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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
This week’s “In the Spotlight” message is two of our Sports House Captains, Charlie and Alice, telling you about themselves and sharing their role. In the next two weeks, we will feature our other Sports House Captains.
DO YOU LOVE OUR PARISH ?
Please view this video from our Parish Priest Fr Paul Gooley, inviting all to our Parish Visioning Day, to be held at MacKillop College’s Lochinvar Centre on Sunday 28 May from 12-4pm, to help dream of the future for our Parish. All are welcome with childminding available, BBQ lunch to start the day and plenty of opportunities to talk to others. All are welcome to then join us for a wonderful narrated Mass in St Agnes’ Church and youth music from SJRC, followed by hospitality. What an amazing day! If you are coming, please register to assist with planning and catering. We hope to see you there.
KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS 2024
Interviews have started for our Kindergarten 2024 enrolments. If you know anyone who is wishing to enrol their child in Kindergarten 2024, please remind them to put in an application as soon as possible. Siblings also need to follow the same process as all other applicants, so please don’t wait until there are no places available.
Follow this link to enrol
MISSION
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
More than 30 students from St Peter’s are joining other students across the Parish in preparing to make their Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Part of this preparation has been attending a narrated mass. During a narrated mass, the commentator explains the parts of the mass in the hope of bringing to the congregation a greater understanding of the celebration itself. The Mass consists of the following parts:
Introductory Rites - we gather together to praise God.
The Liturgy of the Word - we listen as one and reflect on God’s Word.
The Liturgy of the Eucharist - we together give thanks and remember how Christ gave himself for us.
The Communion Rite - we are nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ.
The Concluding Rites - we go out together to proclaim the Good News.
Please keep these children and their families in your prayers as they continue their preparations over the coming weeks.
KINDER CELEBRATION OF THE WORD
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER'S WEEK
Our school is enriched by its many volunteers. From the canteen, to family run clubs, to sporting events, P&F initiatives, Mothers and Father’s Day stalls and much much more. St Peter’s are so grateful for each and every person who gives of their time and talents in support for our community.
LEARNING
CREATIVE MINDS AND CREATIVE ARTS
 Year 2 Dance Boys
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 Year 1 Music |
 Year 2 Dance Girls |
Creative Arts at St Peter’s was all about imagination and teamwork this week, with Year 1 and 2 students working in groups to create whole class performances in Music and Dance. Mrs Lawrence, Mrs Packer, Mrs Gilmour and Mrs Turner are the dedicated and talented teachers behind Music, Dance and Drama at St Peter’s and they do an excellent job at teaching their students about all aspects of Creative Arts, including rehearsing and performing for an audience.
The images show Year 1 in the hall playing percussion instruments to classical music and Year 2 students creating their own dance parts for a whole class performance. St Peter’s teachers always encourage students to discover, develop and deploy their talents. Well done Year 1 and 2 students and teachers!
 Tess Koning Principal |
 Karen Robson Assistant Principal Learning |
 Rebecca Cameron Assistant Principal Mission |
Compass- School Administration Platform
At the beginning of Term 3 St Peter's Primary School will be introducing a new communication & school administration platform called - COMPASS School Manager, the Compass platform will become our school community communication tool from Week 1 Term 3. This will replace a number of our current systems and processes. Compass is already being used by a number of dioceses and the Lismore Diocese has been moving all schools to Compass over the past 3 years. Staff have been attending training sessions in all aspects of Compass in preparation for the changeover.
About the Compass Platform
The Compass platform is a web-based system that is accessible on any modern web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome & Safari) or by using the Compass School Manager iOS or Android App. The Compass platform includes many different features, you’ll have the ability to:
- Receive notifications about school events, news and information
- Enter an explanation for absences
- Communicate with your child’s teachers,
- Update your family contact details (mobile phone & email)
- Download and view your child’s academic reports
- Book parent-teacher conferences (parent/teacher interviews)
- Pay and provide digital consent for events (No more permission slips)
Over the coming weeks as we move closer to the transition to Compass we will communicate the parent onboarding process, how you access the platform and where you can go for help.
Semester Reports
Reports will be available on the Parent Portal on Friday 23rd June, Week 9.
Any parents needing a hard copy are asked to contact the school office by Monday 19th June.
Parent Portal Login
The Parent Portal is a secure web based application which contains information about the school and your child including calendar, semester reports and NAPLAN results.
If is a simple task to create a Parent Portal Login. Please click on the link.
Creating an account in the Parent Portal
For security reasons the username for this account must be your email address recorded at the school.
Once an account has been created, parents will be able to access the Parent Portal at anytime via http://parent.lism.catholic.edu.au/ - this link is also available on SZapp as well as our school website.
If you do not have an email address which is known to the school or you have changed your email address or provider please contact the school office to update your details.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parents will have the opportunity in Week 10, for Teacher Interviews. More information on how to book in next weeks newsletter.
CHANGES TO EISTEDDFOD DANCE
Week 6 only
- Tuesday 30th May - no Eisteddfod dance
- Thursday 1st June - Year 1 Eisteddfod Dance Rehearsal
DANCE COSTUMES
Measurements are now OVERDUE !
Dance Eisteddfod Costume sizing notes have been sent home to families and are now OVERDUE !!
Please send in your child's measurements by Monday 29th May, if your note hasn't made its way home please click on the link below.
Year 6 CAMP
The First Instalment of $250.00 is now OVERDUE
Second Instalment of $250.00 has been invoiced and sent home to families today
Thank you to the many parents who have paid their first instalment. Paying this by instalments will alleviate a 'big bill' at camp time.
ENHANCING FAITH THROUGH SPORT
God doesn’t wait for you to get things right before he starts to love you.
Two weeks ago, I wrote about my visit to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles. This visit had a dramatic effect on my life, and I’m sure the teachers that were with me also. After the staff meeting, we were invited to undertake a guided tour of the facility. We were taken outside between the two buildings and we sat around an outdoor seating area. Our tour guides name was Welman, who was an ex-gang member, and had been incarcerated for over 27 years. Although Welman showed us around the facility, it was the story of his struggle that was life changing. He knew he had done a number of wrong things in his life, and although knowing us for a brief time, he spilled his heart out on the table and shared his story. As we looked over his shoulder, he pointed out a number of large buildings a kilometre away, which each day reminded him to never go back. As a young boy he spent time at county jail, and ended up in prison for over 20 years. He got out and tried to get a job, and find somewhere to live and stay clean. He shared about how when people get out, how easy it is to go back to bad habits. But he knew, if he went back to addiction or crimes he would be back in jail for life. He knew he needed help. One night while at home, he got on his knees and cried and then he prayed to God, to help give him strength. After a shower and a sleep, he knew he had to ask for help and ended up at Homeboy Industries. Did Welman feel as if God gave up on him? On the contrary, God doesn’t wait for you to get things right before he starts to love you. Welman found God and he received his plan from God. In my quiet time, I think about Welman regularly, and trust he is well and undertaking what God had planned for him.
So how does this relate to sport? In sport, there are highs and lows, individuals and teams win and lose. What someone or a team wants to achieve doesn’t always go the way a person or group wants. One of the greatest basketballers of all time Lebron James, and in the 2011 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, the Cavs were beaten, and after the game, Lebron stated “The Greater Man upstairs knows when it is my time. Right now, it isn’t my time”. If things go wrong, or not the way you planned it to be or look like, remember, God doesn’t wait for you to get things right before he starts to love you.
LISMORE DIOCESE CROSS COUNTRY
A huge week for our Hastings Zone Cross Country representatives. The course itself was a true cross country and tested all athletes. Our kids as always gave 110%, and we congratulate them. We have a number of students moving onto Polding Trials in the coming weeks, and we wish the following students all the very best:
| Mason Pope | James Millwarde | Hunter Pociask | Mason Duffy |
| Jai Davis | Sebastian Thomas | Harrison Blackman | Paige Zvirzdinas |
| Eleanor Campbell | Amelie Abi- Saab | Matilda Price | Amaya Davis |
CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS
On Wednesday, over 500 students got out and active throwing, jumping and running in our 2023 School Athletics Carnival. In perfect conditions, and a sea of red, yellow and green as each student tried their very best. From the excitement of throwing the discus, to the twirl at shot put when they pushed the put, to the huge amount of sand in their shoes as they jumped like their favourite super hero into the long jump pit, to the adrenaline of racing over 70m or 100m, the carnival was a major success. These carnivals just don’t run themselves, and we had Mrs Ryan, Mr Fisher, Mr Gallery, and Mrs Kipreotis at the venue at the crack of dawn setting up 20 plus tents and all things associated with the carnival. The event itself had all staff from St Peter’s on deck, as well as a large amount of volunteers. I say this time and time again, but these days can’t be a success without the support of families. So on behalf of 500 plus students, they say thank you.
INDIVIDUAL HONOURS
| 8 Years Boy | Champion | Lachlan Laundry |
| Runner Up | Nate Baird, Jett Fuller, Billy Bright, Jackson Hearle | |
| 8 Years Girl | Champion | Zahli Kee |
| Runner Up | Eliza Pettitt | |
| 9 Years Boy | Champion | James Millwarde |
| Runner Up | Mason Pope | |
| 9 Years Girl | Champion | Paige Zvirzdinas |
| Runner Up | Abigail Thomas | |
| 10 Years Boy | Champion | Hunter Pociask |
| Runner Up | Nixon Smith | |
| 10 Years Girl | Champion | Matilda Price |
| Runner Up | Polly Platt | |
| 11 Years Boy | Champion | Sebastian Thomas |
| Runner Up | Jonah Files | |
| 11 Years Girl | Champion | Amaya Davis |
| Runner Up | Sienna Furney | |
| 12 Years Boy | Champion | Sebastian De Somma |
| Runner Up | Flynn Pociask | |
| 12 Years Girl | Champion | Trinity McIlroy |
| Runner Up | Indi Easton |
RECORDS TUMBLE
Since 1993, we have kept sporting records for our main carnivals. Most records have stood the test of time, while others have tumbled quickly in successive years. This year, records fell in a number of specific events. The following people are now the proud owners and go into the history books of St Peter’s Primary School Sport.
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10 Years Boys 100M Previous Record Holder- Angus Thurgate-15:18- 2010 New Record Holder- Nixon Smith- 14:74- 2023 |
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11 Years Girls 100M Previous Record Holder- Josie Boys- 15:03- 2019 New Record Holder- Sienna Furney- 14:47- 2023 Sienna broke the record in the heat and then in the final |
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10 Years Boys- Long Jump Previous Record Holder- Angus Thurgate- 3.77M- 2010 New Record Holder- Hunter Pociask- 3.82M- 2023 |
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11 Years Boys- Long Jump Previous Record Holder- Jaidyn Rossiter- 4.0M- 2014 New Record Holder- Sebastian Thomas- 4.52M- 2023 |
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9 Years Girls- Discus Previous Record Holder- Jaqueline Palmer- 12.0M- 2010 New Record Holder- Abigail Thomas- 16.38M- 2023 |
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9 Years Girls- Shot Put Previous Record Holder- Courtney Farrawell- 5.68M- 2011 New Record Holder- Abigail Thomas- 6.63M- 2023 |
SCHOOL ATHLETICS TEAM
I am currently working through results to determine which students will be selected for our School Athletics Team. The team is decided in the following way:
| 100m | Top 2 students in the final- Boys and Girls |
| 200m | Top 2 students in Jnrs (8-10 years old), 11’s and Snr’s (12 Year olds)- Girls and Boys |
| 800m | Top 2 students in Jnrs (8-10 years old), 11’s and Snr’s (12 Year olds)- Girls and Boys |
| 1500m |
Top 2 students in Jnrs (8-10 years old), 11’s and Snr’s (12 Year olds)- Girls and Boys |
| Long Jump |
Top 2 students in Jnrs (8-10 years old), 11’s and Snr’s (12 Year olds)- Girls and Boys |
| Shot Put |
Top 2 students in Jnrs (8-10 years old), 11’s and Snr’s (12 Year olds)- Girls and Boys |
| Discus |
Top 2 students in Jnrs (8-10 years old), 11’s and Snr’s (12 Year olds)- Girls and Boys |
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Four fastest times in the 100M final and be grouped by Boys and Girls, Jnr (8-10 Years of age) and Snr (11-12 Years of age). |
UPCOMING SPORTS
Term 2
Below you will find sporting dates for Term 2, 2023. If you require other dates or have any questions, please feel free to email me on jeff.arkinstall@lism.catholic.edu.au
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PBS NEWS
DOJO Rewards
It has been great to see so many students across our school reach 100 Dojo points over the past couple of weeks. The most popular choice at 100 points has been the ‘Bring your favourite soft toy to sit with for 1 week.’
Enjoy the pictures of our newest squishable and huggable learners in the classrooms.
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PBS Value for Weeks 6 and 7- Being Respectful
At our Assembly today, our PBS Team talked about ‘Respect’ and what that looks like at St Peter’s.
National Sorry Day
Today, 26th May is National Sorry Day. The students learnt about the meaning of this day and then we talked about saying sorry in our own lives.
We all make mistakes. That’s how we learn and nobody is perfect. To show we are sorry we can :
- Admit when we are wrong
- Own our behaviours
- Say sorry
- Show we are sorry with our actions and not just words
- Learn from the experience and try not to make the same mistake again
Commences Friday 2nd June for all students
Please avoid making appoinments and
picking up children early during this time
St Peter's Peer Support program will commence next Friday, 2nd June. Students in Kinder to Year 6 will participate in this program for 30 minutes each week until the end of Term 2. Each Peer Support group will be led by 2 leaders and children will work on a modules each week.
| Week 6 | Friday 2nd June | 2.05pm to 2.50pm |
| Week 7 | Friday 9th June | 12.55pm to 1.25pm |
| Week 8 | Friday 16th June | 12.55pm to 1.25pm |
| Week 9 | Friday 23rd June | 12.55pm to 1.25pm |
| Week 10 | Thursday 29th June | Morning Session Peer Support Groups - Tabloids to follow |
 Impetigo - (School Sores)The school has had recent reports of Impetigo. Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin. Please be diligent in checking your children and seek medical advice. Impetigo SymptomsImpetigo starts as a red, itchy sore. As it heals, a crusty, yellow or “honey-colored” scab forms over the sore. In general, impetigo is a mild infection that can occur anywhere on the body. It most often affects exposed skin, such as around the nose and mouth.
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Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 - Excursion to The Glasshouse - Tuesday 6th June "Alphabet of Awesome Science" Show - Permission NOW OVERDUE
Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 Excursion to The Glasshouse - Permission Note
DISCO FUN.... (Thursday)
Year 6 Campers THANK EVERYONE for your support .....
Infants
Primary
PEER SUPPORT TRAINING.... (Friday)
Last Friday, Year 6 students went to the Youth Hub for their Peer Support Training Day. Throughout the day students were guided through meditations, discussions, hands-on activities and games that encouraged team building and developed their leadership skills in preparation for leading their Peer Support groups for the rest of the term. We are very excited to see our amazing Year 6 leaders in action over the next few weeks, using all these new skills to support the younger students of St Peters!
WEEKLY BORROWING
Children are welcome to borrow on any day Mon-Thurs if they are avid readers, or were away on their usual day/time.
We require a sturdy cloth bag or zippered folder to help keep our precious Library books safe from damage and loss.
NEW TIMETABLE FOR TERM 2
HAPPY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL !!
Mrs Merrick and I had a very enjoyable time in the 'Mini Canteen' at the Athletics Carnival. Students were showing their best PBS values and displayed a great sense of humour when we started to run out of stock.
Thanks to families for supporting our 'Mini Canteen' - I'll have to take 2 car loads of stock next year!
Thanks to St Peter's students for being so friendly, to Leisa Merrick for all your hard work, Jeff Arkinstall for his support and to the many staff who offered help.
Click on the picture below to read the Menu
Click on the image below to order online with
Flexischools orders close at 8.30am !!
Canteen Roster
- Volunteer Working With Children Check required
- Please sign into Who's On Location (St Peter's sign in) at the front school office.
Canteen Roster - Week 6, Term 2
| Monday | Katy Vogrig |
| Tuesday | Jodie Brindle and Kay Knight |
| Wednesday | Diane Robinson |
| Thursday | Lucy Harpham - HELP PLEASE ! |
| Friday | Carolyn Thompson and Jodie Brindle |
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EDUCATION/CREATIVE LEARNING PERFORMANCES @ THE GLASSHOUSE
| 'Alphabet of Awesome Science' | Tuesday 6th June | Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 |
| 'Possum Magic' | Monday 6th November | Kindergarten |
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS
Term 3 - Monday 17th July
Watch this space for future dates coming in the next few weeks
FOR YOUR CALENDAR !!!
GLASSHOUSE SPECTACULAR
NIGHT PERFORMANCES
Tuesday 19th September - Whole School
Wednesday 20th September - Whole School
Thursday 21st September - Eisteddfod Groups
| Kindergarten Red | Kindergarten Blue | Kindergarten Green |
| Indie Paio Edwina Furney Hugo Moujalli |
Lawson Miles Kye Nolland Evelyn Wilton Eliza Ziade |
Amelie Cassegrain John Shiplee Noah O'Brien |
| Year 1 Red | Year 1 Blue | Year 1 Green |
| Lennox Shipway Connor Martin Jack George |
Nina Canham Olivia Ehinger Hudson Westbrook |
Jack Geary Ash Howard Summer Robinson |
| Year 2 Red | Year 2 Blue | Year 2 Green |
| Indyana Vandermeel Jackson Hearle Nate Nolland |
Braxton Dolsen Ruby Farrell Eliza Pettitt |
Lucy Dwyer Patrick Duffy Lewis Gallo |
| Year 3 Red | Year 3 Blue | Year 3 Green |
| Halle Colthorpe Jimmy Farrell Evie Oliver |
Annabelle Gregory Zara Baldock George Cox |
Isaac Thompson Cade Edwards Alfred Norman |
| Year 4 Red | Year 4 Blue | Year 4 Green |
| Ryan Matheson Matilda Price Hunter Pociask |
Lilly Anderson Sophie Clarke Piper Frost |
Chloe Trimmer Jaxon Ingram Milla Campbell |
| Year 5 Red | Year 5 Blue | Year 5 Green |
| Oliver Parrish Piper McGuigan Nikki Welsh |
Emily Kelemec Rose Eccles Harrison Blake |
Zoe Brice Joahua Harris Nate Walker |
| Year 6 Red | Year 6 Blue | Year 6 Green |
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Billy Nelson Charlie Trotter Grace Campbell |
Stephanie Banham Sebastian De Somma Ryan Thompson |
 PHOTOS CAN STILL BE PURCHASEDFamilies who would like to order a sibling photo or package (individual and class photos) may do so by going to the School Photographer website: The School Photographer Ordering Portal Link
The order code required to be entered online to order your School's photos is: X1783EC45P
If you have any enquiries please contact The School Photographer on (02) 9674 9824 or email: enquiries@theschoolphotographer.com.au
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