Messages from the Assistant Principal

Welcome back to Term Three!

I trust you had a restful school holiday break with loved ones and have had a smooth start to the term!

Term Three Planning:

During this term, academic updates will be communicated through Term Overviews posted on Seesaw, with an open night scheduled later in the term. We have a variety of engaging learning activities and events planned, including incursions, excursions, assemblies, and carnivals.

2024 Religious Education Assessment (REA):

In Catholic schools across Western Australia, students in Years 3, 5, and 9 participate in a statewide online assessment of Religious Education.

The RE practice test at Christ the King is set for:
Years 3 & 5: Week 2 – Wednesday 24 July, 2024

The RE assessment at Christ the King is scheduled for:
Years 3 & 5: Week 3 – Wednesday 31 July, 2024

Please ensure your child brings their headphones to school on these dates and they are in working order.

Absenteeism:

As we enter the cold and flu season, we kindly request parents to keep their children at home if they are unwell. Please notify the school office via email or phone before 9 am to inform us of your child’s absence. Your proactive communication is appreciated; please do not wait for a message from the school. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Student Uniform Compliance:

As we begin this new term, it is important to remind all students to adhere to the correct uniform guidelines each day and to wear it proudly. Our school uniform sets us apart from other schools. Staff will be ensuring students are wearing the correct school uniform including the correct shoes and socks. Socks with sporting brands/logos are not permitted. All hair should be neatly tied back. Please ensure all items are properly labelled to facilitate their return if misplaced. We applaud those students who consistently display pride in wearing their school uniform. We also appreciate parents’ efforts in preparing their children for Term 3.

Cyber Safety and Digital Wellness:

Christ the King is organising a ‘Cyber Safety & Digital Wellness’ Workshop evening on Tuesday 30 July (Week 3) from 6pm to 8pm in our school library. We strongly encourage all parents and carers to attend this crucial workshop led by Kayelene Kerr from eSafeKids. Please note that due to copyright restrictions, recording of the workshop is not permitted. This workshop is not suitable for children to attend. Kayelene Kerr will also be conducting sessions with our Year 4 – 6 students during the day on Tuesday 30 July. However, all parents and carers in our school community are welcome to participate. Please RSVP using the flyer sent to you via Seesaw. We look forward to your presence at this event!

Pupil Free Day for Term Three:

Please remember that there is a Pupil Free Day on Friday 20 September, 2024 (Week 10).

Term 3 has started wonderfully, and I hope everyone enjoys a relaxing weekend.

Mrs. Sabrina Reardon
Assistant Principal

A message from our school Nurse:

Dear Families,

We hope this message finds you well. It has come to our attention that there have been recent cases of Influenza A and gastroenteritis (stomach flu) within our school community. To maintain a healthy environment for all students and staff, we kindly ask for your cooperation in the following:

Monitor Health Symptoms

Please be vigilant in observing any signs of illness in your children. Common symptoms to watch for include:

Influenza A: Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, high temperature, headaches, and fatigue.
Gastroenteritis: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and sometimes fever.

Family Health Considerations

If multiple family members have recently been ill, it is crucial to ensure your child is not carrying or developing symptoms before sending them to school.

Keep Sick Children at Home

If your child exhibits any of the symptoms mentioned above, please keep them at home until they are fully recovered and symptom-free. This helps to prevent the spread of infections to other students and staff.

Promote Healthy Habits

Encourage your children to:

Wash their hands frequently with soap and water.
Use hand sanitiser when soap and water are not available.
Cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or their elbow when coughing or sneezing.
Avoid sharing personal items such as water bottles and utensils.

We understand that managing illnesses can be challenging, and we appreciate your efforts to keep our school community healthy. By working together, we can help minimise the spread of infections and ensure a safe learning environment for everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Warm Regards,

Andrea

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 Miss Zugaro, our wonderful Year 2 teacher! Find out more about Miss Zugaro below:

What’s your favourite colour?
Pink

What’s your favourite food?
Pasta or pizza

What’s your favourite part about CTK:
The uniqueness of our school.

What sports do you follow?
AFL, Hawthorn.

What’s your favourite animal?
Panda or a White Tiger.

Where do you like to get away from things:
Bali.

If you had a million dollars what would you buy?
A house.

What do you value most?

Kindness.

P&F News

Welcome back everyone!

The P&F have a few exciting competitions, events and raffles running this week.

The Paint n’ Sip is a fun event which will be held in our school hall on Friday 6th September from 6-9pm. No experience is needed and you will be lead by a talented instructor who will show you how to paint a beautiful “Paris Night”. Your ticket includes a drink on arrival and a giant shared grazing board with lots of yummy food. This event is open to anyone so bring your friends and family and enjoy a night filled with new experiences and I’m sure a lot of laughs. There will be a bar to purchase drinks (no BYO) and raffles on the night. You can also pre purchase raffle tickets online on the hub prior to the event. Tickets are selling fast so don’t miss out! Ticket sales close Sunday 28th July.

Principal for a day competition has started and every child from Pre-Primary- Yr 6 has been sent home a questionnaire. Two winners will be picked by Mr Kelly and Mrs Reardon and both will spend the day as Principals of CTK on National Principal Day (Friday 2nd August). If your child would like to enter the competition, please return their completed questionnaire and a $2 entry fee in a sealed envelope in the P&F box located outside the office. Competition closes Friday 26th July.

The AFL Raffle is now on and is open for anyone wanting to buy tickets to win an incredible day at the footy. Your tickets will put you in the draw to win 3 x Premium seats in the Bankwest section, free transport to the game and priority entry to round 21. We will also include a $100 EFTPOS gift card for food and drinks on the day. Don’t miss out on being in the draw to win this amazing prize as it will close on Sunday 28th July at 5pm. The winner will be announced on the CTK Cares FB page on Monday 29th July.