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Recognising our School Counsellor
Little Moments, Lasting Change
Friday 8th November 2024 is School Counsellor and School Psychologist Recognition Day. Today, we celebrate our wonderful school counsellor, Katie Files.
This year’s theme, "Little Moments, Lasting Change," captures the essence of the invaluable work our counsellors/psychologists do every day. They have provided little moments of listening, understanding, and connecting that have supported students, families, and staff to notice their needs and strengths, persevere and grow.
Parent Input for 2025 Classes
Thank you to those parents and carers who emailed with information to support their children’s placements for 2025. Those received by the closing date have been added to the process for class development. We appreciate the respectful way in which these were given and look forward to constructing the best groupings possible for 2025. Staff have a handover process later in the term to ensure all important information they know about your children this year is shared with staff who will be working with them next year. We also will welcome some lovely new families in 2025 to our community.
Stage 1 Celebration of the Word
Families and friends of students in Years 1 and 2 are invited to join us next Friday, November 15th, in the combined St Peter’s Mackillop Chapel for our end-of-year Stage 1 Celebration of the Word. Can’t wait to see you there!
Encounter Youth: Week 5
Where do you find God? At mass? In nature? In music? In your Bible? Encounter Youth on the 15th of November is all about finding your Sacred Space. Join us as we learn how to make room for God’s presence in our everyday lives.
Friday the 15th of November
5:30-7:30 @ the Youth Hub
$5 for Dinner
Parent Cuppa & Chat + Let’s talk about….
The second parent chat topic is Emotional Coaching, and our Family Connect Worker, Anabelle Johnson, will facilitate it. RSVP to amanda.thomas@lism.catholic.edu.au.
LEARNING
ICAS AWARDS 2024
The ICAS Competitions are an internationally recognised gold standard in academic competitions. International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) is a historic academic competition that has been sat by over 10 million school students from 16,000 schools across 41 countries since 1981.
It recognises academic performance in a way similar to sports or the arts, with engaging, fun questions designed by psychometricians, education measurement experts and experienced teachers to test students’ higher-order thinking skills.
ICAS results are measured based on the performance of every participant in English, Mathematics, Writing, Spelling, Science and Digitial Technologies. Here is a breakdown of how they work
- High Distinction Certificate – awarded to the top 1% of participants
- Distinction Certificate – awarded to the next 10% of participants
- Credit Certificate – awarded to the next 25% of participants
- Merit Certificate – awarded to the next 10% of participants
- Participation Certificate – awarded to all remaining participants.
St Peter’s achieved some amazing across all award levels including three High Distinctions!!! Please click the link to see our amazing award winners.
Maths Olympiad 2024
The Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads (APSMO) Primary Division is a competition aimed at primary school students in Years 4, 5 and 6. It encourages students to develop their problem-solving skills through a series of five challenging contests held throughout the year. Each contest presents a range of mathematical problems that require creative and logical thinking, rather than just routine calculations. The competition is designed to foster a love of mathematics, promote critical thinking, and build confidence. The Olympiad results were announced at our Week 4 assembly. Congratulations to….
James Dunn Year 6 - 1st Place and top 10% of Australian students
Harrison Anthony Egan Blake Year 6 - 2nd Place and top 25% of Australian students
Elliot Gardoll Marjoribanks Year 6 - 3rd Place and top 25% of Australian students
Bradley Brown Year 5 - 3rd Place and top 25% of Australian students
Reuben Dahlenburg Year 6 - 5th Place and top 25% of Australian students
Congratulations to all of our Olympians and
we are looking forward to the 2025 Olympiad!
Lego League/Tech Club
During Terms 3 and 4, 20 stage 3 students were selected to participate in Tech Club where they showcased their knowledge and broadened their understanding of designing, building and coding through the annual Lego League competition.
Both St Peter’s teams worked hard during lunch times to prepare for this competition which took place in week 2 at Kempsey South Public School. Our St Peter’s teams demonstrated excellent teamwork and competed against other schools in the region, taking out 1st and 5th place in the coding and robotics challenge. Congratulations to our Tech Club Students for their dedication and achievement throughout the term and in the Lego League competition!
 Tess Koning Principal |
 Karen Robson Assistant Principal Learning |
 Rebecca Cameron Assistant Principal Mission |
ENHANCING SPORT THROUGH FAITH
Enhancing Sport Through Faith
A wave of hope: Click on the link HERE
Why is sport important for your child?
Participation in sports can help students in a multitude of ways. Physical activity can not only contribute to improving students’ physical health, but it can also aid in developing social skills and improving mental health, as well as leading to better academic outcomes and school completion. Students who participate in sports during the school years tend to have a positive attitude towards physical activity which does not diminish as they age.
Summer Sports
Well done to all our Touch Footballers and Cricketers who trialled for the Hastings Zone Teams on Monday. All athletes displayed their skills and PBS Values. A special well done to Bonnie Mann, Pippa Hudson, Paige Zvirdinas, Tasman Lorger, Jasper Luck, Nixon Smith, Mason Duffy and Albi Winters who was selected, and will now trial at the Lismore Diocese Summer Sports Touch Football Trial in late November. Also, a special well done to William Kee, who was selected for the Hastings Zone Cricket Team, and will now trial at the Lismore Diocese Summer Sports Trials next week.
Basketball NSW Regional Champions
A huge day of basketball on Tuesday for our school team in the Basketball NSW Regional Championships in Coffs Harbour. The team won all 3 games in the lead-up to the Grand Final and then went on to win the Grand Final. We scored 163 points over the 4 games to our opposition 40 points! The 10 boys played very well together and were always humble during all games. A special thank you and well done to Mr Post, who coached the boys beautifully and yet again got the best out of the team.
Jai Davis… you SUPER star
Today, Jai attended the Hastings Sunrise Sportsperson (Primary) of the Year. Jai and his family attended a wonderful celebration of sport in the region. Jai as you know is an amazing athlete across many sports. However, Shot Put has been where he has excelled at the National level. Last year, he was awarded 2nd place in the National Athletics Championships- Shot Put. This year, he broke the Polding 11-Year Shot Put Record and threw 11.32M to make his 2nd NSW State Team in as many years.
Congratulations Jai.
This week saw the final week of Elective Sports for Years 3-6. Years 1-2 have another week to go. 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 $3500.00 Sporting Schools Grant. This grant has allowed our students to participate in a wide range of sports. Year 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- November 21, 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 will receive a Compass Notification next week 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 Sporting Events:
- Lismore Diocese Summer Sports Trials- Basketball, Cricket and Touch Football
- Year 1- Hockey
- Year 3- Hockey
TERM 4 .... The Road Ahead
| Week 4 | Monday |
Elective Sports - Years 1, 2 Hastings Zone Summer Sports Trials - Touch Football & Cricket @ Kempsey |
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Basketball NSW Schools Tournament - Coffs Harbour Elective Sports - Years 3, 4 |
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| Wednesday | Kinder Sporting Schools - Soccer | |
| Thursday | Elective Sports - Years 5, 6 | |
| Week 5 | Monday | Elective Sports - Years 1, 2 |
| Tuesday | Year 3 - Sporting Schools - Hockey | |
| Wednesday | Kinder Sporting Schools - Soccer | |
| 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 |
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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 |
WHOOPING COUGH
The school has had more notifications of students with
Whooping Cough this week.
Please be diligent with seeking medical advice. If your child is unwell or awaiting test results please rest them at home.
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Monday 11 November
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| Wednesday 13 November |
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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 4
| Monday | Erin Maker |
| Tuesday | Jodie Brindle |
| Wednesday | Haley Dwyer, Anthony Grasso and Simon Thomas |
| Thursday | Theresa Zvirzdinas, Helen Bonus and Lucy Harpham |
| Friday | Jodie Brindle and Hayley DeSomma |
| Kindergarten Red | Kindergarten Blue | Kindergarten Green |
| Jessica Johnson Primrose Norman Rosie Elwood-Franchimont |
Isabel Fairley Ava Baird Ava King |
Olive Healey Arlo Kennedy Maalia Tuetue |
| Year 1 Red | Year 1 Blue | Year 1 Green |
| Beau Winner Scarlett Gahan Edwina Furney |
Tyler Bedford Pippa Sonogan Evelyn Bijoy |
Evelyn Wilton Xander Duffy Heidi Smallwood |
| Year 2 Red | Year 2 Blue | Year 2 Green |
| Oliver Opitz Charlie Ziade Olivia Ehinger |
Milla Pitts Bonnie Castles Norah Anderson |
Isabelle O'Donnell Taya Quinn Hannah Rourke |
| Year 3 Red | Year 3 Blue | Year 3 Green |
| Angie Hogan Eloise Ford Brooklyn Borger |
Evelyn Heery Bronte Cullen Billy Bright |
Bella Elwood-Franchimont Lachlan Laundry Ella Hiles-Stone |
| Year 4 Red | Year 4 Blue | Year 4 Green |
| Willow Morris-Boyd Matilda Spry Jaxon Mewett |
Mabel Smith Charlie Cooper George Cox |
Imogen Burg Will Furney Clara Murphy |
| Year 5 Red | Year 5 Blue | Year 5 Green |
| Roisin Crinion Jorja Dicker William Kee |
Nicole Ibrahim Liam Hofman Owen Mitchell |
Lilly Anderson Harper Castles Amelia Opitz |
| Year 6 Red | Year 6 Blue | Year 6 Green |
| Harry Insall Ava Baldock Joe Gornall Indigo McLean |
Sam Zvirzdinas Piper McGuigan Zack Rutishauser |
Diya Dileep Hannah Bijoy Ellie Venter |
Week 6, 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 |
We await the arrival of Colour Run prizes from the warehouse! A message will be sent out to families when they are received and ready to be sent home.
Watch this space for updates!
INSPIRED READERS FESTIVAL
On Thursday, Mrs Michelle Lawler and myself had the pleasure of attending the Inspired Readers Festival at Charles Sturt University with a group of Year 2 students. Through this experience, we had the opportunity to connect with some of Australia’s most cherished authors and enjoy a day celebrating the magic of storytelling. Further details about this event including photos will be shared in the next issue of “Postman Pete”.
WEEKLY BORROWING
Amanda Ayres
