Prayer for Start of Term
Be with our children as they begin a new school term.
Bless them and their teachers and staff.
Give them the strength and grace as their bodies grow;
wisdom and knowledge to their minds as they search for understanding;
and peace and zeal to their hearts.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
The Liwara Newsletter, Volume 12
19th July 2024
In this week's newsletter:
- P & F Colour Lapathon
- Seating & Shade Sails - Year 6
- 50th Anniversary Commemorative Pathway
- Upcoming Events
and more...
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Caregivers
We hope you had a wonderful and restful break! As we embark on a new school term, we are excited to welcome everyone back as well as extending a warm Liwara welcome to our new families who joined our community, late last term and this term. Here’s to a fantastic and successful term ahead!
P & F COLOUR LAPATHON
We are thrilled to announce that our annual P&F Lapathon is just around the corner! This event is a fantastic opportunity for students, parents and staff to come together, stay active, and support our school community.
We encourage everyone to participate, whether you choose to run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines. It’s a wonderful way to promote physical fitness and community spirit.
We look forward to seeing you all there for a day of fun, fitness and community bonding!
SEATING & SHADE SAILS - YEAR 6
The new seating has arrived! The 3 sets will be placed outside the top of the Liwara Hall for our Year 6 students. They have been assembled in the area between the Library/Yr 6 & Hall while we are waiting for the shade sails to be installed, in time for the sunny weather. Once the sails are in place the benches will be moved to their new ‘home’ so our students have somewhere comfortable to sit and enjoy each other’s company. A big thank you to our P&F for supporting another great initiative that enhances our students lives at Liwara.
50th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE PATHWAY
Newly uploaded to our school Facebook page is a flyer and link to an exciting initiative celebrating our 50th Anniversary Year. We eagerly invite present and past community members to have their family purchase a brick. We will be using the bricks as a feature of the new pathway which will be created in the area between the back of the Pre-Primary block and the Undercover Area (near the fig tree). We invite all families who are at Liwara in this significant year, as well as past families, staff and community members to purchase a brick and be a part of the permanent symbol of gratitude - a legacy of our beautiful school. Our P&F are coordinating this project and working with a wholly owned and operated Australian company who prepared the online portal for ordering the 50th Anniversary commemorative bricks. Families can order multiple bricks - you are not limited to just one! Please share this news with past Liwara School Community members, by sharing the information from our Facebook post.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- P&F Meeting Tuesday 23 July @ 7:00pm in the Liwara Hall – All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend any of our P&F meetings as the more the merrier!
- Father’s Day Morning Tea – Thursday 29 August – 9:00am – 10:00am
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial for academic success. Please ensure students arrive on time and are prepared for the school day.
- Car Park Protocol: Parking in student drop off & pick up bays, in either of the drive through areas, is not allowed. If your car is left unattended in the drive through area your number plate will be recorded and you will be contacted by the school administration.
- Communication: Stay in touch with your child’s learning through the school’s communication platform, Seesaw. Regular updates and information will be sent out to keep you informed.
- Volunteering Opportunities: There are many ways to get involved in the school community. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact the Canteen, P&F, classroom or specialist teachers if you have an hour or two to spare.
SCHOOL STUDENT BROADBAND INITIATIVE
The Australian Government has launched the School Student Broadband Initiative to provide free home internet for one year for up to 30,000 unconnected Australian families with school-aged children.
The program is available to all students who lack an active nbn connection at home. Families can register until Dec 2024.
To be eligible, families must:
√ Have a child living at home that is enrolled in an Australian school.
√ Not have an active National Broadband Network (nbn®) Internet service at home. Having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility.
Live in a home that can access the National Broadband Network via a standard connection – this will be checked for you.
Click on the link below to register:
- Visit infrastructure.gov.au/media-communications-arts/internet/national-broadband-network/school-student-broadband-initiative-ssbi
- Call 1800 954610 (10am – 6pm AEDT Monday to Friday)
Marketing and communication resources can be found here.
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
We are creating a 'Liwara Family Tree' display for the 50th Anniversary event being held on Thursday, 5 September. We are asking families with a multi-generational connection with the school who have children currently attending Liwara, to send in photos of each family member with their names (nee), and the years of attendance/employment at the school. It would exciting if you could also send in a short blurb to add to the poster, so there is a bit of a 'story' attached. Please forward copies of your photos and family information to: 50@liwara.wa.edu.au
An example of our display idea is pictured below:
ENROLMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN KINDY 2026/2027 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.
We are looking forward to a term filled with learning, growth and exciting opportunities. Let’s make this term the best one yet!
Mrs Andrea Millar
Principal
INVITATION TO 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Beginning of Term Mass
All families are invited to join us for our Beginning of Term Whole School Mass on Friday, 19 July at 9:00am in the All Saints Church.
Whole School Prayer
Please join us at the All Saints Church on Monday, 29 July as Year 4 lead us in Whole School Prayer at 2:40pm.
Family Mass
We welcome all families to join us for Family Mass at All Saints Church at 9:30am on Sunday, 4 August. Students who attend Mass in their school uniform are invited to wear free dress to school on Monday, 5 August.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Students in Year 3 who are making their First Sacrament of Reconciliation are asked to attend one of the Commitment Masses at the All Saints Parish on either Saturday, 27 July at 6.00pm or Sunday, 28 July (all Masses). Please see the Parish Sacrament Coordinator to have your name recorded on the register.
Students will participate in the Reconciliation Retreat run by the 24/7 Youth Ministry on Friday, 2 August in the Liwara Hall. Students may wear free dress on this day.
Families are asked to please send one parent/guardian with their child to the Reconciliation Parent Workshop on Monday, 5 August at 6.00pm in the Liwara Hall. The parent workshop will be run by 24/7 Youth Ministry and is a wonderful part of the sacrament preparation process.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place at the All Saints Church on Saturday, 17 August at 2.00pm. We look forward to celebrating with our sacramental candidates this term.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Students in Year 6 who are making their Sacrament of Confirmation are asked to attend one of the Commitment Masses at the All Saints Parish on either Saturday, 3 August at 6.00pm or Sunday, 4 August (all Masses). Please see the Parish Sacrament Coordinator to have your name recorded on the register.
Students will participate in the Confirmation Retreat run by the 24/7 Youth Ministry on Friday, 23 August in the Liwara Hall. Students may wear free dress on this day.
Families are asked to please send one parent/guardian with their child to the Confirmation Parent Workshop on Tuesday, 20 August at 6.00pm in the Liwara Hall. The parent workshop will be run by 24/7 Youth Ministry and is a wonderful part of the sacrament preparation process.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place at the All Saints Church on Saturday, 7 September at 6.00pm and Sunday, 8 September at 9:30am. We look forward to celebrating with our sacramental candidates this term.
Religious Education Assessment
Students in Year 3 and Year 5 will participate in the Religious Education Assessment (REA) in this term. Please see the Seesaw post for all relevant information regarding the assessment.
Book Week
We look forward to celebrating another amazing Book Week Parade with our Liwara community in Week 6. It’s time to start organising those costumes. More information to come.
Assembly / Hymn Singing Times
We have moved all future gatherings on Friday afternoons to 2:20pm. All Class Performance, Music and Certificate Assemblies as well as Hymn Singing will begin at 2:20pm going forward to allow ample time before the end of the day bell.
Pre-Kindy Photos
Please note that MSP will join us to take our Pre-Kindy photos on Wednesday, 28 August and Friday, 30 August.
Miss Angela Leddin & Mrs Jesseca Francis
Assistant Principals
SCHOOL VALUES - MERCY
In Term Three we are focusing on our school value of Mercy. We display mercy by accepting others for who they are and by showing compassion and care for their needs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATES 2024
TERM 3 - 15 July to 20 September 2024
TERM 4 - 8 October to 6 December 2024
Pupil Free Days & Public Holidays 2024:
- 2 September - Pupil Free Day
- 3 September - Pupil Free Day
- 7 October - Pupil Free Day
Week 2
22-26 July - Yr3/5 Online REA Practise
22 July - Boogie Bounce - Yr 1-3
23 July - Boogie Bounce - Yr 4-6
23 July - Running Club @ 8.00am
23 July - Yr 2 Excursion: Whiteman Park
23 July - P & F Meeting @ 7.00pm
25 July - Running Club @ 8.00am
25 July - Kindy & PP Incursion: Tinkering Zone
26 July - P & F Colour Run @ 1.45pm
27 July - Reconciliation Commitment Mass @ 6.00pm
28 July - Reconciliation Commitment Mass - All Masses
Week 3
29-31 July - Yr 3 & 5 REA Assessment
29 July - Whole School Prayer @ 2.40pm
30 July - Running Club @ 8.00am
31 July - Neurodiversity Meeting @ 9.00am
1-2 Aug - Yr 3 & 5 REA Assessment
1 August - Running Club @ 8.00am
2 August - Census Day
2 August - Reconciliation Retreat
2 August - Yr 5 & 6 Incursion: Talk About Money
2 August - Yr 6 Parish Mass @ 9.00am (TBC)
3 August - Confirmation Commitment Mass @ 6.00pm
4 August - Confirmation Commitment Mass - All Masses
4 August - Family Mass @ 9.30am
MUSIC NEWS
Get Ready to Rock: Music Students Gear Up for Festival Performances and More!
The Music department have hit the ground running in Term 3 and are eagerly preparing for the upcoming Catholic Performing Arts Festival. We have 82 students representing Liwara in 12 sections across 5 different locations. Months of hard work and dedication are culminating in what promises to be a showcase of our talented young musicians.
Rock Band received badges for the first time this year, and are going from strength to strength in their rehearsals. Their enthusiasm, creativity and good humour make every rehearsal a delight, and they are developing skills each week to better perform, communicate and collaboratively create their own versions of classic pop songs. In Choir, students have been working hard to learn to sing together in 2 and 3 parts, becoming more confident every week and having fun all the while. Their performances last term are a credit to their hard work, and I have no doubt they will do themselves and our school community proud in the Performing Arts Festival and more. Our Music Assembly in Term 2 was also a wonderful opportunity to showcase some of the talent we have here at Liwara, with everything from guitar to flute, and a 'cool' drum debut duet.
Beyond the rigorous rehearsals and preparation, students have been working hard in class, developing music foundations. They have been learning new skills across multiple areas, from the Year 4 cohort exploring what makes an orchestra tick, the early years learning how music can tell a story with the classic animated film Fantasia, to the Year 5 and 6 students learning sea shanties with great enthusiasm! The new rhythm game Stella Ella Ola has been a great success, and it has been a delight to see them playing it with others during their recess and lunch breaks. They are not only honing their skills, they are also forging friendships and creating long lasting memories.
As our busy term kicks into gear, I invite the community to come and see these talented young performers. Tickets for the Performing Arts Festival can be purchased using the link below. Mark your calendars, spread the word, and join us in applauding the hard work, dedication, and passion of our music students. Let the music play on!
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
Welcome back to Term 3. We hope you all had a lovely holiday.
We have managed to stock up on our healthy and delicious menu items and we were ready, set, go on Monday. If you would like a nice warm lunch on a chilly day, orders can be made on-line at Quickcliqs.
Please note we cannot change the toppings on the Foccacia or change the make up of the sushi as we order these in fresh for us. Please note that we can provide GF bread and also lactose free margarine which can be ordered by adding a note to your order in the area provided on-line.
Thank you for supporting the 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 3 2024.
JFE Details
Phone: 9204 1701
Email: saes@jfe.net.au
PARENTS & FRIENDS
To read this week's P & F Newsletter, click here
A reminder to families, only one week to go for the P & F Colour Run on Friday, 26 July. Have you started your fundraising - see further information below.
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.
50TH ANNIVERSARY - BUY A BRICK & LEAVE YOUR MARK - STRICTLY LIMITED TIME
We invite you to commemorate Liwara's 50th anniversary by having your child/ren’s name/s or family name engraved on a brick. These personalised bricks will be paved into the area between the year one and year three classrooms. Please see the attached flyer for more information and order via our secure portal:
https://www.stoneengraving.com.au/liwaracatholicps/
Orders will strictly close on Friday, 9 August 2024 to allow for project completion.
For any queries, please contact Alysia Davini via: liwarapfprojects@gmail.com
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 week at 24:7 Greenwood we had an awesome night of games and fun with an arts and craft twist. We started our night with card games and fellowship time before moving into our first game for the night. This was followed by a second game before moving into our main activity for the night.
We had an arts and craft activity where everyone had the chance to help with painting the props to help us when demonstrating our new term theme, Life of Faith.
NEXT YOUTH GROUP
This week we will be breaking open our theme for Term 3, Life of Faith. Our goal for this theme is to help the young people realise how they can bring their faith into aspects of their everyday life. We will be having an awesome guest speaker join us to break open this theme by looking at our Family Relationships.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Dental Health Services
Greenwood Dental Therapy Centre
Greenwood Primary School | Merivale Way, Greenwood,Wa,6024
Ph: (08) 92035611 |
THE EDUCATION MINISTER'S RUNNING CHALLENGE
The Education Minister’s Running Challenge has started this term. A great way to embrace the Olympic spirit and help get students and staff to active this term. Any running, walking or wheeling can be counted towards the challenge. Participating means being in the running for some great rewards:
• Weekly prizes will be awarded to primary and secondary students who have logged activity that week. Prizes include Apple Airtags, Fitbits, Wonderboom Bluetooth Speakers and mini‑golf vouchers to name a few.
• Exciting rewards for some schools when weekly activity is logged.
• Free registration for students in the Perth Running Festival Burswood Park 4km Dash on Sunday 6 October at Optus Stadium.
Registrations are now open and you can sign up at the link below.
https://www.ministersrunningchallenge.wa.gov.au/the-challenge
BEFORE SCHOOL BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Starting in Week 3 Sports X will be running a 6 week basketball program before school every Wednesday morning from 7.30-8.30am on the school basketball courts. The cost of this program is $110.00.
To register please click on the following link:
https://sports-x.com.au/perth/product/liwara-catholic-primary-school-3/
For further information please email Sports X directly on: sc@sports-x.com.au
SEASON 2 2024 JUNIOR BASKETBALL COMPETITION
We are currently seeking more under 8's, 14's, and 16's teams for a viable competition and there are also a few spaces left in the under 10's and 12's.
Feel free to share the flyer with your school community or newsletter; any help to spread the word is greatly appreciated. Please note with the adoption of the new fees and charges game pricing is now $60 not the price advertised on the flyer.
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.