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KINDERGARTEN 2025 ENROLMENTS AND INTERVIEWS
ASSEMBLIES TERM 3
Due to the large amount of activities currently taking place during this term around our assembly times, we will pause these on Friday afternoons until Term 4. Our Year 6 leaders will have many opportunities to lead assemblies in Term 4 as well as at other times this Term in other ways.
MORNING GATE REMINDERS
The entry gate opens no earlier than 8am in the morning each school day for parents dropping off children. Your child’s safety remains your responsibility prior to 8am, so dropping them off early is not advisable without your supervision. There are a growing number of children waiting for the gate to open in the morning and we continue to remind them of our expectations for their safety and respectful behaviour to each other and our staff. Several children were found encouraging younger children one morning this week to slide into the gully between St Peter’s and MacKillop, which is unsafe and out of bounds for them. If you need to drop your children early, please speak with them about your expectations aligning with ours for their safety and respectful behaviour. If you do not need to drop off earlier than 8am, please wait until gate opening time.
MISSION
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Yesterday, 15th August, was the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this feast day, we remember when Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken into heaven, body and soul, after she died. Mary’s life and death are a wonderful example of praise and thanksgiving to God and she inspires Catholics all across the world to live as faithful and trusting disciples of God. Yesterday, the students celebrated a special prayer for Mary in classrooms.
RECONCILIATION AT ST PETER'S
Each week this Term students at St Peter’s will have the opportunity to have reconciliation with one of our parish priests. Thank you Fr Paul and Fr Alejo who were able to spend time with Year 6 Red last week.
TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY PARENTS 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.
COLOUR RUN + FATHER'S DAY @ ST PETER'S
Have you invited your ‘father figure’ and got your white t-shirt ready? The Colour run is an online fundraiser and you can register your child here:
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 all weather usability of this space.
If you are interested in helping with the Colour Run powder stations and set up from 12:30pm on Friday 30th August please email amanda.thomas@lism.catholic.edu.au
NEXT WEEK !!!!
BOOK WEEK PARADE + GRANDPARENTS DAY
Have you organised your book week costume? 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.
EMOTIONAL COACHING WORKSHOP SLIDES
It was wonderful having over 50 parents join the Emotional Coaching workshops during the school disco last week. Please find the slides from the presentation attached below. A special thanks again to Amanda Matthews (Holly’s mum in Year 1) for her generous donation of boutique wines to make the evening even more enjoyable!
You can check out their amazing wines via this link: Boutique Wine Link
NATIONAL EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN CHILDREN
A PARENTS GUIDE
FATHER'S DAY STALL VOLUNTEERS
+ FUTURE CONVENORS
Father's Day Stall - Monday 26th August
The father’s day stall requires volunteers to help sell the gifts
from 11.30am to 1.30pm in the Don Farrell Hall
If you can assist please email ktyperkins@hotmail.com OR kayliedavis@yahoo.com.au
Children bring money on the day .....
Volunteers Please
We also require FUTURE VOLUNTEERS to continue
the Mother's and Father's Day stalls for 2025 and beyond.
If you can assist please email ktyperkins@hotmail.com OR kayliedavis@yahoo.com.au
MUSIC - RHYTHM TO RECOVERY DRUMMING
Continuing to highlight the benefits of drumming for St Peter’s students.
IMPROVES COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Students with musical training communicate better with peers, are more empathetic, and get lots of practice expressing ideas without using words. Drumming also teaches you to read non-verbal cues, which can help you learn to read between the lines.
BECOMING A GLOBAL CITIZEN
Drumming isn't just about rhythm and beats; it's a gateway to exploring diverse musical cultures and traditions. Whether you're delving into Latin Bossa Nova, Afro-Cuban Clave, or Jamaican Reggae, each style offers a unique perspective and enriches both your musical skills and your understanding of different cultures. It's a wonderful way to broaden your horizons and connect with people through the universal language of music.
YEAR 1 PHONICS SCREENING TEST
 Tess Koning Principal |
 Karen Robson Assistant Principal Learning |
 Rebecca Cameron Assistant Principal Mission |
ENHANCING FAITH THROUGH SPORT
German Olympic Gold Medallist- Yemisi Ogunleye
“I’m alive only because of his grace.”
German Olympic Gold Medallist - Yemisi Ogunleye - Link
DIOCESAN ATHLETICS - POSTPONED !!
TO TUESDAY 20TH AUGUST
The Lismore Diocese Athletics will now be held on Tuesday August 20 after wet weather postponed today’s event. We wish all athletes the best of luck.
AFL STATE FINALS
Our AFL Team has been training hard in the lead up to the NSW State Finals. Training will continue each Monday and Wednesday at 2nd lunch eating time.
WE LOVE HOCKEY
Years 4, 5 and 6 pushed, trapped and hit in their first session of Hockey this week. The program will contiune in Weeks 5, 6 and 7.
SUPER SATURDAY
Staff last weekend had an awesome time watching many students getting out and active. 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. 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
YEARS 3 AND 4 TOUCH GALA DAY
On Thursday September 5, all Year 3 and 4 students will participate in the Touch Football Gala Day at Tuffins Lane, Port Macquarie. Over the years, it has been a wonderful day getting out and active and enjoying the company of friends and playing in a team environment.
A Compass notification will be sent shortly. On the Compass notification, you will notice we are seeking coaches for teams. We have 14 teams participating. If you have a current Working With Children Check and would like to manage a team (your child’s team), we would love your assistance. The role is very easy, it is subbing on and off students (6 on 6 off).
ELECTIVE SPORTS
During Weeks 1 to 5 of Term 4, Years 1 to 6 will be participating in an Elective Sports Program. The Program will be separated into stages. The sports available will be offered for a particular stage and will be outlined in next weeks Postman Pete.
Later in the Term, we will notify families of when a particular stage opens for registration. During the registration night, families will select and pay online, for their child’s chosen sport. You will choose one sport per child. Once a sport has been selected, it is final.
Learn to Surf will only be a Year 6 Sport, unless we don’t meet the maximum numbers. It will be offered to Year 5 if numbers aren’t reached. Forms have been given out to Year 6 students this week.
SOCCER AND NETBALL GALA DAY
The Hastings Zone Soccer and Netball Gala Day will be held on Thursday September 12 in Laurieton. I thank Mr Murtagh, Miss McKenzie, Mrs Ryan and Miss Wotherspoon for their support of the students.
ALL SCHOOLS RUGBY LEAGUE
A registration session for all Years 3-6 students occurred this week, as expected, we had huge numbers register. Training will commence shortly, and I thank Mr Rowlatt, Mr Duffy, Mr Baird and Mr Bright who will be assisting at training and coaching at the event. Without the amazing support of families like this, these opportunities don’t occur for our kids. I will have training details shortly for Years 5-6 and Years 3-4.
TERM 3 .... The Road Ahead
| Week 5 | Tuesday 20th August | Diocesan Athletics |
| Week 6 | Thursday 29th August | AFL Paul Kelly Cup State Final @ Sydney |
| Week 7 | Thursday 5th September | Years 3 & 4 Touch Football Gala Day |
| Week 8 | Thursday 12th September | Zone Soccer and Netball Gala Day |
| Week 10 | Wednesday 25th September | Rugby League |
| Week 10 | Wednesday 25th September | Soccer and Netball |
OUR YEAR 3 A4 ART FINALISTS
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William H First Place Artwork: New Year's Eve This is Sydney Harbour on New Years Eve. The fireworks are in the sky and lots of boats full of people in the harbour watching.
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Adele K Artwork: Spooky Moon The ghost is trying to get its jewel back from the moon. |
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Ella G Artwork: My River I enjoyed creating this artwork because it reminds me of all my good memories. I love camping by the river with my family. I love floating down the rapids, looking for cicada shells and having a campfire. The river is a special place that I look forward to spending time with my family and having lots of fun. I love my river.
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Matilda S Artwork: Life by the Sea I love searching for starfish at Shelly Beach with my family and friends. I folded the A4 paper in half. I used one half to create the starfish and painted.
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TERM 3 BOOK WEEK CELEBRATIONS
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 has been 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:
Thank you so much to all the families that have purchased a book to donate to our school library. There has been an overwhelming response to this initiative with a large number of books already donated. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by all members of our school community!
There are still a number of books available to donate through the flexi-schools app should families wish to participate in this initiative which will run throughout Term 3. These books will also be on display in the library on Wednesday 21st August should families wish to view them following our Book Week/Grandparents Day celebrations. Please note however that cash purchases will not be possible.
Students 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.
NSW PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE COUNTDOWN…
1 week remaining!
A friendly reminder that there is now 1 week remaining until the Premier’s Reading Challenge closes. All participants must have their online student reading records completed by 11.59pm on Friday 23rd August, 2024 so that validation can occur. Only students who have a completed and validated reading record will receive a PRC certificate.
Instructions on how to add books to your child’s reading log are provided via the following link:
How to Add a Book to Your Reading Log
If you have any issues with logging books, please email Mrs Amanda Ayres at amanda.ayres@lism.catholic.edu.au
WEEKLY BORROWING:
KINDERGARTEN - VISIT 'GRUG'
Kindergarten enjoyed their excursion to the Glasshouse on Wednesday to watch the Windmill Theatre Company Production of 'Grug'.
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 5 Term 3
| Monday | Reynah Fernandes |
| Tuesday | |
| Wednesday | Kate Perkins |
| Thursday | Michelle Barn, Jo Maher & Alix Blakely |
| Friday | Jo Sexton |
| Kindergarten Red | Kindergarten Blue | Kindergarten Green |
| Olive Canham Franco Snyman Primrose Norman |
Alexander Hoy Sofia Macabeo Tex Shannon |
Olive Healey Stevie Shipway Rafferty Day |
| Year 1 Red | Year 1 Blue | Year 1 Green |
| Accalia Bailey Asher O'Brien Scarlett Gahan |
Cruz Fussell Kye Nolland Georgie Shields |
Macey Barber Christopher Costello Evelyn Wilton |
| Year 2 Red | Year 2 Blue | Year 2 Green |
| Briley Ferguson Ash Howard Annabelle Way |
Norah Anderson |
Athena Goldie Heleena Bijoy Xavier Johnston |
| Year 3 Red | Year 3 Blue | Year 3 Green |
| Luca Crilley Angie Hogan Evelyn Worthington |
Roco Castell Hana Stevens Billy Bright |
Lachlan Laundry Charlee Ramsey Levi Stewart |
| Year 4 Red | Year 4 Blue | Year 4 Green |
| Jaxon Mewett Evangeline Oliver Noah Walters |
Penelope Kelemec Olivia Jones George Cox |
Kingsley Blundell Imogen Burg Eliza Zvirzdinas |
| Year 5 Red | Year 5 Blue | Year 5 Green |
| Paolo O'Brien Miley Swan Lucas Power |
Bradley Brown Nixon Smith Tasman Lorger |
Matilda Price Sandon Lickley Trey Batt |
| Year 6 Red | Year 6 Blue | Year 6 Green |
| Nikki Welsh Joseph Gornall Ivy Clarke Polly Platt |
Rose Eccles Lilly Goulding Piper McGuigan |
Jameson Smith Harrison Blake Hannah Bijoy |
Term 3 Calendar Dates
Week 5, Term 3:
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Sunday 18th August
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Monday 19th August
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| Tuesday 20th August |
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| Wednesday 21st August |
9.00am - Book Week Parade followed by Fruit Break 10.15am - Celebration of the Word
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| Thursday 22nd August |
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| Friday 23rd August |
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| Sunday 25th August |
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Week 6, Term 3
| Monday 26th August |
Please bring a shopping bag Parent Helpers on the day much appreciated |
| Tuesday 27th August |
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| Wednesday 28th August |
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| Thursday 29th August |
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| Friday 30th August |
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| Sunday 1st September |
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS
Friday 27th September
Monday 14th October
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
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