Newsletter 13 - 18 August

Principal's Page

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

Feast of the Assumption 
Last Monday was the Feast of the Assumption. We was also celebrated  First Communion for Milla, Koa, Max and Isla from Year 4. Thank you to Mrs Kempton and those who put the mass together for this special occasion. 

Let Us Pray 

Loving God, you give us all the things we need to live good and true lives.   
Help us to follow the example of Mary, who was loving and faithful,   
so that we too may live forever with you.   
We ask this prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord.  
Amen  

Acting Principal Positions 
Congratulations and thank you to Donna Kempton and Damien O'Malley for the past 2 months as Acting Principal’s.  

From all reports they did a marvelous job as your leaders in my absence. During my last week of leave I dropped in to deliver a couple of coffees and was very surprised when the fire bells started to ring. Watching how Donna and Damien reacted to the situation and calmly lead the school through the evacuation was very reassuring. Outstanding work.  

Sitting back and watching how the school runs from a distance makes me very proud of our school and all of the staff. We are very blessed to have each and every one of them. 

St Lawrence's Feast Day and Open Night 
On Wednesday 10 August we celebrated our Feast Day with a prayer service run by 5G. The day was filled with mixed activities including the Yr 5/6 STEM showcase at the Catholic Centre, Yr 4/5/6 rehearsal for the Nagle showcase, Yr 3 Fire Incursion and the very popular icy poles for everyone. 

In the evening it was wonderful to see the many parents and grandparents be taken around the school for our Open Night. Students were so proud in showing their parents their classrooms and specialist areas. 

Nagle Showcase 
Congratulations to our Year 3-6 Extension Music and Dance students who were invited to perform at the Nagle Showcase last Thursday. Our Year 6 students watched them at the matinee performance and our parents and families had the opportunity to watch the 2 hour extravaganza on Thursday evening. 

Athletics Carnival 
This week has been all about Athletics, with our main carnival being held tomorrow. From all reports the scores from 2 days of jumps and throws is extremely close. Thank you to our ground staff and sports specialist teachers for making this time of the year so exciting for all students to participate in. 

Team and individual results will be posted on the social media platforms and future newsletters. 

Leaders Forum Roadshow 
Next Tuesday and Wednesday Leadership will be attending the Leaders Forum Roadshow at St John's and St Francis. This is a great opportunity for all Catholic School leaders from around the Geraldton Diocese, Consultants and Directors to come together to learn, share and listen to each other in order to improve Catholic Education in our schools. 

Triple Stream Principal's Meeting 
On Thursday and Friday I will be meeting other triple stream Principal's in Yallingup to discuss and learn from each other best practices in running a triple stream school. I will also have the opportunity to have a tour around St Mary MacKillop College in Busselton. 

Happy Days,
David  Tunchon
Principal 

RATs 
Another shipment of RATs have arrived at school. There is a box of 20 per student available at this time. These will be available tomorrow at the sports day (outside the canteen) or can be collected from your child's classroom or front office. 

Self-Reporting Form 
Please continue to use the Self-Reporting Form  as required as well as WA Health, These forms can be accessed via the links below: 

https://cewa-collections.powerappsportals.com/COVID-19-Self-Reporting-Form/ 

https://datalibrary-rc.health.wa.gov.au/surveys/?s=WDLLNTW4RDX8AWPH 

Religious Education

Fruit of the Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit Focus Week 5 & 6:  Gentleness
Gentleness:  Being able to use our inner strength to deal with another in a respectful manner. 

The Sacrament of Confirmation (Year Six)
Our Year Six students have begun their preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this term.
Important dates: 
The Sacrament of Confirmation
Thursday September 8 at 6pm in the Undercover Area

Prayer for Confirmation Candidates
Lord, you send out Your Spirit to touch the hearts of all people, so that they may believe in You and in Jesus whom You sent. Look kindly on all candidates for Confirmation as they listen to Your voice. Open their hearts to Your Spirit and bring to fulfilment the good work that You have begun in them. As we prepare these children for Confirmation, make each of us an instrument of Your love. Teach us to appreciate what is holy in others, and to be patient with what we do not understand. Deepen our faith in the Gospel and help us to pass it on by our example. We pray that You will continue to guide us and sustain us. 

Through Christ our Lord,  
Amen. 

Term Three Mission Fundraiser: Beanies & Scarves for St Vinnies 
Thank you for everyone who donated money to wear a beanie/scarf on our feast day – as a school we raised $692 for St Vincent de Paul. 
Your generosity is appreciated. 

Child Protection Week Celebration in Bluff Point 

Enrichment/GAT Update

Athletics Carnival Update

Sports Carnival - Friday 19th August 
The STLPS 2022 Sports Carnival is on tomorrow, with years 1-6 participating in this exciting day! Events will begin at 9.15am, with presentations at 2.10pm and the carnival finishing up at approx. 2.30pm. If you choose to take your children home when the carnival concludes, please make sure you sign them out with the class teacher.

Please find links to all the Athletics Carnival information below: 

Sports Carnival Canteen Info
Parents, guardians and spectators may purchase morning teas & lunches from the canteen tomorrow. Please see the list of available options below:
Morning Tea - Morning Tea plates
Lunch - Pies, sausage rolls, hamburgers, wraps & sandwiches, salad plates, picky platters, icy poles & lolly bags etc
Drinks - Coke, Coke No Sugar, water, apple juice, tropical juice, orange juice, chocolate milk & strawberry milk.

Administration News

Morning Drop Off - Railway Street
Thank you to our wonderful parents who have been using the double gates on Railway Street when dropping students off. Please be aware that the double gates on the Side Oval (Railway Street) will now be opened every morning. Please drop your children here instead of the Bus Bay. 

CSPA 2022 Parent Survey on Student Wellbeing and Learning

Have your say on what matters regarding the wellbeing and learning of your child.
For example, has COVID or your partnership with the school affected your child’s wellbeing and learning?

If you are a parent or carer with a child in a Catholic school, CSPA would love to hear from you.
Click on the survey link and share your feedback to assist CSPA in reporting to the Federal Government and Catholic education. Your feedback will remain anonymous.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022CSPAParentSurvey 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students who will be
celebrating their Birthday soon:

Hudson Mc,  Alexander W,  Maali R,  Carmen A,  James D,  Indigo F,  Crystal A,  Scarlett B,  Ky S,  Oakley D,  Lacee K,  Benjamin B,  Luke W,  Yshanella V,  Koa M,  Blake W,  George P,  Logan C,  Violet C,  Kobe G,  Nevaeh S,  Brendyn D,  Levi M,  Phoenix E,  Eloise T,  Cody H,  Riley H,  Gracie S,  Harley I,  Gunner M,  Brooklyn V,  India H and Bailey N.

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