Newsletter 18 - 10 November
Principal's Page
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Staffing News
After 17 years at St Lawrence's and 30 years as an educator I would like to congratulate Mrs Elaine Battilana on her upcoming retirement. For the last 2 years, Elaine has been on leave. We thank her for the many years of service and the 100's of children she would have taught over the years around WA.
I am sure we will continue to see Elaine around the school for many years to come as she has her wonderful grandchildren still here at St Lawrence's. All the best Elaine and enjoy every day of your retirement.
WASO
What a pleasure it was to have the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra visit St Lawrence's last week. The children thoroughly enjoyed listening to the string instruments and learning about the different musical attributes associated with each instrument. Thank you to Mrs Hart for organising this wonderful incursion.
The Lion King JR Auditions
In 2023 the Arts Extension Program will be performing the musical - The Lion King JR. On Tuesday, The Arts Teachers and Leadership watched 50+ individual auditions for the main parts in the musical. Congratulations to all of the students who were brave enough to have a go. They were all brilliant. Now the hard work begins for the next 10 months through the many rehearsals required to put the production together.
Best of luck to all involved.
Bastille Day
Today it was all things French as we celebrated Bastille Day. From Macarons and Chocolate Pastries to the Can-can and French Waiters Race, Madame Arangio has put together a spectacular event highlighting the French culture at its finest at St Lawrence's. It will be a day that our students will never forget.
'la Fête Nationale Française'
Numero Finals
Congratulations to Bianca, Shaylan, Noah, Patterson and super coach Mrs Blake in coming 3rd in today’s State Numero Finals. This year’s competition was hosted by Wattle Grove Primary School. St Lawrence’s team, ‘Cloak of Divisibility’ was one of eighteen teams from around the state competing in the event. They had been training three to four times per week and were looking forward to the mathematical challenge.
St Lawrence’s was the only Catholic School in today’s final. Carey Baptist came in first and just 2 points ahead of St Lawrence’s was Willeton. This is by far the best result we have ever had. What an awesome effort.
2023 Class Splits
During this term teachers will be reviewing class splits for 2023 using their professional knowledge and expertise in meeting the educational needs for all students. Considerations are taken for the academic, social/emotional, behavioral and cultural needs of all students in a year level cohort with the intention of creating well–balanced, vibrant, and positive learning environments. Whilst parental issues and concerns are valued, the best judgements of professionals will form the basis of classes for the next educational year.
Happy Days,
David Tunchon
Principal
Religious Education
Fruit of the Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit Focus - Weeks 5 & 6: Self-Control and Gentleness
Self-Control: being able to wait and be patient.
Gentleness: being able to accept who you are and connect with others respectfully.
Fruit of the Spirit Award
To celebrate all the ways our students display the Fruits of the Spirit, we have a new Fruit of the Spirit award which will be announced each fortnight during the Ministry Leader's Assembly.
Students are nominated for the awards by school staff, and then the lucky winner is drawn out of the nomination box and will recieve a canteen voucher.
Advent Appeal
Year Six Graduation
Year Six Graduation will begin with their Graduation Mass at 5:30pm on Tuesday Dec 6th in the undercover area. Mass is then followed by our Graduation and Awards ceremony.
3YO Kindy News
Administration News
2023 Booklists
Yesterday, hardcopies of the 2023 Student Booklists were sent home for those children entering years 2-6 in 2023.
For Home Delivery or Pre-Paid Collection Service order online at www.campion.com.au using "K2KR" as your code by SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2022. Or if you wish to pay on the day of the School Collection, return the list to the school prior to the return date. There is also a home delivery service - please see the information on the hard copy from Campion.
If you choose to pick up your booklist/s, please see the following times and days:
Allendale Primary School Hall- 13th Jan 2023 (4pm-6pm) 14th Jan 2023 (9:30am-2:30pm)
Remembrance Day
Tomorrow, Friday 11th November at 11:05am, we will be gathering as a school for our Remembrance Day prayer service. Year 5G (Mrs Craig's class) will be leading the service. Parents and family members are welcome to attend.
Headspace Visit
On Thursday 17th November, Headspace Geraldton representatives will be speaking with our Year 6 students about Transition to High School.
Nagle Band Visit
The annual visit from the Nagle Band will take place next week, Thursday 17th November (1:30pm-2:10pm). This is a wonderful opportunity for the STLPS and Nagle CC communities to celebrate music together.
Employment Opportunity - St John's Primary School
Applications are invited to join St John’s School, Rangeway, as a Temporary, Part-Time Grounds Person (approximately 20 hours per week). This position has a high chance of becoming a permanent ongoing position beyond 2023. Please click the link to apply. https://www.sjr.wa.edu.au/employment/
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following students who will be celebrating their Birthday soon:
Levi W, Kole W, Halo F, Olivia M, Amelie-Rose B, Alayna J, Kianah P, Hudson N, Sadie C, Myles P, Noah G, Gaia S, Ismail M, Ava O, Anabelle S, Erica F, Rory M, Blake D, Edith T, Finton Mc and Lochie H.
Before School
A reminder that Before School Supervision begins at 8:15am.
Year 1 & 2 students remain in the Undercover Area
Year 3 & 4 students are asked to move to outside the Year 3 Rooms
Year 5 & 6 are asked to move to outside Year 5/6 Rooms
Community Notices
