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REPORTS AND PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
At the end of Week 9, Semester 1 student reports will be available on Compass. These reports will give parents and carers a summary of students’ achievements and goals. Parents and carers have access through Compass currently to book a time to meet with their child/rens’ teacher. Please note: some classes have different interview weeks due to some teachers being away during Week 10. Parents and carers should ensure they add the correct date of interview to their calendar so they don’t arrive on the wrong date. Due to 3 Green interviews being held next week, reports for students in 3 Green will be sent home today with students.
KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS 2026
Round 1 applications for Kindergarten 2026 have been reviewed by St Agnes’ Parish Principals to assess numbers and address any out of zone requests. Communication to families seeking enrolment from Round 1, will be sent via email in the next week.
ATHLETICS THANKS
I would like to acknowledge the wonderful work of Mr Arkinstall and our school staff for enabling students and families to enjoy Athletics trials for all students, particularly finding a creative way to do this when we were unable to do this as a whole school. It was so heartening to see families supporting their students across the past week and there were many lovely stories of students and staff celebrating all success. Thank you to all involved and all families who visited.
MISSION
ST PETER'S FEAST DAY
Next Friday 20th June, we’re excited to celebrate our School’s Feast Day, honoring Saint Peter, one of Jesus’ most devoted and courageous disciples! The day will start with a community Mass at 9:30am, followed by open classrooms and a BYO picnic lunch — we warmly invite families to come along and share this special moment with their children.
Saint Peter lived a life full of faith, love, and service, and his example inspires us all. As we celebrate him, we’re encouraged to reflect on how we can follow in his footsteps — by showing love, staying true to our beliefs, and lifting up those around us each day.
HOSPITALITY MASS
PARENT ASSEMBLY 'THRIVE' CONFERENCE RECAP
Last weekend the Diocese of Lismore Parent Assembly Committee hosted their annual conference for diocese parents and carers. This year's theme was "Thrive in 2025" and included speakers Maggie Dent, Brad Marshall and Angela Lockwood. A packed conference room engaged in powerful, expert and grounded presentations relevant to supporting our children to thrive in current times. An exceptional, valuable and fun event and was wonderfully supported by our St Peter's Primary community!
Further information and resources from each speaker are available through their websites:
Maggie Dent: Maggie Dent - Home|Resources For Those Who Live & Work With Children
Brad Marshall: The Unplugged Psychologist
Angela Lockwood: Angela Lockwood - Thrive in the Age of Distraction
SAVE THE DATE.......
'SAFE ON SOCIALS PARENT WORKSHOP'
We’d like to invite you to a free parent workshop with renowned online safety expert Kirra Pendergast on Tuesday 29th July, from 5.00pm to 6:30pm. To make it even easier for you to attend, free child-minding will be available on the night.
The first 20 families to register will receive a free book — “The Tech Diet for Your Child and Teen” by Brad Marshall Link To: 'The Tech Diet for you Child and Teen
To register, complete the google form here (it it timed and date stamped) - St Peter's Parent Workshop with Kirra Pendergast (Safe on Socials) - Registation
We’re also pleased to offer free access to Kirra’s Safe on Social Parent Library: Safe on Social Parent "Live" Library . To redeem this, use the discount code KPSTPETERPARENT100 at checkout to reduce the price to $0.00.
We strongly encourage all families to make attending this workshop a priority — it’s a valuable chance to empower you and your children to navigate the online world safely.
MAGGIE DENT MOMENT
Maggie Dent explains that firm boundaries held in place are good for our kids. Secure attachment with a child means they can handle the word "no" and handle the boundaries we set as parents and carers. Model firm, fair and love in equal measures and don't be afraid to hold the line when it's required...you've got this!
LEARNING
WRITEON 2025
Congratulations to the following students, who participated in WriteOn 2025. There were some wonderful stories submitted about friendships, war, dragons, bullying, fantasy worlds and one from the perspective of the family pet cat.
It was very difficult to judge, and several teachers were involved in the decision-making to keep it fair. Special congratulations to the following students, whose stories have been submitted as our winning school entries:
| Stage 1 | Georgie Shields | Year 2 |
| Stage 2 | Oliver Cowan | Year 4 |
| Stage 3 | Amelia Opitz | Year 6 |
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Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
Stage 3 |
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Bonnie Geary Emily Tarbox Georgie Shields |
Eva Newman Sage Leonard Ruby MacGibbon Anna Maker Caterina Vallim Grace North Maya Willoughby Oliver Cowan Elsie Manning Airlie McCudden |
Kaiya Elliott Polly Hampson Amelia Opitz Kingsley Blundell Brooklyn Fletcher Jaxon Cerato |
Each student will receive a certificate and a prize at our next whole-school assembly in Week 10.
Briody Tarbox
Year 3 Teacher/Enrichment Team
WHAT IS ICAS ?
ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee and Digital Technologies. ICAS evaluates student performance against other competition entrants across the state and nation.
Learn more about: ICAS - School Competitions
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN ICAS
If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please go to the Parent Portal to register for your chosen subjects.
You can do this in one of two ways:
- Direct login link – faster!
Use this link to log directly into the shop and start registering: Direct Login - Select Subjects
- Log in using the Parent Payment System Code
Visit the shop and use the Parent Payment System code to log in using Code: DAK605
Shop link: Parent Payment System Code
Parent Payment System Code: DAK605
Registration for all subject areas closes on
Monday 28 July at 11:59pm.
This year, our students can elect to sit the following assessments:
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Subject |
Sitting Date |
Cost |
Years |
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Digital Technologies |
4 - 8 Aug |
$20.95 |
Years 2 - 6 |
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Writing |
4 - 8 Aug |
$24.95 |
Years 3 - 6 |
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English |
11 - 15 Aug |
$20.95 |
Years 2 - 6 |
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Science |
18 - 22 Aug |
$20.95 |
Years 2 - 6 |
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Spelling Bee |
18 - 22 Aug |
$20.95 |
Years 2 - 6 |
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Mathematics |
25 - 29Aug |
$20.95 |
Years 2 - 6 |
Please note, we cannot facilitate refunds or make alterations as all money is paid directly to ICAS Assessments.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact:
Vanessa Baywood
Leader of Pedagogy
 Tess Koning Principal |
 Karen Robson Assistant Principal Learning |
 Rebecca Cameron Assistant Principal Mission |
This Friday, 27th June, we will celebrate St Peter’s Feast Day. To honor his inspiring example, our fortnightly PBS focus for Weeks 9 and 10 will be “Being Like Jesus.”
St Peter was a devoted follower who lived his faith fully. He generously shared his gifts and encouraged many others to believe, becoming a true role model for all.
Over the next two weeks, we will be encouraging our students to embody these same values. Teachers will be on the lookout for shining examples of kindness, faith, and leadership to celebrate through our class PBS awards.
Let’s all strive to be more like Jesus, just as St Peter did!
Sharni Geary
Leader of PBS
Semester 1 - Teacher Interview Bookings
Parent Teacher Interviews have opened
via Compass Conferences
and close on Friday 27th June @ 3.00pm
Teacher Interviews will be held in Week 10
except the following classes:
3 Green: Term 2 - over Weeks 9 and 10 - Bookings close Friday 20th June @ 3.00pm
1 Blue: Term 3 - Week 2 - Bookings Close 27th June
2 Blue: Term 3 - Week 2 - Bookings Close 27th June
2 Red: Term 3 - Week 2 - Bookings Close 27th June
4 Red: Term 2 - Week 10 and Term 3 - Week 1 - Bookings Close 27th June
ENHANCING SPORT THROUGH FAITH
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Philippians 4:13
NSWPSSA CROSS COUNTRY
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We wish Hunter Pociask and Paige Zvirzdinas the very, very best on Wednesday, June 25, as they run for Polding at the NSWPSSA Cross Country Championships. Both athletes have been running very well, and I’m sure they will be challenging for a position in the NSW Cross Country Team.
ALL SCHOOLS NETBALL - LOCAL GALA DAY
Our 2 Netball Teams were outstanding this week at the All Schools Netball. Mrs Goldie and I were very fortunate to witness the two teams in action, and it was wonderful to see both teams supporting each other on and off the court, and as always, all athletes displayed their PBS values. Our teams finished 1st and 3rd, and our Team 1 will now play in the All Schools Regional Finals on Tuesday, 26th August 2025 in Port Macquarie.
KINDY - YEAR 4 SCHOOL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
We had perfect days for our Stage 2 and our Kindy, Year 1 and 2 School Athletics Championships. Thank you to the many families who came to support the day. Results for this event will be in next week’s Postman Pete.
Highlights from the Kinder - Years 1 and 2 Athletics Championships
ST PETER'S SCHOOL ATHLETICS TEAM
As we have now finalised our School Athletics Championships, we now move on to naming a school team for the Hastings Zone Athletics Championships. The team will be selected in the following way:
- 1st and 2nd in their age group and gender in the 100M sprint.
- 1st and 2nd in the combined ages of 8, 9 and 10 year olds (2025) and by gender for long jump, shot put, discus, 200m, 800m and 1500m. This is our Junior division.
- 1st and 2nd in 11-year-old (2025) and by gender for long jump, shot put, discus, 200m, 800m and 1500m. This is our 11-year-old division.
- 1st and 2nd in 12-year-old (2025) and by gender for long jump, shot put, discus, 200m, 800m and 1500m. This is our senior division.
- The top 4, 100M times in the Junior division, and by gender. We will also have a combined top 4, 100m times in the 11-year-old and Senior divisions, and by gender.
Our school team will be announced on Monday. We will also be conducting training for selected events, and it’s an expectation that all students selected will attend these vital training sessions to give them every chance of success.
AFL GALA DAY - OFF TO REGINAL FINALS
The AFL advised us this week that the local AFL Gala Day has been cancelled, and we have progressed to the Regional Finals in Coffs Harbour on Tuesday, July 1.
AROUND THE GROUNDS
WELL DONE CHELSEA
Congratulations this week to our amazing gymnast, Chelsea Simpson. Chelsea is a Year 4 student who came in first place for bars and floor. Second place for vault and beams. She scored 18/20, and won a gold medal at a recent gymnastics competition.
THE SPORTING ROAD AHEAD ...
| AFL Regional Finals | Tuesday 1st July | @ Coffs Harbour |
| Hastings Zone Athletics Championships |
Wednesday 30th July b/up dates 6/13 August |
@ Port Macquarie |
| Diocesan Athletics Championships |
Tuesday 26th August |
@ Coffs Harbour |
| All Schools Netball Regional Finals |
Tuesday 26th August |
@ Port Macquarie |
| Hastings Zone Gala Day - Soccer & Netball |
Thursday 4th September |
@ Laurieton |
| Diocesan Soccer & Netball Finals Day |
Wednesday 24th September |
@ Grafton |
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All Schools Rugby League - Years 3 to 6 League Tag - Years 5 to 6 Gala Day |
Wednesday 24th September |
@ Port Macquarie |
STAFF STORYTIME
For the duration of Term 2, every Monday during Lunch 2, our library transforms into a cosy storytelling haven where stories come to life!
This week, our amazing Leader of Pedagogy, Mrs Baywood delighted students with two beautiful tales, Grandad’s Teeth by Rod Clement, a humorous mystery that follows the search for Grandad’s missing false teeth in the lead-up to his impending birthday party; and Letters from Felix: a little rabbit on a world tour by Annette Langen, an interactive storybook which follows the adventures of Sophie’s missing toy rabbit, “Felix” as he travels the world.
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This coming Monday, we are so excited to have one of our lovely Year 2 teachers, Mrs Kipreotis, sharing some of her favourite stories! All students are warmly invited to join us each week in the library.
WEEK 10 AUTHOR VISIT
Kate and Jol Temple .... 1 Week To Go !!!!
It’s just a little over one week until we will be having the extremely popular and entertaining acclaimed authors, Kate and Jol Temple visit our school on Tuesday 1st July, all the way from Sydney!!
Kate and Jol are internationally awarded children’s authors of well over 30 books for kids, including the extremely popular smash hit “Bin Chicken” picture book series as well as the best-selling graphic novel series, “The Underdogs” and “Frog Squad” plus many, many more. Kate also writes the middle grade fiction series, “The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffatt” which is perfect for students who love stories with a historical element.
During the day, each student at St Peter’s will be able to attend one of three interactive sessions where they will get to meet the authors; hear about their stories and the characters; the inspiration behind their stories and also receive some tips and guidance about how our students can create their very own characters and stories.
Book Offer:
Please click on the link below to access a flyer containing details about how to order Kate and Jol’s books before our upcoming author visit. When placing orders, please follow the steps carefully as outlined in the flyer, including our school name (to avoid postage costs) along with your child’s name and class. These books will be personally signed by the authors themselves and available for collection on the day of the event.
Kate and Jol Temple Author Event
WEEKLY BORROWING
Amanda Ayres
ST PETER'S FEAST DAY TREATS
$1.00 and $2.00
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 9 Term 2
| Monday | Pat Shirt |
| Tuesday | Jodie Brindle |
| Wednesday | Karen Green, Jo Sexton and Sally Gorringe |
| Thursday | Alix Blakeley, Jo Maher and Michaella Edwards |
| Friday | Clare McManus, Emma Dwyer and Jodie Brindle |
Music In The Morning
You're Invited
Thursday 26th June from 8.00am
Don Farrell Hall
Parents/Carers are to sign in through the front office
Great things are happening in the Don Farrell Hall early on Thursday mornings! Our talented instrumental students have been coming together to create beautiful music, and we are excited to share their progress. Join us on Thursday, 26th June as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week with an open rehearsal. Come and experience the joy, effort, and harmony our students have been working hard to achieve!
| Kindergarten Red | Kindergarten Blue | Kindergarten Green |
| Martin Brazier Isobel Johnston Isla Shiplee |
Archer Fotheringham Sonny Roberts Elijah Bruen |
Tayah Gunning Mason Roods Camilla Ryan |
| Year 1 Red | Year 1 Blue | Year 1 Green |
| Jax Williams Coen Watts Primrose Norman |
Zoe Godfrey Benji Hall Koa Mane |
Aloshy Rony Poppy Wilson Emmie Salter |
| Year 2 Red | Year 2 Blue | Year 2 Green |
| Harvey Bright Emerson Parrish Leanne Zhong |
Holly Weber |
Akanesi Fono Jasmine Abel Parker Stevenson |
| Year 3 Red | Year 3 Blue | Year 3 Green |
| Oliver Zvirzdinas Madeline Daley Samuel Zhong |
Nate Pearce Clayton Hinshelwood Benjamin Klein |
Asher Oliver Airlie McCudden Eadie Wells |
| Year 4 Red | Year 4 Blue | Year 4 Green |
| Aurora McNair Lewis Gallo Will Geary |
Lydia Costello Matilda Webb Max Rodgers |
Oliver Cowan Sophia Millwarde Ruby Farrell |
| Year 5 Red | Year 5 Blue | Year 5 Green |
| James Millwarde Edward Hoy Caroline Costello |
James Farrell Matilda Mason Amelia Flood |
Valli Sadler Mason Pope Elsie Pattrick |
| Year 6 Red | Year 6 Blue | Year 6 Green |
| Trey Batt Riley Hofman Ryan Matheson Albi Winters |
Fletcher Bemmann Neive Every Georgia Hayes |
Harper Castles Matilda Price Chloe Trimmer |
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Professional Learning Day - Friday 25th July
Professional Learning Day - Monday 13th October
Last Day for Students - Tuesday 16th December
Staff Development Day - Wednesday 17th December - Pupil Free
