Dear Parents & Carers

As we come to the end of Term 1 and enter Holy Week, it’s appropriate that we reflect on the words Jesus spoke to His disciples the night before he died:

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God still and trust in Me (Jn 14:1)

These words are as relevant today as they were over 2 000 years ago. As we face the challenges of this year whether they be deeply personal or more global, let us remember that as people of Hope we have much to celebrate and be grateful for. ‘The Easter story itself is a message of hope for the world. It is the story of this immense love that God has for humanity and creation. It is the yearly telling of that story that we can be moved to a renewed faith and commitment to God who never ceases to work in our lives in all times.’ (Bishop Sproxton The Record Magazine 30th April 2021)

As a school community, working with 24/7 Youth Ministry, the children and parents had the opportunity to partake in the Stations of the Cross on Monday. This was a very special and moving experience for all involved.

Sincere thanks to Mrs Kylie Beveridge for her commitment to the students at St Luke’s over the past three years. Kylie has resigned from her position, and we have appointed Julie Catherall a very experienced Education Assistant, who will commence in Week 2 of Term 2. Julie joins us from Holy Rosary school in Doubleview where she has worked for the past 12 years.

Thank you to Mrs Mandy Schrader who has taught Year 5B this term. Her professionalism and dedication to the students and school has been very much valued. You are sure to see Mandy around the school as a relief teacher. Kerry Peach will return from extended leave in Term 2.

On behalf of the Leadership Team, I wish every member of our school community a Happy, Safe and Holy Easter. May the Easter period be a time of renewal for us all. May the holiday period be a time for rest and family.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for Term 2 on Wednesday 26th April.

Kerry Hewitson

Principal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A7i9c_DVV8

Paul Litherland (the presenter on this clip) was a WA police officer for over 20 years and since leaving the police force in 2014, has grown to become one of the nations most recognised and highly awarded educators in the fields of Cyber Safety and Internet Awareness, culminating in him being named the 2022 WA Australian of the Year.

With school holidays upon us, the rise in teens (and pre-teens) visiting Omegle is set to peak again. Paul explains that he is continuing to see a large number of children using the site, despite the claims Omegle (Leif K Brooks) is acting to minimise underage users.

As mentioned in our parent Cyber Safety workshops, it would be worthwhile for all parents to download the beacon app: https://beacon.telethonkids.org.au/

If you would like more information on how to restrict this app on your child's device please read here: https://www.safesearchkids.com/is-omegle-safe-for-your-kids-complete-guide-for-parents/

We are now collecting the old style SUMMER school uniforms for Buckets for Jesus, a charity with the mission of providing supplies for needy children in the Philippines. Given the climate, note we can donate summer uniform items only. This includes summer dress, shorts, shirts and sports shorts and T-shirts, as well as caps.

We want to make these children feel great by only passing on items in good condition - please only donate items that you would be happy to dress your own children in (no rips, major stains or damage). Quality and care makes all the difference to the child who receives your donation.

Donations can be placed in the tub in the undercover area (outside of the library) before or after school.

We will shortly be assisting further by asking for donations for the Schoolbags For Jesus project, so that these children will have what they need to attend school. Watch this space for further details.

On behalf of Buckets for Jesus, thank you and God bless!

You may be interested in the free Action for Happiness app for iOS and Android, for more info click this link: https://actionforhappiness.org/all-calendars

Please click here for this week's Kids' Bulletin and activities.

Happy Easter!

Sarah Williams & Kristy Graffin

Assistant Principals

Auslan Day was a lot of fun for everyone!

Sarah Cragg

Auslan Teacher

Did anyone see a bunny hopping around school this week?

Important Dates

Term Two:

Kindy Cross Country – Wednesday 17th of May

PP – Year Six Faction Cross Country – Friday 19th of May

Every Wednesday morning at 8:10am (weather pending) – HIIT Club

Every Thursday morning at 7:45am (weather pending) – Running Club

Interschool Swimming Carnival:

On Thursday 23rd of March, a team of 38 students from Years Four – Six competed at the NIPSSA Interschool Swimming Carnival at HBF Arena. A big well done to all the students who gave up their time before school to train and compete on the day. It was great to see fantastic displays of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and talent amongst the St. Luke’s students at the carnival. Below are the results from the day.

1st: St. Simon Peter CPS
2nd: St. Anthony’s CPS
3rd: Liwara CPD
4th: Mercy College
5th: St. Luke’s CPS
6th: St. John Paul II and St. Elizabeth’s CPS

7th: St. Francis of Assisi CPS

Whitford Hockey Club seeking Kindy – Year Four players:

Where: Warwick Hockey Centre

When: Training Friday evenings (4:10-5:10pm) and games Saturday mornings from 8:30am

Cost: $110

No pre-hockey skill required!

Register at www.whitfordhockey.asn.au/registration/

Entries are now being accepted for instrumental performances at this year’s Performing Arts Festival for students in Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. If your child learns an instrument with an instrumental music teacher, then this might be of interest for you. Students can choose to perform live at a venue organised by the Festival during late-July and August or students can submit a video recording for adjudication.

If your child is interested to give this a go, you must speak with your child’s Instrument Teacher to discuss the entry and choose the piece they will perform. There are particular requirements for instrumental performances and I can provide these details to you. Please email me for more info. (olivia.robertson@cewa.edu.au).

To enrol your child in the Festival, all details must be entered into this Form (https://forms.office.com/r/Y5p3khP1jQ) no later than 3pm Thursday 4th May 2023.

Please also email me a copy of the music being performed (PDF preferred, jpg., etc.) or provide a photocopy to me at the School no later than Monday 15th May so I can send it to the Festival Office in time for their deadlines.

This year, the Year 3 & 5 dance students will be performing an item at the Catholic Performing Arts Festival. Thank you to those parents who have volunteered their time to help organise and make the costumes for this year. In our discussions, a fantastic idea was brought up to get a second use out of the old uniforms. Our plan is to make a skirt using the girls blue pinafore dresses. If you have one lying around and would like to donate it, please bring it either directly to the dance hall or to the front office. A massive thank you to those people who have already donated theirs. I really appreciate your support.

If would like to watch these dance students perform, tickets will be on sale from July 19, 2023.

We are looking forward to a wonderful festival this year.

Olivia Robertson

Performing Arts Co-ordinator

Congratulations to the students who received merit awards at our last assembly.

Hip Hip Hooray!

Third year running and another successful Fathering Group school sleepout. Great to see new dads and younger kids attend while bonding with each other and the seasoned older year groups.

These events are creating lifelong memories while fulfilling the purpose of the Fathering group which is to connect dads and kids and dads with other dads. Thanks to all those that attended as our school and church community is only good as those who are active in it.

Blaise Rego

Fathering Group Co-ordinator

Congratulations to the below winners of the Easter Raffle, and thank you to everyone who entered.

Year 6

1st Layla

2nd Asha M

Year 5

1st Emily

2nd Ayla

Year 4

1st Isabel

2nd Scarlett

Year 3

1st Ebony

2nd Chloe

Year 2

1st Holly

2nd Matilda

Year 1

1st Sebastian

2nd Oliver R

Pre-Primary

1st Georgia

2nd Poppy

Kindy

1st Calogero

2nd Cillian

Staff winners

Mrs Graffin

Mrs Hewitson

Mr Hogan

Mrs Lister

From the P&F, we wish you and your family a happy, beautiful & blessed Easter.

Playgroup is back on Mondays in 2023. You can find us in the Dance Hall from 8.45am until approximately 10.30am.

Come along and meet some other St Luke’s families, and let the children play with our fun toys, books and equipment.

Please bring your child’s water bottle, snacks (no nuts) and a keep cup if you’d like to make yourself a coffee.

Join our facebook group for more information and to keep up-to-date at https://www.facebook.com/groups/stlukesplaygroup

I hope to see you there.

Melinda

Playgroup Coordinator

Year 5 student, Cody, recently competed in the WA State Championships for Tee Ball. Cody participated in 3 pre state carnivals followed by the 3 day championships which was held over the March long weekend. At the end of the competition, Cody was awarded Fairest & Best for his team which was a remarkable achievement given it was his first year of playing Tee Ball.

On Sunday the 19th of March, Hayden (Year 6), William (Year 4) and Jax (Year 4) won the Under 13’s grand final against Peppermint Grove on behalf of the Kingsley Tennis Club. It was a close game, but the boys fought hard to take the win. It was the perfect end to a wonderful season of tennis. A big thank you to their coach Mark Robinson for his great coaching. Congratulations boys!

If you have any good news stories about our students that you would like to share with the community, please send any photos and a short blurb to natalie.vennitti@cewa.edu.au

Young Engineers will be running a STEM camp at St Luke's on Monday 17th April. The camp encourages students to develop creative problem solving techniques in a fun and safe environment. Please see the flyer below for more details.

Welcome to Mass everyone and a big welcome to all new parishioners and visitors to our

Parish of St Luke, Woodvale.

If you are new to our parish, we invite you to complete the Visitors' Book in the foyer.

Fr Stephen would also love to meet you, so please introduce yourself after Mass. You are welcome to visit us at the office on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.30am—2.30pm.

For more information about our wonderful St Luke's Parish and to read the current

Bulletin please click here.

Candid Lens Photography will be offering professional photography services at this year's Confirmation masses. More information about their services can be found here.

Child and Adolescent Health Services offer information sessions for parents or carers who have children or young people who are experiencing significant attention difficulties, including a diagnosis of ADHD. To find out more about what is included in these sessions and how to register for April, please click here.

Ann Peart

School Social Worker