TERM DATES
Please check the community calendar for future dates as the calendar is regularly updated.
Dear Parents
It was wonderful to share our first 'Online Assembly' together as a school last Friday afternoon. Students joined in live in their classrooms via Microsoft TEAMS, with Mr von Bergheim and Mrs Hutcheson leading assembly. It was wonderful to be able to say our school prayer and sing our school song together, albeit from different locations. Certificates were also awarded on Friday afternoon just before assembly commenced. Congratulations to those who received a certificate. We will continue with online assemblies on Fridays until further easing of restrictions are announced.
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SACRAMENTS UPDATE - IMPORTANT
First Holy Communion:
PCPS - 29th & 30th August at 6.30pm, 11am and 5.45pm
First Reconciliation
PCPS & PREP - 28th October at 7pm
* Class teachers will forward further details to you closer to the dates.
In the unlikely event that further restrictions are not eased, we shall provide alternative dates, times and procedures for the celebration of First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation.
Unfortunately, celebration of Confirmation remains on hold as we work through a number of logistical matters on the same. We are confident to have details soon and celebration happening sometime this year. Due to uncertainties and tight timeframes, there will be no workshops and no commitment Masses for all the three sacraments. We shall go straight to celebrations. Keep an eye on our parish newsletter and communication from your school or from our sacramental coordinator.
- Fr Cyp
* If you are yet to drop off your Sacramental Enrolment Forms, please do so ASAP to the Parish.
Accessing Semester 1 Reports
It is important that you please check your login for SEQTA Engage as early as possible so that you will be able to access your child's report at the end of this term. To do this go to the following site: https://padbury.coneqt-p.cathednet.wa.edu.au/ and use your current username and password credentials.
If you have remembered your username but have forgotten your password, please click on the “Forgot your password” link and an immediate email will be sent to you. The email will expire within one hour, so please action this immediately. If you have forgotten both of these, please contact it@padcath.wa.edu.au and we can remind you of your username.
Reports
Thought for the Week
Have a great fortnight ahead!
Mr Ryan von Bergheim & Mrs Loretta Hutcheson
Assistant Principals
Annual PCPS Cross Country
Our School Cross Country will take place on Friday 26 June on the school oval starting at 9:00am and finishing approximately 1pm. Children from Year 1-6 will be participating and there will be a separate race for each gender in each year level.
It is expected that all children will participate. In the past we have had some senior students not take part, supported by a parent note. However, we really do need your parental support to ensure all children understand that participation and achieving their personal best for the team is the ultimate goal. We are positive that all parents will see the importance of this whole school event and accordingly encourage their child to demonstrate residence and participate.
Courses for each year level.
Year 1- 1 lap of the school oval. (Approx 400m)
Year 2- 1 ½ laps of the school oval (Approx 600m)
Year 3- 1 lap of the school grounds + 1 lap of the school oval (Approx 1200m)
Year 4-1 lap of the school grounds + 2 laps of the school oval (Approx 1600m)
Year-5- 1 lap of the school grounds + 3 laps of the school oval. (Approx 2000m)
Year-6– 1 lap of the school grounds + 3 laps of the school oval. (Approx 2000m)
Unfortunately this year, due to current Covid19 restrictions, spectators will not be permitted to watch the races. We will take some photos and short videos to try and keep you all in the loop.
Interschool Cross Country has been cancelled due to Covid19 restrictions and the State Cross Country, which is normally held in Term 3, has also been cancelled at this stage. If restrictions are lifted by the Government then the State Cross Country event may go ahead, however at this stage it is unlikely.
Please ensure your child is wearing their sport uniform next Friday 26 June. I know they are looking forward to a great fun day.
Mr John Hignett
PE & Sports Teacher
Performing Arts Festival
The Catholic Performing Arts Festival will go ahead this year however it will be very different. It will be in electronic form only, not in person. Performers will be requested to provide an electronic recording of their performance (more details to follow later) and there will be no fee for entry.
The closing date for me to submit entries is the 15th June so you need to contact me with the relevant details now. Electronic Recordings are due 21st August. Please note that piano recordings are not permitted on a keyboard. Solo/Duo sections are only for Years 4, 5 and 6, however Bible Reading is open for Years 1 to 6.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mrs Sylvia Cusack
Music Teacher
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Lost Garmin
One of our Year 1 students has lost a Garmin watch. It is a black spiderman vivofit 2 junior garmin programmed on the screen with ZEPHYR. It was lost last Monday 8th June. Please contact the office if you have found or seen it. Thank you.
Eggcelent NEws!
Plastic Free July
From ditching plastic straws, using cloth shopping bags, and purchasing loose vegetables there are many ways to reduce plastic use. Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions find alternatives to single use plastic.
You can get involved in Plastic Free July by making small swaps in your daily life such as using containers instead of cling film or saying no to plastic cutlery. Next time you go to the beach or your local park, you can ‘Take 3 for the Sea’ and pick up a few pieces of litter, preventing it from entering rivers and oceans and protecting wildlife who may mistake it for food.
The best changes are the ones that that you can make for life, with no change too small to make a difference.
Think Green Living Guide
To encourage residents to Think Green and take steps to minimise their environmental impact, the City of Joondalup has developed the Think Green Living Guide.
This Guide provides information and helpful actions that can be taken across the topics of energy, water, waste, transport and biodiversity.
Check out the Think Green Living Guide and take action to reduce your environmental impact, save money and protect and enjoy local biodiversity.
Ms Stephanie Wilson, Mrs Rachel Wood, Mrs Natalie Millar, Mrs Kathryn Carter
Sustainability Team
Parish Update
Masses are now being offered at our Parish. There are now weekday and weekend masses but with limited numbers so people need to book by phoning the parish office or emailing them.
With best wishes,
Rev Fr Cyprian M Shikokoti - PP
Our Lady of the Mission, Whitford Parish
Website : www.olm.myparish.net.au
24:7 Whitfords Youth Group ONLINE
For all youth in Years 6-12
Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays 7pm-8:30pm @ 24:7 Whitfords Online (Messenger Group Chat).
Coming up: 24:7 Whitfords Online Youth Group: Mental Well-being, THIS FRIDAY! (Last Online Youth Group)
2020/21 RCIA Program: Would you like to become a Catholic or know more about our Catholic Faith? Please come join us on Thursdays at 7.30pm in the parish centre, starting Thursday 30th of July 2020. Contact Mrs Ann Cunneen on 0410 616 517 for more information or you are welcome to just come join us.
Padbury Catholic Primary School