Child's Morning Prayer
As I begin my new school day
To You, my God, I come and pray.
Please help me do all that I can
To listen well and understand.
Help me be quiet and obey
All the rules throughout the day.
May I do my work well and then
Good grades from teacher always win
In everything and every way
Bless me at my school today.
Amen
The Liwara Newsletter, Volume 11
25th July 2025
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Welcome Back
We’re thrilled to welcome all our students, families, and staff back for a brand-new term filled with learning, growth, and exciting opportunities. We hope you and your families had a restful and joyful school holiday. It’s been wonderful to see our students return with bright smiles, ready to embrace the new term with enthusiasm and energy. As we begin this journey together, we look forward to a vibrant calendar of events that will enrich our school community.
This term promises to be especially meaningful as we engage in our Sacramental Programs, supporting students in their spiritual development and faith journey. We’re also excited to see our talented students shine in the Catholic Performing Arts Festival, showcasing their creativity and dedication through music.
Let’s embrace the term ahead with enthusiasm, kindness, and a commitment to excellence. We can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together!
Celebrating the Year of Hope – Jubilee Year
This term, we are excited to continue our journey through the Jubilee Year of Hope. Staff spent their first day back at school in reflection, renewal, and celebration facilitated by our RE Consultants from CEWA. Throughout the year our students will continue to be engaging in activities that highlight hope, kindness, and community spirit. We encourage families to talk with their children about what hope means to them and how they can share it with others.
Holiday Highlights It was heartwarming to hear how much our students enjoyed their holidays! From road trips to sunny spots and family barbecues to quiet reading days and creative projects, the stories they’ve shared have brought a lovely sense of joy to our classrooms. We’re proud of how they’ve returned with a positive mindset and readiness to learn.
Thank you for your continued support. Let’s make Term 3 a time of growth, hope, and community!
ENROLMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN KINDY 2027/2028 AND PRE KINDY 2025/2026
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 2025 Pre Kindy placements who are yet to turn three. We have now completed our Kindy interviews for 2026 and currently have a waitlist. In Term 3 we will commence interviewing our 2026 Pre Kindy applicants. Please note, that Kindy will be conducted on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 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
Reconciliation Commitment Mass
The students in Year 3 who are receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation will need to attend one of the Parish Masses at All Saints Parish this weekend, 26 and 27 July. The students will bring up a commitment card to Father during the Mass. If you cannot attend any Masses this weekend, you will need to attend the following weekend and present your card to Father at the end of Mass.
Reconciliation Parent Child Workshop
As part of your child Sacramental journey, parents are asked to attend the Reconciliation Parent Child Workshop on Thursday, 7 August at 5.00pm in the Liwara Hall with their child. The workshop will be presented by Mario Borg from 24:7 Ministry.
Confirmation Commitment Mass
Students in Year 6 who are receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation will need to attend one of the Parish Masses at All Saints Parish on the weekend of 2 and 3 August. They will be asked to bring up a commitment card to Father during the Mass. If you cannot attend any Masses on this weekend, you will need to attend the following weekend and present your card to Father at the end of Mass.
Religious Education Assessment (REA)
Students in Years 3 and 5 will be completing the Religious Education Assessment Practice in Week 2 and the Assessment. This will take place in Week 3.
Family Mass
The Liwara Term 3 Family Mass will take place on Sunday, 10 August at 9:30am. We look forward to seeing as many families attend as possible.
Ms Angela Leddin & Ms Stefanie Neri
Assistant Principals
SAVE THE DATE
Nominations for the Catholic School Parents WA Awards of Excellence
Nominations are now open - there are five categories for nominations:
- Parent
- Parent Group
- Principal
- Parish
- Agnes Weymouth
Please click on the link below to access nominations forms: Awards of Excellence
To book tickets to attend the cocktail awards celebration on Friday, 1 August click on the link: Events
SCHOOL VALUES - MERCY
In Term Three we are focusing on our school value of Mercy. We display mercy by accepting others for who they are and by showing compassion and care for their needs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATES 2025
TERM 3 - 21 July to 26 September
TERM 4 - 13 October to 12 December
Week 2 - Term 3 2025
26 July - Reconciliation Commitment Mass @ 6.00pm
27 July - Reconciliation Commitment Mass - All Masses
28 July - Kindy-Pre Primary Health Checks
28 July - Waste Sorted Incursion
28 July - Y5 Tough Stuff Program
29 July - Running Club @ 8.00am
29 July - P & F Meeting @ 7.00pm
30 July - School Tour @ 9.30am
31 July - Running Club @ 8.00am
31 July - CPAF - Percussion Ensemble @ Trinity College
1 Aug - Census
1 Aug - Certificate Assembly @ 2.20pm
2 Aug - Confirmation Commitment Mass @ 6.00pm
3 Aug - Confirmation Commitment Mass - All Masses
Week 3
4 Aug - Waste Sorted Incursion
4 Aug - Whole School Prayer Y1 @ 2.40pm
5 Aug - Running Club @ 8.00am
5 Aug - Y3 & 5 RE Assessment
5 Aug - Y1 Constable Care Excursion
5 Aug - Neurodiversity Meeting @ 9.00am
6 Aug - Y3 & 5 RE Assessment
7 Aug - Running Club @ 8.00am
7 Aug - Y3 & 5 RE Assessment
7 Aug - Reconciliation Parent Workshop @ 5.00pm
8 Aug - Mary Mackillop Feast Day
8 Aug - Y3 & 5 RE Assessment
8 Aug - Y5 Performance Assembly @ 2.20pm
10 Aug - Family Mass @ 9.30am
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! 
CLASSROOM NEWS
EDU-DANCE
Throughout Term Two, students from Pre-Primary to Year 6 participated in Edu-Dance lessons each week which culminated in an outstanding end of term dance concerts. The enthusiasm and energy which each student displayed on the day was impressive and they should all be very proud of themselves. All the teachers were so impressed by the dedication of each student throughout the term. Take a look at the amazing snapshots from the concerts below.
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 - 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!
SAVE THE DATE – Tuesday 19th August
Children’s Book Week turns 80 in 2025!
We invite all students to dress as their favourite book character on Tuesday, 19th August, with our assembly and parade taking place at 9am in the Liwara Hall. All families are welcome to attend!
Mrs Clark
CANTEEN NEWS
Welcome back to Term 3. We hope you all had a lovely holiday.
We have managed to stock up on our healthy and delicious menu items and we were ready, set, go for Tuesday. If you would like a nice warm lunch on a chilly day, orders can be made on-line at www.quickcliq.com.au, by entering Liwara and your child’s class details.
Please note we cannot change the toppings on the Foccacia or change the make up of the sushi as we order these in fresh for us. Please note that we can provide GF bread and also lactose free margarine which can be ordered by adding a note to your order in the message area provided.
We also have some GF options available at recess, however these will need to be ordered prior to recess please, so we can have them warm and ready for pick up.
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!!
Thank you for supporting the 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.
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!
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Are you an adult thinking about becoming a Catholic? Do you know someone else who is? Are you a baptised Catholic who would like to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation?
All Saints Parish, Greenwood will be holding an information night on 12th June at 7.30pm. If you are interested, come along and discover what the Church has to offer. For further information, please contact Fr Elver (0466 604754) or Juliet Southgate (0450 578679).
PARISH YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
TUESDAY 22ND JULY
Last week at 24:7 Greenwood, we had an awesome Games Night that was full of energy and fun! We kicked things off with card games, board games, and a lively round of dodgeball to get everyone moving.
Our first group game for the night was amazing fun followed by a hilarious round of Reverse Charades, which had everyone laughing. We then played Shrinking Islands, a game that tested our agility and teamwork, before finishing the night with a crowd favourite — Guess the Song.
Next youth group promises to be even more exciting as we welcome back our Youth Minister, Lucy, from her trip to Zambia, along with leaders Patsy and Florence. We’ll also be launching our brand-new theme for Term 3!
NEXT YOUTH GROUP
At our next gathering, we’ll begin exploring our Term 3 theme: Works of Mercy. Together, we’ll discover what the different Works of Mercy are and how we can live them out in our daily lives. Throughout the term, we’ll take a closer look at each individual work, understanding its significance and how it calls us to love and serve others.
We look forward to starting this meaningful journey!
God bless,
Jesse and Lucy
24:7 Greenwood Youth Ministers
www.247youthministry.org
COMMUNITY NEWS
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.