Dear Community of St Columba’s,
Thank You to Our Volunteers
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parents who supported our Mercy Mission Day stalls and P&F Colour Run. Your generosity, time, and enthusiasm played a huge role in making the day such a fun and exciting event for everyone involved.
It was a busy but incredibly joyful time to see the community come together in such a vibrant and meaningful way. From creative stalls to colourful laughter, the day was a fantastic celebration of spirit and togetherness, and it would not have been possible without you.
Thank you once again for helping to make it such a memorable occasion. Special thanks to our P&F Executives and P&F Member, Bec Wilkey for the overall co-ordination. Another thank you to Bayswater Primary School for allowing us to use their oval for the Colour Run Event.
Sacrament of First Eucharist
This weekend, our Year 4 students will be receiving the Sacrament of First Eucharist, and we keep them in our prayers during this very special time.
First Eucharist, also known as First Holy Communion, is when a person receives the Body and Blood of Jesus in the form of bread and wine for the very first time. It is one of the most important steps in the Catholic faith, as it brings us closer to Jesus and reminds us of His love and sacrifice.
We pray that this experience helps our students feel God’s presence in their hearts and that they continue to grow in faith, love, and kindness.
May God bless each of them and their families on this joyful occasion.
Upcoming events:
- Friday 13 June: Year 2 Excursion to the WA Shipwreck Museum
- Friday 13 June: First Eucharist Ceremony 4W @6.30 pm
- Saturday 14 June: First Eucharist Ceremony 4G @ 3.30 pm
- Tuesday 17 June: Pre Primary to Year 2 Liturgy @ 10.45 am
- Tuesday 17 June: Catholic School Advisory Council Meeting
Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school a safe and healthy place to learn and grow.
In Gratitude,
Gina Burns
Principal
Assistant Principal's Updates
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AT ST COLUMBA’S SCHOOL – UPDATE
At the end of last year, Mrs Olivia Ioppolo, our Students With Disabilities (SWD) Coordinator, retired after working extensively with students with additional needs for a number of years. Having worked closely with Mrs Ioppolo for the past couple of years, and with a passion for those students who have additional needs, I have added the SWD role into my areas of responsibility as Assistant Principal. Inclusive Education will now incorporate all of our SWD students, as well as all students with additional needs.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me at any stage if you have any questions or concerns around Inclusive Education – or you just want to touch base! I would like to take this opportunity to request any documentation that has not previously been provided to the school, regarding any testing, assessment or diagnosis, be sent through to me for our records. It is always important for the school to have all of this documentation, to ensure we are providing the best possible support for our students, as well as complying with all legal requirements. Your assistance with this is truly appreciated.
Mrs Leesa Vinciullo
Assistant Principal
Leesa.Vinciullo@cewa.edu.au
SCHOOL UNIFORM – WINTER UPDATE
Please note that wearing of the school tracksuit top is only suitable when wearing the tracksuit pants. When in academic uniform, students are to wear the school jumper.
Thank you for your support with this.
Mr Niall Kehoe
Assistant Principal
JFE SHOWROOM OPENING HOURS
Parents please note JFE showroom opening hours over the school break.
JFE Will be closing from 2pm, Friday 4th July, normal hours resume Monday 14th July.
Any online orders placed for collection after Friday 4th July will be ready to collect Monday 14th July.
Also, a reminder JFE have now supplied the school with some sample uniform items for try-ons on Wednesday afternoons from 2.30pm – 3.00pm at the front office. Please note that all orders must still be placed online through JFE.
P & F News
THANK YOU EVERYBODY!
Wow! What a sunny, fun, exciting and very successful colour run day! A huge SHOUTOUT everyone who fundraised, participated, volunteered and came to watch. A real team effort! Remember to order your prizes by this FRIDAY! Check your email for information about how to receive your prizes. Alternatively, in the spirit of Mercy Mission Day, you might like to consider donating to one of the charities mentioned on the website. Log in to your profile to do your prize orders which should be delivered before the end of term. www.myprofilepage.com.au
REMINDERS
Containers for Change
Get involved with our School yard fundraising by joining the containers for change group. All you have to do is scan the barcode attached to the newsletter with your containers from home — all funds from your deposit goes directly back to fundraising for items that benefit the kids at St Cols.
School Rewards Program — THE ATHLETE’S FOOT Morley Galleria
With $5 from every pair of shoes purchased being donated back to our School, This applies to the whole family across their fantastic range of school, sports, work and casual shoes. Make sure you mention St Col’s!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Mid Year Student Raffle – DETAILS out next week regarding ticket sales and prizes
2nd August – Parents Quiz Night (more details to come next week)
Library News
DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF READING
Register your child for the Premier’s Reading Challenge! From 7 April to 27 June 2025, students from Kindergarten to Year 12 can discover the joy of reading and log their progress for a chance to win weekly prizes.
Visit https://www.premiersreadingchallenge.wa.edu.au for more information.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO REGISTER AS
ST COLUMBA’S SCHOOL BAYSWATER
BOOK COVERING HELP REQUIRED
Book coverers urgently needed!
If you can cover some books in the school holidays, please call into the library. Added bonus, lots of holiday reading!
Precut covering for books is supplied.
Your help is greatly appreciated by students and staff.
Many thanks.
Rita Cuthbert – Library
Pastoral Care
Happy Birthday to:
The following students who will celebrate birthday’s in the coming week:
Amelia Easton – PPG
Logan Albouni – PPW
Finn Patten – PPW
Julia Fantoni – Y2G
Ffion Humphreys – Y2G
Scarlett Little – Y2W
Miranda Anh – Y6W
Would you like to Volunteer with us?
We are always looking for Volunteers to join the Pastoral Care Team. If you can spare a little time on a Wednesday morning after drop off, you can find us in the Church meeting room just as you enter from the basketball court entrance. Come say Hi and see what we are all about or please feel free to reach out to us by leaving a message with Lisa or Kylie in Administration and one of our amazing volunteers will talk you through volunteering with us.
WEEKLY RAFFLE ROSTER
TERM 2
Week 8 – 18 June
Week 9 – 25 June
| Kindy Green | Week 8 – Brynn Roser Week 9 – Wylder Regan |
| Kindy White | Week 8 – Ella Rich Week 9 – William Phan |
| PP Green | Week 8 – Olivia Smith Week 9 – Vera Pirone |
| PP White | Week 8 – Tommy O’Donohoe Week 9 – Brigid Murphy Grace |
| Year 1 Green | Week 8 – Samuel Smith Week 9 – Hugh Murphy Grace |
| Year 1 White | Week 8 – Florence Stazzonelli Week 9 – Ava Sanders |
| Year 2 Green | Week 8 – Luke Poletti Week 9 – Ruby Palmer |
| Year 2 White | Week 8 – Elise Villamar Week 9 – Ezra Ta |
| Year 3 Green | Week 8 – Alessia Scagnetti Week 9 – Ivy Quach |
| Year 3 White | Week 8 – Harriet Stazzonelli Week 9 – Smith Robertson |
| Year 4 Green | Week 8 – Ayden Shabani Week 9 – Talisa Martino Da Fonseca |
| Year 4 White | Week 8 – Lucas Scali Week 9 – Darcey Poulsen |
| Year 5 Green | Week 8 – Corey Nguyen Week 9 – Wyatt Palmer |
| Year 5 White | Week 8 – Lucia O’Toole Week 9 – Kelvin Quach |
| Year 6 Green | Week 8 – Ava Scali Week 9 – James Mason |
| Year 6 White | Week 8 – Luca Scagnetti Week 9 – Estelle Pirone |
Religious Education and Curriculum News
Year 1 classes
In Religion, we’ve been learning about how we grow and change – physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. We had so much fun playing a “Guess Who?” game to see if we could recognise each other and reflect on how much we’ve grown!
Technologies classes
In Technologies, we are learning how computers communicate! The amazing Year 2 students have been learning how to use coding to make sprites move around and interact. They have mastered Action and Loop blocks, debugging mistakes in their code and are now working on learning how to use Event blocks. Every day is a good day in Digital Technologies!
Community Notices
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING
St Catherine’s House of Hospitality is a retreat and conference centre located at 113 Tyler Street, Tuart Hill. In order to keep the Centre affordable for those who need it, we are reliant on the support of volunteers. We’d love to hear from you if you can offer a few hours a month. Opportunities for volunteering include: hospitality (setting up the dining room and serving in the kitchen); cooking and gardening. You’ll join a vibrant community where strong friendships are made. Volunteers are invited to a social get-together at St Catherine’s on either Thursday 26 June at 1.30pm or Monday 30 June at 9.30am. Please ring Sr Elizabeth on 9443 9020 or email stcatherines@westnet.com.au
HEALTH NURSE TIPS AND INFORMATION
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus. In some children the illness will start with a fever or feeling unwell, but in others the rash will appear first.
The spots usually start on the chest as red, itchy lumps. These will become fluid-filled blisters, which will burst and form a crust.
Chickenpox is very contagious and is spread when the person sneezes or coughs or when someone comes in contact with the fluid from one the blisters. Your child should have had the chickenpox vaccination at 18 months of age. Vaccination is the best way to avoid chickenpox, so make sure that your child is up-to-date with his or her vaccinations.
If your child does contract chickenpox, keep him or her home from school for at least five days after the first spots appear, and until after all blisters are dry. Give your child plenty of fluids and paracetamol, if needed (Do not give Ibuprofen or Aspirin). If blisters are in the mouth, try a soothing mouth wash and don’t give foods high in acid or salt. Soothing lotions or oils for the bath can help the itch.
Diagnosis should be confirmed by a doctor as chickenpox is a notifiable disease (it must be reported). Please make sure the school is informed if the doctor diagnosis chickenpox.
Contact your local Community Health Nurse, (insert name here) on (insert number here) for more information or see the fact sheet at Chickenpox (Varicella) (health.wa.gov.au)
School Counsellor News
Ngala are running a free event with Karen Young Strengthening Children & Teens Against Anxiety workshop:
Date: Thursday 19th June 2025
Times: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Our Lady of Grace Primary School
5 Kitchener Street, North Beach
Multi-purpose area (MPA)
Click on the below link for further details:
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Single – Session Workshops
‘Protective Behaviours Parent Workshop’ – Presented by WA Child Safety Services – Online Platform – Thursday 12 June 6.30pm – 9pm https://events.humanitix.com/protective-behaviours-parent-workshop-presented-by-wa-child-safety-services
‘Raising Children in a Digital World’ For parents and carers of children aged 4 – 12 years – Online platform – Tuesday 1 July 7pnm – 9pm https://events.humanitix.com/raising-children-in-a-digital-world-online
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Peer Support Group
‘WA MyTime Online’ – Mondays 7pm – 8.30pm
MyTime is a free peer support group for parents and carers of a child with a disability, chronic medical condition, developmental delay or other additional needs https://events.humanitix.com/wa-mytime-online-peer-support-group
(flyer attached to this newsletter)