Christ the King School

Welcome to Week 8

 

Sacramental Celebrations – Years 4 & 6

Congratulations to our wonderful Year 6 students who recently received the Sacrament of Confirmation. We are very proud of you! We also send our warmest wishes to our Year 4 Holy Communion candidates as they prepare to receive this important Sacrament in their faith journey on Sunday, 22 June at 10:15am at Christ the King Church.

 

Reminder – Report Time is Approaching!

Mid-Year Reports for students in PP-6 will be available for parents on SEQTA Engage at the end of Term Two. Please check your login details NOW to ensure that you have access prior to the reports being released in Week 10.

New families from Year 1 to Year 6 and all Pre-Primary families have received a welcome email last week, directing you to set up your account for SEQTA Engage. Both parents have been sent the email, however, if you are happy to operate just one login for both parents, you don’t need to set up the second one. If you have remembered your username but have forgotten your password, please click on the Forgot your password? link and an immediate email will be sent to you. The email will expire within one hour, so please action this immediately. If you can’t see the email in your Inbox, please check your Junk or Spam folders as sometimes these emails will appear there as they are sent in bulk. Please contact admin@ctk.wa.edu.au if you have any concerns.

 

Wellbeing Week at CtK

This term, Wellbeing Week offers a special opportunity to dive deeper into the principles of the Berry Street Education Model, a holistic, trauma-informed approach designed to enhance students’ emotional, social, and cognitive wellbeing. Rooted in understanding the impact of trauma and adversity, the model empowers educators to create safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments that promote resilience and growth for all students.

Throughout Wellness Week in Week 10, we will focus on several key practices central to the Berry Street Model:

• Morning Circle: This is more than a simple gathering – it’s a powerful ritual that fosters a sense of belonging and community right at the start of the day. By sharing intentions, checking in with feelings, and practicing mindfulness, the morning circle helps students feel seen, heard, and emotionally regulated, setting a positive and calm tone for learning.
• Positive Primers: These intentional activities act as mental and emotional warm-ups, helping students transition smoothly into lessons by engaging their brains and promoting positive mindset shifts. Primers are designed to increase motivation, reduce anxiety, and prepare students to engage fully with their learning.
• Brain Breaks: Recognising that young minds need regular pauses, brain breaks are short, movement-based or mindfulness activities that boost concentration, reduce stress, and support self-regulation. These breaks improve overall classroom engagement and help students return to tasks refreshed and ready to focus.
• Buddy Activities: On Friday, we will provide structured opportunities for buddy activities, encouraging peer support, cooperation, and friendship-building. These interactions help strengthen social skills, empathy, and a sense of connectedness, which are crucial for wellbeing and academic success.

By integrating these elements of the Berry Street Education Model into our Wellbeing Week, we aim to nurture a learning environment where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential – emotionally, socially, and academically.

 

Reminders & Housekeeping

Absences
A gentle reminder, that if your child is unwell, please let the school office know by 9am via phone or email. There’s no need to wait for a message from us. Thank you for helping us keep everyone healthy this season.

Important Reminder About Extended Leave During Term Time
We understand that family holidays are sometimes planned during the school term. However, we kindly ask families to consider the impact on student learning and school involvement. Key points to keep in mind:

• Missed Learning:Extended absences can affect your child’s progress; teachers will not provide set work during holidays.
• Assessment & Reports:Missed assessments may lead to incomplete report sections.
• School Activities:Participation in events like camps, sports, or Sacraments may be affected.
• Routine & Social Impact:Time away can disrupt learning routines and friendships.
• Advance Planning:Consistent attendance is key to your child’s learning and overall progress. If your family is planning to be away for five or more school days, please complete an Extended Absence Form. This form is available from the school office, on our school website or can be downloaded here. All extended absences must be submitted in advance and approved by the Principal.

Pick-Up Time
There are still several students who are being collected late afterschool. Please remember that pick up times are: 2:45pm (Kindy/Pre-Kindy) and 3pm (PP–Year 6). If you are delayed, please arrange alternative pick-up or use Village OSHC. Calling at 3pm makes it very difficult for us at school to relay messages in time, so thank you for always planning ahead.

Uniform Reminder

As part of our commitment to maintaining high standards and a sense of pride in our school community, we would like to remind all students and families about our uniform expectations. Lately, our staff have noticed an increase in students wearing incorrect uniform items, including:

• Nike or branded sports socks
• Grey or different coloured socks
• Sneakers/joggers instead of the requiredblack leather/leather look lace-up shoes

Black leather/leather look school shoes should be as per this image. Please note that; black sneakers or cross trainers are not permitted with the formal school uniform. 

A reminder that students’ hair should be neatly tied back using ties in the correct school colours, with hair kept out of the face. Please ensure all uniform items and belongings are clearly labelled to assist with their return if misplaced.

We kindly ask that all students attend school each day in the correct uniform. We commend those students who consistently take pride in their appearance and uphold our uniform standards. Wearing the correct uniform fosters a sense of discipline, school spirit and pride in our community. Thank you for your ongoing support in maintaining these expectations.

 

Upcoming Dates to Note:

🗓 Wednesday 25 June – Milne House Liturgy at 2.30pm in the school hall

🗓 Thursday 3 July – Reports released on SEQTA at 3.30pm

🗓 Friday 4 July – Last day of Term 2

 

Term 3 Commencement

Term 3 will commence for all students on Tuesday, 22 July. Please note that Monday, 21 July is a Pupil Free Day at Christ the King School, as our teaching staff will be participating in a full day of Berry Street Professional Learning.

 

Wishing you all a safe and relaxing weekend!

Mrs. Sabrina Reardon
Assistant Principal

 

One Big Voice

The One Big Voice Festival at RAC Arena on Friday, August 29, 2025, commencing at 12noon is getting closer and our students are working hard to learn their parts!

This wonderful choral festival promotes a love of singing, friendship, and acceptance and develops relationships with other children who share a love of music.

Tickets
Parents, carers, grandparents and friends are encouraged to attend this Festival. Tickets are on sale from June 17th and can be purchased through Ticketek online, RAC Arena or follow the links on the website: onebigvoice.com.au. Last Friday I sent home an event plan so you can see where our school will be positioned, and you can purchase tickets in the section directly above us. We are in section A2.

Subsidised tickets – these are available for parents who would otherwise be unable to attend the concert. We would love for each student to have an audience member present. Email Sandy at tickets@onebigvoice.com.au She will give you a code which will enable parents to get two $10 tickets in Silver or Bronze (This price covers Ticketek fees only).

More details about the day will be forwarded early next term.

Mrs Jackie Carroll
Music Specialist

 

Staff Profile

Our amazing Year 6 leaders, Tessa and Bailen, will be conducting interviews with our staff throughout the year to help us all get to know each other better. This week, they interviewed Mr May one of our wonderful teachers at our school. Please read on to learn more about Mr May below;

How long have you been teaching for?
I have been and EA for 13 years!

Have you had another job before teaching?
Yes – I was a guitar teacher!

What are some of your strengths?
Patient, good guitarist an funny.

What’s your passion?
Music.

What’s your favourite school value?
Inclusiveness.

What’s your favourite sport?
Soccer.

Do you have any pets?
Yes, a dog named Occi, A Cat named Catmay and two fish named Jere and Django.

 

A Message from our School Nurse – Ms Andrea Mangan

The Power of Visual Schedules and Routines – For Children and Parents

 As a holistic and wellness nurse – I have regularly worked with children who struggle with the morning rush—whether it’s getting out of bed, finding their uniform, or making it to school on time without stress. One powerful tool we often suggest is a visual schedule—and it works best when the whole family is on board.

What is a Visual Schedule?

A visual schedule uses pictures or simple words to break down daily routines into clear, manageable steps. For example, a morning routine may include:

🛏️ Wake up
🪥 Brush teeth
👕 Get dressed
🥣 Eat breakfast
🎒 Pack bag
👟 Put on shoes
🚗 Leave for school

For many children—especially those in early childhood—having this clear structure reduces stress, avoids confusion, and increases their independence.

Why Time Management Matters for Children

While we don’t expect young children to read the clock or manage a calendar like adults, learning how to follow a sequence of tasks and transition between them is an early form of time management. These routines build:

✅ Confidence – Children feel proud when they can complete steps on their own
✅ Independence – They begin to take ownership of their mornings
✅ Emotional regulation – Predictability lowers anxiety and morning meltdowns
✅ Punctuality – Being on time helps with smoother school transitions and readiness to learn

The Parent’s Role: Why Your Involvement is Key

Visual schedules work best when parents are actively involved in setting up and supporting the routine. For children to learn the value of structure, they need to see it modelled consistently by the adults around them.

Here’s why your buy-in matters:

🧭 Consistency starts with you – Children thrive on predictability. If a routine changes daily, it’s harder for them to feel secure and know what’s expected.

⏰ You may need a schedule too – Creating a simple checklist or routine for yourself in the morning can reduce the stress of multitasking and help you stay calm and supportive as your child moves through theirs.

❤️ You set the tone – If mornings feel rushed, chaotic or reactive, children may start the day feeling unsettled. But when parents are calm and organised, children mirror that energy.

Tips for Families: Making Routines Work

• 🗓️ Make it visible – Post the schedule where your child gets ready (on the fridge, near their bed, or by the door).
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Do it together – Create the routine as a family. Let children help choose pictures or check off tasks.
• ⏲️ Allow enough time – Build in extra time so your child isn’t rushed through each step.
• 💤 Start the night before – Lay out clothes, pack lunches and bags to ease pressure in the morning.
• ✨ Celebrate success – Acknowledge effort, not just outcomes. “I love how you got dressed without being reminded!”

Visual schedules and routines are more than just checklists—they are powerful tools to build confidence, emotional regulation, and lifelong habits in children. And when families approach the day with a shared plan, everyone benefits.

Please Remember this means creating a new habit:

⏳ How Long Does It Take to Build a Habit?

Most research shows that, on average, it takes about:

👉 21 to 30 days to start forming a simple habit
👉 66 days to make it feel more automatic
👉 2 to 3 months (or longer) to fully embed it as part of daily life

Ms Andrea Mangan
School Nurse

 

Messages from the P&F President – Mrs Suraya Correia

A few weeks ago, we held the Annual Doughnut Day Stall, and it was met with a lot of excitement from both the Children and the Staff. We sold over 916 Doughnuts and brought in just over $1500 on the day. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, and we hope that the children’s sugar rush wore off before bedtime!

The Tommy Sugo Pasta fundraiser is over halfway through, so don’t forget to share the link with your family and friends to help raise money for our school. Every order will have 15% of the proceeds donated back to Ctk, so every order counts! Your orders are conveniently delivered straight to your door and every order over $90 will receive free delivery. This fundraiser will close on Friday 4th July, so make sure your orders are placed by then, so you don’t get Upsetti because you forgot your Spaghetti!

The Uniform Pop-Up will be open on Tuesday 1st July & Friday 4th July from 8-9am. This is for try-on only and all uniform orders will need to be made online through Tudor’s website. The opening dates and times for Term 3 are also up on the P&F Hub, and we have included the link for Tudor for your convenience.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Suraya 🙂
P&F Chair