Prayer to Strengthen my Faith
Heavenly Father, strengthen my faith every day.
When doubts arise, remind me of Your unchanging love and promises.
Help me cling to Your Word and trust in Your divine timing.
Teach me to surrender my fears, worries, and uncertainties, knowing that You are my guide and protector.
May my faith grow firm like a tree planted by water, unshaken by the storms of life.
Lord, let my heart always seek You and my soul rest in Your truth.
Amen
The Liwara Newsletter, Volume 18
14th November 2025
In this week's newsletter:
- Annual School Fair
- Kindergarten STEM Skills Project
- 2027 Kindy Enrolments
- 2026 Kindy Parent Information Session
and more...
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Liwara Families,
As we approach the end of the school year, there’s a lot to be thankful for and happening in our vibrant community!
ANNUAL SCHOOL FAIR - A Night to Remember – Thank You!
A huge thank you to our hardworking Parents & Friends Group for coordinating our Annual School Fair – what an incredible night! It was a gigantic success, filled with joy, laughter, and community spirit. Thank you to all our Liwara families, friends and neighbours who supported the event by volunteering their time and getting involved in so many ways. Your generosity and enthusiasm made it truly unforgettable.
KINDERGARTEN STEM SKILLS PROJECT
Throughout 2025, ten selected Kindergarten educators, including our Kindy Green teacher, Mrs Elena Capolingua, participated in a series of professional learning opportunities, including four in-person sessions, three online check-ins and a culminating showcase event. Educators were supported with mentoring and resources to implement and evaluate STEM learning experiences within their classrooms. They also documented and shared their journey through various formats, contributing to a collaborative learning community.
As a result of their participation, educators deepened their understanding of effective STEM pedagogy an strengthened their confidence in delivering high-quality STEM learning experiences.
At the conclusion of the project, each participant submitted a snapshot highlighting one STEM experience implemented during the year. How lucky we are to have our Kindy students involved in the STEM project.
KINDY 2027 ENROLMENTS – Apply Now… Limited Places Available!
Is your child turning 4 years old by 30 June 2027? If so, it’s time to enrol them for kindergarten 2027 at Liwara Catholic Primary School! To avoid disappointment, we strongly encourage families to submit their enrolment applications as soon as possible. Places are limited and filling fast – don’t miss out! For more information or to collect an enrolment pack, please contact our school office or visit our website. Let’s start or continue your child’s learning journey together at Liwara – where every child is known and nurtured.
2026 KINDY PARENT INFORMATION SESSION
A reminder to families with children starting Kindy in 2026 – our Parent Information Session is scheduled for Wednesday 19 November @ 9:00am. We look forward to gathering with you all to share important information to make your start the best it can be.
MOVING SUBURBS AND LEAVING LIWARA? - PLEASE LET US KNOW
If your family is planning to leave Liwara at the end of the year, please inform the school urgently. We have waitlists in most year levels and would love to offer places to new families eager to join our community.
VISIBLE WELLBEING FOCUS
This week, we’ve been shining a spotlight on Visible Wellbeing across the school. It’s been wonderful to see students engaging in activities that promote emotional awareness, resilience, and connection.
NEURODIVERSE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
A big thank you to Mrs Jane Evans and the parents who attended our Term 4 Neurodiverse Support Meeting. It was a fantastic session filled with shared experiences, support, and valuable insights. We look forward to continuing this important dialogue.
REMEMBRANCE DAY LITURGY
Our Year 6 students led a moving and respectful Remembrance Day liturgy on Tuesday, 11 November. Their leadership and reverence were truly commendable – we are so proud of them.
WHOLE SCHOOL PRAYER
We warmly invite all parents and carers to join us for Whole School Prayer on Monday afternoon, 17 November @ 2:40pm led by our Year 2 classes. It’s a beautiful way to begin the week together in reflection and unity.
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL FAMILY PICNIC & ANNUAL COMMUNITY MEETING
Don’t forget to mark your calendars! Join us at our end of year Family Picnic and Annual Community Meeting on Thursday, 27 November from 5:00 – 7:00pm! Come along and dance the evening away to the lively sounds of the Mucky Duck Bush Band. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the year and connect with our school community. It’s a celebration not to be missed!
LIWARA SCHOOL SONG COMES TO LIFE WITH OUR 2025 CHOIR RECORDING
We are thrilled to share some exciting news about our School History from our Music Department — the Liwara School Song, originally composed in 1974 by two Mercy nuns, Sister Mary Eunan and Sister Paula is being brought to life once again by our talented 2025 school choir!
This cherished piece of our school’s history is being reimagined with the help of renowned musician Keith McDonald, who has created a beautiful backing track to accompany our students’ voices with the support of Miss Mandry who has been working closely with the choir. Keith has also generously organised for the choir to record the song in a professional recording studio located not far from our school. They have also been involved in a video that was shot in the church today and from all accounts it went very smoothly.
This project has been a labour of love and a wonderful opportunity for our students to connect with the rich heritage of Liwara Catholic Primary School. The recording will be a lasting tribute to the Mercy Sisters’ legacy and a proud accomplishment for our 2025 choir.
We look forward to sharing the final product with our school community soon — stay tuned for more updates!
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school.
ENROLMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN KINDY 2027/2028 AND PRE KINDY 2026/2027
We currently have a limited number of vacancies for 2025 across selected year groups, I urge you to contact our Enrolment Officer, as soon as possible, to discuss the enrolment process as we are currently meeting with future and current families for our 2026 Pre Kindy placements. We have now completed our Kindy interviews for 2026 and currently have a waitlist. Please note, that Kindy will be conducted on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday and Pre Kindy will be held on Thursday & Friday from 2026.
Enrolment information and applications can be downloaded from our school website HERE or a paper copy can be collected from the school office.
Mrs Andrea Millar
Principal
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Whole School Prayer
On Monday, 17 November, the Year Two students will lead us in a Whole School Prayer at the Church. All are welcome.
Evacuation Drill
On Tuesday, 18 November, the school will have an Evacuation Drill during the day.
Year 6 summer Carnival
On Friday, 21 November all students in Year 6 will participate in the Summer Carnival coordinated by Mr Sanders.
Pre-Primary Nativity
Our Pre-Primary students will present the Nativity to their parents on Thursday, November 27 at 9am and then to the school community on Friday, 28 November at 9am. They will also showcase their talents at St John of God Subiaco on Monday 1 December.
Certificate Assembly
Our final Certificate Assembly will take place on Friday, November 28 at 2.20pm.
Ms Angela Leddin & Ms Stefanie Neri
Assistant Principals
SAVE THE DATE
SCHOOL VALUES - FAITH
In Term Four we are focusing on our school value of Faith. We display faith by having a positive attitude, include others, be welcoming, show kindness and care for others.
UPCOMING EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATES 2025
TERM 4 - 13 October to 12 December
Week 6 - Term 4 2025
17 Nov - Yr2 Whole School Prayer @ 2.40pm
17 Nov - Mercedes College Orientation Day
18 Nov - Evacuation Drill
19 Nov - 2026 Kindy Parent Information Meeting @ 9.00am
19 Nov - Yr3 Excursion: Scitech
20 Nov - Yr3 Parish Mass @ 9.00am
21 Nov - Yr6 Summer Carnival
Week 7 - Term 4 2025
24 Nov - Mrs Millar's Farewell Assembly @ 9.00am
25 Nov - Yr2 Parish Mass @ 9.00am
25 Nov - P & F Meeting @ 7.00pm
26 Nov - 2026 Pre Kindy Parent Information Meeting @ 9.30am
27 Nov - PP Nativity - Parents only @ 9.00am
27 Nov - Community ACM & Picnic @ 5.00pm
28 Nov - PP Nativity - Whole School @ 9.00am
28 Nov - Certificate Assembly @ 2.20pm
28 Nov - Chicken Coop Raffle Drawn
28 Nov - Greenwood College 1/2 Day Orientation
CLASS NEWS
GREEN FOOTPRINTS
Encouraging small steps toward a more sustainable future.
Liwara Catholic Primary School is excited to introduce a new Sustainability Section in our parent newsletter! This initiative will highlight significant school, Australian and international sustainability events, along with practical tips and hints to support eco-friendly living. We are committed to fostering a culture of environmental awareness within our community, and we look forward to sharing valuable insights to help us all make a positive impact. Stay tuned for inspiring updates and ways to get involved! 
Thank You, Scitech!
We extend our thanks to Scitech for their generous donation of two mini family passes in support of our chicken coop fundraiser. Your contribution directly supports our Sustainability Initiative: Coop to Compost, empowering students to learn about environmental responsibility and helping us build a more sustainable future for our school and community.
We encourage families to support Scitech by planning a visit, it’s a fantastic destination for sparking curiosity, inspiring young minds, and enjoying hands-on science fun together!
LIBRARY NEWS
Library borrowing has been growing in leaps and bounds!
Please ensure your child owns a library bag and remind them to bring it in each week to keep our books safe.
Thanks to the fantastic result of last year’s Scholastic book fair, we have lots of new books to enjoy! Library loans are for one week, however students can renew their loan and extend the borrowing time if needed. Students who return their borrowed books before school, go into the weekly raffle draw.
2025 Library Days for students:
- Tuesday - Kindy, Year 1 & Year 2
- Wednesday - PP, Year 5 & Year 6
- Thursday - Kindy, Year 3 & Year 4
Library Bags for Sale
The Liwara Craft Group have made Library bags. The bags are $10.00 each and all profits go towards the craft stall for the School Fair.
If you are interested in purchasing one or more of these beautiful bags, they can be purchased through Trybookings:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/524560
Take your receipt to the Library and select a bag!
YOUNG READERS DAY OUT
Discover the best of WA’s talent at the 2025 Young Readers Day Out!
- 14 inspiring authors ready to share their stories
- A $20 book voucher to choose your next read
- Book signings
- An exciting illustrator duel
- Interactive presentations
- Goody bag to take home
Mrs Clark
CANTEEN NEWS
As the end of the year is quickly approaching, we will be sending out our end of year IOU notes shortly. Any notes you receive can be paid at the canteen, the office, or by ordering the same item online for another day. If you choose this option, please add into the notes area, advising us that this for an IOU for a previous order. Thank you for your prompt attention to these.
We have been making lots of frozen cubes for lunch time. Now the warmer weather is finally here we will be sure to do our best to keep up the supply. A great treat on a hot day and all freshly made with fruit or yoghurt. A big thank you once again to our tremendous Year 6’s that turn up every day to help us serve everyone in a short time frame.
Thank you for supporting the Canteen.
A reminder that canteen orders need to be submitted online by 9.00am. Check out the menu at https://www.liwara.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Canteen-Menu-Updated-15-July-2024.pdf - there is something for everyone to enjoy!!
Deb & Adriana
UNIFORM SHOP
The Uniform Shop is open Thursdays from 8.15am - 9am for all your uniform needs! Doors will not open outside of these hours.
Students are now wearing our "Summer Uniform" for Term 4.
JFE Details
Phone: 9204 1701
Email: saes@jfe.net.au
PARENTS & FRIENDS
To read this week's P & F Newsletter - CLICK HERE
To keep up to date, head to our private Facebook page by clicking here.
ALL SAINTS PARISH
ALL SAINTS GREENWOOD
7 Liwara Place
Greenwood, WA
6024
PARISH PRIEST
Father Elver Delicano
REGULAR MASS TIMES
Monday – Friday 6am & 9am
Saturdays 6pm
Sundays 7:30am, 9:30am & 5:30pm
Anointing every 2nd Saturday of the month
OFFICE OPEN TIMES
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am - 3pm
CONTACT
m: 0466604754
e: greenwood@perthcatholic.org.au
PERTH ARCHDIOCESE WEBSITE
www.perthcatholic.org.au
CHILDREN'S LITURGY VOLUNTEERS - PARENT HELPERS NEEDED
We're seeking parent volunteers to join our All Saints Greenwood parish children’s liturgy team! We need extra helpers to support our group leaders in supervising young children during the Sunday 9:30am Mass children’s liturgy sessions. Typically, we ask for a commitment of just one Sunday per term. Volunteers will need to secure a Working With Children check, and we’re happy to assist you with the process. If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to have you—please text Bianca at 0418 986 893 to sign up!
PARISH YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
TUESDAY 28TH OCTOBER
Last week at 24:7 Greenwood, we had an awesome night filled with energy, games, and fun. The evening began with some relaxed card and board games before we moved into our first group activity, Spoons, which brought out plenty of friendly competition and laughter. We then played Spotlight, keeping everyone on their toes, and finished the night with an exciting game of soccer. It was a fantastic evening of friendship, teamwork, and joy.
NEXT YOUTH GROUP
Our next 24:7 Greenwood Youth Group will be held next week, and it’s set to be a special one — our MasterChef Night! The youth will have the chance to get creative and make their own food creations, testing their teamwork and imagination in the kitchen. We’re also excited to welcome the Youth Mission Team, with one of their members sharing a personal faith testimony. It’s going to be an inspiring and enjoyable night of faith, fun, and fellowship.
God bless,
Jesse and Lucy
24:7 Greenwood Youth Ministers
www.247youthministry.org
COMMUNITY NEWS
VacSwim Program
Enrolments are not open for the December/January school holiday programs.
VacSwim provides children 5 to 17 years of age with the opportunity to develop and progress their swimming and water safety skills during the school holidays across the State. There are programs for beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmers.
Further information, details of locations and information on how to enrol is on the Department of Education website https://www.education.wa.edu.au/vacswim
Enrolments are not open, and families can enrol online:
https://www.education.wa.edu.au/vacswim
Dental Health Services
Greenwood Dental Therapy Centre
Greenwood Primary School | Merivale Way, Greenwood,Wa,6024
Ph: (08) 92035611 |
E: GreenwoodDTC@health.wa.gov.au
W: North Metropolitan Health Se
ENROLMENTS
We are now accepting Pre Kindy - Year 6 enrolments for 2026, 2027 & beyond. Please contact the school if you have any questions on 6224 2000 or via email: enquiries@liwara.wa.edu.au for more information.