Newsletter 22 - 9 December 2021

Principal's Page

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

This will be the final newsletter for 2022. What a fabulous year we have had. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of the St Lawrence's School Community a very happy and safe Christmas. Enjoy the time spent with family and friends. Take the time to reflect on the year and be thankful for our lives here in Australia. God Bless.  

So now all that remains is to wish each and every one of you a truly blessed and joyous Christmas as we look forward to celebrating the birth of the Christchild. 

See you all again in 2022. 

Staff Changes 
Please find below a list of some of the staff changes for 2022. 

We welcome: 
Full time classroom teacher - Issac Hood 
Part time classroom teachers - Amy Gillett, Natasha Zasun 
Full time Education Assistant - Cassie Major 
Part time Education Assistants - Emma Smith, Maggie Proudlove, Erin Roulston 

We say farewell to: 
Helen Carrier has resigned and will continue her consultancy work at CEWA. 
Shannon Millett will be going on maternity leave. 
Ellen James will be returning to Perth to have her baby.  
We say farewell to Angie Wnek. 
Sue Higgins, Fiona Brennan and Nicolle Bedwell will finish as EA's at the conclusion of the year. 
Beda Donnelly and Mary Catalano will finish off as cleaners at the conclusion of the year. 
Laura Garraway will be on leave throughout Semester 1. 

Health and PE changes: 
Karen Burro will be teaching PP, 1, 4, 3/4 (and year 3 Health classes) 
Stuart Gaby will be teaching 2, 5, 6 (and year 3 Sport) 

All other staffing positions will be published in the new year. 

2022 Classes 
Next year our class names will be associated to a colour, our school colours of Teal, Gold and Black. (eg PPB, PPG, PPT, 1B, 1G, 1T….) Larmenier will remain the same. This has been implemented due to the new AOS (Administration of Schools) system in all Catholic Schools. 

Parents will receive a text message on Friday 17 December letting you know what class your child will be in for 2022. 

School Advisory Community Meeting 
The School Advisory Community Meeting will be held on Tuesday 14 December starting at 3.30pm in the staffroom. This meeting replaces the annual AGM. The school community is very welcome to attend this final meeting for the year. For catering purposes please contact the office if you will be attending. 

Merry Christmas

David Tunchon 
Principal

Religious Education

St Lawrence's Parish Christmas Masses
The parish requests any families that can help: 
Set up chairs midday December 24th and pack them away again midday December 28th in the       
school undercover area. 
All families of St Lawrence students are invited to welcome Jesus on this special Christmas season.  

St Lawrence’s Parish, Bluff Point: Sacramental Timeline 2022 
Parish Contact Details: 
St Lawrence’s Parish, Bluff Point 
Email: bpla346@westnet.com.au 

TERM ONE
Reconciliation (Year Three): Term One, Week Three
Father Gerard Sacramental Letter to families: Term One, Week Three 
Reconciliation Retreat Day: Term One, Week Three: Thursday 17th February 
Reconciliation Commitment Masses:  Term One, Week Three: Saturday February 19th – 6:00pm or Sunday February 20th - 9:00am 
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Term One, Week Eight: Saturday March 26th 3:30-5:30pm
Parents will select a time to take their child to church to receive their first confession. 
Mass of Oils - All Confirmation Candidates: Term One, Week Nine: Wednesday March 30th, 5:00pm St Francis Xavier Cathedral 

TERM TWO
Eucharist (First Holy Communion - Year 4): Term Two 
Father Gerard Sacramental Letter to families: Term Two, Week Two 
Eucharist Retreat Day: Term Two, Week Two: Thursday May 5th  
Eucharist Commitment Masses: Term Two, Week Three: Saturday May 14th 6:00pm or Sunday May 15th 9:00am 
Sacrament of Eucharist: Term Two, Week Eight: Sunday June 19th, 11:00am 
Confirmation (Year 6): Term Three 
Father Gerard Sacramental Letter to families: Term Three, Week Two 
Confirmation Retreat Day: Term Three, Week Two: Thursday July 28th  
Confirmation Commitment Masses: Term Three, Week Two: Saturday 30th July 6:00pm or Sunday 31st July 9:00am 
Sacrament of Confirmation: Term Three, Week Eight: Thursday 8th September 6:00pm

Administration News

Semester Two Reports
Semester Two reports will go live this afternoon via SEQTA Engage. If you encounter any problems, or have forgotten your log-in details, please contact the office on 9968 2000 and Louise will be happy to assist. 

Year 6 Student Reports
A reminder to parents of Year 6 students to please download copies of any reports you require from SEQTA Engage, as when the end of year student processes are completed you will no longer be able to gain access to their reports. We strongly encourage parents to access and download your child's report as soon as it is available.

2022 Schedule of Fees 
The School Advisory Council recently endorsed the 2022 school budget. Parents/Guardians may recall the decision was made to not increase fees in 2021, however in 2022, our tuition fees will be increasing by 1.5%, which represents a modest increase of approximately $15 per annum. Our School Fee Schedule for 2022 can be accessed here.

I would also like to remind our families that we continue to guarantee the enrolment of your child, irrespective of your financial position. In addition to our long-standing affordability measures including family discounts and the Health Care Card Discount Scheme, arrangements can be made with any families who are experiencing financial hardship. Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you would like to make an appointment to discyss your situation, and any arrangements made will remain confidential. 

Pending approval from the CEWA Executive Director, the P&F have made the decision to increase the P&F Levy from $15 to $30 per family. The levy increase will help pay for P&F registrations, insurance and other consumables purchased by the organisation throughout the year. Even after this increase, the levy will still be well below other similar schools.

All school fee accounts for 2022 will be emailed out in February. There will also be a payment plan option included. If the payment plan provided doesn't suit your need, please contact the office for an alternative arrangement. 

CNA STEM MAD National Winners  
Congratulations again to Gaia, Pia, Makayla and Alice, Water Waste Warriors, as winners of the STEM Mad National Conservation Award (Primary School Winner). Their electronic entry can be viewed on the 2021 Award Winners website, via the following link: 

https://stemnational.cna.catholic.edu.au/2021-award-winners 

Term dates for 2022
Term 1: Monday 31st January (first day for students) to Friday 8th April 
Term 2: Tuesday 26th April to Friday 1st July 
Term 3: Monday 18th July to Thursday 22nd September  
Term 4: Tuesday 11th October to Friday 9th December 

2022 Pupil Free Days 
4 March 
3 June
22 August (Catholic Day) 
23 September 
10 October 

2022 Year 6 Camp Dates
Monday 4th April- Friday 8th April (Week 10 Term 1) 

2022 Book List Pick Up
If your family chose School Pick Up for Book Lists, please see the dates and information below: 
Pick Up Point: Allendale Primary School 
Dates: Friday 14th January 2022 (4pm-6pm) or Saturday 15th January 2022 (9:30am-2:30pm) 

2022 School Planner 
Events and important dates for Semester 1, 2022 have now been added to the Term Planner on the STLPS website: https://www.stlps.wa.edu.au/news-events/term-planners.aspx 

Year 6 Graduation Photos
Year 6 Graduation photos are available now. If you would like a copy, please bring a USB to the office and we will upload them for you. 

Water Bottles for 2022
As of next year, we will no longer be keeping disposable cups at the office for students who have forgotten their water bottles. Please ensure that your child has their water bottle ready to bring on Day 1 of Term 1! If your child forgets their water bottle, we will call the parent/guardian and request they bring one in. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students who will be celebrating their BIRTHDAY from tomorrow and during the Christmas Holiday period:

Elora B,  Archie S,  Cohen D,  Abbi F,  Milla S,  Isabella S,  Marli S,  Flynn T,  Flynn G,  Evie H,  Maddison P,  Finlay S,  Prapti N,  Mikayla R,  Josephine R,  Shaylan S,  Finn S,  Jasper T,  Logan M,  Lahni P,  Mila P,  Cayden B,  Matthias S,  Luca D,  Jaxon C,  Cooper D,  Diesel C,  Matilda C,  Lucie J,  Harlen G,  Cadeon Mc,  Brydee W,  Joli K,  Aiden H,  Ivee H,  Tyde F,  Blake R,  Mabel T,  Samson G,  Memphis W,  Tessa S,  Abigail M,  Tess C,  Aj G,  Lucy H,  Eamon C,  Elainey T,  Harper R,  Henley F,  Chloe W,  Ruben C,  Oscar H,  Flynn L,  Max I,  Will H,  Max S,  Ella-Sandra M,  Danielle M,  Paige H,  Charlie J,  Esmae O,  Jorja R,  Evie A,  Charli L,  Livinia H,  Charlotte E,  Alexandra T,  Lylah W,  Myla H,  Prada P,  Revis C,  Peter D,  Alijah A,  Emily H,  Dominic Q,  Roisin L,  Cassidy M,  Cruz M,  Coco Mc,  Lyla-Rose M,  Miley K,  Hudson C,  Miley C,  Josie M,  Parker R,  Jax H,  Miriam F,  Ashanti C and Tess A.

P&F News

Please click the link below to read the latest P&F Update:

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