ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Volume - 10th April 2018

Phone: 9303 7101 Fax: 9404 8777 SMS Absentee Line: 0438 404 375 Email: admin@sjpiicps.wa.edu.au

School Charisms Compassion, Forgiveness & Desire for Unity

In Harmony Nidja Noongar Boodjar Noonook Nyininy

Dear Parents The last day for children this term is Wednesday 11th April. Staff will be engaged in professional development on the last couple of days this week. On Thursday 12th April staff are being in-serviced on ‘Keeping Safe’, a child protection program recommended by Catholic Education. On Friday 13th, staff will be involved in a workshop on understanding and working with different personality types. Kindergarten enrolment interviews Parents who have enrolled their child should have received a letter providing information of the upcoming process. Interviews will commence early in term two for parents intending to have their child start in Kindy next year. Please contact the office to obtain an enrolment form and make an appointment if you haven’t already done so. Safe Holidays! Children and staff have been working very hard this term and are no doubt looking forward to a well-deserved holiday break. The term has been quite a challenge with swimming lessons, public holidays, Easter and professional development days disrupting class routines. I look forward to welcoming everyone back for the start of Term 2 on Monday 30th April. Chris Lamb Principal

The Annunciation of the Lord celebrates the angel Gabriel's appearance to the Virgin Mary, announcing that she had been chosen to be the Mother of Our Lord. On Monday we celebrated the Annunciation with a whole school Mass.

How Is the Date of the Feast of the Annunciation Determined?

The Annunciation always falls on 25th March, exactly nine months before the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. However, the celebration of the feast is transferred to a different date if it falls on a Sunday of Lent, during Holy Week, or during the octave of Easter.

According to the first chapter of Luke’s Gospel, Mary freely answered, “Here I am, the servant of the Lord”. Despite her puzzlement and confusion over the angel’s mysterious words, she trusted in God’s goodness. It is from this passage in the Bible and the ones that immediately follow it that our Catholic tradition was enriched through three famous prayers: The Hail Mary, The Angelus and The Magnificat. Lord, fill our hearts with your grace: once, through the message of an angel, you revealed to us the incarnation of your Son; now, through his suffering and death, lead us to the glory of his resurrection. Amen

Dates to Remember

APRIL 10th School Photo Day Families, Yr 1’s, KJ, Yr 3’s, Yr 5’s &

Yr 6’s 11th School Photo Day Families, Pre Primary’s, KP, Yr 2’s &

Yr 4’s LAST DAY OF TERM 1 FOR STUDENTS

12th Professional Development Day for staff 13th Professional Development Day for

staff

30th First day Term 2 for staff & students

ANZAC Day Prayer Service 8.25 am Year 2J

MAY 8th Parent Meeting for Confirmation

7 to 8 pm 10th Whole School Mass - Year 1 11th Merit Assembly Mother’s Day Prayer Assembly

Pre Primary Pre Primary Mother’s Morning

9 to 10.30 am Kindy P Mother’s Day afternoon

1.45 to 2.45pm Mother’s Day Stall

Parish Information St John Paul II Mass Monday to Saturday 8.00 am Every Saturday 6.00 pm Every Sunday 9.30 am Reconciliation Sundays @ 8.45 am to 9.15 am After Sunday Mass if required Anytime by appointment Baptism & Weddings By appointment Father Vinh Dong contact details 6400 0276 or 0422 422 773 Parish Office St John Paul II Catholic Primary School Tuesday & Thursday 8.00 to 11.00 am Presbytery 79 Joseph Banks Boulevard Banksia Grove WA 6031 Email: vinh.dong@perthcatholic.org.au

Other Dates & Times

School Times Start 8.25 am Finish 3.00 pm Monday Finish 2.00 pm

Kindy Times Start 8.25 am Finish 2.45 pm Monday Finish 2.00 pm

Uniform Shop Tuesday 8.00 am to 9.00 am Wednesday 8.00 am to 9.00 am

Children’s School Banking Every Friday unless otherwise advised

P & F Meeting Friday 4th May @ 9 am

Board Meeting Wednesday 20th June @ 5 pm

SCHOOL UNIFORM For Term 2 & 3 children are wearing winter uniform:

Bottle green school hat with badge

Lemon shirt with badge (unisex)

Bottle green cargo trousers (boys & girls)

Tartan skirt (girls)

Red school jumper with crest (unisex)

Green school socks & black enclosed shoes

SCHOOL PHOTOS School photo envelopes will be going home to each child tomorrow. If you wish to order, please follow the instructions on them. The envelopes are individual to your child/ren so keep them safe! If you wish a Family Photo, call into the school office and collect a form. A tentative timetable for the day is as follows, however, it may change depending on circumstances that arise on the day. Wednesday 11.04.18 Families Pre Primary J & P Kindy P Year 2 J & P Year 4 J & P

KINDY 2019 Kindy enrolments and planning for 2019 has commenced. Interviewing will take place in the first week of May. If you have a sibling or know of someone wishing to enrol into the school, please call into the office to collect an enrolment pack. The application form and all documents are to be returned to the school office as soon as possible.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS NO SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / PUPIL FREE DAYS Thursday 12th April

Friday 13th April Monday 20th August

SCHOOL BANKING School banking will commence in Term 2 Week 3 i.e. Friday 18th May.

YEAR 3 WAYANG KULIT (SHADOW PUPPET)

INCURSION In Indonesian this term, Year 3 students have been learning about Wayang (Indonesian puppet theatre) and how to ask and answer questions to get to know one another. Students created a wayang kulit (shadow puppet) which they then used for their wayang performance that show cased all of the language they had learnt throughout the term. Last Tuesday 4th April, 3P and 3J had a very exciting visit from the Indonesian Consulate. Pak Ari, Pak Tom and Ibu Aini came to St John Paul II to perform a traditional Wayang. Ibu B’s room was transformed with a stage, a spot light and gamelan instruments, and placed into semi darkness. The story performed was part of the Mahabrata (a traditional legend) where Laksmana goes on a journey to rescue his brother. The story was humorous and entertaining and gave students a fantastic insight into Indonesia’s rich and vibrant culture. “I really liked the traditional music” – Max and Ellie “I really liked the bit when the tiger went to eat Petruk and he did a pop off” – Oliver “I liked the bit when the tiger was fighting with the characters” - Taryn Ibu McAdam

P & F MOTHER’S DAY STALL Mother’s Day Stall will be held Friday 11th May. Children will pick gifts from the stall based on the form that was due back into the school office on Friday 6th April. If a form was not returned, there will be small handmade gifts to choose from. Children will be limited in the amount they can purchase to ensure all children are able to take something home.

SOME SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

CHILD & PARENT CENTRE BANKSIA GROVE & MERRIWA

Bookings essential: Call 9367 0964 or email: banksiagrove@ngala.com.au A Morning with Scitech Date: Monday 16th April 2018 (birth to 5 years) Time: 9.30 to 10.30 am Where: Banksia Grove What’s Cooking When: Wednesday 18th April 2018 Time: 9.30 to 11.30 am Where: Banksia Grove Pyjama Drama (6mths to 2 yrs) When: Thursday 19th April 2018 Time: 9.30 to 10.30 am Where: Merriwa Pyjama Drama (2 to 5 yrs) When: Thursday 26th April 2018 Time: 9.30 to 10.30 am Where: Merriwa Teddy Bears Picnic When: Friday 27th April 2018 Time: 9.00 to 10.30 am Where: Banksia Grove

********************************************************************************************************* ATI Martial Arts Joondalup Fun activities, Ninja Warrior Skills, Crazy Boxing Fun

Self Defence skills, WA Police Representative Interactive workshop & more

Drop the Kids with Us! Where:10 Mercer Lane Joondalup Bookings and more information: Phone 9301 0277 joondalup@atimartialarts.com.au

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Art with Heart for Kids A two-day program with activities designed to offer a fun filled supportive and safe environment for children who have experienced grief of any kind.

Who: Children 7 to 10 years When: 19th & 20th April Time: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Who: Children 4 to 6 years When: 26th & 27th April Time: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

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Mystery History Competition Wanneroo Library How well do you know your City? Can you spot the “mystery history” location? During the April School Holidays, drop into your local library to participate. Can’t work it out? Clues displayed daily. Open to kids 17 years and under. All correct answers go into a prize draw. Return entries to any City of Wanneroo Library by Monday 7th May 2018.

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CHILD & PARENT CENTRE BANKSIA GROVE

Child & Parent Centre – Banksia Grove - Free App about the Centre – Supporting the communities of Banksia Grove, Clarkson & Merriwa – phone 9367 0964 or email banksiagrove@ngala.com.au This mobile app keeps you in touch with what is happening at the Centre. To install: Go to your app store, type in “Banksia Grove” and click on Child & Parent Centre – Banksia Grove, Skoolbag icon to install. Easy!! See our April calendar below for upcoming events.