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WELCOME BACK FOR TERM 3
We were so excited to see our students back with us on Tuesday morning as we gathered our school together. We acknowledged the many things that are ahead of us in this wonderful Term of learning and activities to enhance our school experience. Make sure you keep an eye on our Newsletter and Compass notifications to keep up to date with all that we are planning for this Term. Some of the activities we are looking forward to: Book Week, Sacrament of Confirmation, Dance Eisteddfod, School Concert, Father’s Day Colour Run. What a great Term!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW STUDENTS
Beatrice Hastings (Kindergarten), Evie Cooper (Year 1), Evelyn Bijoy (Year 1), Brayden Bijoy (Year 2), Charlie Cooper (Year 4) and Diya Dileep (Year 6).
They have already settled so well into our family here at St Peter’s and we look forward to getting to know them.
KINDERGARTEN INTERVIEWS FOR 2025
This week has started our Kindergarten interviews for 2025, which will run for the first 4 weeks of this Term. It has been such a pleasure to meet with existing families and new families who would like their children to be part of our cohort in 2025. We have great numbers of enrolments and would like to make sure no one misses out on being part of this interview period. If you have children already with us and have a child who is of school age for next year, please ensure you book an interview time as this is part of the enrolment process and helps us with managing the numbers of students for next year. Letters of offer will go out once the interview period is complete.
MISSION
TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY PARENT FEEDBACK
You spoke, we listened! Each week this term we will share a key message from the parent ‘tell them from me’ surveys conducted at the start of Term 2.
PARENT COMMUNITY GROUP EVENT
Join us for an engaging and informative workshop designed to help you unpack some great parenting tools. The workshop will be delivered by Janita Thompson, mum of four teens, with many years of experience delivering parenting workshops in the Lismore Diocese.
What You'll Learn:
- Understanding Emotional Intelligence and why it's a crucial building block for your child's success.
- Your Parenting Style and how it supports healthy emotional development in kids.
COLOUR RUN + FATHER'S DAY
The information to register your child for the St Peter’s Colour Run + Father’s Day event has been sent home this week with your child and via Compass News Feed. The fundraiser is an online fundraiser and you can register your child here: Colour Run Registration
The school’s goal is to raise $20,000 towards the costs of building a covered walkway via the school welcome gate to improve the allweather usability of this space. Happy fundraising!
BOOK WEEK PARADE + GRANDPARENTS DAY
SAVE THE DATE.....
This year Grandparents are invited to our Book Week dress up parade as well as families, followed by fruit break and a Celebration of the Word to honour Grandparents.
LEARNING
NAPLAN
Results Sent Home This Week
A reminder to Year 5 Families to keep your resulsts in a safe place as they will be required for Year 7 enrolment.
Parents of Year 3 and Year 5 students received their child’s NAPLAN results on Wednesday this week. NAPLAN is an assessment of student proficiency in all areas of English and Numeracy and gives an indication of how our students are progressing.
St Peter’s teachers and students continue to achieve strong results in NAPLAN assessments. 2024 saw particular growth in Writing, with 93% of Year 3 and 94% of Year 5 students achieving the top 2 bands. We can also report pleasing growth in Numeracy results, with 82% of Year 3 and 90% of Year 5 students achieving the top 2 bands. St Peter’s leadership team uses these results to guide annual planning and ‘take the temperature’ of learning and teaching at St Peter’s. If you have any questions regarding your child’s NAPLAN results, please get in contact with your child’s teacher via email.
RHYTHM 2 RECOVERY DRUMMING
Why drumming at St Peter’s?
Throughout the Term, we will spotlight the benefits for St Peter’s students in their music lessons as they learn to play the drums. Learning to play the drums is indeed incredibly fun and rewarding! Beyond the joy of making music, there are numerous surprising benefits to mastering this instrument.
Drumming Reduces Stress
The act of drumming prompts the brain to release endorphins, which are natural mood elevators. This effect is akin to the "runner's high" experienced after vigorous exercise. Even a short session of drumming can noticeably improve your mood and mental state. Playing drums can be a remarkable stress reliever, offering an outlet for frustration, disappointment, and daily stressors. Whether you're sitting behind a drum kit, participating in a drum circle with a djembe, or playing a marching band bass drum, drumming provides a therapeutic release.
 Tess Koning Principal |
 Karen Robson Assistant Principal Learning |
 Rebecca Cameron Assistant Principal Mission |
NAPLAN Results for Years 3 and 5
Were sent home with students on Wednesday
Year 5 Families please keep this VERY IMPORTANT document in a safe place
you will need it for Year 7 Enrolment next year.
Were sent home with students on Tuesday
If you would like to Order Special Photos
Billing has now been completed for Term 3 and can be viewed in your Compass App and also on your monthly statement.
HOT TIP FOR PARENTS
TO SEE THE TRANSACTIONS ON YOUR ACCOUNT
Using A Mobile Phone: Click the 3 lines in the bottom right hand corner, choose the open in browser tile, click on the blue circle with your initials in it, located in the top right hand corner of the app, then on the next screen click on the billing tab.
Using A Computer: Click on the blue circle with your initials in it, located in the top right hand corner of the app, then on the next screen click on the billing tab.
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 30 August 2024) unless paying by weekly/fortnightly/monthly instalments.
Any Term 1 and 2 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)
ENHANCING FAITH THROUGH SPORT
WEEK 1 HAS BEEN HUGE !!
This week, we have had NSWPSSA Cross Country, Zone Athletics and an AFL Gala Day. As per every Term, Sport never stops, we can’t wait to show you our sporting story in the Term ahead.
WE DID IT
ZONE ATHLETICS !!!!
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Our 50 strong Zone Athletics team competed very well on Wednesday and we were again successful in winning the day. It was amazing watching our athletes perform at their very best and at the same time, displaying their PBS values on and off the track. A huge thank you to Mrs Tarbox, Miss Fowler and Mrs Kipreotis for supporting the children. A special thank you to the huge amount of families who supported all of our kids to make a very special day. All students who have progressed will be processed through Compass.
AFL GALA DAY
The sun was shinning and we were able to compete in the postponed AFL Gala Day yesterday. The team played very well all day and were undefeated! We beat Tacking Point in the final and have now progressed to Coffs Harbour for the Regional Final next week. A Compass Event has been sent out to parents for consent to attend, consent is due by 30th July, 2024. A huge thank you to Mrs Bates for all your support of the day. A special thank you to Mrs Harris in preparing oranges for the team.
WELL DONE AMAYA AND CRUZE !!
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A huge congratulations to Amaya Davis and Cruze Alley at the NSWPSSA Cross Country. This is an amazing achievement to get to this level and we are so proud of you both.
WE ARE OFF TO REGIONALS
We have been fortunate to be invited to the Netball All Schools Regional Finals on Wednesday August 7. Mrs Ryan, Miss McKenzie and Miss Wotherspoon will commence training early next week.
SUPER SATURDAY
Super Saturday (could also be any day or night of the week) is a tradition that extends back many years. It is a very unique initiative to our school. This tradition involves our staff, where available, coming into the community to watch your child play in a sporting event. This might be finals of soccer, netball. It might also be one of their final games of rugby league for the season. It might also be motorbike racing or gymnastics. For our staff, we get to cheer on and support your child in a different setting. Over the years, it has always been a very special time. I remember a number of years ago, Mrs Mowle, Mrs Kalchbauer and Mrs Morris went to watch a Year 1 girls soccer team called the “Rabbits”. The girls were so excited to see their teachers, so much so the game commenced and the entire team were cuddling their teachers as a goal by the opposition was scored. The game became secondary, with the excitement of seeing their teachers as a primary focus. Please feel free to email the date, location, time and fields/court etc of a particular event and I will send this through to staff. We can’t wait to see your kids getting out and active. My email address is jeff.arkinstall@lism.catholic.edu.au
SUCCESSFUL SPORTING GRANTS
We have been fortunate to be awarded a Sporting Schools Grant of $3,500.00 for Term 3. This will provide an opportunity for all Year 4, 5 and 6 students to participate in Hockey. This will be run by Development Officers from Hockey NSW. The session will commence in Week 4.
ST PETER'S SPORT - FACEBOOK PAGE
You may 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.
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 3 .... The Road Ahead
| Week 3 | Wednesday 7th August | Netball All Schools Regional Final |
| Week 4 | Friday 16th August | Lismore Diocese Athletics Championships |
| Week 8 | Thursday 12th September | Zone Soccer and Netball Gala Day |
Throughout the Term, we will be highlighting our A4 Art Finalists beginning with Kindergarten.
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Evelyn T Artwork - Rainbow Lantern I made my lantern by taking one piece of paper and cutting 3 strips, then I folded it and cut lines. I folded the other way, coloured it and glued it together. I glued it on the handle and the crosses at the bottom. Making lanterns is special because I used to make lanterns with my friends at little school (daycare) and it helps me remember them. I like lanterns, the light helps me sleep. |
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Olive H Artwork -Magical Glittery Princess This is my magical glittery princess. Move your head back and forth to see her glitter and shine. Magical things happen all the time. |
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Lucy M Artwork - Bushland
This artwork is colourful and makes me feel happy. I like animals and nature. |
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Hazel Artwork- Beach High Commended  It is a sunny day. I painted a beach with watercolors. It has a sky and water. |
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Friday 2nd August
9.10am to 9.40am - Welcome and Smoking Ceremony on the Oval
9.40am to 10.10am - Liturgy "Keep the fire burning, black loud and proud" - Don Farrell Hall
10.10am to 10.40am - Colouring in competition prizes - Don Farrell Hall
11.40 to 1.40pm - Activities - all around the school
2.10pm to 2.50pm - Activities in classrooms
ST PETER'S DANCE CONCERT INFORMATION
In Term 3, all St Peter’s Primary students will be involved in our school Dance Concert at the Glasshouse. The theme this year is: “2024 By Request”. Julie-Anne is continuing as our professional dance teacher. Each class will be attending and participating in weekly lessons over Term 3.
The dance lessons will provide support to the PE timetable.
Please try NOT TO BOOK any appointments during your child’s dance lesson time.
St Peter’s Dance Concert Class Rehearsal Timetable Term 3 2024
2024 By Request
All lessons are in the Don Farrell Hall
We look forward to returning to the Glasshouse for our dance concert this year. We will again have the opportunity to showcase two dance performances. Ticket prices are $20 each. The tickets for the Dance Concert can be purchased from the Glasshouse - over the phone, in person or on the website. The date when tickets go on sale will be confirmed next term.
Night Performance: Monday 23rd September, 6.00 pm at The Glasshouse, Port Macquarie.
Night Performance: Tuesday 24th September, 6.00 pm at The Glasshouse, Port Macquarie.
The Glasshouse seats 588 people, which equates to 1176 tickets over two evenings. When purchasing tickets, there will be a limit of 4 tickets per transaction, as we would like every family to have the opportunity to attend one night. You will be notified through the newsletter when these tickets will go on sale through the Glasshouse. Updates will also be posted in Postman Pete. There is no need to purchase tickets for students, as there will be a whole school Dance Concert Rehearsal in the Don Farrell Hall on Friday 20th September, Week 9 Term 3, where all children at school will attend as an audience.
Our school band will perform on both nights from 5.40 pm, while guests take their seats. Students performing in the band are required to arrive at 5.20 pm and be signed in at The Dock area on both nights.
It is expected that all children will be at both night performances. It is a team effort and everyone plays an important role in the staging of the class dances.
You will also receive a separate Costume Note, detailing the specific requirements for each individual child in their class group, early next term.
Students will travel by bus to the Glasshouse on the morning of Monday 23rd September in school uniform (not costume) for a technical rehearsal and block (stage orientation) before the night performance.
This rehearsal is essential for a smooth show, so again, please ensure your child can attend.
We will then return to school in time for 3:00 pm buses and parent pick-up etc.
The 7 Eisteddfod Dance groups will also have an opportunity to rehearse on stage and perform as part of our Dance Concert before their Eisteddfod Competition on Thursday night 26th September in the same week.
When students arrive at The Glasshouse, parents are asked to sign them in at an assigned area on both evenings of Monday 23rd and Wednesday 24th September at 5.30 pm. Once signed in, it is the policy of The Glasshouse, for safety reasons, that all students stay until the end of the concert on both nights. Afterwards, students can be collected by parents from 3 separate areas, including The Dock, The Foyer and the Upstairs area outside the Meeting Rooms. Further information regarding drop-offs and pick-ups will be provided later this term.
TERM 3 BOOK WEEK CELEBRATIONS
SAVE THE DATE:
Our Book Week parade will take place in Week 5 on the morning of Wednesday 21st August. The official theme this year is “Reading is Magic”. Children are encouraged to share their love of books and reading by dressing as their favourite storybook character for the parade.
Book Week Book Stall (via Compass):
In celebration of Book Week, students also have the opportunity to pre-purchase a $5 “book pack” which includes the following:
- Choice of a new book from a select range of grade-appropriate titles;
- Entry into our book week raffle to win one of seven amazing, “magic-themed” prize-packs (winners to be announced during our book week parade); and
- A donation to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation
Donation to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation Link
A Compass Event will be sent out to families to pre-purchase these book-packs, with the optional offer closing on Sunday 18th August. Children will be able to select their chosen book at school during Book Week (19th-22nd August) at a stall that will be set-up in the Don Farrell Hall.
Online Book Fair:
Throughout Term 3 we will also be holding an online “Book Fair” whereby families will be able to purchase a book via Flexi-Schools to donate to our St Peter’s library. Families will have a commemorative sticker placed inside the cover of any purchases to recognise their donations and those students will be given the first opportunity to borrow their donated titles.
A Compass notification will be sent out to St Peter’s families next week, notifying when the online book fair will be open and will also include details of how to purchase book donations via the Flexi-Schools app.
ASHTON SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Families who placed orders online through L.O.O.P. for Issue 4 should have received a $5 promotional code with their order confirmation that can be used towards online purchases of $15 or more for Issue 5. More details about this offer are available via the following link:
Promotion Available on Issue 4 - Book Club
This issue in celebration of Book Week, families who place orders online through L.O.O.P. have the opportunity to receive up to 3 free books depending on the cost of the order (i.e. spend $20 to receive 1 free book; spend $50 to receive 2 free books; spend $70 to receive 3 free books). In addition, families also have the opportunity to receive a $5 credit that can be used towards Issue 6 purchases of $15 or more. The terms and conditions of these offers are available via the following link:
Promotion Offers Issue 5 - Book Club
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. Your child's book pack bag is ideal !!
An updated timetable for class borrowing sessions for Term 3 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.
Let's Celebrate!
NAIDOC treats available next Friday $1 and $2
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.
- If you would like to volunteer in the Canteen please click on the link below:
Canteen Roster - Week 2 Term 3
| Monday | Katy Vogrig |
| Tuesday | Kay Knight and Jodie Brindle |
| Wednesday | Sarah Dahlenburg |
| Thursday | Wendy Sheppard, Lucy Harpham and Pat Shirt |
| Friday | Belinda Johnson, Kristy Thomas and Jodie Brindle |
| Kindergarten Red | Kindergarten Blue | Kindergarten Green |
| Kaiden Gahan Olivia Gooch Sebastian Przybylo |
Archibald Borger Isabel Fairley Ari Purcell |
Beatrice Hastings Arlo Kennedy Coen Watts |
| Year 1 Red | Year 1 Blue | Year 1 Green |
| Amelie Cassegrain Zara Ruming Malia Roberts |
Frankie Doherty Isaac Quinn Theodore Howe |
Tyler Brice Harvey Pettitt Xander Duffy |
| Year 2 Red | Year 2 Blue | Year 2 Green |
| Jack Geary Grace North Aiya Purcell |
Brayden Bijoy |
Benjamin Tarbox Levi Vandermeel Hudson Westbrook |
| Year 3 Red | Year 3 Blue | Year 3 Green |
| Nate Baird Nate Nolland Chelsea Simpson |
Bronte Cullen Lucas Anderson Lucy Dwyer |
Vincent Day Sophia Millwarde Bella Elwood-Franchimont |
| Year 4 Red | Year 4 Blue | Year 4 Green |
| Cruze Alley Amelie Abi-Saab Edward Hoy |
Zara Baldock Charlie Cooper Bentley Kernahan |
Cade Edwards Will Furney Clara Murphy |
| Year 5 Red | Year 5 Blue | Year 5 Green |
| Luke Ledbrook Jessica Thomas Matthew Thompson |
Emanuel Zhong Sebastian Causley Liam Hofman |
Mandrake Auvaa Lachlan Banham Georgia Hayes |
| Year 6 Red | Year 6 Blue | Year 6 Green |
| Emily Kelemec Evie Pattinson Cooper Dawson |
Zoe Brice Cloie Paug Amelie Oliver Ethan Ehinger |
Diya Dileep Mia Harris Amelia Newman |
Term 3 Calendar Dates
Week 2, Term 3:
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Monday 29th July
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Kinder, Years 1 & 2 - 11.30am to 12.05pm Years 3 & 4 - 12.10pm to 12.40pm Years 5 & 6 - 12.45pm to 1.30pm
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| Tuesday 30th July |
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| Wednesday 31st July |
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| Thursday 1st August |
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| Friday 2nd August |
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Week 3, Term 3
| Monday 5th August |
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| Tuesday 6th August |
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| Wednesday 7th August |
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| Thursday 8th August |
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| Friday 9th August |
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS
Friday 27th September
Monday 14th October
EDUCATION AT THE GLASSHOUSE
Kindergarten - "Grug" - Wed 14th August @ 12.30pm
Permission to attend will be via Compass
The cost for the show has been included in the St Peter's School Account
CAMP DATES
Year 6 Camp - 11th November to 15th November
Families will be billed via Compass Events for the final balance of camp costs next week. Full payment due by Week 10, Term 3.
Year 5 Camp - 4th December to 6th December
International Competitions and Assessments for Schools - Years 2 - 6
ICAS is an online testing forum designed to recognise and reward academic excellence.
These competitions are purely optional !
however we believe that the experience these competitions provide is invaluable.
ICAS is the largest independent assessment program for schools available in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific region.
The competition dates and costs are as follows:
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Digital Technologies & Writing |
Monday 5th August - Friday 9th August |
$19.95 $23.95 |
Years 2-6 Years 3-6 |
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English |
Monday 12th August - Friday 16th August |
$19.95 |
Years 2-6 |
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Science Spelling Bee |
Monday 19th August - Friday 23rd August |
$19.95 $19.95 |
Years 2-6 |
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Mathematics |
Monday 26th August - Friday 30th August |
$19.95 |
Years 2-6 |
ALL ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday 29th July, 2024
If your child/ren are interested, please follow the instructions below:
ICAS ONLINE TESTING/PAYMENT - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARENTS
Visit: Buy ICAS as a Parent - Parent Payment System
Enter our school’s Unique Access Code
Unique Access Code – DAK605 – follow the prompts
Parents will receive a confirmation email of your order and a copy of your receipt of payment
