Dear Parents and Caregivers

LAPATHON

A huge thank you to our P&F for organising the fun filled Lapathon last Friday.  It was a fantastic opportunity for parents and extended family members to come together for an afternoon of fun, fitness and community spirit.  A special thank you to Kath and Ashley for coordinating the event along with all the helpers on the day. 

FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION

We look forward to seeing many of our dads and significant father figures come along to our Father’s Day celebration and morning tea being held on Thursday, 29 August in the School Hall.   The students have a special treat for all the important men in our school community.  Please RSVP via the instructions that were send yesterday on Seesaw for catering purposes.  

FAMILY MASS

We warmly invite you to our upcoming Family Mass, this coming Sunday at 9:30am.  This is a special time for our school community to come together in faith and fellowship along with our lovely choir leading us in song.  All families are encouraged to attend. 

SCIENCE WEEK

Science Week is just around the corner! This year’s theme is Species Survival - More Than Just Sustainability and Miss Leddin will have a lineup of exciting  interactive activities planned for our students. 

VISIBLE WELLBEING WEEK

Our Visible Wellbeing Team are busy preparing for our Term 3 VWB activities, focusing on the mental and emotional wellness of our students and staff.  Through class and buddy activities the students will learn valuable skills to enhance their overall wellbeing.  

CYBER SAFETY INFORMATION SESSION

Cyber Safety Project is running a free parents information session about: "AI Deepfakes: What Every Parent Needs to Know" on Tuesday, 10 September at 7.30pm AEST.   Don’t miss out on this opportunity for essential insights and resources. Register now at bit.ly/AIDEEPFAKES to safeguard your child's future in the digital world! 

BOOK WEEK – PARADE

Get ready for Book Week! Once again at Liwara we make the most of this fantastic opportunity to celebrate our love for reading. Mrs Clark will be coordinating our Book Week Parade as well as preparing a special treat for our students to enjoy!  Staff have been excitedly organising their costumes!!! 

50TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE

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:

50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS

We invite all current families as well as past families, staff and community members to purchase a brick in this significant year, to be a part of the permanent symbol of gratitude - a legacy of our beautiful school. Our hardworking 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 or flyer attached to this newsletter under P & F News.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial for academic success.  Please ensure students arrive on time and are prepared for classes. 

• Car Park Protocol: Parking in student drop off and 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.