June & Monday 1st July	NSWCPS Rugby Union Trials

Jeff Arkinstall - Leader of Sport

2024 A4ART FINALISTS ANNOUNCED !!

The 2024 A4Art Prize has once again sparked a surge of creativity across our six St Agnes’ Parish Schools, with over 480 participants - representing more than 10% of the student body - contributing to the event, marking yet another year of growth.

The caliber of artworks in this year’s competition is truly outstanding. We've witnessed a diverse array of genres, from painting and drawing to origami, digital art, and 3D works, each accompanied by thoughtful artist statements. It's remarkable to see such a wide range of creativity stemming from a humble A4 sheet of paper.

After careful consideration by expert judges, 143 finalists have been chosen across 14 categories spanning from Kindergarten to Year 12, along with a special category for St Agnes’ Education Staff. This number includes artworks that have also been chosen as Packing Room Finalists, a category created to highlight outstanding pieces that may not have made it to the finalist stage but were recognised by the Creative Arts Nest Team.

All finalist artworks will be featured in the A4Art Pop-Up Exhibition, visiting each of the St Agnes’ Parish Schools during Term 2. Visitors will have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award during the exhibition. Furthermore, the artworks will be showcased at ArtWalk 2024 on June 7th in the Creative Arts Nest Tent at Port Macquarie Town Green.

428 artworks have been shortlisted and are now available for viewing online. Community members can cast their votes for the Community Choice Award at:

2024 A4Art Exhibition - Voting Online is now Open through this link

Category and Award winners will be announced at the Finalist Awards Night on June 17th, with all winners having their pieces displayed at the Wauchope Creative Hub Art Gallery post-event.

The Creative Arts Nest extends its heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support including:

St Agnes’ Education
Toms Creek Nature Domes
Port Macquarie Surf School
Sunset Framing & Gallery
The Seed Creative Workshops
Wauchope Creative Hub
Stoney Park
Innervision Surf & Skate
Alice in Paperland
Drawn to Art
Eckersley’s Art & Craft
Wildnets Adventure Parks
Got Ya Back Productions
TwoTripleFour

Touring Finalists

Jasmine Abel	Anna Maker	Amelie Abi-Saab	Charlie Munday
Grace North	Hazel Leonard	Ayce Perkins	Bradley Brown
Matilda Spry	Zoe Brice	Evelyn Thompson	Zeke Boulet
Emily Tarbox	Maisie Prosser	Imogen Burg	Indi McCudden
Maya Willoughby	Isabelle O'Donnell	Oliver McNeil	Madeline Goldie
Norah Anderson	Eliza Ziade	Adele Kyan

Packing Room Finalists

Lucy Maker

Olive Canham

Ella Goulding

Athena Goldie

Billing has now been completed for Term 2 and can be viewed in your Compass App and also on your monthly statement.

Available payment methods are:

BPay - details shown on your monthly statement
Compass Pay
Centrepay Deduction - for families in receipt of Centrelink benefits
Direct Debit - contact DLCS Hastings Regional Office (details below) or the school for the appropriate form
EFTPOS
Cash

If you have a general fee inquiry, please contact the school office on 6584 1962.

Accounts are due to be finalised in full by the end of Week 6 (Friday 7 June 2024) unless paying by weekly/fortnightly/monthly instalments.

Any Term 1 fees unpaid are overdue and need to be paid promptly unless a payment plan has been entered into. To enter into a payment plan, contact the DLCS Fee Support team (details below).

The DLCS Fee Support team manage arrears follow up, fee assistance and payment plans.

Email: cso-feeshastingsro@lism.catholic.edu.au

Telephone: (02) 6583 6038

In Person: Suites 6a & 6b Clarence Street, Port Macquarie (entry via Short Street)

Back up date

Friday 10th May

Families who have not yet paid but know that their children's Sibling photo was taken should go to our website https://store.theschoolphotographer.com.au/ to place their Sibling photo order.

The order code required to be entered online to order your School's photos is: X1394EC47P

If you have any enquiries please do not hesitate to send an email to: enquiries@theschoolphotographer.com.au

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ....

Register your interest by Wednesday 8th May

There is a wonderful opportunity for students of St Peter's to participate in the Zumba Kids Dance Fitness After School Program in the Don Farrell School Hall, run by Leanne's Dance Co. Leanne is an experienced Primary School Teacher and a casual teacher in our Diocese.

A free trial session will be provided to interested students. Please register your interest for the free trial class by filling in the form below by Wednesday 8^th May.

Zumba Kids - After School Program - Expression of Interest Form

Zumba® Kids - Where Fitness Meets Fun!

Welcome to our dynamic Zumba® Kids classes tailored for pre-school to Year 6 students. It's not just a dance class; it's an adventure where children can be active, groove out to their favourite music, and develop lifelong healthy habits.

What to Expect: Our Zumba® Kids classes are a fusion of fitness and fun! Our child-friendly routines draw inspiration from world music, current hits, and movie soundtracks. We break down the steps, infuse games, activities, and cultural exploration, making every class engaging and educational.

The Benefits: Dance is more than just movement; it's a key to fostering a healthy lifestyle and a natural integration of fitness into children's lives. Our classes go beyond dance, incorporating vital elements of childhood development such as leadership, respect, teamwork, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, and cultural awareness.

For more information and Leanne's contact details please complete the expressions of interest form.

CHICKEN POX

The school has received a notification of Chickenpox.

As we are just returning from holidays contact with other students has not occurred this term,

however it is important parents remain vigilant for any symptoms.

See the following for more information - Chickenpox Fact Sheet - NSW Health

WHAT’S ON

This week we highlighted two important recent events in the Library, Earth Day 22nd April and ANZAC Day 25th April. Children were able to browse the displays and choose from a wide variety of books, including a selection of children’s books relating to the “Purple Poppy Project” which commemorates the involvement of animals in war.

ASHTON SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

Issue 3 brochures were distributed to students this week. Any cash payment orders need to be returned to school by 9.00am Wednesday 15th May. Please ensure cash payments include your child’s name, class and correct payment. Online L.O.O.P. orders will close at 9.00pm.

WEEKLY BORROWING

A reminder that a sturdy cloth bag or zippered folder (ideally waterproof) is required for borrowing sessions to help keep our precious Library books safe from damage and loss.

A timetable for class borrowing sessions for Term 2 is included here to assist parents with preparing their children for their allocated library borrowing session. Children are also welcome to borrow on any day Mon-Thurs if they are avid readers, or were away on their usual day/time.

Library Timetable - Term 2

Amanda Ayres - Librarian

HOT CHOCOLATES AND PANCAKES

ARE BACK !!!

Hot Chocolate - $1.00 - kid safe temperature

Pancake with syrup - 50 cents each (available Lunch 2 only)

Click on the image below to order online with

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.

Canteen Roster - Week 2, Term 2

Monday	Elise Elwood
Tuesday	Jodie Brindle
Wednesday	Emily Skinner
Thursday	Theresa Zvirzdinas, Helen Bonus and Amy Wells
Friday	Carolyn Thompson and Jo Sexton

Kathie Bailey - Canteen Manager

Term 2 timetable 2024

Week 2, Term 2:

Monday 6th May	Year 7, 2025 - Information and Open Evening @ MacKillop College Hall - 5.30pm Fit Club: 8.20am Sport/PE: Year 1, Year 2, Year 4, Year 6 Library: 6G, 5B, 5R, 5G, 4G, 4R
Tuesday 7th May	Children go Shopping for Mum and/or Nan Bring CASH on the day Year 7, 2025 - Information and Open Evening @ Regional College Hall - 5.00pm Fit Club: 8.20am Junior Choir: Lunch 1 - 11.00am - Music Shed Sport/PE: Year 5, Year 6 Library: 6R, 2B, 2G, 4B
Wednesday 8th May	St Francis of Assisi Chapel Mass - 6 Blue Hastings Zone Cross Country @ Kempsey Zumba Expression of Interest - After School Classes - CLOSES Staff Prayer - 8.15am Senior Choir: Lunch 1 - 11.00am in 3 Red Sport/PE: Kinder, Year 3 Library: 3G, 3B, 3R, 6B, 1R , 2R Staff Meeting - 3.30pm
Thursday 9th May	8.00am - Parent Cuppa & Chat - Leary's Lane 9.30am - Kinder Bus Safety Program 11.30am - Years 3 & 4 - Glasshouse Show 5.30pm - Holy Communion Narrated Mass Fit Club: 8.20am Sport/PE: Year 1, Year 3, Year 5 Library: KR, KB,KG, 1B, 1G
Friday 10th May	School Photos - Catch Up Day Mother's Day Celebration Eisteddfod - Year 1 Catch Up Class Fit Club: 8.20am Sport/PE: Kinder, Year 2, Year 4
Saturday 11th May	Holy Communion Narrated Mass

Week 3, Term 2

SURVEY - WEEK....

Tell Them From Me Survey - Link

Monday 13th May
Tuesday 14th May
Wednesday 15th May	St Francis of Assisi Chapel Mass - 3 Red Hastings Zone Cross Country - Back Up Scholastic Book Club - CLOSES - 9.00am Cash; 9.00pm L.O.O.P.
Thursday 16th May	8.00am Parent Cuppa & Chat - Leary's Lane Da Vinci Challenge - Year 6 Only Year 6 Disco Camp Fundraiser & Parent Community Groups Evening
Friday 17th May	Celebration of the Word - Year 4 First Holy Communion Retreat Dio Rugby Union @ Grafton 2.10pm - Assembly
Saturday 18th May	Kinder 2025 - Information Sessions St Peter's Mums Night Out
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May Sunday 19th May	Holy Communion Presentation & Blessing of Candidates Kindergarten Catch Up - 1.00pm to 3.00pm @ Stuart Park

STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS

Friday 31st May - Proclaim - Staff off site - no child minding available

Monday 22nd July

Friday 27th September

Monday 14th October

EDUCATION AT THE GLASSHOUSE

Years 3/4 - "Alphabet of Awesome Science" - Thurs 9th May @ 12.30pm

Years 1/2 - "The One Who Planted Trees" - Wed 5th June @ 10.00am

Kindergarten - "Grug" - Wed 14th August @ 12.30pm

Permission to attend will be via Compass

The cost for the shows have been included in the St Peter's School Account

CAMP DATES

Year 6 Camp - 11th November to 15th November

Families will be billed for installment payments

Year 5 Camp - 4th December to 6th December

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Kindergarten Red	Kindergarten Blue	Kindergarten Green
Primrose Norman Jax Williams Franco Snyman	Rose Nicholls Hazel Leonard Ari Claes	Leah Langens Callen Whitehouse Benjamin Hall
Year 1 Red	Year 1 Blue	Year 1 Green
Josef Kelemec Accalia Bailey Edwina Furney	Jordan Marshall Lorelai Pursell Samuel Thomas	Michael Costello Ella Storrier Billy Edwards
Year 2 Red	Year 2 Blue	Year 2 Green
Reuben Kennedy Jack Geary Grace North	Brielle Perry Milla Pitts Sage Leonard	Nina Canham Jack George Aiden Close
Year 3 Red	Year 3 Blue	Year 3 Green
Zaiden Ball Lydia Costello Brooklyn Borger	Billy Bright Amelia Barber Sophie Thomas	Matilda Webb Patrick Duffy Charlee Ramsey
Year 4 Red	Year 4 Blue	Year 4 Green
Cruze Alley Natalie Tarbox Jaxon Mewett	Mabel Smith James Milwarde Valli Sadler	Kingsley Blundell Harlem Macey Alfred Norman
Year 5 Red	Year 5 Blue	Year 5 Green
Tess Donohoe Fletcher Bemmann Jasper Luck	Sebastian Causley Maisie Prosser Neive Every	Mandrake Auvaa Genevieve Ford Christopher Bucci
Year 6 Red	Year 6 Blue	Year 6 Green
John Ebbs Jessie Winter Polly Platt	James Dunn Lilly Goulding Zoe Brice	Joey Buckley Madeline Goldie Ellie Venter