St Columba's Strategic Focus

'Developing the whole child - mind, heart, soul and imagination - in an environment where children feel safe to learn, discover and explore their unique identity and gifts'.

We are over half way through the term and it has been a very busy one, which has been

exacerbated by the COVID-19 Virus. I would like to advise families that St Columba’s Primary School has been following the recommendations from The Catholic Education Office (CEWA) who have a team that meet directly with the Department of Health. As a school we are required to follow the directions given by CEWA and the Department of Health and are endeavouring to work through these directives, making sure that we limit the spread of the virus and keep our students safe.

A reminder to families utilising the Church Car Park as a walk through to classrooms. Children need to be supervised closely as vehicles are driving through during Kiss and Drive. Some parents have voiced concerns over children running across in front of vehicles as they drive through. Please be vigilant as it would be terrible if a child was run over by a vehicle and hurt. Also a reminder that the Church car park is not for parent parking at any time. If grandparents are picking up please let them know, as this will make a safer transition at drop off and pick up times.

Many thanks to Mr Chatt for organising an extremely efficient and well run swimming carnival

yesterday. The students had a great day and really enjoyed the experience.

Many thanks to the Wellness Committee members for organising the Wellness Week activities and Mrs Lam for donating the Wellness Week fruit.

A reminder that there is a P&F meeting next Tuesday, 17 March at 7:00pm in the school staffroom.

A reminder, students will finish this term on Thursday, 9 April and will resume on Wednesday, 29 April 2020.

God Bless

Allen

Travel Advice : Italy

In line with advice from the Department of Health, and actions taken by the Department of Education, all students and staff members who have travelled from or transited through Italy must now self-isolate for 14 days before returning to school if they remain well during this self-isolation period. If they develop symptoms within this time they should attend a COVID clinic or call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080.

9 March - 13 March - Wellness Week

14 March - Sacramental Program Enrolment Mass 6pm - Years 3, 4, & 6 - compulsory for sacramental candidates.

16 March - Harmony Day Assembly - students can wear orange.

17 March - Feast of St Patrick - students can wear green, ASCS Cricket Carnival - selected Yrs 5 & 6, P & F Meeting 7pm.

19 March - St Joseph's Day

20 March - Year 4 Assembly

their faction over various swimming strokes, distances, relays and novelty games. The students were wonderful sports people cheering their faction and competitors on. At the end of the carnival it was McMahon who proved themselves worthy to win the Carnival and trophy. Students that qualify (reserves if required) for the ASCS Inter School Swimming Carnival on will be notified. A special thank you to any parent helpers and supporters who attended the event. Please see results below:

Fees Payment Option forms are now overdue. Please return to the office by the end of the week.

In celebration of Harmony Week, the canteen will be cooking Fried Rice. This is in addition to the International food that is offered each week. Cost will be $4.50 a serve and must be ordered online by 9am on canteen days.

Where: Lower Oval, St. Columba Primary School

Cost: The cost will $20 per family Bring: Camping gear, torches, drinks, nibbles, etc. *Please note this is a smoke free and nut-free event as per school policy.

Food: BBQ sausage sizzle will be provided for dinner. Brekkie [bacon & eggs rolls, tea & juice] will be provided on Sunday morning.

For further details contact: Dave Palermo 0412 249 002 davep@theagency.com.au

Entries will close Saturday 2 May at 4pm.

Shortlist will be notified mid-May

Finalists will be notified end of June

Awards ceremony will be Thursday 30 July 6pm

To submit online students will need to fill out the attached Entry Form which is an Editable PDF and send their work & the form to spywa@southperth.wa.gov.au.

Name and year level needs to be in the Subject Line.

School Photos - Wed March 25

Mother’s Day Breakfast - Fri May 8

St Mary of The Cross - Fri Aug 7

Father’s Day Breakfast - Fri Sept 4

School Open Night - Thur Sept 17

School Athletics’ Carnival - Fri Sept 18

Grandparents and Friends Celebration - Fri Oct 23

School Board and P&F AGMs - Tue Nov 10

Term 2: Wednesday 29 April to Thursday 2 July

Term 3: Tuesday 21 July to Thursday 24 September

Term 4: Tuesday 13 October to Friday 11 December

Term 2: Tuesday 28 April

Term 3: Friday 3 July, Monday 20 July and Friday 25 September

Term 4: Monday 12 October

Sacramental Program Enrolment Mass: Saturday 14 March at 6pm - compulsory for all candidates.

Eucharist: Sunday 14 June at 9:30am

Reconciliation: Saturday 14 November at 10am to 11:30am