Messages from the Assistant Principal – Mrs Sabrina Reardon

Welcome to Week 8!

As we arrive at the end of Week 8 of Term 1, there’s a real sense of momentum and achievement across our school. Classrooms are filled with purposeful learning, students are demonstrating resilience as assessments wrap up, and staff continue to support each learner to finish the term strong.

With just one week to go, this is an important time for students to stay focused, organised, and engaged. We encourage families to check in with their children about any final tasks or upcoming activities to ensure a smooth and successful end to the term. As we look ahead, the approaching Easter period offers a valuable opportunity for rest, reflection, and connection with loved ones. It’s a time that reminds us of hope, renewal and gratitude. We thank our families for their ongoing support throughout a busy and productive term. We look forward to celebrating a positive finish next week and wish everyone a safe and happy Easter break with loved ones!

Project Compassion

A reminder as we move through Lent, our community remains committed to supporting Project Compassion. This initiative seeks to stand in solidarity with those facing hardship worldwide, offering prayer and raising essential funds. While we all face challenges in our daily lives, it’s crucial to recognise the many blessings we have in the place we call home. Compared to others around the globe, we are incredibly fortunate, and as a Catholic community, it’s important that we continue to extend our support to those in need. Please ensure your family Project Compassion boxes are returned to school in the last week of Term One. We thank you for your continued support.

NAPLAN

Congratulations to our Year 3 and Year 5 students for successfully completing the NAPLAN assessments over the past two weeks. We have been incredibly impressed with the positive attitude and effort shown by the children throughout the process. A big thank you to our Year 3 and Year 5 teachers for administering the assessments during this period. NAPLAN results provide valuable data that schools use to track student achievement and progress over time.

Sacramental Enrolment Masses

Thank you to everyone who attended the Sacramental Enrolment Masses on the weekend of 14th and 15th March at Christ the King Church. These Masses were held for our Year 3, 4 and 6 students who will be receiving a sacrament this year. If you were unable to attend an enrolment Mass, it is vital to attend a Mass at the Church before your sacrament weekend in Term 2. Please contact the Parish, to arrange a suitable time as Sacraments are now Parish based.

Harmony Day 2026

Thank you to all the students, staff and families who participated and supported Harmony Day 2026 at Christ the King School. It was a wonderful day to celebrate the diversity within our school community and for our students to meet and get together with their buddy! Huge thanks to our P&F for providing free icy poles to our students on this day!

Parent Teacher Interviews

Parents and carers will have the opportunity to meet with their child’s Teacher(s) on Wednesday 1 April (Week 9), starting at 12.30pm. Please note that school will finish at 12pm. If you are unable to collect your child/ren at 12pm, they will be supervised at school until 3pm. Parent-Teacher Interviews will be held in ten-minute intervals across all year groups (K-6). If you have already met with your child’s classroom teacher, there is no need to schedule another meeting. To ensure the afternoon runs smoothly, we kindly ask that parents and guardians respect the ten-minute time limit. Gingernut Coffee Van will be on site in the quadrangle from 1.30pm – 3.30pm so please feel free to buy a coffee or drink if you can! Please note, that parent-teacher meetings provide an opportunity to discuss student progress, set goals and share important information, while fostering the vital partnership between home and school. This collaboration plays a key role in helping each child reach their full potential. If you have not yet scheduled a meeting with your child’s teacher, please do so through the online booking system link that was sent to all parents and carers last week.

Thank you to our dedicated teachers for all their hard work in preparing for these interviews. Thank you to everyone for helping maintain open and honest communication, which ultimately leads to the best outcomes for your children.

Supervised Hours at CtK

A reminder to parents and carers that students should not be dropped off on school grounds before 8.10am. Our duty of care begins at this time, with staff rostered to supervise students in the quadrangle and ensure a safe and positive start to the school day. If you require your child to arrive before 8.10am, we encourage you to utilise ‘Village Before and After School Care’. For more information or to register, please visit:
https://www.village.wa.edu.au

Illness

As previously mentioned, we continue to prioritise the health and safety of our school community, we kindly remind you to keep your child at home, if they are feeling unwell. This precaution is especially important as we have members of our school community who are immunocompromised and vulnerable to illness.

Unfortunately, throughout recent weeks, we have had to send many students home from school due to illness. This in turn has an impact on the other students as well as the staff. While it can be hard to know whether to keep your child home when they are not feeling well, there are some signs to look out for. Please keep your child home if they have:

fever (a temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius)
nausea with vomiting
diarrhoea
sore eyes with pus or mucus
sore throat
bad cough
rash or skin sores, especially on the face, hands and feet

By keeping sick children at home, we can minimise the risk of spreading illnesses and protect the well-being of all students and staff members. If your child is experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, upset tummy or any other signs of illness, we urge you to err on the side of caution and keep them home until they are fully recovered.

Please ensure your contact details are up to date at the front office so you can be reached easily. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and contributes to maintaining a healthy learning environment for all at Christ the King School.

Term 1 Concludes

A gentle reminder that Term 1 concludes on: Thursday 2 April, 2026. Term 2 commences on: Monday 20 April, 2026.

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 Miss de Laeter, our wonderful Year 6 teacher! Find out more about Miss de Laeter below:

How long have you been teaching for?
4 years!

Have you had another job before teaching?
A pool lifeguard.

What are some of your strengths?
Kindness, welcoming others, drinking coffee, helping people!

What’s your passion?
Ocean water swimming and spending time in nature.

What’s your favourite school value?
Respect – showing kindness to everyone is so important.

What’s your favourite sport?
Swimming.

What’s your favourite food?
Dumplings.

Do you have any pets?
I pretend my Mum’s dog is mine!!

Important Dates to Note:

Week 9 Term 1:

🗓 Monday 30 March – Boogie Woogie Concert at 2.15pm in the hall (RED classes) Year 1-6

🗓 Tuesday 31 March – Running Club, Boogie Woogie Concert at 2.15pm in the hall (GOLD classes) Year 1-6

🗓 Wednesday 1 April – School closing at 12pm for Parent Teacher Meetings at 12.30pm – 5.30pm

🗓 Thursday 2 April – HOLY THURSDAY: Last day of school, Running Club, Easter play at 9am in the school hall, P&F Easter Raffle at 2.15pm in the school hall.

Wishing you a lovely Easter and a safe and enjoyable holiday break – rest, relax and rejuvenate!

Mrs Sabrina Reardon
Assistant Principal

Christ the King School

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