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KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS 2026
This week we finalised our first round of Kindergarten enrolments for 2026 and are happy to let our community know that letters will be sent out today for successful applications. As part of those letters, there are forward planning dates for transition opportunities in Term 4. We look forward to seeing all of our new students back with us at school later on in the year.
CHANGE TO OFFICE
TUESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER
On Tuesday 2nd September in the afternoon, a number of our leaders, office staff and other school staff will be attending the funeral of our AP Mission Bec Cameron’s mum, who sadly passed away last week. We will have limited leaders and office staff from 1:30pm on Tuesday until the end of the day. If you could try to have messages that need to be sent out to children as early as possible, that would assist the office staff at the busy end of the day. All teachers who are attending the funeral will be replaced in the afternoon, so school will go on as usual.
MISSION
ACCENDERE - YEAR 4
Last Friday, Year 4 came together for Accendere. Accendere means to ignite a flame.
The Scripture theme for Accendere is:
‘And now I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. If you have love for one another, then everyone will know that you are my disciples.’ John 13: 34-35
The students had lots of fun cycling through activities on the day, learning about what makes a good friend, how to be a good friend and how Jesus treated his friends. This culminated in all students writing a friendship pledge before sharing a Liturgy together.
We hope our students will benefit from this learning as they continue to nurture friendships, old and new.
NEXT FRIDAY .....
FATHER'S DAY @ ST PETER'S
We need 3 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, Suzanne Cash and Jessica Cassegrain. Please email amanda.thomas@lism.catholic.edu.au if you can assist.
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.
PARENTING STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN WITH ADHD
We know parenting can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when supporting children with ADHD. Many families have shared their interest in learning practical strategies, so we’re excited to begin sharing a helpful resource each week in our newsletter.
These resources are designed to give parents tips, tools, and encouragement to support their children in positive and effective ways. For those keen to dive deeper, you’ll also find a fantastic collection of articles, podcasts, and guides on Maggie Dent’s website: Best Resources for Supporting Kids with ADHD.
Together, we can keep learning and supporting one another as a community.
LEARNING
YEAR 5 PUPPETS IN THE MAKING
Year 5 have begun creating their puppets and backdrops for their upcoming fractured fairy tales. In Drama this term, Year 5 students are writing their scripts inspired by traditional fairy tales. Year 5 students will perform their fractured fairy tales for Kindergarten, Year 1 and parents in Week 9.
SOLAR ENERGY IN YEAR 3
This Term, Year 3 have been learning about clean and renewable energy sources, including wind, water and solar energy. On Wednesday, we used the sun on the 27 degree day to cook a Mars Bar in our very own solar ovens. They were well-cooked and tasty! Stay tuned for more news on our renewable energy projects, which will be announced before the end of the Term.
PRIME MINISTER'S SPELLING BEE SUCCESS !!
Congratulations to Eliza Pettitt in 4 Red, who has progressed to the State and Territories Round of the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee! We wish Eliza all the best!
PEER SUPPORT
Today's Peer Support session focused on positive self talk. Children practised talking positively to themselves. The children also learnt about perseverance, which encourages them to keep trying in challenging situations. During the week encourage your child to use positive self talk and discuss some tricky and challenging situations where they might need to use perseverance skills, for example, learning a new skill, getting better at a sport, playing an instrument, maintaining friendships and challenging themselves in class.
 Tess Koning Principal |
 Karen Robson Assistant Principal Learning |
 Rebecca Cameron Assistant Principal Mission |
DANCE EISTEDDFOD TICKET SALES ...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ALSO
COMPETITION DAY THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER
TICKETS GO ON SALE....
Wednesday 10th September 9.00am (sharp)
A limit of 4 tickets per transaction @ $16.50 each
This is a competition not a showcase.
12 schools are taking part in the competition this year with a high level of interest,
Tickets WILL SELL OUT !!
Use the 'Name of Performance Section' to purchase your tickets !!!
Thursday 25th September Dance Eisteddfod Schedule
| AGE GROUP | NAME OF PERFORMANCE SECTION | PERFORMANCE TIME | FINISH TIME |
| Boys | Boys School Groups Years K-6 | 10.00am | 10.55am |
| Year 1 | Division 1 Infants School Groups Years K and 1 | 12.45pm | 1.25pm |
| Year 2 | Division 2 Infants School Groups Years 2 | 2.00pm | 2.35pm |
| Years 3 & 4 | Division 1 Primary School Groups Years 3 and 4 | 3.00pm | 3.40pm (parent pick up) |
| Years 5 & 6 | Division 3 Primary School Groups Years 5 and 6 | 5.15pm | 6.05pm |
SHOWCASE INVITATION
Parents will sign in through MacKillop
YEAR 6 .....
Eisteddfod Dance Group
Our talented Dance Eisteddfod groups have been working incredibly hard—fine-tuning their routines and bringing passion and energy to every rehearsal! With the big competition in Week 10 fast approaching, the excitement is definitely building.
This week, we were treated to a sneak peek of their stunning costumes, and let’s just say—we’re in for a spectacular show! We can't wait to see all their dedication and hard work come to life on stage. Keep it up, dancers!
This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing Year 6 group, dancing to ‘Rock of the Ages’! These enthusiastic performers have been giving it their all, and it shows. Their routine is packed with fun, energy, and attitude, and we just know they’re going to light up the stage in Week 10.
Olivia Gibb
Creative Arts Coordinator
ENHANCING SPORT THROUGH FAITH
Enhancing Sport through Faith
Listen for his knock and answer
HARPER ROWLATT, YOU STAR !!
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Harper Rowlatt this week played at the NSWCPS Golf Championships in Sydney and shot a PB, she also won gold, and will now play in the NSWPSSA Golf Championships later in the year. Congratulations Harper.
REGIONAL NETBALL FINALS
Our Netball Team played very well at the Regional Finals. The competition was very tough, but our girls held their own in a very tough draw. Congratulations to our team on reaching the Regional Finals level.
HASTINGS ZONE GALA DAY
 Girls Soccer - 2nd |
 Girls Netball - Well Done |
After the huge amounts of rain, the Hastings Zone Gala Day (Soccer and Netball) went ahead on Wednesday. It was another amazing day of Peter’s Sports. Our Boys Soccer Team won the day. Our Girls Soccer Team finished 2nd, and our A Team Netball Team won the day.
 Girls Netball - Won |
 Boys Soccer - Won |
Our Netball and Boys Soccer Team will now travel to Grafton in Week 10 for the Lismore Diocese Finals.
TOUCH FOOTBALL GALA DAY
YEARS 3 AND 4
All Year 3 and 4 students have been learning the skills of Touch Football in the lead up to their Gala Day on Wednesday, September 3. It has been fantastic to see so many students having a wonderful time as they learn a new set of skills.
RUGBY LEAGUE TRIALLING
Our Rugby League Trials commenced this week, and it was great to see a large number of students getting out and active. On both days, I heard Mr Baird, Mr Bright, Mr Rowlatt and Mr Duffy, who are the coaches of the two teams, give advice and tips on how individual students could improve their skill level. Trials will continue next week. The Year 3-4 trial next week will not be on Wednesday due to a Touch Gala Day. I will notify athletes of the alternate day asap.
Trials will be:
TBC- Years 3 and 4
Thursday- Years 5 and 6
LISMORE DIOCESE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
A huge day on the athletics track this week with a large number of St Peter’s students competing at the Lismore diocese Athletics Championships in Coffs Harbour. I don’t have final individual results as yet, but we have many students who have made the Lismore Diocese Athletics Team. The Hastings Zone also won the Paddy Dent Shield.
Athletics Training Week 7
- Monday- Relay Training- lunch 2 eating time
- Tuesday- Discus and Shot Put Training- Lunch 1 eating time
- All Week- Long Jump Training- see Mr Arkinstall
- Friday- Relay Training- lunch 2 eating time
COMPASS NOTIFICATIONS
The following Compass Notifications have been sent out recently:
- Year 3 and 4 Touch Football Gala Day + Year 6 Helpers - CLOSES 2nd September
ELECTIVE SPORTS
TERM 4
In early Term 4, Years 1-6 will kick off their elective sports program. This will be a 4-week program and will include paid sports and a free sport at and outside of school.
Next week, we will have the details and cost of each paid sport (there is also a free of charge sport) and the process to register for a particular sport. The Elective Sports Program is compulsory for all students in Years 1-6.
The details of each activity are as follows:
Years 1 and 2 Elective Sports options
- Springloaded- Activities will include structured activities such as Tramp, Tumbling and Parkour
- Kumaru Martial Arts- Fitness- high and low energy sessions
- PCYC- The sessions will focus on Gymnastics and will be at the PCYC.
- School Sport- several school-based sports. This is our free-of-charge sport
Years 3 and 4 Elective Sports options
- Springloaded- Activities will include structured activities such as Tramp, Tumbling and Parkour
- Ten Pin Bowling- A round of bowling.
- F45- Classes are designed to be fun, positive and engaging, focusing on functional fitness activities, gaining new skills, improving coordination, building strength, and developing resilience and confidence.
- Hydro Golf and Putt Putt- a game of putt putt, plus a bucket of golf balls for Hydro Golf
- PCYC- The sessions will focus on Gymnastics and will be at the PCYC.
- School Sport- several school-based sports. This is our free-of-charge sport.
Years 5 and 6 Elective Sports options
- Springloaded- Activities will include structured activities such as Tramp, Tumbling and Parkour
- Ten Pin Bowling- A round of bowling.
- F45- Classes are designed to be fun, positive and engaging, focusing on functional fitness activities, gaining new skills, improving coordination, building strength, and developing resilience and confidence.
- Learn to Surf Classes- This sport will be booked before the Elective Sports go online. This sport is only open to Year 6 at this stage. Nomination forms must be returned to the Office by Tuesday 2nd September, Week 7. If Year 6 student nominations go over the required amount, we will draw a specific number of students out of a hat. If we require more numbers, we will ask Year 5 students.
- Centre of Gravity and Planet Skate- Three weeks of rock climbing and laser tag, with one week of roller skating.
- School Sport- several school-based sports. This is our free-of-charge sport.
THE SPORTING ROAD AHEAD ...
Athletics Training - Week 7
- Monday- Relay Training- lunch 2 eating time
- Tuesday- Discus and Shot Put Training- lunch 1 eating time
- All Week- Long Jump Training- see Mr Arkinstall
- Friday- Relay Training- lunch 2 eating time
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All Schools Rugby League Trials - Years 3 and 4 Zone Gala Day - Soccer & Netball |
Wednesday 27th August |
School Oval @ Laurieton |
| All Schools Rugby League Trials - Years 5 and 6 |
Thursday 28th August |
School Oval |
| Touch Gala Day - Years 3 & 4 |
Wednesday 3rd September |
@ Port Macquarie |
| 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 |
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
INSPIRED READERS FESTIVAL
St Peter's Primary are excited to announce an inspiring opportunity for Year 3-6 students to interact with five of their favourite children's authors and nurture a lifelong passion for reading. Throughout the day, students will enjoy four engaging and interactive author sessions and also attend a "Book Party" where they will get an opportunity to meet the authors, get books signed, enjoy face painting and more!
This event is organised by the Dymocks Children's Charity as part of their mission to foster a love of reading by connecting children living in regional areas with some of Australia's most cherished children's authors.
Families of Year 3-6 students have been sent an Expression of Interest (EOI) for this event via Compass Events. Please refer to the compass event for more details.
IMPORTANT: Expressions of Interest close on the Compass Event on
Monday 8th September!
NSW PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE: 3 weeks remaining!
A friendly reminder that there is now 3 weeks until the Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) closes. All participants must have their online student reading records completed by 11:59pm on Friday 19th September 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 Books to Your PRC Reading Log
If you require assistance with logging books, please email Mrs Amanda Ayres at amanda.ayres@lism.catholic.edu.au
ASHTON SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Issue 6 brochures have now been distributed to students. Online L.O.O.P. orders will close at 9.00pm Wednesday 10th September.
Families who placed orders online through L.O.O.P. for Issue 5 should have received a $5 promotional code with their order confirmation that can be used towards online purchases of $19.50 or more for Issue 6. More details about this offer are available via the following link:
This issue, families who place orders online through L.O.O.P. have the opportunity to receive a $5 credit that can be used towards Issue 7 purchases of $19.50 or more. The terms and conditions of this offer is available via the following link:
Promotional Offers Issue 6
OPEN CLASSROOM IN THE LIBRARY
Please enjoy some pictures of families enjoying our library space during last week’s open classroom.
WEEKLY BORROWING
Amanda Ayres
PIZZA AND POPPER LUNCH
Tuesday 9th September
Year 6 Camp Fundraiser
Orders can now be placed on FlexiSchools
Orders close Monday 8th September @ 9.00am SHARP !
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 7 Term 3
| Monday | Stephanie Leroux |
| Tuesday | Jodie Brindle |
| Wednesday | Louise Hay, Maddie Thompson and Jodie Adam |
| Thursday | Wendy Sheppard, Lucy Harpham and Pat Shirt |
| Friday | Belinda Johnson, Kristy Thomas, Chrissie Abel and Jodie Brindle |
A Compass Notification has been sent to parents for Year 5 Camp
Please Consent and make Payments
First instalment due 12th September
FINAL payment is due 10th October
If your child is NOT attending please DECLINE the event
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!
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
- It is requested not to shampoo as a precautionary measure as overuse may be dangerous.
- Regular checking of children’s hair is the responsibly of parents.
- Children will be sent home if head lice are detected at school.
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Professional Learning Day - Monday 13th October
Last Day for Students - Tuesday 16th December
Staff Development Day - Wednesday 17th December - Pupil Free
| Kindergarten Red | Kindergarten Blue | Kindergarten Green |
| Kailey Stevenson Arlo Van Der Spek Rebecca Everson |
Ryker Cerato Elijah Bruen Elliot Kennedy |
Zara O'Brien Mya Harrison Camilla Ryan |
| Year 1 Red | Year 1 Blue | Year 1 Green |
| Ava King Leo Van Der Veer Marley Pattinson |
Emiee Fox Ivy Shepherd Callen Whitehouse |
Matilda Ralph Olive Healey Adam Rourke |
| Year 2 Red | Year 2 Blue | Year 2 Green |
| Angus Lineham Macey Barber Leanne Zhong |
Christopher Costello |
Reco Anquetil Pippa Cullen Lorelai Pursell |
| Year 3 Red | Year 3 Blue | Year 3 Green |
| Patrick Ebbs Finn Kennedy Alexander Pryzbylo |
Grace North Sage Leonard Olivia Ehinger |
Aiya Purcell Annabelle Way Oliver Opitz |
| Year 4 Red | Year 4 Blue | Year 4 Green |
| Isabella Munro Eliza Pettitt Will Geary |
Jackson Hearle Angie Hogan Elena-Rose Khan |
Lucas Anderson Brooklyn Borger Ella Hiles Stone |
| Year 5 Red | Year 5 Blue | Year 5 Green |
| Sarah Koning Amelia Holmes-Howe Skyla Stansfield |
Livinia Wehlow Evie Buckley Halle Colthorpe Matilda Mason |
Caleb Burton Penny Kelemec Noah Walters |
| Year 6 Red | Year 6 Blue | Year 6 Green |
| Ryan Matheson Jorja Dicker Brooklyn Fletcher |
Matthew Thomas Oliver McNeil Hunter Pociask |
Chloe Trimmer Matilda Price Pippa Hudson |
Last Friday Primary 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.
