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Dear Parents and Carers,
“If you do make this your policy, you might remember where God started loving in you. It wasn’t in that you were brilliant, beautiful or the best thing since sliced bread, but that you were someone in need. If you don’t, one way or another, in the next twenty-four hours, identify someone in need of your loving contribution, the chances are you are not listening as hard as you might be to the God who makes a home in you, every day.”
- Peter Steele SJ, ‘The Mind’s Guests’
The late Peter Steele, a frequent friend to this newsletter, writes in the above quote of God’s unconditional response to our needs. We are all people who are ‘in need.’ Physical, mental or perhaps emotional ailments bring this home to us, as do moments of great loss or bereavement: on those occasions, there is no hiding from the fact that our needs are just below the surface of our lives. Steele reminds us that God loves us, simply because there is a need in us all. He asks us to do the same for others.
Regional Cross Country Competition
Yesterday, a number of our students competed in the regional Cross Country Carnival. After a cloudy and chilly start, the weather rose to the occasion and all children competed to the best of their ability. My thanks to Luke Gubler and Cathy Shepherd who coordinated the regional carnival for all schools in our local area; and to Maddi Mertz, Robyn Moore and Bridget Pigram, who accompanied our students to the carnival and helped to look after them on the day.
Confirmation Stole Night
A reminder that this Thursday evening, our Confirmation candidates gather together in the hall at Holy Trinity, Curtin, with Holy Trinity’s Confirmation candidates. The students, with their parents, will be making their Stoles, which they will be wearing on the evening they are Confirmed, in week 9. It is another step the children are taking on their preparation for Confirmation. My thanks to Andrea McQuirk, Katie McGregor, Paul Jenkins, Nic Marsham and all parents, for their support of the children.
Year 4 Camp
Year 4 Camp Next week will see our Year 4 children go on camp to Birrigai, for one night. Birrigai offers students many varied and exciting opportunities and will be a great experince for all the students. My thanks to all of our Year 4 teachers for making this happen.
School Disco
A reminder too that we have a school disco taking place Friday week, from 5.45pm – 8.15pm. The disco will be in two parts, with our K – 2 students attending from 5.45pm – 6.30pm, and our Grades 3 – 6 students attending from 6.50pm – 8.20pm. My thanks to the Community Council for organising and hosting the disco, and to Daniel Muller, one of our parents, who runs the disco and provides all the sound and equipment. Our parent community are wonderful contributors to our school community, in many and varied ways.
Have a wonderful week with your families.
Best wishes
Cameron Johns
Principal
Confirmation
Upcoming event: This Thursday 5th June at 5:30pm parents and candidates will participate in the Stole Night at Holy Trinity School Hall.
Due to enrollment numbers, this year’s confirmation will be celebrated one night and it will ONLY be on Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 6pm at Holy Trinity Church, Curtin.
TIMETABLE FOR THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2025
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RECONCILIATION |
As part of the program of preparation please take your child to Reconciliation, any Saturday 5-5.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Curtin |
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PARENT AND CHILD STOLE NIGHT: |
5.30pm Thursday 5 June 2025 Holy Trinity School Hall |
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RETREAT AND PRACTICE FOR CHILDREN: |
Holy Trinity School Hall 9am-2.30pm Friday 20 June 2025 18 Theodore Street, Curtin |
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SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATION: |
Holy Trinity Church, Curtin 6pm Tuesday 24 June 2025 |
Support the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal
As the winter chill sets in, let's come together to help those in need. On Wednesday Week 8, 18th June, join us for Wednesday Winter Woolies—wear your coziest winter clothes and bring a warm item to donate. Coats, scarves, gloves, blankets, and jumpers are all welcome! If you’re unable to bring a donation, a financial contribution will be just as appreciated.
Let’s make a difference—every small act of kindness keeps someone warm this winter.
Pentecost Sunday Solemnity - John 14:15-16, 23-26
This is the day when the first followers of Jesus were empowered to throw off their hesitation and fear and speak boldly and openly about the marvels of God, made manifest in the life and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus had promised this - an Advocate who would stand by them and for them, teach them and remind them of him. The powerful imagery of their experience of this carries with it the sense that they have no control over what is happening.
We, at various levels, are tempted to want to harness or categorise the Spirit of Jesus. Is this what Paul means by ‘unspiritual lives’? His somewhat confusing use of the word to interchange meanings, from ‘Spirit of God’, ‘Spirit of Christ’ ‘your spirit’ is his way of expressing the intimate union in which we share. As we say in the Creed, the Spirit who proceeds from the Father and the Son is Lord and giver of life. May his Spirit live in us, in our families, our communities and our Church and continually challenge us as we journey together on the way to the fulfillment of the Kingdom.
From God’s Word, Daily Reflections, 2025
Yours in Christ,
Andrea McQuirk
Religious Education Coordinator
Welcome to SPP Staff Spotlight!
Each fortnight, we will share fun facts about one of our wonderful staff members to help you get to know the people behind the whiteboard.
From hidden talents to favourite snacks, it's our way of celebrating the unique personalities that make our school community so special.
This week, meet Mrs Perkovic - and find out what unexpected skill they have up their sleeve!
Term 2 School Fees Overdue
School fees for Term 2 were due on the 23rd May. If you haven't already attended to your fees could you please do so as soon as possible. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
School-Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPB)
At Saints Peter and Paul our students are supported by a School- Wide Positive Behaviour framework that was developed by our school community to develop a positive, safe, and supportive learning culture.
The framework improves the social, emotional, behavioural and academic outcomes for our students.
Our three expectations, Succeeding Together Safely underpin everything we do here at Sts Peter and Paul Primary School.
Our goal for Weeks 5 and 6 is
Caring for Your Space
Take Care of Things: Keep your classroom clean and look after your stuff.
Microskill- Check with your teacher where the specific place for each item is in your classroom.
Such as a drawer for books, a pencil case for writing tools, and a folder for schoolwork.
WEEK 6
| Event | Date | Location |
| Parent and Child Stole Night | Thursday 5th June | Holy Trinity School Hall |
| King's Birthday Public Holiday | Monday 9th June | |
| Year 4 Camp to Birrigai | Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th June | Birrigai |
| ACT Cross Country | Friday 13th June | Stromlo Forest Park |
| School Disco | Friday 13th June | SPP Hall |
SCHOOL DISCO
It's disco time!!!
Friday 13th June in the school hall
Times:
Kinder - Year 2: 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Years 3-6: 6:50pm - 8:20pm
Tickets $5/child- please purchase on Qkr!
Children will receive a drink, snack and glowstick
We look forward to a night of fun and dancing
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to those students who are celebrating their birthday this week
Ivanna J
Lucy C
Evelyn H
Mia SR
August A
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.
WEEK 7 TERM 2, CANTEEN VOLUNTEER ROSTER
| Time | Wed 11 Jun | Thur 12 Jun | Fri 13 Jun |
| 9-11:30am | Jel S | Lucy W & Katherine J | Talena B |
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?
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 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.
https://stpandp.schoolzineplus.com/CanteenRoster2025
All volunteers must have a WWVP card.
Qkr! TIPS
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.
It is usual practice for most schools to offer second-hand clothing at the uniform shop to families at a discounted price. Quality second-hand clothing can only be purchased during uniform hours. We do understand that this may not be convenient for some families so please feel free to send me an email if you are unable to get to the uniform shop during its’ hours and I will do my best to attend your needs.
The uniform shop is limited with space, so if you wish to donate pre-loved items, PLEASE ONLY DONATE CLOTHES
that are washed and in perfect resalable order.
Lauretta Raccosta
Uniform Shop
Lauretta.raccosta@cg.catholic.edu.au
