PRAYER for LENT
God of abundance, we are so grateful for the many blessings You have bestowed upon us. Help us to be generous toward those who are less fortunate in any area of life. Help us also to remember that with or without material wealth, with You we are rich in faith, hope, and love – and in the end that is what matters most. Loving Father, heal the wounds that alienate our hearts from You, from believing, and from others so that we may reach out to our brethren and see them in You and You in them. It is in Your good and holy Name we pray.
Amen
The Liwara Newsletter, Volume 3
1st March 2024
In this week's newsletter:
- Congratulations to our Certificate Recipients
- Family Mass - Term 1
- Welcome to our Newest Member of Staff
- 50th Anniversary Dates and Events
and more...
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Caregivers
I hope this newsletter finds you well and filled with the spirit of happiness and peace as we come to the end of our Wellbeing Week! As we embark on the month of March, we have some exciting events and updates to share with you.
Congratulations to our Certificate Recipients
At our first assembly for the year students were recognised for their achievements and efforts and presented with their new 50th Anniversary themed certificate. It was lovely to have so many parents, caregivers and grandparents present to acknowledge the students who were awarded a certificate.
Family Mass - Term 1
I extend our warmest gratitude to all families who made our first Family Mass an overwhelming success! Your presence truly added warmth and joy to the gathering, making it a memorable occasion for everyone involved. The choir led the congregation with enthusiasm and vigour and were duly applauded by those present, not just once, but twice! I sincerely appreciate the efforts of those who coordinated and contributed to the Mass as your dedication and enthusiasm played a significant role in creating an enjoyable and welcoming environment for out parish and school community
Welcome to our Newest Member of Staff
I would like to warmly welcome Mrs Fiona Kranz to our front office Admin Team. She will be working on Fridays alongside Mrs Anne Stent & Mrs Lucy Heke. Fiona also works at Irene McCormack Catholic College two days a week and she began with us at Liwara last Friday.
50th Anniversary Dates and Events
The table below lists the events we will be focussing on this year as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. Plenty of work is already going on in the background and after meeting with the P&F and School Advisory Council in the last couple of weeks they are fully engaged and supportive of the events. Please add all the events to your calendar and keep the entry updated as more detailed information will be sent out as the year progresses.
Carpark Courtesy
As we continue to work together to create a positive and harmonious environment, I’d like to take a moment to remind everyone about the importance of carpark safety and courtesy. Here are a few friendly reminders to ensure a smooth and respectful experience for all:
- Mindful Parking: Please park within designated car parks and parking spaces.
- Admin Carpark No 2: This carpark is not to be used as a dropping off or picking up point as this is a staff only designated car park. We have instrumental tutors, relief staff and OSHC staff arriving for work before and after school, unable to find a designated bay which can impact on our students’ learning and care if they can’t park in the designated staff carpark .
- Safe Picking Up & Dropping Off: Picking up and dropping off of students must be done via the three options below –
- The bottom carpark / drive through - Gate #3 supervised after school
- The top drive through - Gate #6 supervised after school
- The oval carpark - Gate #12 supervised after school
If you have someone new doing either the dropping off or picking up of your child could you please inform them of which carparks they have access to. - Respect Reserved Spaces: Be mindful of reserved parking spaces for individuals with special needs, staff members, or other designated roles. These spaces are crucial for those who require them.
- Speed Limits: When driving within the parking area, observe the posted speed limits. This helps maintain a safe environment for our students and other drivers.
- Avoid Blocking Traffic: If waiting for a parking spot or dropping off/picking up children, do so without blocking the flow of traffic. This helps maintain a smooth and efficient traffic flow.
- Gate #4: This gate is not for the use of students before and after school as the carpark is a busy one and the children’s safety can be compromised. Students should only be using Gates #1 & #3 to enter the school in the morning and supervised gates, #3, #6 & #12 to be picked up. Our ELC parents and caregivers use gates #1 & #13 to enter the grounds to drop and collect their children from the Kindy & PP classrooms.
As I conclude my message I look forward to the upcoming months where together we continue to foster a spirit of collaboration and kindness. Remember, each member of our school community plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey.
2024 MEDICAL ACTION PLANS
Thank you to all the families that have returned their 2024 Medical Action Plans. A reminder that all medications used within the school grounds need to be checked at the front office and recorded.
If you are unsure of your requirements, please contact the front office on 6224 2000
ENROLMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN KINDY 2024/2025/2026 AND PRE KINDY 2025/2026
We currently have a limited number of vacancies for Kindy 2024, I urge you to contact our Enrolment Officer, as soon as possible, to discuss the enrolment process. I will be meeting with future and current parents for our 2025 Kindy and Pre Kindy placements commencing mid Term 1 onwards. Enrolment information and applications can be downloaded from our school website HERE or a paper copy can be collected from the school office.
Best wishes and God Bless!
Mrs Andrea Millar
Principal
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Liwara Swimming Carnival
The Liwara Swimming Carnival for all Year 4, 5 and 6 students will take place on Thursday, 7 March, 2024 from 9.00am to 2.15pm at Craigie Leisure Centre. Students depart on the bus at 8:40am. Students will be participating in swimming activities in the outdoor 50m pool and should bring the following items:
- All students come to school dressed in appropriate swimwear with their sports uniform over the top
- Slip on shoes
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Food for recess and lunch
- Towel
- Goggles
- Swim Cap (optional)
Please refer to the Seesaw post for all additional information including event guide, inter-school and spectator information.
Lockdown Drill
Each term we action our emergency procedures with either a lockdown or evacuation drill. Our school will complete a lockdown drill on Wednesday the 6th of March. These drills allow us to ensure our procedures are effective and protect staff and students in the unlikely event of an emergency.
Certificate Assembly
Our next Certificate Assembly will take place on Friday, 8 March in the Liwara Hall at 2:30pm. We invite families to celebrate the achievements of our students with us.
Sacrament Enrolment Masses
A reminder to those families with students in Years 3, 4 and 6 who are completing a sacrament this year, to please attend one of the weekend Sacrament Enrolment Masses at All Saints Church on either Saturday, 9 March (6pm) or Sunday, 10 March (all Masses). Please refer to the letter sent out via Seesaw.
Whole School Prayer
Year 5 will lead Whole School Prayer on Monday, 11 March at 2:40pm in the All Saints Church. We welcome all families to join us.
NAPLAN 2024
NAPLAN will take place in Weeks 7 and 8 this term for all students in Year 3 and 5. Testing will take place Wednesday-Friday, 13-15 March and Monday, 18 March at 9am each day. If your child is absent, they will complete the test in a make-up session in Week 8. If you have any concerns, please schedule a time to discuss NAPLAN with your child’s class teacher.
Performance Assembly
Please join us in the Liwara Hall for our first performance assembly this year, hosted by Year 4 on Friday, 15 March at 2:30pm.
Ms Angela Leddin & Mrs Jesseca Francis
Assistant Principals
SCHOOL VALUES - RESPECT
In Term One we are focusing on our school value of Respect. Each student is reminded of the different ways we can show Respect to God, others and ourselves. All classes have this poster up on display as a constant reminder.
UPCOMING EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATES 2024
TERM 1 - 31 January to 28 March 2024
TERM 2 - 15 April to 26 June 2024
TERM 3 - 15 July to 20 September 2024
TERM 4 - 8 October to 6 December 2024
Pupil Free Days & Public Holidays 2024:
- 4 March - Labour Day
- 29 March - Good Friday
- 25 April - Anzac Day
- 3 June - Western Australia Day
- 27 June - Pupil Free Day
- 28 June - Pupil Free Day
- 2 September - Pupil Free Day
- 3 September - Pupil Free Day
- 7 October - Pupil Free Day
Week 6
4 March - Labour Day Public Holiday
6 March - Lockdown Drill
7 March - Liwara Swimming Carnival - Yr 4-6
8 March - Certificate Assembly @ 2.30pm
9 March - Enrolment Mass @ 6.00pm
9 March - LADS Camp (TBC)
Week 7
10 March - Enrolment Mass (All Masses)
10 March - LADS Camp (TBC)
11 March - Whole School Prayer @ 2.40pm, All Saints Church
11-12 March - Kindy Screening
12 March - P & F Meeting @ 7.00pm
13-15 March - NAPLAN Testing Yr 3 & 5
15 March - Yr 4 Performance Assembly @ 2.30pm
LIWARA SWIMMING CARNIVAL INFORMATION
The Liwara Swimming Carnival for Year 4 to 6 students will take place on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 9.00am to 2.00pm at the Craigie Leisure Centre.
All students in Years 4, 5 and 6 are to participate and are required to be at school by 8:30am as buses will be departing at 8.40am sharp.
Please click below to access the important links for the swimming carnival.
2024 Liwara Swimming Carnival - Information Form
2024 Liwara Swimming Carnival - Program
CLASS NEWS - Year Five
LIBRARY NEWS
All students are encouraged to return their borrowed books before school from 8.15am to go into the weekly raffle draw.
Library Days
Tuesday – Years 1 & 2
Wednesday – Years 3, 5 & 6
Thursday – Kindy, Pre-Primary & Year 4
Book Returns
If you have outstanding library books, they can be dropped into the main office.
Library Bags for Sale
The Liwara Craft Group have made Library bags. They are selling them for $10.00 a bag 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
Bring your receipt to the Library and select a bag!
Mrs Clark
CANTEEN NEWS
We would like to give a big thank you to Mrs Millar who has been sending in some terrific watermelons from her garden, they are huge and very juicy. We have put them to good use selling slices over the counter at recess and lunch and of course we use them to make our very yummy frozen watermelon cubes.
If you receive an IOU note sent home, sometimes for a forgotten online order or lunch at home, a misplaced lunch box and even a sneaky crow or two enjoying the spoils they find, these can be paid at the Canteen, at the office or a Quickcliqs on-line order for another day. Please mark these with “This is paying for an IOU, please do not provide”, in the comments section.
Just a reminder that we cannot change any ingredients in our sushi or focaccia orders, as they are pre-made for us. We hope that you love the fresh meals that we make and provide, without all the additives that are often added to purchased items.
Thank you for supporting our Liwara Canteen.
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.
Please note that students are required to wear their summer uniform for Term 1 2024.
JFE Details
Phone: 9204 1701
Email: saes@jfe.net.au
PARENTS & FRIENDS
To read this week's P & F Newsletter, click here
Please see our current Try Bookings Form and Reimbursement Form below:
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
PARISH YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
YOUTH GROUP REPORT
Last week at 24:7 Greenwood we had an awesome night of fun, games and fellowship. We started our night with board and card games inside as well as soccer down on the oval before moving inside to start our first game, Bum Shuffle. After plenty of seat switching and stealing, we moved into our second game for the night, Mafia, which was so intense it ended in a draw between mafia and civilians.
Our talk for the night was from our very own Youth Minister Jesse, who shared with us about Infinite Love and how we can find this in the Trinity. It was extremely inspiring and encouraging for all of us there!
NEXT YOUTH GROUP
Next week we will be having a guest speaker join us to help us continue exploring our term theme as we look at Heaven, Hell & Purgatory.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Can't wait for the AFL season to start?
Summer Kick Auskick is back for 2024 at Warwick Greenwood JFC - 5pm to 6pm at Ellersdale Reserve, Warwick. Open to all Pre Primary to Y2's, all community members welcome.
Summer Kick is perfect for players that would like to learn a few more skills and for anyone wanting to just try before signing up to the season. WGJFC Auskick sessions are coordinated by an AFL level 2 accredit coach.
Girls are welcome to join our girls only Auskick program and sessions.
Starting, Monday 22nd January for 12 weeks. Bring your friends!
All enquiries to michael.nemere@hotmail.com or 044 964 5772.
Dental Health Services
Greenwood Dental Therapy Centre
Greenwood Primary School | Merivale Way, Greenwood,Wa,6024
Ph: (08) 92035611 |
VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS AND DISADVANTAGED AT GRACE CAFE IN JOONDALUP
The Anglican Grace Chapel in Joondalup and St Vincent De Paul Northern Conferences jointly open a drop-in centre for the homeless and disadvantaged each Monday and Friday at the Grace Chapel. Volunteers offer and serve a heated meal, tea and coffee and hampers of donated food for the guests.
More volunteers are desperately needed. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Peter on 0491 048 207 or email: ryansite@tpg.com.au.
ENROLMENTS
We are now accepting Pre Kindy - Year 6 enrolments for 2025, 2026 & beyond. Please contact the school if you have any questions on 6224 2000 or via email: enquiries@liwara.wa.edu.au for more information.