PRAYER FOR PEACE
Lord Jesus Christ,
You are the true King of peace.
In You alone is found freedom.
Please free our world from conflict.
Bring unity to troubled nations.
Let Your glorious peace reign in every heart.
Dispel all darkness and evil.
Protect the dignity of every human life.
Replace hatred with Your love.
Give wisdom to world leaders.
Free them from selfish ambition.
Eliminate all violence and war.
Glorious Virgin Mary,
Saint Michael the Archangel,
Every angel and saint:
Please pray for peace.
Pray for unity amongst nations.
Pray for unity amongst all people.
Pray for the most vulnerable.
Pray for those suffering.
Pray for the fearful.
Pray for those most in need.
Pray for us all.
Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, hear our prayers.
Jesus, I trust in You!
Amen
The Liwara Newsletter, Volume 7
3rd May 2024
In this week's newsletter:
- Family Mass
- Mother's Day Celebration
- Dance Lessons
- Communion Commitment Masses
and more...
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Caregivers
We hope this newsletter finds you well. It’s been another engaging week at Liwara, filled with exciting activities and valuable learning experiences.
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Family Mass celebration, on Sunday 5 May at 9:30am at our All Saint’s Parish Church. The Mass is a wonderful chance for our school community to come together in worship and fellowship as it’s a time to strengthen our bonds and celebrate our shared faith. Our school choir will lead us once again in uplifting hymns and members of our school community will have the opportunity to participate in various ways. We look forward to seeing you and your family at this special celebration. Let’s come together in gratitude and joy as we celebrate our faith and community.
We are preparing a special Mother’s Day Prayer Service on Thursday 9 May in the Liwara Hall, where students will assemble to dedicate the service to mothers and we invite all mothers and caregivers to attend this heartwarming event. Please join us in celebrating the amazing women in our lives! We look forward to celebrating Mother’s Day with our school community and honouring all the wonderful mothers and caregivers who play such important roles in our children’s lives.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we encourage families to take time on Mother’s Day to celebrate at home. Whether it’s a special breakfast, a family outing, or simply spending quality time together, Mother’s Day is a chance to appreciate the love and support that mothers provide each day.
Our wonderful P&F have been busy planning their Mother’s Day celebration with enormous energy and support flowing from our community, as they have had to release more tickets for the occasion! A huge thank you to the organising committee who have spent countless hours in planning the event.
Our students have been busy rehearsing at dance lessons each Monday and the energy and enthusiasm of everyone involved is great to witness. I anticipate the hall will be overflowing with family members to witness the Dance Showcase on Monday 24 June.
Thank you for your continued support in making Liwara Catholic Primary School a thriving educational community.
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 will be meeting with future and current parents for our 2025 Kindy and Pre Kindy placements commencing mid Term 1 onwards. 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!
Mrs Andrea Millar
Principal
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
LIWARA FAMILY MASS
Our Term Two Family Mass will be held in the All Saints Parish on Sunday, 5 May (this Sunday) commencing at 9:30am. All families are encouraged to attend and those students who attend in school uniform will be allowed to wear free dress at school the following day (Monday, 6 May). A reminder to our choir to please be seated with Miss Mandry before Mass begins.
MOTHER'S DAY EVENT
This term we will celebrate our Mother’s on Thursday, 9 May. Please see the flyer posted below under upcoming events for more information and RSVP for catering purposes via the link.
PERFORMANCE ASSEMBLY FOR TERM 2
Year Three will present a Performance Assembly on Friday, 10 May at 2:30pm in the Liwara Hall. We invite families to join us.
DANCE LESSONS
This term, all students from Pre-Primary through to Year 6 will participate in weekly dance lessons with Footsteps Dance Company. Dance lessons are on Monday, and we ask all students to please wear their sports uniform every Monday. We will celebrate with a Dance Showcase on Monday, 24 June.
COMMUNION COMMITMENT MASSES
Our first Certificate Assembly for Term 2 will 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.
Ms Angela Leddin & 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 4
4 May - P & F Mother's Day Celebration
5 May - Family Mass @ 9.30am
6 May - Dancing - PP-Yr6
6 May - Kindy Screening
7 May - Running Club School Oval @ 8.00am
9 May - Running Club School Oval @ 8.00am
9 May - Mother's Day Celebration @ 9.00am
10 May - Yr 3 Performance Assembly @ 2.30pm
Week 5
12 May - Mother's Day
13 May - Dancing - PP-Yr6
13-17 May-Visible Wellbeing Week
14 May - Running Club School Oval @ 8.00am
14 May - SEDA Netball Clinic
14 May - SAC Meeting @ 5.30pm
15 May - Braveheart (TBC)
16 May - Running Club School Oval @ 8.00am
17 May - Hymn Singing @ 2.20pm
18 May - Communion Commitment Mass @ 6pm
19 May - Communion Commitment Mass - All Masses
1 May - Neurodiversity Meeting @ 9.00am
2 May - Running Club @ 8.00am on oval
3 May - Certificate Assembly @ 2.30pm
4 May - P & F Mother's Day Celebration @ 2.30pm
5 May - Family Mass @ 9.30am
YEAR 2 NEWS
Year 2 have been exploring addition strategies with manipulatives. We enjoyed using hands-on materials like popsticks, MABs, tens frames, coloured sticks and blocks to solve number sentences and create tangible learning experiences.
NATIONAL WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY - FRIDAY, 10 MAY
Liwara Catholic Primary School are joining in for National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday, May 10. Now in its 25th year, WSTSD is an annual campaign and event which encourages all primary school children, their parents and carers, to walk safely and regularly to school. It is important for children and young people to be active every day. Physical activity has many social, emotional, physical and mental health benefits. Walking to school is a great way to incorporate physical activity into a daily routine to support healthy development. Regular physical activity, especially walking, can improve self-esteem and confidence, help concentration and improve overall fitness. Encouraging kids to be active each day establishes good habits that can stay with them throughout their lives.
DANCE EISTEDDFOD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to our very talented dancer Elexis Conroy who performed at the recent Elevate Dance Eisteddfod. Elexis finished in her age category, Under 8, in first place and was in the Top 5 Highest Point Open Scorers - well done Elexis!!
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 school, we hope you had a lovely holiday.
We have now added Butter Chicken onto the menu for Term 2. It is GF by ingredients and is very tasty. Alongside the very popular Macaroni Cheese and Spaghetti Bolognaise we have options for a nice hot lunch meal, for when the colder weather actually arrives.
Just some info to advise that we cannot change the ingredients in the Sushi or Focaccia as they are made up for us and delivered.
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 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
On Sunday at 24:7 Greenwood we had an amazing night full of games and fun. We started our night with some fellowship time before moving into our game for the night. After a few rounds of the game Mafia, we moved into our talk for the night given by 24:7 Nedlands youth minister Michaela. The talk was titled "Jesus: Legend, Liar, Lunatic or Lord?", she explored the reasons to believe if Jesus was who he said he was.
We followed the talk with an activity where everyone had to go to different leaders around the room and explain why Jesus either was or wasn't a Legend, Liar, Lunatic or Lord.
NEXT YOUTH GROUP
Next youth group on the 4th of May we will be having an exploration of Eucharistic Adoration. We will be opening up the idea of Jesus being present in the Eucharist and what that means for us. We also have the Youth Mission Team joining us!
SPECIAL EVENTS
On the 11th of May we will be celebrating 24:7 Youth Ministry’s 21st year of youth ministry with our Fundraising Quiz Night! The flyer attached has all the details, with tickets on sale for only $10 each!
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.
Aranmore Catholic College Academic, STEM and Leadership Scholarships CLOSING SOON
Scholarships at Aranmore not only provide financial assistance but also offer unique opportunities for personal and academic growth under the guidance and care of highly qualified specialist teachers. Our 2025 Academic, Catherine McAuley Leadership and Br Kelly STEM Scholarships are closing soon (Netball & Rugby Scholarships close at the end of Term 2). Please visit the College website www.aranmore.wa.edu.au for more information and to apply.
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.