Welcome to Week 6!

 

Sacrament of Confirmation

Last Sunday, 24 May, our Year 6 students received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Leading up to this special day our Year 1 students created special gifts for this special occasion. The Year 1 children have been learning all about the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation and its meaning, so they wanted to create something special for the Year 6 students. The Sacrament of Confirmation continues, strengthens and confirms the gifts of the Holy Spirit first received at our Baptism.

 

Building Strong Partnerships for Student Success

At our school, we deeply value the positive partnerships we share with our families. Open, respectful communication between home and school plays a vital role in supporting each child’s learning and wellbeing.

We warmly encourage parents to reach out and arrange a meeting with your child’s teacher if you have any concerns, questions, or queries—no matter how small they may seem. Teachers are always more than happy to work alongside families, but they can only offer support if they are aware of any concerns. Early conversations often lead to the best outcomes for our students and help ensure a consistent, collaborative approach.

Fostering positive relationships between home and school also helps children feel secure, supported, and confident in their learning journey.

Talking Positively About the School Day

One of the most powerful ways to support your child is through the conversations you have at home. Encouraging positive, open discussions about their day helps children feel valued and strengthens their connection to school.

Some simple tips:

• Use a positive and calm tone when asking about school.
• Show genuine interest and listen carefully to your child’s responses.
• Avoid rushing conversations. Sometimes children need time to open up.
• Model positive language when talking about school, teachers, and peers.

Questions to Ask Your Child About Their Day

Instead of “How was your day?”, which often receives a one-word answer, try more specific prompts:

• What was something that made you smile today?
• What was the most interesting thing you learned?
• Who did you spend time with at recess?
• What was something you found tricky today?
• Can you teach me something you learned?
• What are you looking forward to tomorrow?

These questions encourage children to reflect, share, and build communication skills.

Supporting Your Child in Making Friends

Friendships are an important part of school life and contribute greatly to a child’s sense of belonging. Here are some ways you can support your child:

• Encourage them to include others and show kindness.
• Talk about what being a good friend looks like (listening, sharing, taking turns).
• Practise social skills through role-play at home.
• Encourage participation in group activities, clubs, or sports.
• Help them understand that friendships take time and effort to grow.
• Support them in navigating small conflicts calmly and respectfully.

Together, by maintaining open communication, encouraging positive conversations, and nurturing social skills, we can create a supportive and connected school community where every child thrives.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support.

 

Pupil Free Day & Public Holiday

Just a friendly reminder that this Friday 29 May is a Pupil Free Day. While students have the day off, staff will be engaged in a full day of Professional Learning. Monday 1 June is a Public Holiday in Western Australia. Students will return to school on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

 

Unwell students

As we move into the colder months, we kindly ask that unwell students are kept at home. If a child becomes unwell during the school day or presents symptoms of illness, our staff and school nurse will contact parents to arrange for them to go home. Sending sick children to school can affect the health and wellbeing of other students, staff, and their families. We greatly appreciate your understanding and support in helping us maintain a healthy school environment. For further guidance on how long children should stay home when sick, please refer to the recommendations on the WA Health website: https://www.health.wa.gov.au

 

Important Dates to Note:

Week 7 Term 2:

🗓 Monday 1 June – WA DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

🗓 Tuesday 2 June – Running Club, Kindy Speech Screening, Year 6 Scitech Excursion

🗓 Wednesday 3 June – Milne House Prayer Liturgy at 2.30pm in hall

🗓 Thursday 4 June – Running Club

🗓 Friday 5 June – PP Zoo Excursion

🗓 Sunday 7 June – Sacrament of Eucharist at 10.15am at CtK Church

Week 8 Term 2:

🗓 Monday 8 June – Year 5 Excursion to Parliament House & Electoral Learning Centre

🗓 Tuesday 9 June – Running Club

🗓 Wednesday 10 June – P&F and SAC Meeting at 5pm

🗓 Thursday 11 June – Running Club

🗓 Friday 12 June – ML Carnival at Morris Buzzacott Reserve

Week 9 Term 2:

🗓 Monday 15 June – School Tour

🗓 Tuesday 16 June – Running Club

🗓 Wednesday 17 June – Year 2 Assembly at 2.15pm in the hall

🗓 Thursday 18 June – Running Club

🗓 Friday 19 June – P&F Disco

Week 10 Term 2:

🗓 Tuesday 23 June – Running Club

🗓 Wednesday 24 June – Speak Up Finals 1.30pm

🗓 Thursday 25 June – Running Club

 

Mrs. Lisa Luelf
Acting 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 Wright, our wonderful Year 5 Teacher! Find out more about Mrs Wright below:

How long have you been teaching for?
25 years!

Have you had any other jobs before teaching?
Sales assistance in kitchenware at Myer, swimming instructor at a summer camp in New York and a nanny in London.

What are some of your strengths?
I enjoy connecting with and listening to people, being welcoming and I love a challenge.

What’s your passion?
Family, travelling and learning new things that are important to me.

What’s your favourite food?
Chocolates are my favourites, but I enjoy anything. Although I particularly love Italian and French cuisine.

What’s your favourite school value?
I value respect highly. I believe it is important to treat others as you would like to be treated, and consider their point of view, thoughts and feelings.

What’s your favourite sport?
Basketball, cycling (I’m looking for forward to the Giro d’ Italia and the Tour de France), and tennis.

Do you have a pet?
Not at the moment, I have only had a goldfish.

 

A Message from our School Nurse – Ms Andrea Mangan

 

 

Message from our P&F Chair – Michelle Van Der Stroom

P&F Update – Building Our School Community Together

One of the wonderful things about our school community is the way families come together to support, connect and create memorable experiences for our children.

A strong school community is built through connection, shared experiences and the many small ways families come together to support one another. The P&F is proud to play a part in creating opportunities for our children, parents, caregivers and staff to feel connected, welcomed and involved.

This term we are celebrating Purple Day for Epilepsy WA, our much-anticipated P&F Disco, and other community initiatives throughout the term.

The magic behind these moments comes from our incredible parent community. Every helping hand, fresh idea, hour volunteered, or quiet contribution behind the scenes helps make our school the special place it is.

As we move into another busy and exciting term, we would love to welcome more families into our P&F community. There is no expectation to commit to everything — even helping occasionally, attending a meeting, or volunteering at a single event can make a meaningful difference and is a wonderful way to connect with other families.

We are currently still needing volunteers for the school disco across all sessions. Please rally some friends together and come and help out wherever you can. Please volunteer on the hub using this link: https://ctkbeaconsfield.square.site/

Our next P&F Meeting will be held on Wednesday 10 June, and all parents and caregivers are warmly invited to attend. Whether you are new to the school or have been part of the community for years, we would love to see you there.

Together, we can continue building the warm, connected and supportive community that makes our school so special.

Michelle.

 

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