From the Principal – Term 4, Week 03
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Community Members,
Person of Peace
“Love one another as I have loved you”,
May seem impossible to do,
But if you try to trust and believe,
great are the joys that you will receive.
For love makes us patient, understanding and kind,
And we judge with our heart
and not with our mind.
For as soon as love enters
the heart’s opened door, the faults we once saw are not there anymore,
And the things that seemed wrong
begin to look right,
When viewed in the softness of love’s gentle light.
For love works in ways that are wondrous and strange,
And there is nothing in life that love cannot change,
And all that God promised will someday come true,
When you love one another the way He loved you.
Amen
Congratulations to Mrs Seaward and the children who presented a cheque to Telethon last Sunday raising $3333.30 from cupcake sales and the Year 6 MasterChef extravaganza. Thank you to our school community for supporting this wonderful event. Bravo!
Tomorrow is World Teachers’ Day for all staff at Christ the King School. As a staff, we will be celebrating World Teachers’ Day. At CtK, all staff are believed to be ‘teachers’ as they have interactions with the students in a variety of ways. We are very fortunate at Christ the King School to have a high performing, collaborative team of staff whose focus is on the growth and development of every child. As a school community we are appreciative of all that our staff do for our students. The hours can be long, the demands continue to grow but one thing I know is that the staff do know well and care for your sons and daughters. Thank you to our wonderful P&F for treating us to a lovely after school treat!
A reminder to all parents that Friday, 8 November is a Pupil Free Day.
Our Annual Community Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday 13 November from 5.00pm in the hall. This is an opportunity to hear reports on the progress of the school in the past twelve months and to spend time together celebrating a successful school year and strong, trusting and collaborative partnerships. All adult community members are invited and welcome to attend.
All Saints Day, November 1, the day on which Catholics celebrate all the saints, known and unknown, is a surprisingly old feast. It arose out of the Christian tradition of celebrating the martyrdom of saints on the anniversary of their martyrdom. When martyrdoms increased during the persecutions of the late Roman Empire, local dioceses instituted a common feast day in order to ensure that all martyrs, known and unknown, were properly honoured.
All Souls November 2 – PRAYERS FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to a certain devotion. In November, it is the Holy Souls. Praying for the dead, especially for those loved ones we have known, is a requirement of Christian charity. At school we will recall those loved ones who have passed away during our prayers throughout November. There will be a Book of Remembrance in the Church, in which you can write the names of those loved ones for whom families would like us to pray.
As a member of Christ the King School there is an expectation that all students will show pride in their school by:
- being an active and involved learner,
- being caring and considerate towards their teachers and peers,
- being punctual to school each day and to their classes,
- being properly prepared for class and up to date with their school commitments,
- seeking assistance from their teachers, when necessary,
- wearing their uniform with pride,
- being positively involved in the various aspects of the school’s life as a ‘participant’ rather than a ‘spectator’!
Finally, we need to remind ourselves from time to time that staff and parents also have a personal responsibility for making Christ the King School a happy and safe place in which to learn.
Grandparent’s Day Wednesday will start with classroom visits followed by a special morning tea in the hall. Things get underway from 9am by visiting classes. Thank you to the P&F for organising morning tea.
We wish selected children from Years 4, 5 and 6 who will be representing our school this Tuesday at the Spelling Bee Competition at Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Hilton.
There are ‘good things’ happening in our school due to the efforts of so many people; seek to be one of those people in the coming week!
Andrew Kelly
Principal
Messages from the Assistant Principal
Term Four Planning:
Academic communication for this term will consist of posting of Term Overviews on Seesaw and End of Year Reports.
Term Four Calendar:
A gentle reminder to keep an eye on the school website calendar for important dates during Term Four. These often need to be updated and finalised as the term progresses so, please keep referring back to these. We have a Pupil Free Day for all students on Friday 8th November, 2024 (Week 5). Students conclude school this term on Friday 6th December, 2024 (Week 9).
World Teachers’ Day 2024:
On Friday 27 October, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day. Our staff at Christ the King School are passionate and committed to each and every student. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure the students feel safe and supported as they learn to love God and grow through their learning.
This afternoon, our wonderful P&F held a beautiful afternoon tea for all our staff in our staffroom. We thank our P&F for their generosity and for making us feel so loved and special. Thank you!
Grandparents Day:
We warmly invite grandparents to visit their grandchildren’s classrooms and join us for a delightful Morning Tea on: Wednesday 30 October, 2024.
Classroom Visits: 9am – 10am
Grandparents Morning Tea: 10am in the school hall (no students).
Extra parking will be available on our school oval, with signage provided. Please note that verge parking is not permitted to respect our neighbours. We look forward to welcoming all grandparents to Christ the King School!
Annual School Community Meeting for 2024:
All parents and caregivers are encouraged and invited to attend our school Annual School Community Meeting on Wednesday 13 November, 2024 at 5pm in the school hall. The meeting will include a report of activities of the 2024 school year and staffing for 2025 will be announced. Please come along if you can!
Absenteeism:
It would be appreciated if parents could email or phone the school office before 9 am, to notify staff of their child’s absence from school. Please do not wait for a message from the school. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this matter.
Up to Date Contact Details:
Please ensure you provide the office with your up-to-date contact details. It is vital that we have the correct phone numbers for parents and emergency contacts.
Playing Before & After School:
Children must be under the supervision of their parents and not on playground equipment before or after school. We kindly ask that after you have collected your child at the end of the day, you leave the school grounds promptly. All playground equipment is out of bounds. Can you please ensure that family members or friends who are picking up your children are made aware of this as well. Thank you!
Staff Profile:
Our fabulous Year 6 leaders, Dominque and Christian, will be interviewing our staff throughout the year so that we all can get to know each other well. This week they interviewed Mrs Carroll, our talented Music teacher! Find out more about Mrs Carroll below:
What’s your favourite food?
My favourite food is watermelon.
What’s your favourite colour?
Green
What’s your favourite animal?
Horses
Where do you go to get away from things?
My family, we go far into the middle of WA near the desert, under the stars and I love it because it’s quiet. If not, I will go to the beach.
What do you value most?
Kindness and family.
If you had a million dollars what would you buy?
The best grand piano in the world!
What AFL team do you support?
I support the Dockers.
Wishing you all a lovely weekend!
Mrs Sabrina Reardon
Assistant Principal
A Message from our School Nurse:
Support for Families: Helping with Bedwetting, Constipation, and/or Hydration Challenges:
As we approach the end of the term, I wanted to offer some friendly support to any families who may be managing common childhood challenges, such as poor hydration, occasional or frequent bedwetting and/or potential constipation. These issues are more common than people realise and are all very closely linked with each other, and with some simple routines, they can often be resolved smoothly.
If your child is still experiencing bedwetting, whether regularly or just now and then, or if you suspect that constipation might be playing a part, I would be happy to assist. Together, we can explore strategies to help your child feel more comfortable and confident, making things easier for both them and you before the new school year in 2025.
If your child has poor fluid intake and this is something you would like your child to become more habitual with – I would be happy to help by creating a fluid plan that will be encouraged by Teachers and EA’s while at school.
Reminder of what I can help with:
- Developing personalised fluid plans to support healthy hydration habits.
- Toileting routines that fit naturally into your child’s daily schedule. Toileting products (mattress protectors, night time pads which I have many samples of here in the Wellness Centre)
- Guidance on how to make these changes feel manageable and stress-free.
If you’d like to chat further or need advice, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. My email is: andrea.mangan@cewa.edu.au I’d be delighted to offer any support you need between now and the end of the term – while also helping with any plans you would like implemented over the school (summer) holidays.
Ms Andrea Mangan
School Nurse
P&F News
The Staff & Parent Sundowner will be held on Friday 1st November at The Left Bank, Fremantle. Tickets are now on sale and include Entry & Food for the night. There will be a bar for drink purchases and a DJ to play your favourite songs as we say goodbye to another fabulous year at CTK. There are limited entry tickets for this event so don’t miss out on a great night to catch up and dance the night away. Ticket sales will close next Thursday 17th October.
Suraya
P&F Chair
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