PRAYER OF THANKS
Dear Lord, thank you so much for another day of life on Earth. Thank you for another beautiful sunrise to enjoy. Thank you for the wonderful sounds of nature, from the cool breeze brushing through the trees to the birds singing melodies. You are a wonderful God, full of grace and mercy. I praise you for allowing me another day to spend with my family. I love you Father!
Amen.
The Liwara Newsletter, Volume 19
24th November 2023
In this week's newsletter:
- Grandparents Morning Tea
- Pre Primary Nativity Performance
- Annual Community Meeting
- Liwara Fair
and more...
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Caregivers
GRANDPARENTS MORNING TEA
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my deepest gratitude to the school staff for assisting with the Grandparents' Morning Tea. In particular, I would like to acknowledge Mrs Bronwyn White, who singlehandedly prepared all the enticing treats served on the day. Mrs White is currently on leave but was willing to help out by sharing her culinary skills. Our choir performed beautifully, once again, thanks to the leadership of Mrs Amanda McCabe & Mrs Jacinta Mariani. The atmosphere was filled with warmth, joy and a sense of togetherness. From the meticulous planning to the seamless execution, the efforts of our Liwara staff and students were truly commendable and made the event a memorable experience for everyone involved. Thank you to our special guests who have sent in words of thanks and gratitude!
PRE PRIMARY NATIVITY PERFORMANCE
Once again I am in awe of the amazing performance put on by our Pre Primary students with their special version of The Nativity. The talent, dedication and sheer hard work exhibited by all the performers and the PP staff was nothing short of exceptional. This concert was not just a display of acting prowess but also a celebration of creativity, unity, and the spirit of our community. Congratulations to everyone involved for your extraordinary contributions. Next week the PP students and staff will be heading to St John of God in Subiaco for their annual visit where they will entertain and delight all the clients, even those bed bound, via a video link from the chapel where the performance will be held. I am fortunate to be going along as this will be their final performance for the year.
ANNUAL COMMUNITY MEETING
Date: Thursday, 30 November
Time: 6.00pm
Location: Liwara School Hall
Our Annual Community Meeting is fast approaching, and I encourage everyone to attend. This is a perfect opportunity to connect with other parents and be part of the decisions that shape our school community. Your active participation and input are highly appreciated.
Let’s make our community stronger, more connected, and full of love and support. We look forward to spending the morning with our Grandparents Appreciation Day and the Annual Community Meeting. Together, we can continue to make Liwara a wonderful place to gather.
LIWARA FAIR CONGRATULATIONS!
I would like to congratulate and send my heartfelt thanks to our Fair Committee, Volunteers and Supporters. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for your unwavering commitment, dedication and support as your tireless efforts have played a pivotal role in making this year’s fair an outstanding success!
From meticulously planning the events to executing them flawlessly, each one of you has contributed in your unique way, making our fair a celebration to remember. The relentless hours, innovative ideas and enthusiastic participation from everyone involved have truly been appreciated. The Liwara staff owe a debt of gratitude to each member of the committee for your hard work, resilience and enthusiasm in making this fair a grand success. Your passion and commitment have shone through in every aspect, making the fair a delightful experience for all attendees. Thank you once again for your outstanding contributions and congratulations on another successful fair! I encourage you to cherish the memories created and look forward to future endeavours with the same enthusiasm and spirit.
SCHOOL FEES
This is a gentle reminder regarding the deadline for school fee payments. If you have not already finalised your school fees for 2023 can you, please attend to this immediately unless you have made alternative arrangements with our Finance Officer, Lucy Heke.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM
Information about our ever-popular Instrumental Music Program will be coming out next week, after all the Fair excitement and busyness is over. Students from Year 3 upwards are eligible to be involved in the program. Liwara is blessed to have Mrs Mary Rose to coordinate the program along with dedicated and extremely qualified tutors who continue to share their gifts of music and help our students develop the skills in their chosen instruments. In 2024 we will be offering private tuition in Clarinet; Drums; Flute; Guitar; Piano; Trumpet; Violin; and Voice.
PRE KINDY 2024/2025
Our Pre Kindy, 3 Year Old Program has become extremely popular with families in our wider Greenwood community with numbers almost at capacity for both days, so if you know of anyone interested in sending their children to the PK program this year, once they turn 3 years of age, please ask them to register their interest via the enquires@liwara.wa.edu.au email OR contact Anne on 6224 2000, as soon as possible so they don’t miss out! If your child is eligible for Pre Kindy 2025 please also register your interest NOW as these places are also filling fast.
2024 MEDICAL ACTION PLANS
Just a gentle reminder, if you child has a medical condition of any description it is time to have your plan reviewed by your family doctor. The school requires a copy of the plan prior to your child commencing in 2024. We are required to have a new plan every 12 months.
There are the standard plans for Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Allergies etc. If your child does not fall into one of these categories you can download a copy of the schools Medical Action Plan from our website. All plans need to be signed off by your doctor.
If you child requires medication to be taken at school, this includes - Asthma Puffers, ADHD medication, etc which is prescribed by your doctor it needs to be given to the front office in the original packaging which shows the child's name, doctor's name & the dosage.
Medications that are not prescription medicines, require parents to complete a Medication Authority Form which is available from the front office.
If you are unsure of your requirements, please contact the front office on 6224 2000
ENROLMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN KINDY 2024/2025 AND PRE KINDY 2024/2025
We currently have a limited number of vacancies for Kindy 2024, I urge you to contact our Enrolment Officer, as soon as possible, to discuss the enrolment process. I am currently meeting with future and current parents for our 2024 Kindy and Pre Kindy placements. Enrolment information and applications can be downloaded from our school website HERE or a paper copy can be collected from the school office.
If you would like to join a tour, registrations are essential and available via our school website.
Wishing you God's blessing for the coming week.
Mrs Andrea Millar
Principal
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
PARISH MASS
Year 1 will join our All Saints Parish mass on Thursday, 30 November.
GRADUATION ASSEMBLY
We welcome all families to join us at 9:00am on Friday, 1 December for our Year 6 Graduation Assembly in the Liwara Hall.
PARISH NATIVITY PLAY
Our Year 5 students will present the Parish Nativity Play on Friday, 1 December at 5.00pm in the All Saints Church.
END OF TERM REMINDERS
Please remember to adhere to our school uniform policy for the last two weeks of term, including correct Sport uniform days, correct shoes and jewellery. Please also ensure you or your child apply sunscreen each day before school as the weather warms up and they have their water bottle every day.
Ms Angela Leddin & Mrs Jesseca Francis
Assistant Principals
MAKING JESUS REAL (MJR)
MAKING JESUS REAL
Attitudes are contagious, for example: Winners are Grinners. This value helps remind children to have a positive attitude and try their best in all they do.
UPCOMING EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATES 2023
TERM 4 DATES: Monday, 9 October – Friday, 8 December
Week 8
November 27 - PP Nativity Play SJG
November 30 - Yr1 Parish Mass @ 9.00am
November 30 - Yr5 R u Legal Incursion
November 30 - Annual Community Meeting @ 6.00pm, Liwara Hall
December 1 - Graduation Assembly @ 9.00am
December 1 - Yr5 Parish Nativity Play @ 5.00pm
December 1 - Yr6 Disco @ 5.30pm
Week 9
December 4 - Transition Day
December 4 - Yr2 Incursion
December 5 - Yr5 End of Year Incursion
December 5 - Yr3 Educated by Nature Incursion
December 6 - Yr2 End of Year Excursion
December 6 - Yr4 Bounce Excursion
December 6 - Yr5 Incursion
December 6 - Graduation Mass @ 6.00pm
December 7 - Yr1 Decadance Excursion
December 7 - Yr2 Snow Cones & Pizza Incursion
December 8 - Yr6 End of Year Excursion
December 8 - Yr3 End of Term Mass @ 9.00am
December 8 - Students Last Day for Term 4 2023
LIBRARY NEWS
All students are encouraged to return their borrowed books before school from 8.15am to go into the weekly raffle draw.
Library Days
Tuesday – Years 3 & 4
Wednesday – Years 2, 5 & 6
Thursday – Kindy, Pre-Primary & Year 1
Book Returns
The library will be closed for student borrowing from week 7 as we prepare for the end of term. Please ensure all outstanding and overdue items are returned on your child’s library day.
Library Bags for Sale
The Liwara Craft Group have made Library bags. They are selling them for $10.00 a bag and all profits go towards the craft stall for the School Fair.
If you are interested in purchasing one or more of these beautiful bags, they can be purchased through Trybookings:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/524560
Bring your receipt to the Library and select a bag!
Mrs Clark
CANTEEN NEWS
Well the final countdown is now on for the last two weeks of term. We are still needing two parents to help on the last day of school Friday, 8 December please. Your help would be very much appreciated.
The last week of school may see some changes to the menu and food items available on a particular day, as we will need to reduce our stock for the Christmas break. This means your favourite meal may be added to a different day as an additional item. We will have a few exciting additional extras for recess also.
As a matter of interest, we have sold so far this year, over 500 macaroni cheese, 800 spaghetti bolognaise meals, 1750 milks, and 460 Sushi's. I can’t imagine how many toasted sandwiches we have made, but it would be a very high amount.
Enjoy your last two weeks of Term, our best wishes go out to the Year 6 students who will start their next school journey, a big thank you to my Friday lunchtime helpers, I couldn’t manage without you.
Have a relaxing, safe and wonderful Christmas and holiday.
Deb & Adriana
UNIFORM SHOP
The Uniform Shop is open Thursdays from 8.15am - 9am for all your uniform needs! Doors will not open outside of these hours.
Please note that students are required to wear their summer uniform for Term 4 2023 & Term 1 2024..
JFE Details
Phone: 9204 1701
Email: saes@jfe.net.au
PARENTS & FRIENDS
To read this weeks P & F Newsletter, click here.
Please see our current Try Bookings Form and Reimbursement Form below:
To keep up to date, head to our private Facebook page by clicking here.
ALL SAINTS PARISH
ALL SAINTS GREENWOOD
7 Liwara Place
Greenwood, WA
6024
PARISH PRIEST
Father Elver Delicano
REGULAR MASS TIMES
Monday – Friday 6am & 9am
Saturdays 6pm
Sundays 7:30am, 9:30am & 5:30pm
Anointing every 2nd Saturday of the month
OFFICE OPEN TIMES
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am - 3pm
CONTACT
m: 0466604754
e: greenwood@perthcatholic.org.au
PERTH ARCHDIOCESE WEBSITE
www.perthcatholic.org.au
PARISH YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
NEXT YOUTH GROUP
Last week at 24:7 Greenwood we had a great night of games, music and fun. We also had the Liwara School Fair on Friday where, as a youth group, we ran a carnival games stall. We started our night with a game of Octopus before moving onto our second game for the night which was Spoons. To finish off our night, we had some time of prayer using a few different bible passages to help us enter into the time of reflection.
NON-YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES
The Youth Group helped out at the Liwara School Fair on Friday November 10th by running the kiddie carnival stall
NEXT YOUTH GROUP
This week's youth group will be a night to test us all and keep us on our toes as we have our end of year quiz night.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Dental Health Services
Greenwood Dental Therapy Centre
Greenwood Primary School | Merivale Way, Greenwood,Wa,6024
Ph: (08) 92035611 |
The Dental Therapy Centre will be closing from the 15 December until Tuesday 30th Jan 2024 (inclusive)
Our emergency clinics are:
Monday 18th December Landsdale Dental Therapy Centre 93022969
Tuesday 19th December Landsdale Dental Therapy Centre 9302296
Wednesday 20th December Hudson Park Dental Therapy Centre 93424217
Thursday 21st December Hudson Park Dental Therapy Centre 93424217
Friday 22nd December Hudson Park Dental Therapy Centre 93424217
For the remainder of the holidays please contact Mt Henry Dental Clinic on 93130552.
All of our staff wish you all a very happy and safe festive season.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS AND DISADVANTAGED AT GRACE CAFE IN JOONDALUP
The Anglican Grace Chapel in Joondalup and St Vincent De Paul Northern Conferences jointly open a drop-in centre for the homeless and disadvantaged each Monday and Friday at the Grace Chapel. Volunteers offer and serve a heated meal, tea and coffee and hampers of donated food for the guests.
More volunteers are desperately needed. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Peter on 0491 048 207 or email: ryansite@tpg.com.au.
Eye to Eye Photographic Competition
As part of its 40th year celebrations, the Lions Eye Institute is running the Eye to Eye Photographic Competition in Western Australia.
Entries are open 6 December 2023 to 16 January 2024. There are four categories focused on eyes and eye health.
Entries are open to Western Australian residents and there is an Under 18 category called Seeing Through a Child’s Eye, with a $500 cash prize to be won.
If you are looking for a creative opportunity over the school holidays - take your best Western Australian photo of human eyes, animal eyes or show us the world through your eyes.
Competition details and entry information can be found at https://eyetoeye.lei.org.au
ENROLMENTS
We are now accepting Pre Kindy - Year 6 enrolments for 2024, 2025 as well as 2026 & beyond. Please contact the school if you have any questions on 6224 200 or via email: enquiries@liwara.wa.edu.au for more information.