BOOK WEEK, GRANDPARENTS DAY AND OPEN CLASSROOMS

What a wonderful morning we had celebrating Book Week and welcoming our special grandparents and carers into our school community! 

Our students looked amazing as they paraded in their creative costumes, showing off their favourite book characters. Our staff also were in the spirit of the day and worked in their teams to share their love of literature in costumes. After the parade, families and visitors enjoyed time together with fruit platters, stories, and plenty of smiles.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so memorable — especially to our staff, students, and families who brought the joy of books and community to life. 

We also acknowledge and thank our staff for opening the doors of their classrooms to families on Wednesday to share some wonderful work from Science and Art. It is always a delight to see children sharing their special project and learning with their parents. We especially thank Amanda Thomas who organised the afternoon, our parents who assisted in cooking the barbecue and serving sausages, as well as our band leaders who supported our band to perform on the basketball courts.

Book Week Parade and Grand Parents Morning

Year 6 - Enjoy their LAST Book Week Parade

CONCERNS IN THE CARPARK

We have received notification that there have been adults seen smoking in the school carpark. We advise all parents and carers, as well as asking you to pass on to anyone you know who may visit the school at times, that smoking is prohibited on all school premises, with our carpark being part of school grounds. The no-smoking rule includes buildings, gardens, sports fields, car parks, and any other areas within the school grounds. The ban applies to all individuals - students, staff, visitors, and community members - without exception.

Additionally, under the NSW Smoke-free Environment Act 2000, smoking is prohibited within 4 metres of a pedestrian entrance to or exit from a public building, which encompasses schools. This regulation, known as the '4 metre law,' aims to prevent exposure to second-hand smoke for individuals entering or leaving public buildings.

It's important to note that this law also applies to the use of e-cigarettes (vaping). Therefore, to comply with state legislation, individuals must refrain from smoking or vaping on school grounds and within 4 metres of any school entrance or exit.

Violations of these regulations can result in penalties, including on-the-spot fines of $300 for individuals who smoke within the restricted areas. We ask that you observe this rule, for the safety of our students and families.

MISSION

 

SAVE THE DATE:

FATHER'S DAY @ ST PETER'S

We need 4 more helpers to assist with our ham and cheese croissant breakfast preparation from 7.00am Friday 5th September.

Thank you to these parents for volunteering already - Jodie Brindle, Simone Roods, Laura Harrison, Kyrstal Cerato, Emily Daley and Suzanne Cash. Please email amanda.thomas@lism.catholic.edu.au if you can assist.

FATHER'S DAY STALL HELPERS WANTED.....  PLEASE !!

 

TELL THEM FROM ME PARENT SURVEY

YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS

Thank you to all the 150 parents and carers who took part in our recent Tell Them From Me survey. Your honest feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our school community. Each week this term we will share some feedback from the data collated.

 

 

LEARNING

YEAR 4 SERVE UP LIFE - SIZE CLAY CREATIONS !

This term, Year 4 students have been busy sculpting life-sized, realistic food items using air-drying clay. Their creative task challenged them to design and craft sculptures that looked just like the real thing! To enhance the realism, students also presented their clay creations in carefully selected food packaging. The finished artworks were proudly displayed in the Year 4 classrooms, where families and students from across the school were invited to view and admire the collection. As you can imagine, the exhibition was a delicious success! 

PEER SUPPORT

Today in Peer Support, children practised developing their strengths. This will help your child to become more resilient and optimistic. Ask your child to share strengths they identified in the session.

Tess Koning Principal

Karen Robson Assistant Principal Learning

Rebecca Cameron Assistant Principal Mission

Last Friday Infants students enjoyed their afternoon of groovin to the music at their disco.

Thank you to those parents who supported Years 5 and 6 Camps by purchasing Chips, drink and glow sticks.

Your support is appreciated.

HELP US BUILD OUR PROP AND COSTUME SUPPLIES

Drama builds confidence, creativity, and communication skills.
It encourages teamwork, empathy, and self-expression in a fun, engaging way.

We're looking for simple dress-up clothes and props to support our drama at St Peter's. Items will be used for characterisation and improvisation.

If you have any of the following at home, we’d love to give them new life:

Old costumes or dress-up clothes

Hats, scarves, ties, or accessories 

Simple props (no weapons, please!)

Newspapers for puppet-making

Please drop off donations at the school office during school hours.

Thank you for helping our students bring their creativity to life!

YEAR  5 .....

Eisteddfod Dance Group

Our talented Dance Eisteddfod groups have been working incredibly hard, fine-tuning their routines and bringing their passion and energy to every rehearsal! With the competition in Week 10 fast approaching, excitement is building—and this week, we got a sneak peek at their stunning costumes! We can’t wait to see all their hard work come to life on stage. Keep up the great work, dancers!

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing Year 5 group! Their song is “Project Apollo”. These young dancers have been giving it their all—practising their moon walk techniques and dancing in space. Their routine is full of class and elegance, and we can’t wait to see them light up the stage in Week 10. Keep it up, Year 5!

Olivia Gibb

Creative Arts Coordinator

BULLYING NO WAY - AWARENESS DAY

LAST FRIDAY ....... Dressed in Purple

Thank you for your support of our school's participation in Bullying No Way National week of action last week. It was wonderful to see students in a sea of purple on Friday, while engaging in meaningful classroom activities around bullying.

By working collaboratively within our community, we can collectively help reduce bullying.

Families play an important role in helping children understand bullying and know how to respond to it.

If your child tells you about things at school, or you observe something in public that involves conflict or bullying, take the opportunity to talk about what bullying is. You can learn more about what defines bullying at Bullying No Way

Questions you could ask:

• What do you think bullying is? 
• Have you seen it? How did you feel?
• As well as me, who are the other adults you would talk to when it comes to things like bullying?
• Have you or your friends left other kids out on purpose? Do you think that was bullying? Why or why not?
• Have you ever tried to help someone who is being bullied? What happened? What would you do if it happens again?

Remind your child that bullying is never okay and discuss how they can respond safely if they experience or witness it.

Encourage them to seek help from a trusted adult and keep seeking support if needed.

By promoting open communication, we empower children to stand up against bullying and create a safer environment where everyone can feel that they belong.

For more information visit the above Bullying No Way -  link.

SAFE AND RESPECTFUL

Over the next two weeks, our PBS focus is on being safe and respectful during transition times around the school. This includes moving between the playground and classrooms, as well as transitioning to activities like library visits, sport, music lessons, and assemblies.

We are encouraging students to move thoughtfully and calmly throughout the school — walking quietly in line to avoid interrupting others’ learning, moving promptly and quietly to their classrooms when the bell rings, and ensuring they are in the right place at the right time.

Teachers will be actively recognising and rewarding students who demonstrate these positive behaviours during transitions with Dojo points and our weekly PBS awards.

Thank you for partnering with us to reinforce these important PBS values at home. Your support helps create a safe and respectful learning environment for all of our students.

Sharni Geary

Leader of PBS

THERE HAS BEEN A REPORT OF HEAD LICE ACROSS THE GRADES

The recurrence of head lice and treatment can be a very frustrating and expensive experience for families and your assistance is urgently sought in an effort to STOP THE CYCLE.   Head lice are most common among primary school aged children and are spread by direct contact with the hair of the infested individual. Head lice are rarely transferred through clothing, hats, furniture or bedding.
Please take time to check your child’s hair - be diligent with your checking and treatment if lice or nits (eggs) are detected.  It is extremely important to make sure that ALL eggs are removed. If we work together we can eliminate this problem quickly and stop the re infestation! 

Our School policy on Head Lice is located in our Family Information Handbook and is printed below for your information.
Thank you for your consideration.

If children have head lice, it is suggested that parents:

• Check all other members of the family;
• Shampoo with one of the preparations from the chemist;
• NOTIFY THE SCHOOL
• Keep the children home until all the eggs have been removed;
• Wash all clothing in hot water with a little of the shampoo
• Keep long hair tied back;
• Impress on children not to play with, or comb, each other’s hair, borrow or swap hats.

NOTE

1. It is requested not to shampoo as a precautionary measure as overuse may be dangerous.
2. Regular checking of children’s hair is the responsibly of parents.
3. Children will be sent home if head lice are detected at school.

Please refer to the information below to order:

 CAPTAINS, SPORT CAPTAINS, SRC AND BAND photos