Dear Parents and Carers

Last week, we had a number of sporting events, which saw all of the children involved in at least one event. Wednesday last week saw Sts Peter and Paul hold its annual Cross Country Carnival, which was a great success and very good day. My thanks to Luke Gubler, for coordinating the carnival, and to the many parents and all staff for their support and time. On Thursday, close to 40 of our students from Grades 2 – 6 participated in a regional Futsal Competition. My thanks to the many parents who coached or managed the teams, and I would particularly like to thank Natasha Fenton, who gave up many lunchtimes to come into the school and coach children, and who assisted Luke Gubler in the organization of our involvement. Congratulations to our Year 2 students for their undefeated winning streak! On Friday, we had many students compete in the South Weston Regional Swimming Competition. Congratulations to all of our competitors and to Luke for his assistance and organization.

Student Leadership

Student leadership is a feature of Sts Peter and Paul, at all grade levels, particularly in Year 6. Indie G, in Year 6, recently sold a number of her excellent homemade jewelry. All money raised went to cancer research and was donated to charity. A wonderful example of generosity and service – thank you Indie for being an example to us all.

Enrolment Period

The official enrolment period for systemic Catholic schools (which includes Sts Peter and Paul) is in May, and our Open Days are from 9am – 11am on May 7^th, 14^th and 21^st. Our Information Night is on Tuesday May 7^th at 6pm, in the school hall. Included in this newsletter are the slides that Luke Gubler used when presenting, some weeks ago, an Information Night detailing all of the amazing leadership opportunities that our school particularly offers from Grades 3 – 6. A reminder too that Marist, in conversation with CE, has guaranteed a place for in Year 7 for all boys graduating from our local Catholic schools. I am very confident that Sts Peter and Paul offers an excellent education for all students from K – 6, and in allowing for growing student maturity and growing capacity, particularly offers valuable leadership opportunities for our Grades 3 – 6 students. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss this with any existing or potential Sts Peter and Paul parents. If you would like to meet, please email me directly at Cameron.johns@cg.catholic.edu.au, or contact the front office on 6281 1932, to make a time for a meeting.

Easter

Last week, our Easter celebrations culminated in Year 2 retelling the Resurrection, and leading the school community in a deep reflection on the new life that Easter brings. Year 2 reminded us that we are ‘Easter people’, and people who live with embodied hope. My thanks to our Year Two students and teachers who led us so well in this reflection.

Disco

My thanks too to the School Community Council, who with generosity of spirit and heart, provided a wonderful night for all of our students last Friday night. Our K – 6 students enjoyed an excellent school disco and had a great deal of fun. My thanks especially to Daniel Muller, one of our dads, who selflessly gave of his time and resources, in providing the music for the disco. My thanks to Daniel, and to members of the Community Council, and to the broader parent community, for their support.

Student Free Day: First Day of Term 2

Monday April 29^th is the first day of Term 2 and a pupil-free day. The first day for all students is Tuesday April 30^th. All Catholic schools are following this format. Please see me if you have any questions.

My thanks to the staff for an excellent term and for all of their hard work over these last 11 weeks, and more; and my thanks to the parent body for the wonderful support of staff and students. I look forward to seeing all of our students and families on Tuesday April 30^th.

Best wishes

Cameron Johns

Principal

Thank you to Year 4 and especially Colonel King for a moving speech for our ANZAC Day Prayer Commemoration which was held last Friday  

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Please remember that for your child to be eligible to make their Sacrament of Reconciliation, you and your child must have attended the Home Groups and Retreat day this term, as it is a Parish requirement.

Upcoming dates to remember: 

• SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATION: Holy Trinity Church, Curtin 6pm Tuesday, 7th May

Any further enquiries relating to the Sacrament of Reconciliation can be directed to the Parish Office ( 6281 3999/ wodennorth@cg.org.au ). 

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR B

Gospel

Luke 24:35-48- It was written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead.

REFLECTION 

The first sentence of the gospel reading sets the context for the themes of today: ‘Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.’ Who is the Jesus that they recognised? And what does this recognition require?

Jesus is the servant of the God of the early ancestors, the long awaited messiah, and the innocent sufferer portrayed in the prophetic tradition. He is the fulfilment of our deepest aspirations. When we gather around the table for the sacramental meal, we encounter the Risen Lord. There the sacred traditions of our religious heritage are opened for us and we are enabled to recognise him in the traditions and in the breaking of the bread.

In order to encounter the Risen Lord in the breaking of the bread and in the breaking open of the word, we need docile hearts ready to embrace the deepest meaning of our religious heritage. We need hearts that have been purified in the love of God; hearts that have been totally transformed. The commandment of love requires nothing less.

Having recognised the Risen Lord, we, like the people described in the first reading, must live reformed lives. Having recognised the Risen Lord, we, like the people addressed in the second reading, must be obedient to God's commandment of love. Having recognised the Risen Lord, we, like the disciples portrayed in the gospel, must preach the good news of God's forgiveness to all nations. Easter faith assures us that all of this is possible.

Adapted from Dianne Bergant CSA

Blessings for the week ahead and wishing you a safe and happy holiday break

Amanda Basedow

Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)

SAVE THE DATE

MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATIONS FRIDAY 10^th MAY

Reminder that the Mother's Day Breakfast will be held before school on Friday 10^th May.

All mothers, grandmothers and other special friends welcome.

This will be followed by a Mother's Day stall for the children during school hours.

Further details early next term!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to those students who are celebrating their birthday this week

Zozo TT

Aisha O

to those students who are celebrating their birthday during the holidays

Beatrix B

Alexander C

Olivia E

Sofia M

Liam O

Micah R

Gabrielle deV

Sahan A

Padraic M

Kyler V

Hugo G

Avah Rose P

Alexander W

This week we had a special guest named Sean Choolburra. Sean is an Indigenous performer whose ancestors are Gu-Gu-Yalanji, Kalkadoon, Kandju and Bwgcolman from Townsville and Palm Island. He did some really fun traditional dances and some of the students also joined in on the dances. We even had one of the kindergarten boys play the didgeridoo. We also found out that Sean is the voice of Maynard on Bluey! He was a great guest, we learned so much about Aboriginal people and their culture and history through his stories and dance.   

This year's cross country was very fun. Everyone did so well, and everyone cheered for their houses like their lives depended on it. It was exciting and fun for everyone and even the kindies were allowed to race. It was tiring but also really fun and everyone enjoyed running and cheering the whole way through. The day was only possible because of all the teachers' hard work to make the event as organised and fun for the students. We hope for the best to everyone who made it to regionals no matter what place they get. 

This term we did a lot of learning, but the best things about Term 1 were Stations of the Cross, swimming carnival, cross country, the disco, harmony day and Sean Choolburra’s visit. This term has gone by so fast but we have still done so much learning for the past 11 weeks. We are so excited for the next 3 terms because there will be even more fun and learning. The fun things about the next 3 terms will be the athletics carnival, science day, book week and lots of other fun activities. We hope you have 2 amazing weeks of school holidays and when you all get back you are ready for more fun and learning.

Written by Isla C, Cameron B and Isabel W

Year 6 students

What a fabulous term we have had! Check out some of our amazing work! 

Kinder- Learned all about the Library and did an author study on Mex Fox! We began the Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge as a class! We really enjoyed all of the art and craft that has gone with each book we have read! We have celebrated Library Lover’s Day, Harmony Day and Easter. 

Year 1- Learned all about the Library, the features of fiction books and did an author study on Eric Carle, who wrote and illustrated a lot of books about mini beasts. We began the Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge as a class. We have celebrated Library Lover’s Day, Harmony Day and Easter. 

Year 2- Began the Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge as a class, looked at the features of a book and discussed the roles that authors and illustrators play in creating books. We have celebrated Library Lover’s Day, Harmony Day and Easter. 

Year 3- Began the Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge individually. We learned how to borrow books online through the SORA app. We looked at the way the Library is in different sections and studied books that discuss Australia. We have celebrated Library Lover’s Day, Harmony Day and Easter. 

Year 4- Began the Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge individually, learned about the online Library management system Orbit, began to borrow books on our online platform SORA and did a novel study on Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume. 

Year 5- Began the Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge individually, learned about the online Library management system Orbit, reminded ourselves how we borrow books on our online platform SORA and did a novel study on the book Staying alive in Year 5 by John Marsden. 

Year 6- Began the Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge individually, learned about the online Library management system Orbit, reminded ourselves how we borrow books on our online platform SORA and explored the Dewey Decimal System for the Non Fiction section of the Library. We also had many book chats about the ‘new to the’ Library books! 

Book Club Issue 2

Orders will be delivered to classrooms this week. 

Library Request- still needed 

Do you have any small blue items around your house? In preparation for the National Simultaneous Storytime next Term, I am asking families to bring in anything blue to create a display- similar to what is in the photo below. Please ensure items are clean eg. yoghurt tops. Thank you in advance and to those families who have bought in blue items already.

Thank you to everyone who has returned their books this term. We still have a number of overdue books 

Thank you everyone for your support this Term! 

Happy reading! Mrs Basedow  amanda.basedow@catholic.edu.au 

Cricket and basketball

Sport Star Academy is delighted to announce a collaboration with Saints Peter and Paul Primary School to host Cricket and Basketball programs at the school from Term 2, 2024 and we would like to know which days/times are the most convenient for you. 

If you can kindly complete the online EOI form below by 5pm Friday 10th May 2024 to register your child's interest in joining any of our programs. 

https://forms.gle/C1xeNWmMGdKk9qBj6

Please note: These programs will be open to any of your children.

Interschools Snowsports

Is your child interested in snowsports? The Interschools Snowsport Championships provides an opportunity for Australian school students of all ages to experience competitive snowsports and to participate at either a recreational or competitive level. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 who are able to execute link turns and ride a chairlift/T-bar confidently, are invited to participate. 

The ACT Regional Championships are held on 23-26 July in Perisher. The actual days of competition will depend on the division and discipline in which the child is competing. 

If this is something your child may be interested in, please register your interest with Sonya Thompson (sonyawalter@gmail.com) by 1 May. 

Further information can be found on the website https://www.interschools.com.au/info-hub/about-interschools/ 

MINI BACON AND SPINACH QUICHES

Ingredients

1 onion, diced

4 rashers bacon, diced

3 large spinach leaves, shredded

4 eggs

1 cup grated cheese

Pinch salt & pepper

1 pkt puff pastry

Method

Preheat oven to 180 degrees, grease 2-3 muffin trays and set aside.

Brown onion and bacon in a frying pan over medium heat.

Turn off heat and add spinach so that the heat wilts it.

Transfer to a bowl and add the eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. Mix together.

Cut small circles from the puff pastry sheets to fits in the muffin holes, then place them into prepared trays. Spoon 2 teaspoons of the mixture over each.

Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until firm and browned.

Enjoy

THE CANTEEN IS CASHLESS FOR ALL LUNCH ORDERS

 Families are required to place ALL lunch orders via Qkr! before 8.45am

 Please purchase over-the-counter sale items (snacks & treats) for your child in a lunch order.

 Purchase a “daily counter sales voucher” via Qkr! for your child to go to the canteen to collect items at lunchtime.

TERM 2, WEEK 1, CANTEEN VOLUNTEER ROSTER

Thank you, helpers; your assistance is very much appreciated!

Please contact me if you are unable to assist on your day.

 Are you able to help in the canteen?

TERM 2 CANTEEN ROSTER OUT NOW

Parent/carer helpers are most welcome in the Canteen.

A lending hand is always required and very much appreciated.

Helping in the Canteen is a great opportunity to meet new people and make a valuable contribution to the school. 

No doubt your child/ren will get a buzz from seeing you at the school. 

So if you have any spare time and would like to help out in the canteen, PLEASE feel free to contact me through email at lauretta.raccosta@cg.catholic.edu.au

or

 click on the link below to add your selected time to the roster.

Please ensure you have your WWVP card.

https://stpandp.schoolzineplus.com/T2Roster

Qkr! TIP

Is your child sick and not going to school, and you have placed a lunch order on Qkr!?

You have till 8.45am that morning to cancel the lunch order - instructions on how to cancel lunch orders are below.

OPEN TUESDAY MORNINGS

8.30 – 9.30AM

 The Uniform Shop is a service for the parents and children. 

We sell New & Quality Second-hand school clothing, and all money raised goes back to the school to provide resources for the children.

 The School Uniform is available via Qkr!
Tuesdays - Fridays, orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom.

Orders need to be placed before 8.45 am. 

Please visit the schools website for the Uniform price list.

Winter School Uniform available on Qkr!

LAST CHANCE to purchase winter uniform before this term ends. 

The UNIFORM SHOP is not open during the school holidays.

Students will be wearing winter uniform on their return to school in Term 2.

Lauretta Raccosta

Uniform Shop

Lauretta.raccosta@cg.catholic.edu.au

The Canberra Raiders are offering a discount on tickets for their Round 6 clash this weekend against the Titans for all of our wonderful school contacts. 

Raiders v Titans Round 6 – GIO Stadium Canberra

Sunday 14th April

6:15pm Kick Off

https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=RAI0624&ep=CANGOLD24