Dear Parents

“The Eucharist, although it is the fulness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak.”

• Pope Francis

Religious Life of the School

This weekend, we have a number of students celebrating the Sacrament of First Communion. The Eucharist is one of the sacraments of initiation, and speaks to a person’s embrace of their own faith in God, however that is understood at any given age. Congratulations to all the students for this step in faith. My thanks to the parents and teachers for their great support, and to Fr James and the parish team, for their excellent ongoing support.

The religious life of the school also found expression yesterday, in a particular and specific way, when Fr James held a liturgy for students in K – 3, in the school hall. My thanks to Fr James, Andrea McQuirk, and all the K – 3 teachers, for their great support and help.

Tournament of Minds

Last Sunday, we had a team of Year 6 students participate in the next round, or next level, of the Tournament of Minds competition, at Lake Ginninderra College. Getting to this next step was in itself a major achievement, and the students deserve every praise and recognition. Also deserving praise and recognition is Katie Birch, who has travelled the journey with the team (and all teams), and done so much to the support the students. Thank you Katie for your great work.

A big congratulations to Baron and Freyja in Year 5, both of whom competed in the ACT Athletics Carnival. I am very proud of both of our students. Freyja came third in her event, shot put, which is an amazing achievement! Baron came 2nd in both his 100m and 200m races. Well done, Freyja and Baron, for your particpation, and congratulations to both of you on your great results. 

Floriade

As most parents are probably aware, Floriade is in full bloom. Our beautiful Sts Peter and Paul Choir will be performing at Floriade on Monday. My thanks to Lisa Gill, who has done an incomparable job in preparing the choir. I am very proud of our singers.

Science Day

We are celebrating Science Week in Week 10 this year, due to other school commitments at the time that it was held nationally. Tuesday will see our students participate in a range of lessons and activities led by our Year 6 students, followed by a whole school science presentation in the final session of the day. All children are invited to come to school dressed as a scientist. My thanks to Paul Jenkins and Bridget Pigram for coordinating the day.

Grandparents’ Day

On Thursday next week, we are celebrating Grandfriends’ Day. All grandparents or significant older figures in the lives of the students are invited to come to school at 12.15 and spend some time in their grandchild’s or grandchildren’s classrooms, before enjoying a BYO picnic on the blue top or oval. Parents are, of course, very welcome to attend. There is rumour that there may be a special preview of one of our songs from the upcoming Term 4 musical, at the end of the shared meal time. Parents are reminded that students are still required to bring food for first break.

Student Free Last Day

The last day of the term for students is Thursday, September 25^th. The first day of Term 4 is Tuesday, October 14^th.

Have a wonderful week with your families.

Best wishes

Cameron Johns

Principal

Dear Parents

Please see the attached message from Archbishop Christopher Prowse.

First Eucharist 

The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated at Holy Trinity, Curtin, on Saturday 20 September and Sunday 21 September 2025. 

On Friday all candidates and Year 4 students attended Holy Trinity for a First Eucharist Retreat day. This was a time of prayer, reflection and developing a deeper understanding of the significance of the sacrament. 

Timetable for First Eucharist 

Grandparents Day 

On Thursday the 25th of September, Week 10, we are celebrating Grandparents/Grandfriends Day. All are welcome to attend class visits at 12:15pm, followed by a BYO picnic at recess.

Please note: Students will need to bring their own packed lunch for first break at 11:10am. Families are also welcome to pack a BYO afternoon tea for recess. No food will be provided on the day, so please ensure students come prepared with everything they need.

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time -  The Parable of the Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-13

‘You cannot be the slave of both God and money.’ To be a slave is to be owned by somebody or something. As Christians we are owned by God in as much as we are made in God’s image and at baptism we are claimed for Christ in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. To be owned by God is to be secure in our deepest identity. But we only need look around us to see that we live in a world where many are a slave not to God, but to money - that is, rather than earn money as a means of paying for things they need. They are owned by money or the pursuit of it. This kind of disordered attachment can have serious consequences for our lives. It might mean we never see our spouse or children because of the long hours spent at the office. It might mean we start to look for morally or legally dubious shortcuts for making money and getting rich quick. When we live with God as our first priority, our life is ordered rightly and everything else flows in right order. 

From God’s Word, Daily Reflections, 2025

Yours in Christ, 

Andrea McQuirk 

Religious Education Coordinator

SWPB Focus

 This fortnight we are reminding classes of our Succeeding, Together, Safely hand signals. 

At Sts Peter and Paul three expectations underpin our School- Wide Positive Behaviour Framework. Succeeding, Together, Safely

At Sts Peter and Paul, we are all SainTS - Succeeding Together Safely.

 

Succeeding 

 Succeeding means trying your best, having courage, and embracing challenges. 

Together

Together means welcoming, supporting, and valuing everyone.

 Safely

Safely means responding with respect.

TRIVIA NIGHT – This Friday!
Grab Your Tickets Now on QKR

Get ready for a fantastic night filled with laughs, brain teasers, and awesome prizes! Whether you bring a group of friends or come solo to meet new ones, it’s sure to be a night to remember. Parents, teachers, family, and friends—book your seat or table and let the fun begin!

Details
Friday, 19 September 2025
School Hall, Sts Peter & Paul, 59 Wisdom St, Garran
6:30 pm start
$20 per person (includes nibbles) – via QKR
BYO food & drinks
Ticket sales close 12 pm, Wednesday 17 September

Teams

• Tables seat 10 — one person from your group please email parentcouncilstpandp@gmail.com with your team members’ names.
• No team? No problem! Select “allocate me to a team” when booking and include your child’s grade—we’ll match you up.
• Babysitter trouble? Send one parent along as your family’s ambassador—we’ll place you on a friendly table!

Trivia Night Raffle
Our raffle is HUGE—over $2000 in prizes to be won!
Best part? You don’t even need to be at Trivia Night to win.

Raffle Tickets
On sale this week near school drop-off:
Wed–Fri (17–19 Sept), 8:30–9:00 am
$10 each or 3 for $20

All funds raised go towards upgrading our outdoor play equipment.

Sts Peter & Paul School Community Council

SCIENCE DAY – Tuesday 23rd September, 2025

Sts Peter & Paul will be celebrating our ‘Annual Science Day’ on Tuesday 23rd September. In class groups, students will participate in a variety of engaging science activities. Keeping with tradition, the Year 6 students will lead the experiments with teacher support and supervision.

Students are invited to dress as scientists/inventors for the day. 

Activities include:

• Bubble Wands
• Robot Hands
• Boomerangs
• Air Cannons
• Plastic Bag Parachutes
• Skewer Towers
• Weird Whirring Widgets

We look forward to an exciting day of science! Keep an eye on our Facebook page and newsletter for photos and student reflections.

Science Week Coordinators

Paul Jenkins and Bridget Pigram

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to those students who are celebrating their birthday this week

Hritnvik M

Elana I

Dibyokona K

Czarina L

Alexandra L

Awards will be presented at our morning assembly on Thursday 25 September.

Principal's Award: Oliver B, 3M

Learning Support Awards: Imogen K, 3M; Charlotte H, 3W; Summer M, 2M; Sophia W, 2M; Poppy B, 1W

(please note that LS awards are given to any child in the school that the Classroom Support Assistants have noticed doing something wonderful): 

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 10 TERM 3, 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?

 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. 

Spring is here! 

Students will be wearing summer uniform on their return to school in Term 4.

  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.

 Please visit the schools website for the Uniform price list.

Lauretta Raccosta

Uniform Shop

Lauretta.raccosta@cg.catholic.edu.au