2022 Professional Development Days
The following dates are the remaining pupil free days for 2022. Please ensure you have them in your diaries.
Friday 23rd September - Catholic Day Holiday
Monday 7th November - Staff Professional Development Day
Welcome Back!
Welcome to Term Three! We are delighted to have commenced the term in such a productive and enjoyable fashion. It was great to see the students back on Tuesday so willing and eager to get stuck in.
There are some exciting learning opportunities for students in all of our classes this term and I would like to thank all staff in ensuring everything was ready to go on the first day back.
This term we also welcome Mrs Brianna Joiner as teacher of Year 4. We know that Mrs Joiner is going to enjoy working as part of the Queen of Apostles community!
Masks
You will have received a cross sectoral letter from the school this morning encouraging all in our community to wear masks where distancing is not possible. We know that hospitalisations and COVID positive cases have escalated over the past few weeks due to the new Omicrom strains now in WA.
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920′s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians.
NAIDOC Week is always held in the first full week of July and for us this is in the school holidays. Therefore, this week we have been doing activities in class that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. It is also an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society.
Yesterday we had a whole school Mass with NAIDOC Week as the theme. It was a wonderful celebration and I thank Mrs Anderson for all the work done to prepare for this Mass. It was a great way to start the day!
Keeping Safe Online Talk - Paul Litherland
On Wednesday 10th August at 6.30pm in the library we have been lucky enough to secure the services of Paul Litherland to do Keeping Safe Online presentation for all parents and guardians in our community.
Paul is an ex police officer and will give you tips and insights into how to keep your family safe when accessing the internet and using social networking sites. He is highly regarded and presents to around 280 schools each year.
A reminder to parents in Years 3-6 that ICAS Assessments in Mathematics, English, Writing, Spelling and Science will be available for students to sit this term.
Enrolments close on August 1.
Due to rising costs we have had to increase prices on some items in our menu. We have done our best to minimise the price rises and will endeavour to create more cooked and fresh meals this term.
Year 1
Year 1’s had a very busy Term 2. At the end of last term, the Year 1 children had been learning about how to make Jesus Real in their everyday lives. They decided one way was to include others – like Jesus did.
In Maths they learnt simple addition and were very pleased with being able to add up numbers. Many children said that their favourite subject was Sport because they do basketball and netball and they get to run. In Art, Year 1’s made butterflies – they were beautiful.
We interviewed Xavier who told us that his favourite holiday destination is Singapore.
Mrs Salvia’s favourite thing about the Year 1 class was that they keep growing and learning each day. Mrs Salvia’s favourite subject to teach the Year 1’s is reading because it can teach them new skills in life and if they can read they can do anything they put their minds to. Year 1’s are amazing! We loved going in and seeing what they do.
Nathan, Marlah, Coby and Vivienne (Year 6 SRC)
MUSIC DATES TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR
22nd August
Year 5 Class Choir Performing Arts Festival (11.15 – 12.45pm)
9th September
Music Assembly - PAF Instrumental Students, Junior and Senior Choir and Year 5 Class Choir
18th September
Sacrament of Eucharist - Junior and Senior Choir (10.30am)
INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM
The Instrumental Program is offered to Years 3 to 6 students. New students are always welcome. Currently we offer piano, classical guitar, bass guitar, vocals, drums and flute. If your child would like to participate in our Instrumental Program, please ask them to come and see me for an Instrumental Agreement. Alternatively, notes can be collected from the office. Below is a brief explanation of tutors at our school.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our tutors for the amazing work that they do with our students at Queenies. We look forward to growing our Instrumental Program and would love for your child to participate in learning an instrument.
Information regarding the school choirs or Instrumental Program can be obtained from myself or the school office. Looking forward to an exciting term!
Thank you
Sheryl Perry
2022 Catholic Schools Performing Arts Festival
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Perth Goju Karate
Perth Goju Karate teaches karate classes in your local area.
A special offer for the school’s students - 4 WEEKS FREE beginners karate lessons!
Classes are held after school and are a great way for children of all ages to learn self-defense in a fun and safe environment.
We also teach classes for teens and adults and they are fantastic for fitness, wellbeing and of course, self-defense.
Classes continue over the school holidays (with a short break over the Christmas period) which makes it perfect for the kids who are looking to try something on the holidays.
Karate has many benefits which include confidence, respect, discipline and fitness.
Call now to take advantage of this 4 week trial.
Sensei Johnny Moran - 0402 830 402
