LEADERSHIP TEAM 2023

It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce the Leadership Team at St Peter’s for 2023:

RE Team - Bec Cameron (AP Mission)

Learning Team - Karen Robson (AP Learning & Teaching)

WHOLE SCHOOL TRANSITION - SHORT VISIT

All children will go and have a short visit to their new classroom spaces for 2023, on Monday 21st November from 1.00pm to 1.30pm. This is for them to get a little taste of their learning spaces for 2023. Their teachers will be announced later in the term, once classes are finalised.

CLASSES FOR 2023

BOOK PARADE

It was marvelous to have our ‘finally here’ Book Week Parade this week with all the children and staff dressed up as their favourite book characters. A huge thank you to Mrs Fran Cullen who did a marvellous job organising our day. Thanks to all the families and friends who come to join us on the day. It was good to have your company.

PARENT PIT-STOP: Bullying – supporting victims and perpetrators

Mr Leary and Mrs Cameron conducted a parent Pit-Stop on Thursday morning at 8.00am. Our parents were keen to understand the school’s processes when reports of bullying occurred. They also wanted to know how to support their own children if they became victims of bullying or engaged in bullying themselves. Mr Leary and Mrs Cameron related their knowledge and experiences to help parents understand the way bullying incidences were managed at school and provided ideas on how families could support at home.

The link below presents a summary of the Pit-Stop presentation.

Summary of Pit-Stop Presentation

MUSIC AND DRAMA EVENING

Congratulations to Ann Hamilton, Frank Rugers and Lisa Gilchrist who trained and prepared our children for Thursday Evenings Music and Drama performances. We feel blessed to have these three share their gifts and talents with our children and it was wonderful to see the kids blossom as they showcased their CAPA skills. It was wonderful to see so many of our families also. 

A snippett from the evening...

WILDFIRE

Thank you to Mrs Cameron for persevering with organising WILDFIRE to come and perform for us. Third times a treat! It was certainly worth the wait. Pictures and details below in Mission.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO P & F STRUCTURE

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Lismore are committed to fostering partnership between the parish, school and family. A Parent Representative Body is endorsed by the Diocese and maintained in each diocesan school in order to offer an opportunity for families, school staff and clergy to gather, explore, discuss, imagine, implement, support, encourage and journey together as we work in community for the benefit of our children. 

In time, schools will adopt one of two approved models of parent representation in consultation with their community. 

Option One: School Community Forum Overview 

This is a formal, traditional model for parent representative bodies in schools. The School Community Forum (SCF) will be governed by the new School Community Forum Constitution which will provide direction on how to facilitate the effective running of the School Community Forum. In essence, it operates in a similar manner to the previous Parish School Forum with some notable differences primarily the inclusion of a parish representative and a change from closed meetings to meetings open to all parents and carers.

Option Two: School Community Group Overview 

This is a new option for schools where the traditional models of parent representation are not regarded by the school community as a viable option. Some schools may choose to adopt the School Community Group (SCG) rather than have a constituted Forum or P & F. This may be because the formation or continuation of a P & F has been problematic, or the school community would prefer to adopt a model that does not include the election of a full Executive team from its membership.

MISSION

HASTINGS SCHOOLS YEAR 6 COMBINED MASS AND CELEBRATION

Year 6 students from Catholic schools across the Port Macquarie Hastings region joined together today for a combined mass and a chance to get to know each other before transitioning into secondary school next year. It was a fabulous day full of friendship and fun. We will include some student reflections in the newsletter next week. 

OUR SEASON OF RENEWAL

Advent Twilight Encounter – Treat Yourself!

Do you desire to refresh your faith and renew your joy in God this Advent? Then, you are invited to a special Advent Twilight Encounter where we will experience a meal, fellowship and inspiration for our faith journey with Jesus Christ. 

Monday evening, 21st November, St Joseph's Primary School

Join us at 6.30pm for a light meal followed by a time of input, sharing, and discovering a beautiful way we can journey through this Advent Season. Our evening concludes at 8.00pm.

For the purpose of catering, please advise if you are coming by phoning the Pastoral Office 6583 1024, or emailing pastoraloffice@stagnesparish.org.au.  Likewise, if you can't make it and are interested in joining a group or individually engaging in our Advent opportunity, please let us know through any of the channels mentioned.

Please note: Anyone who would like to is welcome to collect a copy of the 'Heart of the Disciple' prayer book from the Pastoral Office at the Presbytery.

WILDFIRE EXPERIENCE !

What an experience Wildfire was on Wednesday and Thursday! Our school came together in joyful worship for a truly goosebump experience! Check out these photos from the two days:

HELP US LIGHT UP EMMAUS FOR CHRISTMAS !

The staff at Emmaus are seeking donations (or if anyone wants to lend) Christmas lights, inflatable or outdoor decorations which we can put up outside around Emmaus. This is so all the residents can share the joy of going on a light tour at Christmas, especially for those who are not able to go on the bus light tour around Port Macquarie.

Please drop the lights off at Emmaus reception (16 Colonel Barney Drive, Port Macquarie) between now and mid-December. We are looking mostly for solar lights as there is not enough outdoor power to support heaps of plug in lights and need to be conscious of fire safety compliance. Your kind support will be much appreciated by everyone at Emmaus.

YEAR LEVEL PARENT REPS FOR 2023

Thank you to those families who have volunteered to be a parent year level rep in 2023. We will organise the reps into ‘teams’ so that roles may be allocated within each year level. If you would like to be apart of a year level rep team, please email your interest to amanda.thomas@lism.catholic.edu.au  Will ask for Kindy volunteers next year. 

The roles would include but not limited to: 

• supportive of positive communication between home and school
• organisation of 2 social events a year for families to build relationships
• regularly give parent voice at our P&F meetings 

FINAL EXTRAORDINARY PIT STOP FOR 2022

A big thanks to Mr Leary and Mrs Cameron for presenting at the Parent Pit Stop on Thursday. Families were involved in discussions around how to support both the victim and perpetrator in bullying situations. No slides are available for this session. Looking forward to continuing our Parent Pit stops in 2023. Please feel free to email any suggestions for topics to amanda.thomas@lism.catholic.edu.au.

LEARNING

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION

Last Friday, 11th November, most of Year 6 headed over to MacKillop College for their High School Transition day.

Here are some insights from some of our Year 6’s about the day:

Writing- Year 2 and Kindergarten

Kindergarten have been exploring and experimenting with exciting sizzling starts in their writing. Here are some of our amazing writers!

Year 2 have been working hard on their informative writing. Here is Valli, Matilda and Jacob sharing their wonderful writing about bees.

Students from St Peter’s Primary School are invited to attend the St Agnes’ Education Cross School Musical  -  Aladdin

This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to see a spectacular and professional show featuring students from our parish schools!! 

Children will travel by bus to St Joseph’s Regional College.  There is no cost involved for St Peter’s students who will attend on the following days. 

Notes were sent home to families quite a few weeks ago please find the permission note below if it did not make its way home.

Permission Note to attend Aladdin

Permission notes are now overdue.

Children who do not have permission to attend will remain at school.

Christmas is fast approaching, and it is once again time for our parish schools to support the St Agnes’ Parish Christmas Appeal. Our fundraising day will be held on Friday 25th November. Students are invited to wear Christmas colours on this day and bring along a monetary donation.

Donations are used to purchase items and vouchers from local businesses to create Christmas Hampers for local families in need or experiencing a difficult time. St Peter’s families are invited to contribute to the Christmas Appeal by making a monetary donation of as little or as much as they can afford. All donations, no matter how small, contribute to making someone’s Christmas wonderful!  We know and appreciate how generous our St Peter’s community is, and we thank you sincerely for your support.

Canteen Gift Vouchers

Your Gift Voucher can be purchased through Flexischools or ordered on your paper bag lunch order !!

 Term 4 Menu

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Canteen Roster

• Working With Children Check required 
• Please sign into Who's On Location (St Peter's sign in) at the front school office 
• Masks are now optional

Canteen Roster - Week 7, Term 4