Newsletter 11 - 25th of July 2025
Principal's Page
Loving God,
As we begin Semester 2 at St Lawrence’s by the Sea, we thank You for the gift of our school community. Bless our students, teachers, staff, and families with Your guidance and protection.
May our classrooms be places of kindness, curiosity, and respect. Help us to grow in wisdom, compassion, and courage as we learn together. Let our hearts be open to new friendships, and our hands ready to help those in need.
We pray for safety in all we do—at school, at home, and in our travels. Watch over us with Your loving care and keep us strong in body, mind, and spirit.
May our school be a beacon of hope and joy by the sea, where every child feels valued, every voice is heard, and every day is filled with purpose.
Guide our leaders with wisdom, our teachers with patience, and our students with enthusiasm. Let peace and understanding flow through our halls, and may Your light shine in all we do.
We place this new semester in Your hands, trusting in Your love and grace.
Amen.
New Staff
We welcome Caelen Browning, Kiara Boys and Heather Paterson to St Lawrence's as class teachers. I am sure you will love working at St Lawrence's and your new classes.
Congratulations to Mrs Jackie McMahon who was the successful applicant for the new position of School Psychologist and Well Being Leader. Jackie knows our school context very well as she moves over from CEWA to service St Lawrence's for 3 days a week. Jackie will commence her new position in Week 3.
New Students
Welcome to the following students who have started at St Lawrence's this Term.
Tatianna - 1B
Cyrus - 5B
Joshua - 6G
Retirement
Congratulations Mary Catalano on your retirement from St Lawrence's. Mary has been on long service leave for the last couple of years as she has eased her way into the next stage of her life. St Lawrence's thanks Mary for 34 years of service as a cleaner and canteen assistant.
Semester 2 Ministry Leaders
Congratulations to our newly elected Semester 2 Ministry Leaders:
Thomas - Indianna and Finlay
Gummer - May and Reece
Kelly - Evie and Hawkins
O'Collins - Tully and Mitchell
We know you will do a terrific job leading your faction for the remainder of the year.
Congratulations to our outgoing leaders from Semester 1. We thank you for leading your faction at the swimming carnival, setting up sports equipment each week, working with the sports teachers, and running assemblies.
Cluedunnit Winners
Congratulations to our St Lawrence’s team ‘Concrete Crusaders’ who were joint winners in the statewide competition this year. They were presented with their medals at the Geraldton Court House on Wednesday by Magistrate Thompson which included a live video link to Judge Hughes and other winning schools from the Perth Children’s Court.
Joint Winners - St Lawrence's Primary School and Newman College
Runner up - Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Ambassador School Award - St Augustine's Primary School
Cluedunnit Kids provides a fun, unique and creative learning opportunity for Year 6 student teams to investigate a fictional criminal offence with the goal of identifying the prime suspect and eliminating the other suspects.
A brief of evidence provides clues and students can then ask up to six questions to get further evidence to help them identify the prime suspect and eliminate the others.
Each team then creates and submits their findings in a creative way of their choosing. Creative submission types range from electronic/digital formats (video interviews, video songs, video song with a choreographed dance, animations, PowerPoint presentations and video re-enactment) or a written format (pop-up book, board game, booklet, comic, poster).
Cluedunnit Kids provides a unique learning opportunity for students to apply the core Humanities and Social Sciences skills and addresses WA Curriculum General Capabilities.
Don’t Forget:
Our fortnightly newsletter has very important information for our parents. Our school webpage is also regularly updated and has a wealth of information including important dates, school events and notes. Also, you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Ask to join the closed parent facebook page and second-hand uniform page to stay in touch.
School Webpage – www.stlps.wa.edu.au
School Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/stlawrenceprimary
Parent Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1674320395969638
Second-hand Uniform Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/331820517339822
School Instagram Page - @stlawrencesprimaryschool
Or download the Schoolzine App - SZAPP (Code 2733) which is your one stop shop for:
Newsletter
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School Calendar
QuickCliq Canteen Ordering
SEQTA
Happy Days
David Tunchon
Principal
Faith Formation
Fruit of the Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit Focus: Love – putting the needs of others before our own.
Term Three Sacramental Program:
Our Year Six students will be preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in term three.
Confirmation: Term Three 2025: Year Six
Father Gerard Sacramental Letter to Families: Term 3, Week 2
Confirmation Commitment Masses: Term 3, Week 2: Saturday 2nd August 6:00pm or Sunday 3rd August 9:00am
Confirmation Retreat Day: Term 3, Week 2: Thursday July 31st
Year Six Reconciliation: Term 3, Week 8: Tuesday Sept 9th, 9:30am
Sacrament of Confirmation: Term 3, Week 8: Thursday September 11th, 6:00pm – St Lawrence's Church
Admin News
NAPLAN Results
Results for Year 3 & 5 students who participated in NAPLAN Testing will be available on Friday afternoon via SEQTA Engage.
STEM Showcase
Last term 76 students represented St Lawrence’s at the Geraldton STEM Showcase hosted by Nagle Catholic College. Congratulations to all schools and students who participated. Here are some of our winners:
Social Entrepreneurship - Category Winner
The Gun Stoppers
By Harrison, Remy, Evie and Charlotte
Inspired by Nature - Category Winner
The Cray Saver – Crazy Cray Girls
By Stella and Kavita
Integration of Technology - Category Winner
The Flame Sentinel
By James, Jared and Abel
Wellbeing - Category Winner
The Anxiety Variety Helpers – Robo Dojo Helpers
By Maisie, Jasmine, Sana and Danielle
Wellbeing - Category Winner
Handy Dandy Heart Helpers (HDHH)
By Dusty, Mia and Matilda
Honourable Mentions
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Force (DAPF)
By Levi and Jesse
Ur Strong
Cross Country
The Wizard of Oz Raffle
NAIDOC Week
Community News
