Dear Parents and Caregivers,

As we conclude Term 3, it's a wonderful time to reflect on the exciting and fruitful months we've shared at Sts Peter and Paul. This term has been filled with memorable experiences, including the First Eucharist celebration, the 100 Days of Kinder milestone, the Feast of the Transfiguration events with Holy Trinity, and Book Week activities.

Tournament of Minds
We are incredibly proud of our Tournament of Minds team, who competed in the ACT Finals at ANU last weekend. Their participation is the result of many months of hard work and dedication. A heartfelt thank you to the students for representing Sts Peter and Paul so well, and to Mrs. Birch for her unwavering support. Our students achieved an impressive 3rd place overall in the language literature category—what a fantastic accomplishment!

During Term 4, Michele Halis-Pratt, Gayle Hunt, and Mary de Smet will be on leave. We will greatly miss their expertise, generosity, and sense of humour! We are pleased to welcome Sarah Cunneen to our school community next term; she will be teaching in both Kindergarten Maroon and Four Maroon. Our staff is excited to work with Sarah.

This morning, we shared the official announcement congratulating Andrea McQuirk on her appointment as our new Religious Education Coordinator. Andrea currently serves as the Acting Religious Education Coordinator at St Thomas More's Primary School in Campbell and will join us at the start of the 2025 school year. We look forward to welcoming Andrea to our community!

Term 4 Summer Uniform
Students will transition to summer uniforms at the beginning of Term 4. During the break, please ensure that your child has all the necessary uniform items, including a school hat.

Lost Property
As we approach the term break, I encourage families to check our ever-growing lost property collection. We currently have two full racks of clothing waiting to be claimed! Lost property is located in the canteen area.

A Final Note..
Earlier this year, I learned about the significance of 'Shabbat' or a day of peace in the Jewish tradition. Shabbat provides an opportunity for tranquillity with nature, society, and within ourselves. I hope that during the holidays, you can find moments of quiet and serenity that foster internal peace.

Wishing all our students and their families a wonderful school break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for Term 4.

Yours in Christ,
Samantha Mance
Acting Principal