Holiday Prayer
Dear Lord,
Thank you for this holiday—
an extra chance for fun and play.
There’s so much I can learn and do
even if I’m not in school.
All the beauty and gifts abound.
The world you created is all around.
Today’s a chance to go explore,
try new things, and discover more.
I’ll miss my teacher and my friends
just as happens on weekends.
But I know that for today,
I’m thankful for this holiday.
Amen
The Liwara Newsletter, Volume 20
12th December 2025
In this week's newsletter:
- Pre-Primary Nativity Concert
- Safety First - Successful Evacuation Drill
- Looking Ahead - Kindy & Pre-Kindy 2026
- Annual Community Meeting & Family Picnic
and more...
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Liwara Families,
Pre-Primary Nativity Concert – A Joyful Celebration
Congratulations to our Pre-Primary students for their outstanding Nativity Concert the third of four! The children captivated us with their heartfelt performances, reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas. Their confidence and enthusiasm were evident, and it was wonderful to see so many families filling the hall to support them. The clients of St John of God Hospital in Subiaco are eagerly awaiting the joy and wonder of Christmas presented by our talented Pre-Primary students next week. This cherished annual tradition brings smiles, hope and festive spirit to the hospital community.
We are so proud of our little stars for sharing light and love through their performances. Thank you to our dedicated staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event so special every year.
Safety First – Successful Evacuation Drill
We recently conducted our regular, planned evacuation drill, and we are proud to report that it was a resounding success. Our students and staff responded calmly and efficiently, demonstrating their understanding of safety procedures. These drills are an important part of ensuring the wellbeing of everyone in our school community, and we appreciate the cooperation shown by all involved.
Looking Ahead – Kindy and Pre-Kindy 2026 Information Sessions
Our Kindy and Pre-Kindy 2026 Parent Information Sessions were very well attended, and it was wonderful to meet so many new families who will soon become part of our Liwara community. These sessions provided valuable insights into our programs and gave parents the opportunity to ask questions and connect with staff. We look forward to welcoming these families in the 2026!
Annual Community Meeting & Family Picnic
What a fantastic evening we shared at our Annual Community Meeting and Family Picnic! The lively tunes of the Mucky Duck Bush Band created a joyful atmosphere as families gathered on the oval to enjoy good food, great music, and even better company. Events like these remind us of the strength and warmth of our Liwara community. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event such a success.
Students Staying Focused
Even at this late stage of the year, our students continue to impress us with their commitment to learning. Their resilience and determination are evident in classrooms across the school, and we are so proud of the effort they are putting into finishing the year on a high note.
Sharing Joy Through Music – Choir Performances
Our talented choir is preparing to spread Christmas cheer beyond our school gates. They will be performing at the Bethanie Gwelup Aged Care Home bringing joy to residents, patients, and staff. These performances are a beautiful way for our students to share their gifts and live out our values of service and compassion.
Year 6 Sustainability Team – Learning Beyond the Classroom
We are thrilled to announce that our Year 6 Sustainability Team has been invited to a free tour of the Material Recovery Facility at Cleanaway in Joondalup next week. Mrs Tilka and I will be accompanying the students to the venue. This hands-on experience will deepen their understanding of recycling and sustainability, reinforcing the important role we all play in caring for our environment.
Thank You for Your Support
As we reflect on these wonderful events and achievements, we are reminded of how blessed we are to have such a supportive and engaged community. Thank you for walking alongside us on this journey. Together, we are finishing the year strong and looking forward to an exciting 2026!
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.
Reminder to families who will not be returning in 2026, to please advise the office immediately, as we currently have families waiting for positions.
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
Year 5 Parish Mass
The Year 5 classes will be attending the All Saints Parish Mass on Monday, 1 December at 9.00am.
Graduation Assembly and Graduation Morning Tea
The Year 6’s will showcase their talents at the Graduation Assembly on Friday, 5 December at 9.00am followed by a Graduation Morning Tea.
Graduation Mass
Our Year 6 students will celebrate their final Thanksgiving Mass at Liwara on Wednesday, 10 December at 6.00pm.
End of Year Reports
Student’s End of Year Reports will be available on the SEQTA Engage Portal on Friday, 12 December 3:20pm. Please check that you can access the portal or if you have forgotten your username, contact the office.
Parents of Year Six students, you will need to have all their reports downloaded by Wednesday 17 December as after the 18 December, you will no longer have access to them via SEQTA.
Ms Angela Leddin & Ms Stefanie Neri
Assistant Principals
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 2026
TERM 1 - 2 Febreuary to 2 April
Week 1 - Term 1 2026
02 Feb - Students commence @ 8.30am
06 Feb - Opening Term Mass @ 9.00am
Week 2 - Term 1 2026
10 Feb - Before School Baskeball Program @ 7.30am
12 Feb - G & T Testing
12 Feb - Parent Information Evening TBC
13 Feb - Census Day
13 Feb - Hymn Singing @ 2.20pm
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! 
LIBRARY NEWS
Book Fair
Thank you for joining us at this year’s Scholastic Book Fair. It was a huge success, adding over $2000 in library resources for all students to enjoy.
We’re so grateful for your support and truly appreciate the way our Liwara families encourage a love of reading at home and within our school community.
Library Closed
The library is now closed for borrowing. Please ensure all books on loan to your child are returned to the library ASAP.
Please email library@liwara.wa.edu.au with any concerns regarding overdue books.
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!
Mrs Clark
CANTEEN NEWS
As there are now only two more weeks of the school canteen opening, we will begin the run down of certain menu items for this year. This is so we can close down our freezers and canteen for the holidays. We apologise in advance if your favourites are not available but assure you they will be back next year.
We are planning a few Christmas specials in the last week, so bring your spare change and see what surprises we have on offer.
There are still quite a few IOU notes outstanding, could you please arrange to have these paid as soon as possible. We would like to have these all paid by the final week. They can be paid at the office, at the canteen or on-line by ordering the same item, please leave a note in the comments section advising us that this is for an IOU. Thank you in advance.
A big thank you for supporting us throughout the year by purchasing lunch and recess items, and to our helpful Year 6 students who have willingly offered to help us serve on busy days. You have all been amazing, best wishes and happiness to you at your new schools. Thank you also to the office staff who are always ready to lend us a hand on the very busy serving times.
We would also love to thank Mrs Millar who has been our biggest supporter of all the healthy meals and changes we have made over the past years. Thank you and we hope you have a wonderful and enjoyable retirement. We will miss you and your happy and positive outlook with the Liwara Canteen.
We hope that everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday with family and friends.
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 2025 & Term 1 2026.
Back to School Online Orders
Online orders for the drive through pick up will close at 12pm on Wednesday, 21 January.
Orders can be be collected via the drive through collection service on Thursday, 22 January from 9.30-10.00am at Gate 3. Please do not exit your vehicle, just call out your name and the items will be passed through the window.
Orders not collected at drive through will be sent home via the note basket on Thursday, 5 February 2026.
There will be stock available at JFE, Osborne Park after the final day of school for purchases from the 5-26 January 2026.
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 9TH DECEMBER
We had 13 young people attend youth group last week. The evening began with some energetic games, including frisbee, table tennis and a name tag activity that helped everyone settle in and engage with one another. After the games, we moved into the faith component of the night as we concluded the term with a focus on reflection and prayer.
Lucy delivered a thoughtful talk on the themes of Advent, highlighting virtues such as hope and peace. She encouraged the youth to prepare their hearts to receive Jesus during this season and to follow the example of John the Baptist by helping others encounter Him as well. The group then spent time in personal prayer and reflection while Lucy played a reflective worship song on guitar, creating a peaceful and meaningful environment for the young people to respond.
We finished the night by coming together for closing prayer and sharing a meal, fostering a strong sense of community as we head toward the end of the year.
On Saturday, we held an outing to Bounce, bringing together 14 young people from both the 24:7 Greenwood and Balcatta youth groups. It was a fantastic time of fun and fellowship. Afterwards, the leaders gathered for a catch-up over lunch, strengthening connections across both teams.
NEXT YOUTH GROUP
This week will be our final youth group session of the year. We will be celebrating with a Christmas party to embrace the Christmas season and enjoy a joyful end to our time together for 2024.
God bless,
Jesse and Lucy
24:7 Greenwood Youth Ministers
www.247youthministry.org
COMMUNITY NEWS
SACRED HEART COLLEGE - YEAR 7, 2028 ENROLMENTS
Sacred Heart College will be commencing the enrolment application process for Year 7, 2028 in mid-January next year. If you have a child who is currently in Year 4 and you would like them considered for enrolment at our College, please ensure you have submitted an Expression of Interest form via our website before the end of 2025.
Siblings of students already enrolled at Sacred Heart College must also have submitted an Expression of Interest form to be considered for a place at the College.
If you have any questions, please phone their College Registrar, Mrs Niki Jenkins on 9246 8283 or email registrar@sacredheart.wa.edu.au
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
As the year draws to a close, could we please ask you to include in your final newsletter the Christmas Holiday Roster for Dental Health Services.
The summer recess period commences from 23 December 2025 to 2 February 2026.
During this time in an emergency only, please contact Warwick General Dental Clinic on 9447 8011.
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.