Prayer for the End of A School Year
O God of all beginnings and endings,
We praise and thank you for the gift of this school year.
It has been a time filled with grace and blessings,
With challenges and opportunities, joys and sorrows.
The days have passed quickly, O Lord.
The weeks, the months, the seasons, the holidays and holy days,
The exams, vacations, breaks, and assemblies,
All have come forth from your hand.
While we trust that your purposes have always been at work each day,
Sometimes it has seemed difficult to understand and appreciate
Just what you have been up to in our school.
Give us the rest and refreshment we need this summer.
Let our efforts of this past year bear fruit.
Bring all of our plans to a joyful conclusion,
And bless us, according to your will,
With the fulfillment of our summer hopes and dreams.
Watch over us in the weeks of rest ahead,
And guide each day as you have done this past year.
Help us return to school with a new spirit and a new energy.
May we continue to grow
In age, wisdom, knowledge and grace
All the days of our lives.
Amen.
The Liwara Newsletter, Volume 21
6th December 2024
In this week's newsletter:
- Yr 6 Thanksgiving Mass & Graduation Ceremony
- Farewell to Departing Families
- 2025 Staffing
- EOY Student Reports
and more...
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Caregivers
As we approach the end of another incredible year, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks to our students, families, and staff for your support and contributions throughout 2024. Together, we have achieved so much and created lasting memories that will be cherished for years to come.
A special congratulations to our Year 6 graduates as they complete their primary school journey. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and wish them all the best as they transition to high school. Their leadership, kindness, and commitment have been an inspiration to our school community. This year we also acknowledge and celebrate the recipients of our Christian Leadership Awards. These students have exemplified the values of compassion, generosity, and service, and they truly embody the spirit of our school. Congratulations Aiden Schafer & Ethan Lee on this well-deserved recognition!
Our achievements this year, both big and small, are a reflection of the collective efforts and passion we all share for the success and well-being of our children. From the exciting activities and milestones achieved in the classrooms to the support and encouragement shown in various school events, your involvement has made a significant difference.
I would like to bid a fond farewell to the Year 6 families who are leaving us this year. Your unwavering support, guidance and active participation have been instrumental in shaping not only your child’s journey but also the collective experiences of our school community. Your dedication to their education and well-being has been invaluable, and we are grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us.
As we journey towards the 2025 school year, let us continue to foster a supportive and enriching environment for our students. Let’s encourage curiosity, celebrate diversity, and promote kindness, laying the foundation for their future successes.
I am pleased to announce the class teachers for 2025 below. It is however important to keep in mind that this list can be subject to change before the beginning of the school year, in the event of any unexpected staff movements:
STAFFING UPDATE
We welcome, Mrs Pia Tilka our new Science teacher, who will also be driving our sustainability focus area. Mrs Tilka has been the Science/STEM teacher at Mercy College Koondoola since 2021; Prof Lobbia our new Italian teacher comes to us with many years of experience in teaching Italian and Music both in Italy and Australia; classroom teachers, Mrs Misty Waters & Mrs Jessica Basso and Ms Stefanie Neri, our new Assistant Principal. Mrs Andrea Rattray will be working in a part time capacity with our EAL/D students and families this year as well as Literacy Support and Mr Barry McGilloway will be taking our Visual Arts learning area and Numeracy Support.
I am confident that the year ahead will be filled with exciting learning opportunities and strong partnerships between teachers and families.
As we break for the summer holidays, I wish all our families a safe, relaxing, and holy Christmas season. May your time be filled with joy, peace, and the company of loved ones.
Thank you for another incredible year, and I look forward to seeing you all again in 2025.
REPORTS
Reports will be available via SEQTA Engage today, Friday, 6 December from 3:30pm. If you are new to this portal, and don't have your login already, please contact the front office. Enjoy spending time together with your child reading through their reports and create lasting memories reflecting on the year that has been!
PARENT MEETINGS
If you would like to meet with your child’s classroom teacher about your child’s report can you please email the teacher directly, to organise a time. Class teachers will be available on Tuesday, 10 December to meet with parents as we have professional development on the other days next week.
PRE KINDY 2025/2026
Our Pre Kindy, 3 Year Old Program has become an extremely popular program with families in our wider Greenwood community with numbers growing for both days, so if you know of anyone interested in sending their children to the PK program next year, once they turn 3 years of age, please direct them to register their interest via the enquires@liwara.wa.au email OR contact our Enrolment Officer, Mrs Anne Stent, on 6224 2000 as soon as possible so they don’t miss out! If your child is eligible for Pre Kindy 2026 please also register your interest NOW as these places are also filling fast.
MAIN ROADS - WORKS NOTIFICATION
Please see flyer below regarding restricted access to the lower carpark on Tuart Road:
FAMILIES NOT RETURNING FOR 2025
If your child/ren are not returning to Liwara for the 2025 school year, please advise the front office by email as soon as possible. We currently have families on our waitlist who are eager to join our school community.
ENROLMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN KINDY 2026/2027 AND PRE KINDY 2025/2026
We currently have a limited number of vacancies for 2025 across selected year groups, 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 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 God's blessing for a safe and restful holiday.
Mrs Andrea Millar
Principal
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Thanksgiving Mass
It was wonderful to celebrate the end of another fantastic school year at our Thanksgiving Mass on Wednesday night. We bid a final farewell to our Year Six students and wish them all the best as they journey on to High School.
End of Year Reports
All Pre-Primary – Year 6 End of Year School Reports for 2024 will be delivered electronically via SEQTA Engage on Friday, 6 December. Reports will go live at 3:30pm.
Merry Christmas
Wishing all our Liwara families a safe, joyful and holy Christmas! Thank you for a wonderful year of learning and fun.
Miss Angela Leddin & Mrs Jesseca Francis
Assistant Principals
SCHOOL VALUES - FAITH
In Term Four we focused on our school value of Faith. We strive to model Gospel Values to others through our work and play, whilst seeking a stronger relationship with God. Congratulations to all students who received the Faith Value Award for Term 4.
UPCOMING EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATES 2025
TERM 1 - 5 February to 11 April
TERM 2 - 28 April to 4 July
TERM 3 - 21 July to 26 September
TERM 4 - 13 October to 12 December
Week 1 - 2025
3 Feb - Pupil Free Day
4 Feb - Pupil Free Day
4 Feb - Pre Kindy Orientation @ 12.15-1.15pm
4 Feb - Kindy Orientation @ 1.30-2.30pm
5 Feb - Student commence Term 1
7 Feb - Opening Term Mass @ 9.00am
Week 2
14 Feb - Yr6 Leadership Talk @ 9.00am
14 Feb - Gifted & Talented Assessment
CLASSROOM NEWS
Merry Christmas from the Art Room!
Our wonderful students have worked hard to create beautiful Christmas presents for their families. Sneak peak below 😉
We hope you love them as much as the students loved creating them! 🎄🎅🏼✨
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS
Private Music Tuition includes a 30-minute lesson on a weekly rotating timetable with the students' chosen instrument. Lessons are held during class time and rotate weekly to ensure students don’t miss the same class every week.
Students are required to purchase their own musical instrument or can hire instruments from the school. A limited number of violins, woodwind and brass instruments are available for students to hire and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. All hire fees are non-refundable.
The school currently offers Private Music Tuition in the following instruments:
- Flute [fife for younger/smaller students]
- Clarinet
- Trumpet
- Piano
- Guitar
- Drums
- Violin
- Voice (singing)
Please note that Private Music Tuition is a year-long commitment. If a student decides to discontinue their lesson’s part way through the year, one full term’s notice is required in writing to Mrs Mary Rose & the child’s tutor.
Private Music Tuition Fees
Music tutors will send out individual accounts to parents at the beginning of each term. Fees will need to be paid within two weeks of receiving the account.
The cost is $37 per lesson in 2025.
Private Music Tuition Application Form and information letter were sent home to the eldest in the family from Year 2-5 on Thursday, 7 December and also uploaded onto Seesaw.
Applications Close: 10 December 2024 - click here for the link
LIBRARY NEWS
Congratulations to our winners of the Christmas colouring competition:
Reiltin - Pre Kindy
Sonny - Pre Primary
Molly - Year 1
Phoebe - Year 3
Vivienne - Year 4
Lucy - Year 5
Students were announced over the PA on Wednesday and they have collected their prizes - well done!!
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
This week we have had mango smoothies, berry smoothies and watermelon slushies as a special Christmas recess item.
Have a safe and happy Christmas holiday.
Thank you for supporting the canteen in 2024.
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 to wear their Summer Uniform for Term 1 2025.
For families who place an online order after the end of year closure, you can collect your orders on 23 January from 9.30-10.30am at Gate 3 - the bottom carpark located off Tuart Road. You do not need to exit your car, just give your name and your order will be handed to you through the window.
We will have a size range only for students to try on at our Osborne Park showroom from 8 January. JFE will have extended opening hours for January only - click here for details.
Finally the uniform shop will open onsite (school shop) on Thursday, 30 January from 8.00am-10.00am.
JFE Details
Phone: 9204 1701
Email: saes@jfe.net.au
PARENTS & FRIENDS
To read this week's P & F Newsletter - CLICK HERE
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 week at 24:7 Greenwood we had our Family Trivia Night! We started off our night with fellowship time as the families got the chance to meet some of the young people and see what youth group is all about. We then moved into our first two rounds of General Knowledge before taking a quick break for a game of Heads and Tails. Our third round was based on our content from Terms 3 & 4 followed by Music for round 4. We then finished off our night with a pizza dinner and announcing our winners!
NEXT YOUTH GROUP
This weekend we will have our Christmas Party to finish off the year. We will be having a Secret Santa gift swap and a lot of fun games to finish off the year with a bang. On the 13th of December we will also have our 24:7 Awards Night.
COMMUNITY NEWS
VacSwim
As we head towards summer, a lot of families are starting to get back into the water or planning holidays by the beach, rivers, or swimming pools. It is important we help them support their child to stay safe and confident in the water.
VacSwim provides children aged five to 17 years with the opportunity to develop and progress their swimming and water safety skills during the October and summer school holidays. We offer programs for beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmers at over 175 locations across Western Australia.
For further information, details of locations and how to enrol, please visit our website.
Dental Health Services
Greenwood Dental Therapy Centre
Greenwood Primary School | Merivale Way, Greenwood,Wa,6024
Ph: (08) 92035611 |
E: GreenwoodDTC@health.wa.gov.au
W: North Metropolitan Health Se
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY HOURS:
Monday, 16 December - Open
Tuesday, 17 December - Open
Wednesday, 18 December to Friday, 31 January 2025 - CLOSED
Emergency Clinics:
Landsdale DTC: Wednesday, 18 December to Friday, 20 December - 9302 2969
Carnaby Rise DTC: Monday, 20 January to Friday, 24 January - 9401 8111
Lansdale DTC: Tuesday, 28 January to Friday, 31 January - 9302 2969
OPEN: Monday, 3 February 2025
IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN LEARNING THE ART OF TABLE TENNIS
To download and enrolment form please click here.
Entries close Thursday, 12 December.
ENROLMENTS
We are now accepting Pre Kindy - Year 6 enrolments for 2026, 2027 & beyond. Please contact the school if you have any questions on 6224 2000 or via email: enquiries@liwara.wa.edu.au for more information.