From the Principal – Term 3, Week 08
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Community Members,
National Child Protection Week 2026 takes place from 6 to 12 September 2026, coordinated nationally by NAPCAN (National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect).
Theme: “Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action”.
Core Focus: Turning vital community discussions into practical, everyday steps that protect children, prevent harm, and build safer environments.
Shared Responsibility: Emphasising that keeping kids safe and thriving is a community-wide obligation, not just the job of government agencies or specialists.
R U OK? Day 2026 will be held (today) on Thursday, 10 September 2026. This is the national day of action when Australians are encouraged to connect with people in their lives and have meaningful conversations with anyone who might be struggling with life’s challenges.
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, refers to the feast day celebrating the birth of Mary, mother of Jesus, which was last Tuesday, 8 September.
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Athletics Carnival Tomorrow:
As we embark on another Athletics Carnival tomorrow, I fully understand the passion and excitement that comes with competitive sports. As someone who has been involved in state level sport throughout my life, I greatly appreciate the desire to see our children excel. However, it’s crucial to remember that primary school sports are meant to foster teamwork, personal growth, and enjoyment rather than intense competition.
We must remind ourselves that our children are there to learn and develop their skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Disregarding that spirit can have negative repercussions not only on our students but also on the overall community. I encourage all of us to reflect on how we can support our children through positive encouragement, showing respect to staff, and each other, regardless of the outcomes as we enjoy our Athletics Carnival tomorrow.
Let us all strive to be role models for our children, demonstrating sportsmanship, respect, and kindness. Together, we can create an uplifting environment that will enhance their experience in sports and encourages them to love what they do. Thank you for your understanding and support, best wishes to all our children tomorrow and let the games begin!
Sad News:
It is with a very heavy heart that I have to announce, Jackie Carroll is leaving us at the end of this year as she was appointed to St Maria Goretti, Redcliffe as their Music teacher. Jackie will commence her new position on 1 January, 2027.
We wish to congratulate Jackie on her appointment as her desire to work closer to home was the main reason for this change, which I know we will all understand and support.
A HUGE loss for all of us at CtK.
We wish you well, Jackie.
There are ‘great things’ happening in our school due to the efforts of so many people; seek to be one of those people in the coming week! Keep smiling and let’s do great things together!
Andrew Kelly
Principal
Messages from the Assistant Principal
Welcome to Term 3 Week 8!
As we move closer to the end of Term 3, it has been great to see our students busy learning in their classrooms, participating in sporting activities and enjoying opportunities to connect with one another.
We are looking forward to our Christ the King Athletics Carnival this Friday. It will be a wonderful opportunity for our students to challenge themselves, cheer each other on and demonstrate our school values of respect, courage and community. We encourage everyone to get involved, have fun and support their classmates.
As always, thank you to our wonderful staff and families for your ongoing support. It is the enthusiasm, encouragement and sense of community across our school that makes Christ the King such a special place.
Celebrating Our Amazing Education Assistants
Last week, we celebrated Education Assistant Appreciation Week and took the opportunity to recognise and thank our wonderful Education Assistants for all that they do for our students and our school community.
Our EAs play such an important role in supporting students in their learning, wellbeing and day-to-day experiences at Christ the King. Their patience, compassion, encouragement and dedication make a real difference to the lives of our students.
We are incredibly grateful for the care and commitment our EAs bring to their work each day. Thank you for being such valued members of our Christ the King community and for helping every child to feel supported, included and capable of success.
A Special Thank You to Our P&F
A very special thank you to our wonderful P&F for their incredible efforts in organising our Father’s Day Stalls and Father’s Day Afternoon last week!
These events provided such a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to celebrate the special fathers, grandfathers and father figures in their lives. The time, organisation and care that our P&F volunteers put into making these events happen is truly appreciated.
We are so grateful for the generosity and commitment of our P&F and for the wonderful sense of community they continue to foster at Christ the King.
2026 CEWA QCE Award
We are thrilled to share that Christ the King School has been nominated in the 2026 CEWA QCE Awards! Now, we need your help to win the People’s Choice Award!
The QCE Awards recognise outstanding programs and initiatives across Catholic schools in Western Australia that support the vision of creating Christ-centred, student-focused and engaged learning environments.
Our nomination is for the Christ the King School Living Classroom: Sensory, Bush Tucker and Wildlife Garden – an incredible initiative that reflects our commitment to inclusion, sustainability, learning and caring for creation.
Our Living Classroom:
The Living Classroom has transformed an approximately 150m² under-utilised area of our school into an inclusive outdoor learning environment where every student can learn, connect and care for creation.
Designed as an all-abilities bush tucker, sensory and wildlife habitat, the Living Classroom embodies the principles of Laudato Si’ through ecological education, accessibility and stewardship.
The space features:
🌱 More than 257 plants across 35 species
🌿 Accessible pathways and sensory experiences
🪶 A yarning circle
🐝 Diverse wildlife habitats
🔥 A communal fire pit
🌏 Authentic opportunities for students to explore, discover and learn in nature
More than just a garden, the Living Classroom is a place where students can learn, belong and care. It is a wonderful reflection of the creativity, dedication and collaboration of our students, staff, families and wider community.
We need your vote!
We would be incredibly grateful if our Christ the King community could take a moment to view our nomination and cast a vote for the Living Classroom in the People’s Choice Award.
👉 Vote for the Christ the King Living Classroom nomination
Every vote helps us celebrate this special initiative and the incredible work of our students, staff and community.
Thank you for your wonderful support of Christ the King School!
Open Night 2026
A gentle reminder that we have made the decision to cancel our 2026 Open Night due to the current roofing issues and the temporary relocation of some classes. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Grandparents Day 2026
Grandparents Day will not be held at Christ the King School this year due to the ongoing roofing works. We look forward to welcoming our grandparents back to school for future celebrations. Thank you for your understanding.
2027 Three-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten Enrolments Now Open!
Are you looking for a nurturing and engaging start to your child’s educational journey? Enrolments for our 2027 Three-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten program are now open! Our Pre-Kindy program operates four days per week, providing children with the opportunity to learn, play and grow in a warm, faith-filled environment. Through play-based learning, children develop confidence, independence and the foundational skills they need for future success at school.
In our Pre-Kindergarten program, children will:
- Build friendships and develop positive social skills.
- Grow in confidence and independence.
- Explore early literacy and numeracy through hands-on, play-based experiences.
- Develop language and communication skills.
- Foster creativity through art, music, movement and imaginative play.
- Strengthen fine and gross motor skills.
- Discover God’s love through prayer, stories and everyday acts of kindness.
Please contact the school office today to learn more about our wonderful Pre-Kindergarten program.
2027 Student Intentions
Families of students currently in Kindy to Year 5 are asked to advise the Principal in writing, if they are not intending to return to Christ the King School, in 2027.
Providing this information as early as possible assists the school with future planning, staffing, and class organisation. Families are asked to provide at least one term’s notice, where possible. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we begin another wonderful term at Christ the King School.
Parking and Drop-Off Reminder
Finding a parking space can sometimes be challenging, particularly during busy drop-off and pick-up times. To help ensure the safety and convenience of all families, we would like to remind our community of the parking arrangements at Christ the King School.
The ECE car park is reserved for families with children in Pre-Kindy, Kindy and Pre-Primary. Families whose children are in Years 1-6 are encouraged to use the loop for drop-offs and pick-ups or to utilise legal street parking where available.
As a valued member of our school community, please be considerate of our neighbours by ensuring driveways always remain clear and by avoiding parking on private property.
When using the ECE car park, safety must always come first. Please use designated walkways where possible and avoid walking through the middle of the car park or behind reversing vehicles. Taking these precautions helps keep everyone safe.
We greatly appreciate the cooperation of all families in following our parking procedures. If your family is eligible to use the ECE car park, please ensure your parking pass is displayed. If you require a parking pass, please visit the Front Office to collect one.
Thank you for your ongoing support in helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for all members of our school community.
Important Dates to Note:
Week 9 Term 3:
🗓 Monday 14 September – School Tour at 9am
🗓 Tuesday 15 September – Running Club
🗓 Wednesday 16 September – School photos for 3YO Kindergarten & Year 6 Graduation
🗓 Thursday 17 September – Running Club
🗓 Friday 18 September – Back Up Day for CtK Athletics Carnival
Week 10 Term 3:
🗓 Monday 21 September – Year 6 Camp
🗓 Tuesday 22 September – Running Club, Year 6 Camp
🗓 Wednesday 23 September – Year 6 Camp
🗓 Thursday 24 September – Running Club, Year 6 Strength Heroes Incursion in the hall, Term 3 concludes!
🗓 Friday 25 September – Pupil Free Day (Staff Catholic Day)
Term 4
Week 1 Term 4:
🗓 Monday 12 October – Pupil Free Day
🗓 Tuesday 13 October – Students begin Term 4
🗓 Wednesday 14 October – Interschool Cricket Carnival (selected Year 5 & 6 students)
Did you know that?
- Kayelene Kerr from eSafeKidsvisited our school this week to run cyber safety sessions with our students in Year 4, 5 and 6 students? Students learnt about safe and healthy technology use, online privacy, digital footprints, respectful online behaviour and recognising unsafe situations.
- Being active can boost our mood, energy and concentration, helping us feel ready to learn?
- Emmi-Mae from Year 2 Redcelebrated her birthday on Tuesday!
- Isobel from Year 1 Goldloves participating in Running Club every Thursday morning, even though it means getting up really early!
- There were A LOT of merit awards given out to students on Wednesday at assembly! This shows our students are doing amazing things in and out of the classroom.
- Mrs Craine is traveling to Japan in December!
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
GO FREO!
Mrs. Sabrina Reardon
Assistant Principal
A Message from Our Year 6 Head Girl and Head Boy – Charlotte & Caelan
Our fabulous Year 6 leaders, Charlotte and Caelan, will be interviewing our staff throughout the year so that we all can get to know each other well. This week they interviewed Mrs Seaward, our Year 3 Teacher! Find out more about Mrs Seaward below:
How long have you been teaching for?
20 years!
Have you had another job before teaching?
Worked at Tropical Twist.
What are some of your strengths?
Kind, caring, reliable.
What’s your passion?
Playing a part of each child’s journey through life.
What’s your favourite school value?
Service. I believe that even on your worst day, you need to remember that there is less fortunate people in the world.
What’s your favourite sport?
AFL!
What’s your favourite food?
Bun Cutlets.
Do you have any pets?
A dog called Poppy.
Message from our P&F Chair – Michelle Van Der Stroom
What a wonderful couple of weeks it has been for our school community! Our recent Father’s Day Stalls were a lovely opportunity for our children to choose something special for the dads, grandads and father figures in their lives.
A huge thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who gave their time to help with the stalls. From setting up and helping little shoppers make those very important decisions, to wrapping, restocking and packing away – your help made it all possible.
We then had the pleasure of coming together for BBQ & Beats! It was wonderful to see our school filled with families enjoying good food, music, conversation and plenty of fun for the kids.
We are incredibly grateful to every volunteer who helped before, during and after the event. These events simply don’t happen without people willing to roll up their sleeves and lend a hand.
Both occasions were such lovely examples of community spirit in action. Our P&F can organise events and create opportunities to bring people together, but it is our families who turn those opportunities into a community. Every person who volunteers, attends an event, introduces themselves to someone new, offers to help or simply gets behind what is happening contributes to the culture of our school.
Warm regards,
Michelle Van Der Stroom
P&F President.
