Prayer for Strength and Wisdom for Mothers
Lord God, we lift up all mothers to You.
Grant them the strength to face the daily challenges with courage and the wisdom to guide their children towards a life of faith and service.
Encourage them when they are weary and inspire them when they feel overwhelmed. Bless them with Your peace and love, now and forever
Amen
The Liwara Newsletter, Volume 8
17th May 2024
In this week's newsletter:
- Long Service Leave
- Mother's Day Celebration
- Sacrament of Communion
- City of Joondalup Footpath Installation
and more...
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Long Service Leave
Mrs Millar is currently enjoying her well deserved Long Service Leave, returning on Monday, 10 June. Unfortunately, Mrs Millar was sick just before her leave so was unable to inform the community beforehand. Miss Angela Leddin will be the Short Term Principal and Mrs Remy McGavigan will be acting Assistant Principal, alongside Mrs Jesseca Francis, during this time. We wish Mrs Millar a safe and relaxing holiday.
Mother’s Day
We have been blessed with many wonderful community members and it was very special to see our Liwara Mothers gather last Thursday to celebrate Mother’s Day. We had a lovely prayer service and it was wonderful to see all the different year levels read a Prayer of the Faithful, with their buddy to help the students in the younger years. This was then followed by a delicious morning tea. Our Year 6 Ministry continued to shine by helping to serve and pack away. Thank you to all the staff who were available to set up, serve and pack away. Many hands truly do make light work!
Sacrament of Communion
Our Year 4 students and teachers are busily preparing to receive this special sacrament. We ask families to assist on their child’s sacramental journey by attending the Communion Commitment Masses this weekend and to also attend the Parent/Child Workshop on Thursday, 23 May in the Liwara Hall at 6.00pm.
City of Joondalup footpath installation
Please refer to the letter from the City of Joondalup sent out via Seesaw regarding the installation of a footpath on Liwara Place. This may impact parent access to the oval carpark.
National Simultaneous Storytime
Be on the lookout for some special hints around the school regarding the National Simultaneous Storytime book for 2024! The aim of National Simultaneous Storytime is to encourage millions of children throughout Australia and the world to read together. Please see Seesaw notification from Mrs Clark regarding this special reading event.
P & F Meeting
Our next P & F Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 28 May at 7.00pm in the Liwara Hall. Please join us and if you are able to assist with planning the 2024 Liwara Fair they would love to hear from you. Please see below flyer.
2025 Kindergarten & Pre Kindy Enrolments
I am currently interviewing current and future families for our 2025 Kindergarten and Pre Kindy placements. If you have not submitted your enrolment, can you please contact the office for an enrolment pack or alternatively download a copy of our website.
ENROLMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN KINDY 2025/2026 AND PRE KINDY 2025/2026
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 2025 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.
Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead filled with joy, learning, and meaningful connections. Until our next edition, take care and stay inspired!
Best wishes and God bless!
Ms Angela Leddin
Acting Principal
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Mother’s Day Event
It was wonderful to see so many of our Liwara Mothers attend this special event. Thank you for attending and to our wonderful Year 6 Ministry Group for helping to serve and pack away.
Evacuation Drill
The school will be having an Evacuation Drill on Tuesday, 21 May. This is to make sure our procedures are correct in the event of an emergency.
Communion Commitment Masses
A reminder to those completing the sacrament of Holy Communion this year to please attend either the 6pm Mass on Saturday, 18 May or any of the Sunday Masses on the 19 May.
Communion Parent/Child Workshop
All parents and children who are receiving the Sacrament of Communion this year are asked to attend the parent/child workshop on Thursday, 23 May commencing at 6pm in the Hall. Access will be via Gate 7.
Liwara Cross Country
Thanks to Mr Sanders for preparing the students for the Cross Country on Friday, 24 May. Please see Seesaw for more information.
Year 6 Winter Lightning Carnival
On Thursday, 30 May our Year 6 students will participate in a Lightning Carnival to be held at Kingsway. Students were given the option to play AFL Football, Soccer or Netball. Further details are available on Seesaw, dated 30 April.
Mrs Remy McGavigan & Mrs Jesseca Francis
Assistant Principals
SCHOOL VALUES - TRUST
In Term Two we are focusing on our school value of Trust. Each student is reminded of the different ways we can offer friendship to others. All classes have this poster up on display as a constant reminder.
UPCOMING EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATES 2024
TERM 2 - 15 April to 26 June 2024
TERM 3 - 15 July to 20 September 2024
TERM 4 - 8 October to 6 December 2024
Pupil Free Days & Public Holidays 2024:
- 3 June - Western Australia Day
- 27 June - Pupil Free Day
- 28 June - Pupil Free Day
- 2 September - Pupil Free Day
- 3 September - Pupil Free Day
- 7 October - Pupil Free Day
Week 6
18 May - Communion Commitment Mass @ 6pm
19 May - Communion Commitment Masses - All Masses
20 May - Dancing - PP-Yr6
21 May - Running Club School Oval @ 8.00am
21 May - Evacuation Drill
22 May - National Simultaneous Storytime @ 10am
23 May - Running Club School Oval @ 8.00am
23 May - Communion Parent/Child Workshop @ 6.00pm in Liwara Hall
24 May - Cross Country 8.45-1.30pm: PP-Y6
Week 7
27 May - Dancing - PP-Yr6
28 May - Running Club School Oval @ 8.00am
28 May - P & F Meeting @ 7.00pm
30 May - Running Club School Oval @ 8.00am
30 May - Yr 6 Winter Lightning Carnival, Kingsway
KINDY NEWS
In Religious Education this term Kindy are exploring the topics; ocean and rain.
To start the term, we have been talking about the wonders of rain.
In Kindy Green we have created some wonderful rain inspired artwork followed by questions about what the children wonder about rain.
In Kindy Red we have explored rain clouds in a jar and observed rain coming through clouds. We have also been enjoying sensory experiences with water and a variety of objects.
Both classes will be learning about the bible story Noah’s Ark in the coming weeks, we can’t wait to share this story with the children.
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 1 & 2
Wednesday – Years 3, 5 & 6
Thursday – Kindy, Pre-Primary & Year 4
Book Returns
If you have outstanding library books, they can be dropped into the main office.
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
Just a reminder that we have available in the canteen
: Nuttelex Butter, a dairy and lactose free alternative
: Gluten Free bread.
Sorry we cannot change the ingredients in the sushi or on the focaccia toppings, as these items are delivered to us ready-made.
Have an enjoyable weekend and thank you for supporting the Liwara Canteen.
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 winter uniform for Term 2 2024.
JFE Details
Phone: 9204 1701
Email: saes@jfe.net.au
PARENTS & FRIENDS
To read this week's 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
YOUTH GROUP REPORT
Last weekend at 24:7 Greenwood we had an amazing night of games and fun as well as a super awesome talk. We started our night with some card games and free time before moving into our games before settling down to listen to our talk for the night.
We heard from one of our newest volunteer leaders, Ezra, who explored the topic, ‘Is Jesus Really Present in the Eucharist?’ and about his own experiences with this before we broke off into smaller groups to explore this idea even more.
NEXT YOUTH GROUP
Next week we will be continuing to explore our term theme, Defenders of the Faith, by looking at the importance of reading the Bible. We will be having another amazing speaker to join us as well as some awesome games planned.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Dental Health Services
Greenwood Dental Therapy Centre
Greenwood Primary School | Merivale Way, Greenwood,Wa,6024
Ph: (08) 92035611 |
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.
School Holiday Athletics Clinic for boys and girls aged 8 to 16 years. Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th of July 2024. WA Athletics Stadium. 8.30am-3pm. $120 per day. Or $230 for both days. Includes a personised certificate. Choose ANY 4 events per day. More Info: http://sprintingfast.com/
ENROLMENTS
We are now accepting Pre Kindy - Year 6 enrolments for 2025, 2026 & beyond. Please contact the school if you have any questions on 6224 2000 or via email: enquiries@liwara.wa.edu.au for more information.