From the Principal – Term 4, Week 05
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Community Members,
This Monday is Remembrance Day. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marks the moment the guns fell silent on the Western Front after the bloodshed of World War I in 1918. Over the past century, this moment has been adopted across the globe as a time to remember those who served and sacrificed in all wars and conflicts. This Remembrance Day, let us join the world in honouring those who’ve served and sacrificed. Throughout the Commonwealth and beyond, we remember all who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Let us help to keep their legacy alive by attending a service, reflecting in silence, wearing a poppy, or supporting our veteran community. Our Year Six Communications Team will lead us in a prayer service on Monday morning at 11am. LEST WE FORGET.
We have now passed halfway through Term 4 and students have demonstrated an excellent effort this year as a whole. It is important that we complete the year to the same high standard that has been set so far in regard to living our school values, using our manners, wearing uniform correctly and completing work with care and attention to detail. Students begin to tire at this stage of the year as the busyness of this period catches up with us. They will thrive if they are in a supportive environment where staff and families have similar expectations and a commitment to working as a team.
Congratulations to our amazing Year 5 & 6 Girls Division A Cricket Team who won the Regional Championships yesterday. The girls team now moves on to the State Championships Friday week. This is a HUGE achievement, and we all need to send positive thoughts and energy to the girls for next week. They fully deserve all the accolades as they have been training every lunch for the past two weeks. You go Girls!!!
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.
National Recycling Week, established by Planet Ark in 1996, is held every year during the second week of November (11th to the 17th November 2024). This year, National Recycling Week wants all of us to Join the Cycle. Join your community and get involved in resources, tools, and events that will help your sustainable impact. Reducing our waste not only keeps valuable materials out of landfill it also benefits the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Thinking about our waste provides some valuable insight into how the recycling and resource management industry works in conjunction to your efforts. During the week, we are encouraging our community to think about waste as a resource; reconsider how we buy, use and dispose of materials to keep them in circulation for as long as possible; and think about ways we can avoid, reduce, reuse and recycle for a better future.
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
Welcome to Week 5!
Interschool Spelling Bee:
On Tuesday the 29th of October, nine students from Year 4 to 6 represented our school at the Fremantle Region Interschool Spelling Bee, accompanied by Mrs Doecke. The spelling bee is not an easy task, and all our students should be congratulated on their participation and courage. Each year level had 12 contenders, with the top two having to battle it out and be the first to spell two words correctly in a row.
Special congratulations go to Dominique Valsecchi in Year 6 for placing st in the Year 6 group and Finn Hart in Year 5 for placing 1st in the Year 5 group. Congratulations to all who participated in this very special event! We are SO proud of you all!
Grandparents Day & Morning Tea:
It was wonderful to welcome many grandparents to our school last Wednesday. Grandparents play an invaluable role in connecting our students to the past, sharing life lessons and stories that leave lasting impressions. We are grateful to all the grandparents who attended, making this morning a memorable celebration of family.
A special thank you to our amazing P&F for organising and providing a delicious morning tea, and to our talented choir for their beautiful performance. Our thanks also go to Mrs Carroll, for coordinating the music and to all staff for their support in making this event so special.
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).
Early Arrival to School:
Staff have observed an increasing number of students arriving at school before 8.10am. We kindly ask that students not arrive before this time, as supervision in the quadrangle begins at 8.10am. For those students needing to arrive earlier, we encourage you to use our on-site before school care service. Thank you for your understanding.
Sickness:
With many in our community affected by colds, flu, influenza and vomiting, we ask that children showing any symptoms such as a sore throat, fever, runny nose, or cough remain home. If your child presents with symptoms while at school, you will be asked to collect them.
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!
Student Uniform Reminder:
A reminder to all students to wear their correct uniform with pride. Some students have been observed in incorrect attire, including shoes, socks with logos and hair accessories not in our school colours. Claw clips should not be worn, and socks must be plain white or school socks. Stud earrings or small sleepers are the only acceptable jewellery for safety. Hair longer than shoulder length should be tied back neatly. Please ensure all items are properly labelled to aid in their return if lost. Thank you for your continued support.
Carols in the Quadrangle:
SAVE THE DATE
Date: Wednesday 27/11/24
Time: 6.15pm
Where: Christ the King School Quadrangle
Once again, this year, we will have our Carol’s in the Quadrangle. Please make sure you have the date free. There will be more information to follow over the next few weeks. We look forward to seeing you there!
Congratulations:
Congratulations to Jenna Musika from Year 6 for achieving 1st place in Turbo Javelin in the All-School Sport Primary Track and Field Event on 25 October, 2024. You are a STAR and we are SO proud of YOU!
Staff Profile:
Our fabulous Year 6 leaders, Dominique 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 Miss Williams! Find out more about Miss Williams below!
What’s your favourite colour?
Green
What’s your favourite animal?
Highland cow
What’s your favourite food?
Sushi roll
What AFL team do you support?
Fremantle Dockers
If you had a million dollars, what would you buy?
A luxurious holiday!
What do you value the most?
My friends and family!
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers:
Each class has been allocated a different item to collect. These items have been chosen to help fill our hampers with a variety of Christmas foods that will enable families to enjoy a more festive day. Please do not bring these to the office, but instead send them to your child’s classroom. Once these are brought into the classroom, they will be sorted into hampers which will be given to St Vincent de Paul Society to distribute in our local community. Please send your food item in as soon as possible, so that the hampers can be made up and distributed in time for Christmas.
St Vincent de Paul aims to provide hope, comfort and dignity to families who are struggling to make ends meet. We hope you will join us in offering an alternative to the families who would otherwise be going without, and to the children who long to experience a happy Christmas.
Last date to bring in your donations is: Friday 29 November 2024 (Week 8 Term 4).
| 3YR Kindy | Jam/Jelly | Year 3 RED | Long Life Custard |
| Kindy Girls | Candy Canes | Year 3 GOLD | Long Life Milk |
| Kindy Boys | Christmas Napkins | Year 4 RED | Tinned Fruit |
| Pre-Pri Girls | Sweet Biscuits | Year 4 GOLD | Tinned Vegetables |
| Pre-Pri Boys | Savoury Biscuits | Year 5 RED | Pasta Sauce |
| Year 1 RED | Pancake Mix | Year 5 GOLD | Pasta |
| Year 1 GOLD | Long Life Juice | Year 6 RED | Fruit Mince Pies |
| Year 2 RED | Christmas Bon Bons | Year 6 GOLD | Christmas Cake / Pudding |
| Year 2 GOLD | Cereals |
Wishing you a lovely weekend!
Mrs Sabrina Reardon
Assistant Principal
Messages from our School Nurse – Andrea Mangan:
- Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) affects the skin, causing redness, itching and sometimes infections. When eczema worsens this is called an eczema flare. Usually there is no single trigger for an eczema flare.
- In people with eczema the skin does not retain moisture very well, which causes it to dry out easily. This makes the skin more open to allergens and irritants. These can trigger the skin to release chemicals that make the skin itchy. Scratching itchy skin causes more chemicals to be released, making the skin feel itchier. This “scratch and itch” cycle can cause discomfort, disrupt sleep and affect quality of life.
- Eczema is a chronic health problem that affects many people of all ages but is most common in infants:
– Infantile eczema occurs in around 1 in 5 children under 2 and usually improves by 5 years of age.
– Childhood eczema may follow or starts from 2 to 4 years of age. Rashes and dryness are usually in elbow creases, behind the knees, across ankles, or on face, ears and neck. - Many people with eczema already have other allergies or can develop other allergies, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, food allergy or dust mite allergy.
- Studies show that infants with eczema and a family history of allergy are more likely to develop food allergy. Managing eczema well in infants may reduce the chance of children developing food allergy.
Eczema can be well managed, and the following steps may be used as a guide:
- Maintain skin every day by applying moisturiser twice a day to the face and body.
- Avoid triggers and irritants such as allergens, soap, perfumes, overheating and exposure to prickly fabrics.
- Treat eczema flares or severe eczema by applying creams or ointments as soon as there is an eczema flare. If prescribed, use immune modulating treatments for severe eczema.
- Prevent and treat infections using prescribed treatments as directed.
- Use immune modulating or other treatments, if prescribed for severe eczema.
- It is important to see your doctor if eczema does not improve within a week or if unwell
Ms Andrea Mangan
School Nurse
P&F News
Wow! What a fun time we had last week with the Grandparents Morning Tea and Sundowner. Two very different events but both very special and brought our wonderful CtK community together. The Grandparents Morning tea started with the classroom visit followed by a beautiful morning chatting and eating a selection of delightfully decadent desserts. Thank you to the amazing CtK choir for their beautiful performance which made the day even more special for all those watching.
The Sundowner was so much fun and the weather was perfect! We hope that everyone who attended the event had a great time and enjoyed dancing the night away! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and we look forward to doing it again next year.
Coming up on Friday 22nd November we will be holding a XMAS PJ Movie Night in the hall. Come dressed in your favourite Xmas Pj’s and BYO a blanket/pillow/beanbag to watch a fun Xmas movie with your friends! It will be held in the same way as the disco with 2 sessions. Please when buying a ticket select your child/rens correct session time based off their year level and not what movie they would prefer to watch. It is now up on the hub for ticket purchases. We have an Entry Only Ticket or a Combo Ticket which includes Entry, Popcorn, Drink, Xmas marshmallows and some fun Xmas novelties. Please RSVP by Monday 18th November and all tickets must be purchased online.
Thank you for your help and support this term and if you would like to volunteer to help out at the Xmas PJ Movie night please jump on our Hub and sign up.
Suraya
P&F Chair