Dear Community of St Columba’s,
We can always tell the end of the year is approaching when EDUDANCE lessons begin. This program brings great enjoyment to our students as they learn new movements, build confidence, and have fun. Please note this program acts as your child’s classroom sport activity for the week.
Thank you to our Year 3 Team for revisiting part of your assembly item this week. We appreciate the extra effort made to ensure the whole school could enjoy your performance, after last term’s inclement weather forced the assembly to be moved into the Parish Hall for a smaller audience. Your message, inspired by Shakira’s song Try Everything, was uplifting and beautifully delivered. It reminded us of the importance of perseverance, courage, and embracing challenges.
“Birds don’t just fly, they fall down and get up.”
“I want to try even though I could fail.”
School Disco
A thank you to our dedicated P&F and all the volunteers who helped make last Friday night’s School Disco such a fantastic event. It was a wonderful way to begin the term, filled with laughter and energy. The new initiative of the photobooth was especially well received and created lasting memories for our students. We are grateful for your time, creativity, and commitment to our school community.
Congratulations
Congratulations to our Year 6 students who have been awarded scholarships for their secondary education. This recognition reflects not only academic achievement but also leadership, character, and a commitment to learning. We celebrate this milestone with you and look forward to all that you will accomplish in the next chapter of your educational journey.
Congratulations to:
Havarna : Alumni Scholarship to Mercedes Ladies College
Richie : Academic Scholarship to Chisholm Catholic College
Andrew : Academic Scholarship to Chisholm Catholic College
Aaliyah : General Excellence Scholarship to Perth College
Interschool Athletics Carnival
Best wishes to our Interschool Athletics Team for the upcoming carnival next week. To celebrate your commitment and early morning training, we invite you to a special breakfast on Wednesday, 29 October. This is a small way to say thank you and to fuel you for the big day ahead.
Upcoming Events
Thank you for keeping up with messages on Donegal and SEESAW. These platforms are our official methods of communication, and your engagement helps strengthen our partnership in supporting your child’s learning journey.
- Friday 24 October: Evacuation Practice
- Friday 24 October: Final date for parents to write for Class Placement considerations
- Sunday 26 October: Columba Runners Windup @ 2.00 pm (Sandy Beach Reserve Bassendean)
- Monday 27 October: Kindy Health Checks
- Tuesday 28 October: PP Excursion to Constable Care Safety School
- Tuesday 28 October: Year 6 Excursion to Parliament House & Kings Park
- Tuesday 28 October: P&F Meeting @ 6.30 pm
- Wednesday 29 October: Year 5 & 6 St John First Aid Course
- Wednesday 29 October: Year One Excursion to Browne’s Dairy Factory
- Wednesday 29 October: Interschool Athletics Team Breakfast
- Thursday 30 October: Interschool Athletics Carnival
- Friday 31 October: Teacher Appreciation Day
In Gratitude,
Gina Burns
Principal
Assistant Principal's Updates
P & F News
School Disco 2025 – What a Night!
They say it takes a village & yup they are right. Events like these are so often underestimated in how much time and effort go in behind the scenes, both before & during the night. Words honestly can’t express how grateful we are for the incredible support we received. After countless hours of prep (and literally hundreds of WhatsApp messages! ), it all came together & those big smiles on the kids’ faces made every bit of it worth it.
417 tickets sold – what a turnout!
A massive thank you to our PF Disco Sub-Committee – Bridie, Steph, Melissa, Davina, Courtney, Justine and Sarah — you’re absolute superstars!
To our amazing volunteers & every single person who stepped in to help when they noticed we could do with extra help YOU are the heart of this school community. Thank you for showing up and pitching in!
Special shout-outs:
Courtney + Tammy – how good was the photo backdrop – next level, thank you
DJ Shaun & Natalia from Perth Party Hire – you brought the vibe!
IGA Local Grocer Bayswater & British Sausage Co. – thank you for your generous support.
To Gina, Leesa & Niall – thank you for being there on the night & helping keep everything in check!
And to LESTON, our very own legendary sausage sizzle KING – you’ve been behind the BBQ at every event for many years. Your presence, your effort, your dedication – we can’t thank you enough. You’ll be so missed as your last year at St Col’s!
We truly hope your kids had the best night – glowing, sparkling, dancing, & making special memories with friends. Their were some epic dance moves & they all looked absolutely gorgeous!! Our hearts are full after seeing all the laughter, joy & community spirit. From beginning to end, it was truly was a great night
AGENDA and FINAL MEETING – See Agenda attached to this Newsletter
Please find attached the Agenda for the final meeting of the year held on Tuesday 28th October, 6:30pm in the School Library. This meeting will be filled with lots of updates and info for Term 1 2026 and beyond. If you or anyone knows any parents who are interested in becoming a Class Rep for 2026, please come along as it will give you an insight into planning for the new year. Class Rep nominations will be called and confirmed in January 2026 for the new year.
DON’T FORGET
Byrde Family Carpark – Term 4 reserved car bay
A gentle reminder to please keep the Principal’s car bay free this term when parking at School. This bay has been reserved for use in Term 4 by the Byrde Family who were nominated in the Family Carpark draw.
SECOND HAND UNIFORMS REMINDER
A new private facebook group has been setup exclusively to buying, selling and swapping second-hand school uniforms online. Please note, this group is separate from the main school community group and is purely for uniform-related posts. Search ‘St Columba’s Bayswater | Second Hand Uniforms’ and join now heading into Term 4 uniform-selling-season!
Help Our School Move Forward — Join ‘Your Move’!
We’re inviting all parents to sign up to the Your Move website and join our school group! Every registration earns points for our school — and the more points we accumulate, the more exciting opportunities we unlock. From Connecting Schools Grants to bike education, student leadership labs, and Safe Routes to School guides, Your Move helps us build a more active, connected school community. Whether your child walks, wheels, scoots, or rides, your support helps us inspire healthier habits and access valuable resources. Let’s get moving — sign up today and help our school thrive! https://yourmove.org.au/register
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
P&F Meeting – Tuesday 28th October, 6:30pm in the School Library
Pastoral Care
Happy Birthday to:
The following students who will celebrate birthday’s in the coming week:
Ruairi Meenan PPG
Harrison White PPG
Caolan Meenan PPW
Lynnette Toh Y1G
Alfred Eden Y2G
Ivan Masnyk Y3G
Hazel Scarvaci Y3W
Grace Howard – Y5W
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 4
Week 2 – 22 October
Week 3 – 29 October
Week 4 – 5 November No Raffle – Science Week
| Kindy Green | Week 2 – Austin Kent Week 3 – Edward Kourtesis |
| Kindy White | Week 2 – Hendricks Kaler Week 3 – Poppy Kay |
| PP Green | Week 2 – Isabelle Glare Week 3 – Kailesh Jeganathan |
| PP White | Week 2 – Eliyah Kaler Week 3 – Hunter Kemmy |
| Year 1 Green | Week 2 – Leonardo Milhinch Week 3 – Arden O’Reilly |
| Year 1 White | Week 2 – Mason McMurtrie Week 3 – Luke Molony |
| Year 2 Green | Week 2 – Vy Hoang Week 3 – Ada Marie |
| Year 2 White | Week 2 – Eliza McGlue Week 3 – Francis Masek |
| Year 3 Green | Week 2 – Ivan Masnyk Week 3 – Harvey Kemmy |
| Year 3 White | Week 2 – Pastoral Care Week 3 – Thea O’Reilly |
| Year 4 Green | Week 2 – Patrick McGlue Week 3 – Olivia Molony |
| Year 4 White | Week 2 – Jacob Mak Week 3 – Harrison MacPherson |
| Year 5 Green | Week 2 – Anh Hoang Week 3 – Stefano Mustica |
| Year 5 White | Week 2 – Bianca Milhinch Week 3 – Vaughan O’Reilly |
| Year 6 Green | Week 2 – Stella Kent Week 3 – Ella MacPherson |
| Year 6 White | Week 2 – Grace Masnyk Week 3 – Sasha Mazurak |
Award Winners
MERIT AWARDS – Week 2, Term 4
Congratulations to all the recipients of this week’s Merit Awards:
PP Green – Ivy Funston, Emilio Papalia, Harrison White
PP White – Hunter Kemmy, Jasmine Shii
1 Green – Remington Bennett, Elena Di Giallonardo, Ofelia Stenvers Byrne, Siena Winspear
1 White – Beatrix Beros, Aletheia Charles, Clarisse Hong
2 Green – Isla Elliott, Vy Hoang, Sebastian Setzinger, Molly Veale
2 White – Leo Duff, Elise Villamar, Isabella Will
3 Green – Oscar Harris, Rose Pearson, Filip Pizzata
3 White – Astor Foley, Chase Gilbert, Celeste Mulherin
4 Green – Savannah Aung Than, Ethan Borich, Charlotte de Courcier, Elliot Lumsden
4 White – Isaiah Chong, Lucas Scali, Lachlan Stewart, Mackenzie Strachan
5 Green – Eve Hamilton, Alexander Khoo, Cohen Lee,
5 White – Simeon Alugbin, Isabella Goh, Maya Katich, Luca Marrapodi, William Parks
6 Green – Christian Cullura, Richie De Mello, Zozie Higgs, Ava Scali, Jack Wilson
6 White – Andrew Gai, Hunter Sardelich, Sebastian Strachan, Lucinda Tran
Class News
From our Music Classes – Pre Primary to Year 2
This term, our junior musicians in Pre-Primary, Year 1, and Year 2 continue exploring musical elements such as beat, rhythm, pitch, tempo, and dynamics, using their growing knowledge to respond to a variety of music.
They’ll be listening carefully, identifying instruments and sounds, making connections to familiar places, occasions, or traditions, and expressing their personal responses through movement, drawing, and discussion.
Our classes will then conclude the year on a festive note by learning to play a popular Christmas song.
From our Music Classes – Year 3 – Year 6
Having fun making music together!
From The Library
EXCITING LIBRARY NEWS:
- Check out trending and new titles: Come in and look for new and popular books that have just arrived.
- Browse online: You can now browse newly acquired and existing books online with 2 recently purchased iPads.
Thank you everyone for supporting the school library and the students love of reading!
Community Notices
HEALTH NURSE NEWS AND TIPS
- Children’s Week
18th – 26th October 2025
Celebrating children’s rights and promoting their well-being. See the attached flyer for ideas on how you can get involved.
Children’s Week Sun Safety TipsAs we move into the warmer months, outdoor play is a must. But remember to keep safe in the sun by following the 5 S’s:
- Slip on clothing that covers arms and legs.
- Slop on 50+ sunscreen.
- Slap on a broad-brimmed hat.
- Seek shade when possible.
- Slide on sunglasses to protect your eyes.
Special considerations for children with intellectual disabilities:
- Offer drinks every 20 minutes to prevent dehydration.
- Watch for signs of heat stress as some children may not communicate discomfort.
- Loose, light clothing is ideal for hot days.
- Children on medication may require extra care due to heat intolerance.
