Newsletter 6 - April 27

Principal's Page

Dear Parents and Guardians, 
Welcome to Term 2. Hoping you all had a wonderful break and time well spent with family and friends. Keep an eye on our school calendar and social media pages as term 2 has a lot of things happening over the next 10 weeks. A few things to look forward to are: 

• NSI School Climate Survey 
• Mother's Day Prayer Services 
• Communio 
• P&F School Disco 
• First Eucharist 
• NAIDOC Week 
• School Photos 
• Semester 1 Reports and Teacher/Parent/Student Conferences 

Welcome to our new Students:
-Mahli H
-Joban A
-Laine A

Wedding Bells 
Congratulations to  Mr & Mrs Johnson (nee Miss Cassie Major and Mr Clint Johnson)  who were married during the school holidays.  May you both have many years of happiness together. 

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 
Congratulations to our Year 5 teacher Mrs Elisha Criddle who completed her RCIA course over Easter. Elisha chose to become a Catholic and in doing so received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Whilst Father Gerard officiated the ceremony, Emily Smith was Elisha's sponsor. 

Welcome to the Catholic Church Elisha. 

Staff Professional Development Day 
On Monday 24 April all staff were involved in Professional Development training. Teachers worked with Leadership in forming descriptors for the upcoming Semester 1 reports. Other staff worked with Mr Simon Place from CEWA on Accreditation particularly looking at our Catholic Sacraments. Professional Learning Days like these are extremely important in our staff development and continued education.  

Holiday work 
Have you check out the handiwork our ground staff have built over the holidays - a new arbour in the Kindy area. Very flash Mr and Mrs Shaddy. 

ANZAC Day 
On Tuesday 25 April our head boy and girl - Thea and Wesley attended the ANZAC Day Ceremony with me at Birdwood House. Here they represented the school, laying a wreath remembering the many fallen service men and women that have fallen over the years and those who are still serving today. 

Today Mrs Heyhoe and 5B led the school in our own ANZAC Day service. Thank you for those who attended this solemn occasion.  

We will remember them. 

Past Student and Staff Member 
Today at St Lawrence's Church, a funeral was held for past student and teacher -  Mrs Rita Farrell (Kupsch). Rita was a student at St Lawrence's from 1945-1949 and then became the first lay teacher at St Lawrence's. She started teaching in 1971 when the school had an enrolment of 208 students. The Principal at the time was Sr Felix. She has been described as a highly respected and much - loved human being. She was a great educator, a very supportive colleague and loyal friend. Leadership and other staff members represented the school at today's funeral. 

May she rest in peace. 

Practicum Student 
We welcome Bianca Oliveri (Yes - Louise's daughter) to St Lawrence's for the next 10 weeks as she completes her university practicum in Year 1G. I am sure she will find the learning and experience memorable and very worthwhile as she trains to become a primary school teacher. 

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 
Absentee Form 
Website 
Seesaw 
Facebook 
School Calendar 
QuickCliq Canteen Ordering 
SEQTA 

Happy Days 

David Tunchon  

Principal 

Religious Education

Fruit of the Spirit Focus: Trustfulness 
We always show that we are loyal to ourselves and others; we do not share the confidences of our friends and we are reliable when following responsibilities given to us through to completion. 

Term Two Sacramental Program: First Eucharist (First Holy Communion) 
Holy Communion unites people with Jesus in a special way. 

Receiving Jesus for the first time is a very special occasion. First Eucharist or more colloquially First Holy Communion is a key step in the initiation of a person into the community of the church. The whole parish community comes together to celebrate with the family and to welcome the new communicant, the person receiving Communion. 

First Holy Communion is the beginning of a special journey of intimate lifelong connection and friendship with Jesus. When people receive Jesus in the Eucharist he nourishes and strengthens them to live good lives.  The word ‘communion’ means to be united with someone. Catholics believe that in Holy Communion people are united in a special way with Jesus. At first, the Eucharist was called the ‘Breaking of Bread’ [Acts 2:42, 46]. It was also called  ‘the Lord’s Supper’ [1 Corinthians 11:20]. Today it is often referred to as ‘the Mass’. 

The word Eucharist can refer to one or more of several interconnected things: 

• the complete celebration of Mass
• the Body of Christ received in Holy Communion
• the whole role of the sacrament in the life of the Church

‘Eucharist’ and ‘Mass’, are used interchangeably 
Holy Communion and the whole celebration of the Mass is also known as the Eucharist. 
Eucharist is from a Greek word meaning thanksgiving.   

Catholics believe that by participating in Mass and receiving Jesus, they become Jesus in the world today. 

Year 4: First Eucharist Sacramental Timeline: 
Father Gerard Sacramental Letter to families: Term Two, Week One 

Eucharist Commitment Masses: Term Two, Week Two: 
Saturday May 6th 6:00pm or Sunday May 7th 9:00am ( St Lawrence's Church) 

Eucharist Retreat Day: Term Two, Week Three:
Thursday May 11th  (Bill Hemsley Centre- White Peak) 

Sacrament of Eucharist: Term Two, Week Seven:
Sunday June 11th, 11:00am – School Undercover Area 

Term Two Prayer Services: 

Week 1: Thursday April 27th: Anzac Service 11:10am – UCA 

Week 3: Wednesday May 10th : Kindy Mother's Day Prayer Service 

Week 3: Thursday May 11th : Pre-Primary Mother's Day Prayer Service 

Week 4: Thursday May 18th : Year One Prayer Service 

Week 8: Thursday June 15th : Year Two Prayer Service 

School Masses: 
Week 5: Wednesday May 24th Communio Mass – Whole School, 9:30am – Undercover Area (6G to lead) 

Week 9: Saturday June 24th : Year Five Family Mass, 6pm – School Undercover Area 

Administration News

School Photos  
Our annual school photos are scheduled for Term 2, Week 9, 21st and 22nd June for 2023. It is expected that all children from Years 1-6 wear the new School Uniform. This includes correct footwear (black shoes or sandals-black/brown, black socks with teal band, shorts/skort and teal shirt. A timetable for class photos and family photos will be made available soon.  

Pupil Free Day and Public Holiday  
Friday 2nd June is a Pupil Free Day and Monday 5th June is a Public Holiday (WA Day) 

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

Mia D, Hunter J, Alexander S, Lily S, Scarlett H, Jack O, Jayden D, Hannah B, Matilda P, Sarthak R, Camila-Ivy S, Amelie H, Ella G, Orla P, Ayla D, Nathaniel N, Logan K, Jaegar C, Charlie H, Bentley B, Lucy H, Asta M, Jett P, Georgie W, Isla P, Ned S, Pheonix W, Byron W, Hayden P, Harper C, Erica L, Stella B, Hugh W, Hudson W, Asta H, Davey G, Ruby J, Alex F, Tanzi T, Mackenzie C, Max H, Evie S, Maverick C, Izabella R, Jesse M and Kai R!

Year 3 News

P & F News

Just a reminder that there is a P&F Meeting on Monday the 2nd of May at 4:30pm in the staffroom. All parents are welcome to attend!

Community Notices