4th July 2025

From The Principals Desk - Mrs Stacey Mullin

Semester 2 Reports

Congratulations to our students for their efforts in learning across all subjects for the Semester 1 reports. It was lovely to read the goals of students that had been achieved and the growth they had made in the first six months of 2025. The range of learning dispositions at the end of the report reflect the interactions our students have with their teachers, peers and the information they are presented with in their lessons. We use them as adults in our work, social and family dynamics every day as we continue learning throughout our lives.

Goal Setting Meetings

You will again have the opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher at the beginning of Term 3 to discuss “where to next” with goals for the remainder of the year. Please take the time over the holidays to talk through strengths and areas of need for your child and share expectations for learning and growth. Bookings will be open on COMPASS at the beginning of term 3.

Communication Reminder

Our staff welcome communication from families; however, teachers have their own families after hours and are not able to respond to emails. In a regular workday our teachers are responsible for the supervision, learning and care of students. We aim to respond to parent communication within 48 hours. This allows our staff to look into the situation and provide the information that is asked for. If it is a matter of urgency, you can contact the office via phone and leave a message.

Change of details

If you have moved house in the holidays or have a new phone number or you have new family members picking up your child, could you please update the records with the office by email or call them on 49328605.

After School Pick UP – Kiss and Ride

VISOR IDENTIFICATION

With numbers of cars through kiss and ride, casual and new staff on duty, it is increasingly hard for our staff to identify the students to call for the vehicle. We need name identification on your visors. Please fill in the form attached for a surname tag for your car. We will print and laminate the labels and send them home in Week 1 of next term. Attach this to the visor with rubber bands. This must be displayed to pick up your children from church lines. This will ensure that traffic runs smoothly.

https://forms.office.com/r/ZwYbeQPRdw

TRAFFIC REMINDERS

Cars cannot be stopped across the pedestrian crossing or in the bus bay. If kiss and ride is full, please go around the block and try for the next break in the traffic – this allows for all buses to leave on time.

Wishing all our families a very safe and restful holiday

Calendar Dates Week 1 & 2

Student Awards Week 8 & 9

Assistant Principal - Mrs Sharna Taranto

Goal Setting Meetings 

Keep an eye out next term for our Semester 2 Goal setting Meeting bookings taking place in Week 3. In class, students will be reflecting on their current learning goals in preparation for these meetings.  

I encourage all parents and carers to take the time to discuss their child’s goals with them in preparation. Remembering that it is important to equally share successes as well as set goals for improvement. This could be an opportune time to talk about Growth Mindset and watch the clip together! 

https://youtu.be/2zrtHt3bBmQ

Cyber Safety 

As the holidays approach, it's important to remind our children about staying safe online. With more free time, they might spend extra hours online. Encourage them to use strong passwords, avoid sharing personal information, and be cautious when interacting with strangers online.  

The e-safety commissioner website has some brilliant resources to support parents with tips, advice and resources for helping to manage online challenges. These includes: 

• Having conversations with your child around tricky subjects 

• Advice on the correct age for using various technologies 

• Tips on using parental controls 

• Much more! 

School Uniforms 

Our staff have noted some accessories and variations that are not part of the school uniform creeping in. 

I urge all parents and carers to please discuss the following reminders of our uniform standards with your children.  

•  All students are to have their hair neat and tidy - students with long hair touching shoulders are required to wear their hair tied back for hygiene and safety reasons. 

• Haircuts are not to be extreme. For example: no shaved designs or coloured hair braid accessories 

• Single ear-piercing with one small set of sleepers or small, plain studs may be worn. No long or dangling earrings are to be worn   

• No tattoos or nail polish is to be worn at school – please keep this in mind when booking gel or shellac nails for students during the holidays- this must be removed for the first day back. 

Winter Uniform Reminders: 

Boys:  

Grey Gabardine classic style school trousers (not cargo style) 

Blue, long-sleeve, button-up school shirt. 

* Tie (maroon) 

• Maroon V-neck fleecy jumper with school logo or zip jacket with school logo.

Plain grey turn-over ankle socks 

Black leather shoes (No skate shoes). 

Sunsafe School hat with school logo (only available from uniform shop) 

In winter 

• Additional Maroon fleecy tracksuit –with school logo (only available from uniform shop). 

Girls: 

Maroon and grey tartan pinafore (AVAILABLE LOWES) 

Long or short sleeve white blouse with Peter Pan collar. 

Tab tie on elastic (same as dress). 

Grey stockings or white turn over ankle socks 

Black leather shoes (No skate or ballet style shoes). 

Maroon V-neck fleecy jumper with school logo or zip jacket with school logo. 

Hair accessories should be maroon, white or same as dress. 

Sunsafe School hat with logo (only available from uniform shop) 

Library News - Katrina Howard

Library Borrowing Cup  

Congratulations to 5M and 3W on winning the Library Cup the past couple of weeks. The cup is presented to the class who has the highest percentage of borrowers for the week.  

Premiers Reading Challenge (PRC)  

3M continues to be in the lead to win the class party!  

Congratulations to Airlee (KM) and Siya (3M) who completed the challenge this fortnight.  

Overdue Notices  

So many books are making their way back to the library and it is wonderful seeing so many students enjoying borrowing each fortnight. We truly appreciate the communication and seeing so many new books make their way back onto the shelf. Another reminder was sent out to the few overdue books. Can we please be having a good look over the holidays for these please.

Final overdue notices will be sent home early Term 3 for books unreturned. If received, please log onto the Qkr! app and pay the $15 fee.

CBCA Shadow Judging Picture books

This term a group of primary students have come along regularly at lunchtimes to participate in the CBCA Shadow Judging. An opportunity where young voices from groups across Australia join the conversation about the annual CBCA Book of the Year Shortlist and choose their own winners. This week students enjoyed the task of the creative response. Students choose to make dioramas based on the books in the Picture Book category. Final voting will take place early next term. CBCA Sun Project: Shadow Judging – Young voices welcome here

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Library Next Term  

Term 3 is all about books! A few dates for your diary with details to follow next term 

Week 3 – Book Fair 4^th-7^th Aug 

Week 4 – Author Visit 13^th Aug 

Week 5 – Book Week Drama Performance 19^th Aug & Book Parade 21^st Aug  

Week 8 – Write a Book in a Day 12^th Sep 

Book Club    

All orders for Book Club issue 4 been received at school and have been sent home with students. Thank you to those families who buy Book Club through St Paul's. Each order awards our school points which we can use to purchasing books or resources for our school. So, a big thank you!  

Please don’t hesitate to contact the library staff for any issues or enquiries via email at Katrina.howard@mn.catholic.edu.au    

Primary Coordinator & Gifted Educator Mentor - Mrs Amanda King

Diocesan Stage Two Maths Bee Champion

We are thrilled to announce that Bodhi Duggan has achieved an outstanding accomplishment by securing first place in the Diocese for Stage 2 Mathematics! This remarkable achievement took place last Friday at Rosary Park, where Bodhi showcased exceptional mathematical skills and dedication.This is a fantastic accomplishment that reflects Bodhi’s dedication, perseverance, and impressive mathematical ability. His success is a wonderful example of what can be achieved through hard work and a love of learning.Well done Bodhi!

ICAS

ICAS is an optional online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to extend themselves across various subjects. 

ICAS will take place during August, with each subject held in a specific week: 

Digital Technologies (4–8 Aug) $20.95

Writing (4–8 Aug) $24.95

English (11–15 Aug) $20.95

Science (18–22 Aug) $20.95

Spelling Bee (18–22 Aug) $20.95

Mathematics (25–29 Aug) $20.95

All students who participate will receive a printed certificate and online results report. If you would like your child to take part, please register by Monday 28 July at 11:59pm.

To register visit

https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/parent-payment or go to https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps and enter our school code: RXO740. 

Please note that no refunds or changes cannot be made once registration is complete.

Further details for ICAS can be found on Compass.

Sport - Melinda Wall & Jess Stefanish-Smith

Infants Mini-Athletics Carnival

We are very excited to share with you the Infants Mini-Athletics Carnival. On Wednesday 30^th July, Kindergarten and Year 1 will walk with their teachers and LSA’s to Coronation Oval. We will have our lunch after such a big walk followed by 100m sprints, relay races, shot put and javelin throwing. We will have some friendly competition with some races kindergarten verse Year 1!

Parents and families are welcome to meet us down at Coronation Oval to enjoy an afternoon of sport! Students will then return to school for afternoon dismissal.

2025 Regional Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 2 July – Stay tuned for the results next term!

Stage 3 Netball Gala Day

We are looking to send 4 teams Week 2 Term 3 to Raymond Terrace. Students have nominated themselves and further information will be shared. If you are interested in coaching a team or umpiring, please contact Mrs Howard or Mrs Walls.

Soccer Gala Days

Stage 2 – Thursday 28 August Speers Point

Stage 3 – Thursday 4 September Speers Point

Nominations will be open for both days at the beginning of Term 3. Further information to be shared soon.

Basketball teams

Basketball team nominations will be open shortly. This will be announced at school once we have the information available.

2026 Swimming Carnival – Early Notice

We will be holding our 2026 Swimming Carnival on Thursday 4 December. SAVE THE DATE! All students will be attending activities for our infants and Year 6 students included in the day. We will be seeking parental/guardian assistance for the day with timing and other roles with the infant's activities for smooth running. If this is something you will be able to assist with, please make sure you have registered your Working with Children Check details with the school through the office.

There is a lot of sport happening at St. Paul’s with more to come!

Stage 2 Netball NSW Schools Cup

What a fun day the three teams had at Raymond Terrace last Friday. All teams won some and lost some showing great team spirit and sportsmanship. 100% was given by all with many goals scored. A big thankyou to Mr Ebit and Mrs Marr for helping to coach the teams and to Claire Freeman for umpiring all day.Well done to all the supporters who came along and bared the freezing cold weather. Thankfully the rain stayed away for most of the day. It was great to see so many students having a go and enjoying netball! 

School Fees

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the families who consistently fulfill their school fee commitments throughout the year. Your continued support of Catholic Education is deeply valued and appreciated.

• If your family is an annual payor, your fees should now be paid in full
• For families on payments plans, please ensure your payments are up to date

Health Care Cards

If you haven’t already submitted your Health Care Card, please do so using the link below.

https://cefmsmn.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CEFMSMN/Forms/FillOut?formDef=542f8b0a36f27c118b055b26d933c4fe&suite=CES



Biggest Morning Tea

Biggest Morning Tea / Yellow Day Wrap Up 

A massive ‘Thank you’ to all the students, parents and teachers, who made our Biggest Morning Tea/ Yellow Day a huge success. Together we raised $2,271.  CONGRATULATIONS!! 

Our students enjoyed the many activities organised and run by the Year Six students, including face painting, rock painting, nail painting, tattoos, coloured hair, lucky dip, target games, guessing competitions and colouring competitions. 

Colouring Competition Winners 

Kinder – 1st Maisy Buckley                                  2nd Miya Chikku 

Stage 1 – 1st Jasmine Nowland                        2nd Carter Khomkham 

Stage 2 – 1st Megan Norton                                2nd Aria McMahon 

Stage 3 – 1st Adelaide Hardman                      2nd Lilah Woods 

Parents and relatives came and enjoyed a cuppa and some delicious treats supplied by the staff. The hundred club run by Mrs Howard was super popular and raised $300 for the cause.  

Great Teacher Bake off Results 

1st Mrs King 

2nd Mrs Howard and Mrs Cooper 

3rd Mrs Campbell 

Wooden Spoon Mr Temasvery  

A massive ‘Thank you’ to Overland Nurseries Arcadia, who supplied around twenty plants for our raffle. Many ‘thanks' to everyone who donated items for our raffle. 

Once again, the staff of St Paul’s have come together and made a difference. Thank you to all the people who stepped up to help with the organisation along the way.  Organising and running this day is a massive undertaking and it would not have been the success it was without each and every one of you. 

Biggest Morning Tea Team