Dear Community of St Columba’s,
St Columba and Mercy Mission Day
Our students recently celebrated the 88 year legacy of St Columba’s with enthusiasm. Through St Columba Day and Mercy Mission Day Stalls, they successfully fundraised around $2,000 for Mercy Works, engaging in activities like face painting, nail polishing, and pancake decorating. This annual celebration remains a cherished highlight for our students. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all the teachers for co-ordinating their class stalls and to the parents for their generous contributions of prizes and resources, which made the event possible. A special acknowledgment goes to the parents in our early childhood community for their invaluable supervision, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our Kindergarten and Pre-Primary children as they explored the stalls in small groups.
Staffing
Mrs Karen Gonsalves, currently a Music Teacher at St. Munchin’s Gosnells, has been appointed Upper Primary Music Teacher and will commence her role in Term 3. We warmly welcome Karen to our team and look forward to her contributions to our school community.
We once again thank Mrs Masmanian for her service to our school and wish her all the best in her new role.
Upcoming Events:
- Friday 14 June – Assembly
- Thursday 20 June – Winter Carnival;
- Friday 21 June – Assembly with Mercy Awards;
- Wednesday 26 June – Reports distributed to parents;
- Thursday 27 June – Term 2 Ends for students. This is a Pyjama Dress Day for a gold coin donation; Friday 28 June – Pupil Free Day. The school is closed. OSHC remains open for care.
In gratitude,
Gina Burns
Principal
eSafety – Online safety Mighty Heroes
You may recall learning in previous newsletters about the eSafety website, which is designed to help support children when they are online. It is filled with terrific resources, including Online safety Mighty Heroes. This series of four short videos teaches children to reflect on the online safety messages of the four main characters:
- Wanda the echidna: I am responsible – I protect my personal information.
- River the sugar glider: I show respect – I am kind and caring to others.
- Dusty the frilled neck lizard: I trust my feelings – I ask for help when something doesn’t feel right.
- Billie the bilby: I investigate – I question what I see, hear and do online.
Online safety Mighty Heroes | eSafety Commissioner
P & F News
COOKIE DOUGH DELIVERY — Week 11
Dough-livery day is just around the corner! 🚚 Our cookie dough will arrive on Monday 24th June (Week 11). Orders of x6 or less Cookie Dough tubs will be distributed to students (in class) before home time. Larger orders can be collected from the church hall between 2:00pm – 3:30pm. We do not have the facility to store Cookie Dough orders beyond this time. Please be mindful of parking around the school and consider bringing a strong shopping bag or boxes to collect your order. Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie dough will stay fresh and safe for up to eight hours outside the fridge – but make sure you get it inside and, in the freezer, as soon as you can ❄️ Enjoy
MID YEAR RAFFLE – Competition date change
We know the anticipation has been building for the annual P&F Mid Year Raffle which always delivers on some amazing prizes for the community. Due to unforeseen changes, we need to push out the School draw date to spill over into the start of Term 3 with tickets being drawn at assembly on Friday 2nd August. The P&F promises the competition prizes will be bigger and better than ever this year! Ticket purchase details and prize lists will be published soon – keep your eyes peeled in July!
P&F FUNDRAISING FOCUS
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OFFER
Purchase any Single City Membership before Thursday 27th June and receive a bonus upgrade to Multi City, unlocking over 15,000 offers in 20 cities across Australia and New Zealand. And the best part? 20% of every Membership purchased is donated to supporting our fundraising efforts. Join today and help us make a difference. Order here: https://subscribe.entertainment.com.au/fundraiser/83589g
HAY SHED HILL WINE FUNDRAISER
We are thrilled to announce a wonderful fundraising opportunity in partnership with Hay Shed Hill Wines, a premium 5-star Margaret River winery. For each dozen bottles sold, Hay Shed Hill will generously donate $30 back to our School P&F to raise funds towards upgrading some of the Early Learning Centre external play areas. Purchase and enjoy this delicious Margaret River wine while supporting our cause OR share with Family and Friends to get involved and order! The more we sell, the more we raise!
Click on the link below for your order form to make your purchase. Forms can also be picked up from the school office.
Thank you for your support in making our Early Learning area a wonderful space for our children
St Columbas Wine Fundraiser 2024
CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE
Love to contribute to our schools fundraising efforts?
Consider the St Columba’s P&F at your next Containers for Change deposit. Simply scan the QR code, or download the app and add the member number to your profile. The P&F would be so grateful for your contribution to further aid in the students resources and equipment.
P&F UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUR CALENDAR
- 27 June – PJ Day / Gold coin donation
- July/August – P&F Raffle (prizes drawn last day of Term 3 – Friday 2 August)
- 20 September – Whole School Subway Order Lunch Day
- 18 October – P&F Disco
NEXT MEETING
The next P&F meeting will be held on Tuesday 6 August at 7.00pm in the Sr Irena Library.
If you have any agenda items, please send these through to your Class Rep. We hope to see as many new faces as possible.
Library News
Join your child for the Premier’s Reading Challenge 2024.
Unlock the magic of reading. There are prizes to be won, fun to be had, and stories to uncover.
Details at:
https://www.premiersreadingchallenge.wa.edu.au/parents-and-families
Make sure you join: ST COLUMBA’S SCHOOL
USED BOOK SALE
Used Books (from the Library) Sale for students and families. Money donated will be used to purchase new and up to date resources for the school library.
On sale outside the library – Before school, recess, lunchtime and after school.
Gold coin donation.
The library is open every morning before school:
All students are welcome from 8:15am
Pre-Kindy and Kindy students must be accompanied by Parent/Carer until 8.45am
The library is a calming and quiet place, making it the perfect spot for students to have a smooth and calming transition in the morning.
Students may also like to return and borrow books before school.
Looking forward to seeing you the library.
Rita Cuthbert – Library Officer – Library - the original search engine
Pastoral Care
Happy Birthday to:
These students who will be celebrating in the coming week:
Amelia Easton KW
Logan Albouni KW
Finn Patten KW
Scarlett Little 1W
Miranda Ahn 5W
Harry Mawer 6W
PASTORAL CARE WEEKLY RAFFLE
Tickets are 3 for $1 (maximum of 3 tickets per child).
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.
Thank you greatly from the Pastoral Care Team!
WEEKLY RAFFLE ROSTER
TERM 2
Week 10 – 19 June
Week 11 – 26 June – NO RAFFLE
| Kindy Green | Week 10 – Kailesh Jeganathan |
| Kindy White | Week 10 – Lilly Fannin |
| PP Green | Week 10 – Loki Imbert |
| PP White | Week 10 – Esme Crookes |
| Year 1 Green | Week 10 – Oliver Hawke |
| Year 1 White | Week 10 – Clara Fuller |
| Year 2 Green | Week 10 – Astor Foley |
| Year 2 White | Week 10 – Florence Crookes |
| Year 3 Green | Week 10 – Xander De Souza |
| Year 3 White | Week 10 – Katie Kim Oliver |
| Year 4 Green | Week 10 – Rosie Juma |
| Year 4 White | Week 10 – Poppy Lillico |
| Year 5 Green | Week 10 – Sasha Mazurak |
| Year 5 White | Week 10 – Lilah Jagger |
| Year 6 Green | Week 10 – Zoe Juszkiewicz |
| Year 6 White | Week 10 – Blake Kenyon |
Religious Education and Curriculum News
Celebrating St Columba’s Day and Mercy Mission Day: A Joyful School Event
Last Friday, our entire school community came together to celebrate St Columba’s Day followed by Mercy Mission Day. The day began with a beautiful Mass, setting a reflective and joyful tone for the festivities.
After recess, students eagerly participated in a variety of games and activities. The school buzzed with excitement as they explored numerous stalls, many of which were thoughtfully created and managed by our talented students. Delicious food was available throughout the event, adding to the enjoyment and festive spirit.
We were thrilled to see such enthusiastic involvement from our students and are incredibly grateful for the generous donations from our community. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the parents who volunteered their time, ensuring that the students could fully engage in and enjoy the day’s activities.
It was a fantastic day, filled with joy, community spirit, and memorable experiences for everyone involved.
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.
You are invited to a Social get-together for volunteers on either 1 July or 22 July at 10.00am at St Catherine’s.
Please ring Sr Elizabeth rsm on 9443 9020 or email stcatherines@westnet.com.au for more information or RSVP.
School Counsellor News
Nicole Leach
School Counsellor