PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Parents and Carers
Mothers’ Day Celebrations
I would like to begin by wishing all of our mums a very happy Mothers’ Day for last Sunday. I hope you were all justly spoiled and had a day where you felt affirmed and blessed for the immeasurable gift you are in the lives of your child or children. At Sts Peter and Paul, we celebrated Mothers’ Day with a breakfast and coffee van, with class art on display. This was followed by a wonderful assembly by Kindergarten, which celebrated the gifts of mothers. Children also had an opportunity to buy a present from the Mothers’ Day stall, for their mum or significant female family member or friend. All of this was possible because of the work of many people. My thanks to Katherine Jones and the Community Council for their great work and support for the breakfast, coffee and present stall; to Scott and Kelly Bush for donating significant quantities of food to the breakfast stall; to the Kindergarten team for the wonderful assembly; and to all teachers for coordinating their class’ art works. All came together to contribute to a wonderful morning.
Enrolment Period
All Catholic schools are in the formal enrolment period. Parents are encouraged to submit any applications for 2025 enrolments within this time period. Sts Peter and Paul’s final Open Day is on Tuesday May 21st, from 9am – 11.30am. We are experiencing a very healthy number of enrolments and look forward to welcoming our new students in 2025.
Author Visit – Sts Peter and Paul
Last Monday, the author Tristan Bancks visited Sts Peter and Paul, and spoke to our Years 3-6 classes about writing, reading and the creative process. He was very entertaining and informative, and staff and students alike enjoyed his visit. My thanks to our REC and Teacher Librarian Amanda Basedow, for organising his visit, and for helping to create and sustain a rich culture that values reading and books.
Students in Year 6 have begun their Sacramental journey with the Sacrament of Confirmation. Last night we held our Information Night, online. The students receive the Sacrament in late June, on one of two nights. We are celebrating the Sacrament with our sister school, Holy Trinity, at Curtin. My thanks to Amanda Basedow, our acting Religious Education Coordinator, and Katie McGregor, our Year 6 teacher, for their hard work and great support of our families. My thanks too to Fr John Woods for his faithful and enduring leadership and support.
Staff Professional Learning
Late this week and next week, members of the school community are participating in some significant professional learning. Thursday and Friday this week sees the A.C.T. Teacher Librarian Conference take place, over two days, on Thursday and Friday. Amanda Basedow will be attending those days. Monday and Tuesday next week see the conference ‘A Current of Grace – Renewing Catholic Education’ take place, at the Australian Catholic University. A large number of staff will be attending from the Archdiocese, and from around the country. Amanda Basedow will be attending the two days, on Monday and Tuesday, and I will be attending on the Monday. Tuesday sees me attending ‘Siloam’, which takes place once a term for principals, in Terms 2 – 4, and serves as a mini-retreat. Samantha Mance will capably lead the school in my absence.
Rostrum Public Speaking Competition
Next week, students in Year 6 compete in the school Rostrum Public Speaking competition. Sam Mance and I will be the judges. The winner goes on to compete in the zone competition, and if successful, goes onto compete at the A.C.T. competition. I wish all of our Year 6 students the very best for next week, and with all of their preparation.
Have a wonderful week with your families.
Best wishes
Cameron Johns
Principal