Prayer for World Peace
O Lord God,
We pray for Peace and Love
In all the nations among all the people
that all wars and hatred will end.
We pray for those who suffer from
war, injustice and intolerance.
For the children, young people, the poor and
neglected ones.
We pray for peace in our life, lands, nations,
families and the world.
We ask your mercy in the name of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
Amen
The Liwara Newsletter, Volume 10
27th June 2025
In this week's newsletter:
- Sacrament of Holy Communion
- State Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
- Dance Concert
and more...
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Caregivers
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our students who have recently received the sacrament of Holy Communion. This is a significant milestone, and we are proud of each one of you.
STATE JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION
We are thrilled to announce our students participation in the State Jigsaw Puzzle Competition on Saturday, 21 June at the Claremont Showgrounds. Our Liwara Team consisted of Emmet Hang and Adam Brocklesby from 6R, Poppy Varga 5R and Sam Davini from 4G. Their dedication and teamwork are truly commendable.
The school teams were given 2 hours to complete their 500-piece puzzle, unseen, till a few minutes before the competition began. Our students came in 4th place with a time of 1 hour, 11 minutes and 37 seconds (taking 10 minutes off their PB!) I heard rumours about a parent team getting together next year as the buzz and excitement in the pavilion was contagious!
The Liwara Team formed from a larger group of students who have been puzzling enthusiastically after school most of this year with Mrs Amanda McCabe and was supported by families, at the inaugural Family Puzzle Afternoon on Sunday, 25 May. The involvement by so many families made the event a great success!
DANCE CONCERT
We are all extremely excited about our upcoming dance concerts which will be held on Wednesday, 2 July at 1.30pm for Green classes and 2.20pm for Red classes, which promises to be a spectacular showcase of our students’ talent and hard work. The students have been working hard during rehearsals, perfecting their routines and building confidence. There has been fantastic participation, and the students have been enthusiastically preparing for the concert. Keep up the great work everyone!
We look forward to seeing you at the Dance Concert and celebrating our students’ achievements together. Thank you for your continued support! Together, we can continue to make Liwara Catholic Primary School a place where every child thrives.
END OF TERM TWO
As we move forward towards the end of Term Two (Friday, 4 July), we look forward to the many opportunities ahead and the continued growth of our students in their own well-being and learning. Let us celebrate the small steps our students take on their individual journeys, both in the classroom and in their everyday lives. May you all have a beautiful weekend.
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
Running Club
Running Club takes place every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8am. This will continue in Term 3, Week 2 for students in Kindy to Year 6.
Reports to Parents
Student reports will be live on SEQTA Engage from 3.30pm today, Friday, 27 June.
First Holy Communion
The students will collect their First Holy Communion certificates at different Masses this coming weekend.
End of Term 2 Mass
Staff and students will celebrate the End of Term Mass at 9.00am on Friday, 4 July. The Trust Value Awards for Term 2 will be presented at this Mass, and all families are welcome to join us.
Term Dates
Staff and students will conclude Term 2 on Friday, 4 July. Term 3 for staff commences on Monday, 21 July, this is a pupil free day, and we look forward to seeing the students back on Tuesday, 22 July for the start of Term 3.
Start of Term 3 Mass
The Start of term Mass will take place at 9.00am on Friday, 25 July.
School Bags for Jesus
On behalf of the faith Ministry, we would like to thank all the families who donated supplies for the ‘School Bags for Jesus’. We were able to fill 26 bags which will be donated to countries all over the world!
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 - TRUST
In Term Two we are focusing on our school value of Trust. Each student is reminded of the different ways we can offer friendship to others. All classes have this poster up on display as a constant reminder.
UPCOMING EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATES 2025
TERM 3 - 21 July to 26 September
TERM 4 - 13 October to 12 December
Week 10 - Term 2 2025
30 June - Dance Lessons: PPR, 2R, 3R, 4G, 4R, 5G, 5R, 6G & 6R
30 June - Yr4 Parish Mass @ 9.00am
1 July - PP Fairytale Ball
1 July - Dance Lessons: PPG, 1G, 1R, 2G & 3G
2 July - Dance Lessons & Concert: Green Classes @ 1.30pm / Red Classes @ 2.20pm
4 July - End of Term Mass @ 9.00am - Yr6
4 July - Choir Workshop/Pizza Party @ 1.20pm
Week 1 - Term 3
21 July - Pupil Free Day
22 July - Students commence Term 3
24 July - Kindy Inc: Duncraig Library
25 July - Opening Term Mass @ 9.00am
26 July - Reconciliation Commitment Mass @ 6.00pm
27 July - Reconciliation Commitment Mass - All Masses
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
YEAR 4 NEWS
Year 4 has had an incredibly busy and rewarding term! One of the highlights was receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, a very special moment in our faith journey. We also deepened our understanding of the Mysteries of the Rosary and what they mean in our daily lives. In Mathematics, students have been exploring fractions, including equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, and how to accurately order them on a number line. There has been a real buzz of enthusiasm as students developed their confidence in tackling challenging fraction problems.
In our Inquiry unit, students chose an African animal to investigate in depth. They researched its physical characteristics, diet, natural habitat, and the biomes in which it lives. They mapped its location, created an informative PowerPoint presentation, and brought their learning to life by designing a 3D world using Minecraft Education. These worlds demonstrated their understanding of the animal’s environment, predators, and survival needs. Through this process, students learned how to gather information from a variety of sources and strengthened their speaking and listening skills, during formal presentations. It’s been a term full of discovery, creativity, and growth—and now we’re all looking forward to a well-earned holiday!
VISUAL ARTS NEWS
The artwork below has been produced by Scarlett Ford from Year 5 for the Catholic Education Angelico Art Exhibition. This submission represents her portrayal of the Liwara School Values, the bushtucker garden as well as her view on the school community. This artwork has been entered into the Fra Angelico section, specific to Religious Education artwork.
INTERSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
The interschool cross country squad put the postponement behind them and enjoyed a wonderful carnival day on Tuesday, 24 June. The runners pushed themselves to finish each race as strongly as possible with some outstanding individual performances. It was great to see the students striving to achieve their very best. Well done to everyone on helping the school finish 11th in division A which will see us return to division B next year.
Thank you so much to the parents who supported in the lead up and assisted on the day. It was great to have you in the setup, pack down and cheer on the students along the course. We really appreciate it!
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!
Mrs Clark
CANTEEN NEWS
We do sincerely apologise for the milk supply, but it is out of our control as it is a supplier issue. If we cannot fulfill your orders, then a credit or a substitution will be carried out. Thank you for your patience until we can return to normal supply.
If you receive an IOU from the canteen, these can be paid at the canteen, cash only sorry, or at the office. If you prefer you can order the same meal on Quickcliq, but please add in the note section, a message advising that this is for an IOU only please. If you have any outstanding IOU notes, could these please be settled before the end of term. Thank you.
We have several Gluten Free recess items available, however these will usually need warming. If your child requires a Gluten Free recess item, please advise us prior to school, or a note on their lunch order, so we may have this warmed and ready for them to collect at the counter.
Thank you for supporting the Liwara Canteen and again a very big thank you to our helpers who pop in to help us serve. You are all fabulous!!
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 24TH JUNE
Last week at 24:7 Greenwood, we had an incredible night filled with games, fun, and meaningful faith formation! We kicked things off with some time for fellowship, giving everyone a chance to reconnect and catch up. From there, we jumped into our first game of the night: Continuous Dodgeball, followed by a round of Cross the River—both high-energy and team-focused games that got everyone involved and having a blast.
Our faith input for the evening was delivered by one of our amazing volunteer leaders, Eilidh, who shared a powerful talk on “Finding Freedom through the Sacraments.” She walked us through each of the Sacraments, exploring their meaning, their importance, and how each one can lead us to deeper freedom and life in Christ. It was an insightful and inspiring message that really resonated with the group.
NEXT YOUTH GROUP
This week, we’ll be concluding our term theme, “Freedom in Christ,” with a powerful Encounter Night. This special evening will include an inspiring talk to help the youth reflect on the freedom Christ offers, as well as the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation—a meaningful chance to encounter God’s mercy and grace in a personal way.
It promises to be a beautiful and faith-filled night, and we encourage all young people to come with open hearts, ready to engage and receive.
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.