20 May 2015
From the Principal
Lord Jesus,
You who loved the poor.
Give us eyes and a heart directed toward the poor;
help us recognise you in them, in their thirst, their hunger, their loneliness and their struggle.
Vision
Statement
St Simon Peter Catholic
Primary School community
will provide challenges for
the growth of the whole
person. Within a framework
of Catholic values, we will
strive to live in harmony
with each other and our
environment living our
motto “Love One Another.”
Amen.
Vincent House Mass 28th May
Thank you to those families who have already generously donated non-perishable food items for our St Vinnies
hampers. These donations are greatly appreciated by those in our community in need. Food can be brought into
classrooms up until Thursday 28th May.
Scott Guerini
Yesterday Channel Seven visited our school to interview Scott Guerini (4WB) for a 30 minute programme all about
the HBF Fun Run, which airs in June. Scott has made a huge contribution to Telethon, one of the official HBF Run
for a Reason charities, over the years and the school supports Scott in his endeavours.
Parent Forum and Information Sessions
AGENDA (for each Forum)

Welcome Reflection
Clodagh Manifold [3 mins]
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Principal’s update
Kerry Hewitson [10 mins]
- Library refurbishment
- Nature Play
- Self Regulation
- Strategic Plan 2016 -2018
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GirlPower GoodGuys
Laura Pope
[5 mins]
ICT update
Ashlee Martino [10 mins]
ASIP – Annual School Improvement Plan Clodagh Manifold [ 5mins]

School Psychology Services

Feedback and Question Time
Jenna Thornton [5 mins]
[5 mins]
Parent Forums
Our annual Parent Forums commence next Monday. Parent Forums are an opportunity for all parents to hear about new programs within our school
and be updated on what is happening at SSP. For the agenda, dates and times of the Forums please see above. You will need to send back your
“tear off” slip by Friday 22 May 2015 for attendance at the Forums or, alternatively, you can email Reception on [email protected] telling us
which one you will be attending. Attendance will be recorded at the Forums, with this information going to the class teachers.
At least one member from each family Kindy thru to Year 6 are expected to attend the Forum.
Staff Car Park
Parents are reminded not to park in the staff carpark areas. The areas in junior and senior car bay are clearly signposted staff only. Thank you.
No Right Turn on Prendiville Avenue
Parents are also reminded to adhere to the “No right turn” rule when turning onto Prendiville Avenue as this causes major traffic build ups. Again, we
thank you for your co-operation in this regard.
No Parking on Footpaths
Once again, parents are reminded not to park on footpaths or in the disabled car parking bays unless you are the holder of an ACROD parking permit.
SSP Quiz Night
Our major fundraiser for the year is our quiz night on Friday September 4 at the Currambine Hall. Tickets will go on sale early next term.
The fundraising committee is busy sourcing prizes to make it a huge success. We are asking our school community for any donations of prizes to
assist us on this fundraising venture. Donations could include:
Vouchers
plants
candles
toiletries
gardening items
gourmet food hamper items various hamper items
If you are able to assist by donating items, please leave them at the front office. Thank you in advance.
Lost property
Many children and parents have reported that jumpers and tracksuit tops have gone ‘missing’ in recent weeks. Please check your children’s clothing
to make sure they have not inadvertently taken home someone else’s property.
Kind regards
Kerry Hewitson
Principal
Reminders
Wednesday
Thursday
Sat & Sun
Monday
20 May
21 May
23 – 24 May
25 May
School Photos
School Photos
Confirmation Workshops & Mass of Election
Parent Forum and Information Session
Winter Sport Year Five and Six
In preparation for the Interschool Lightning Carnival to be held on Friday 5 th June, this term the Year 5 and 6 students will have one more opportunity
to compete against each other in a winter sport session on Monday 25 th May. This session will run from 9.00am-10.00am and include Football, Boys’
Soccer, Girls’ Soccer, Flag Belt Rugby and Netball. We need parent helpers from any year level in our school for these sessions to umpire the
games on the above mentioned Monday mornings. You don’t need to be AFL standard or have refereed Perth Glory, you just need to have a
basic knowledge of the game and be keen to blow a whistle. If you can help please email Mr Thompson at [email protected] and
of course your time will contribute to the Give Ten project at our school.
St Simon Peter Annual Music Concert
Tickets are now on sale for this wonderful night of Entertainment by booking online from our new link Trybooking.com. This can be accessed via our
school website. Please see link below… Go onto our Website - click Learning at SSP tab, then click The Arts - go onto trybooking.com link.
http://www.trybooking.com/HRZK
or
http://www.trybooking.com/135184
Tickets are:
$15 Adult
$10 for Student concession and Seniors Concession only.
We would like all students involved to be encouraged to sell at least 5 tickets each to fill the Theatre. School Band, Choir and instrumentalist students
who have been selected by their tutors and Mrs Templeton will be performing on the night.
The SSP Music concert is to be held on Wednesday 10th June 2015 @ Prendiville Performing Arts Centre from 6.15pm to 8.00pm. Students in
the Band need to arrive at 5.30pm and all other instrumentalists will need to arrive at 5.50pm to warm up. Parents may sign them in and wait in the
foyer prior to the show and listen to pre-show entertainment.
There will be a full rehearsal for ALL participants on Thursday 4th June @ Prendiville Performing Arts Centre from 1.00pm to 3.00pm for a quick run
through, with stage & lighting directions being the focus. All students must bring their instrument and sheet music to school every Thursday prior to the
concert as rehearsals will take place with Mrs Templeton.
Students will need to wear Full School Uniform on the night. School Leaders and Music Captains will be required for this event.
There will be refreshments on sale by our FSSP and we thank them again for their support. If there are any parents who wish to assist on the night
please email Mrs Templeton directly.
[email protected]
0430288773
Dear Parents/Carers
Helping our kids to manage the stress of everyday challenges promotes resilience and helps them develop
a strong sense of self. Here are five tips from Michael Gross (Parent Educator and Author) to help you along.
Warm Regards
Laura Pope
(School Social Worker)
Helping Kids to Leapfrog Difficulties
Whether it's going to school for the first time, making new friends or even going to school camp, children often experience difficulties that they need to
overcome.
Children's resilience is fostered when they overcome problems and manage unpleasant social situations such as teasing or going into new situations.
Protecting kids from challenging experiences robs them of chances to learn, develop and grow.
Here are five great parenting ideas to help kids leapfrog their difficulties:1. Frame correctly: Frame the difficulty as a challenge rather than a problem. Kids take their cues from their parents so the frame of 'challenge' gives
kids something to rise to rather than be overwhelmed by.
2. Coach kids: Talk kids through their challenges, give them ideas to cope and manage. Consider rehearsing some skills or language that they may
need.
3. Show confidence: Children generally meet their parents' expectations so make sure your expectations are realistic, positive and supportive of their
feelings.
4. Give kids a chance: Allow kids to approach challenges in their own ways without constantly checking on them. Your nervousness is definitely
catching.
5. Celebrate success: Even if they were partially successful, such as they went to school camp for two out the three days, then praise their efforts.
They've got a great building block for next time.
The attitude and approach of parents and teachers will determine how successfully children and young people meet and overcome many of the
hurdles they meet. That attitude needs to be courageous, sensitive and hopeful that your child will meet, and overcome with assistance, all the
challenges they will meet
By Michael Grose.
A friendly reminder for Parents/Carers of Year 3’s – all parental
consents for the Year 3 ‘Seasons for Growth’
Program need to be returned by Friday 22nd May in order for students to secure a place in this year’s 10 week program.
If you have any queries or would like to discuss the program further, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Have a great week!
Laura Pope
(School Social Worker)
Health Services
Parent Workshop: Sensory Processing
On Thursday, 30th April Kate Saraga (Occupational
Therapist) presented a Parent Workshop on Sensory
Processing.
Over 30 people attended the workshop and Kate talked and
demonstrated various techniques to parents and caregivers
on how the difficulties with sensory modulation may often
result in social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. She
spoke on how it can impact upon academic learning, social
interactions and self-esteem. It was fun and informative and
she even got some people up to dance!
On Saturday afternoon members of our School Board along with
other community groups had the privilege of being invited to
have afternoon tea with the Prime Minister, Tony Abbott.
The event was attended by our Chair, Amanda Mulligan and Vice
Chair, Carmel Riley and Father Darek (pictured left). You will be
pleased to know that the Prime Minister left the event with a
copy of our St Simon Peter Strategic Plan in his pocket and an
open invitation to morning tea with the children at our school.
LATE ENROLMENTS FOR CANDIDATES FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND FIRST RECONCILIATION - Please bring all relevant documents
and levy to the Parish Office during office hours to enrol by this weekend. Any queries contact Fran [email protected]
NB Allocations of Preferences for Sacrament of Reconciliation will be given out end of this week. Please check your child’s school bag for a note.
CONFIRMATION WORKSHOPS AND MASS OF ELECTION will continue this weekend 23rd May at 4.30pm and 24th May at 10.00am.
We welcome all our Confirmation Candidates and their parents and/or sponsors to our Parish Confirmation Workshops and to Mass for the
Rite of Election. After the homily during Mass we call by name and acknowledge these Candidates, and bestow a special blessing on their sponsors.
Please bring along your filled in White Confirmation Cards. Please also check your returned preference sheets for your allocated Workshop and arrive
promptly. Thank you.
FAMILY MASS AND CHILDREN’S LITURGY – 5.00pm MASS – SUNDAY 24TH MAY. We will have children’s Liturgy during our monthly 5.00pm
Family Mass instead of at the regular 10.00am Mass. If you would like to participate in the singing for this Mass, please come along at 4.00pm for a
rehearsal and warm up. We need more voices.
ALOHA WINTER— SATURDAY 30th MAY
Come join us for a lovely spit roast and music by the “Northern Nukes” a ukulele group. ‘Aloha Winter’ is to be held at the Simon Carson Hall on the
Saturday 30th May from 7.30pm. The cost is $25.00 per person.
Proceeds from this evening will help fundraise for the construction of our Grotto. Tickets on sale after all weekend Masses.