Dear Parents and Caregivers 

National Volunteer Week 2026 in Australia runs from 18–24 May 2026, celebrating the theme "Your Year to Volunteer". This annual event recognises the millions of volunteers nationwide, highlighting the crucial role of volunteers in fostering sustainable, resilient communities. "Your Year to Volunteer" encourages Australians to find meaningful, flexible ways to give back. It also serves as a national thank-you to volunteers while encouraging new people to connect, find purpose and make a difference (Volunteering Australia). 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our P and F Volunteers and our parents who volunteer for school and class events. The gift of their time and talent helps to make Liwara’s community one of strength and collaboration. We are currently looking for volunteers to help in the school canteen on Fridays for about 2 hours. If you are available to do a rotational roster, please contact the office or drop in to the canteen.  

Catholic Identity 

Family Mass 

Our Term 2 Family Mass at the parish was celebrated together earlier this term. Thank-you to Father Elver for leading Mass, Angela Leddin and Stefanie Neri for preparing the Mass and John Fernandes for leading the choir.   

Sacrament of Eucharist 

Our Year 4 students will commence their faith journey to receive their First Holy Communion this weekend. Year Four candidates can attend any of the weekend Masses to register for their Commitment Mass.  

Education Pillar 

School Value of Trust 

It has been a busy start to Term Two. In addition to our class-based learning programs, students are participating in weekly dance lessons and have focused on our school value of Trust. Thank-you to the Year Six Faith Ministry for creating the Faith posters that you can see around the school.    

Cross Country and Running Club 

Students are currently participating in Cross-country runs during their sport sessions. We are also getting record numbers of laps completed during Running Club on these beautiful spring mornings.  

Community Pillar 

Muffins with Mum  

We celebrated our mums and grandmothers last week. The oval was alive with families walking together whilst enjoying a muffin. Thank-you to Stefanie Neri for leading the event and the team of staff who assisted with the preparation both before and after school. I hope all mothers and grandmothers had a wonderful Mothers’ Day last Sunday.   

P and F Colour Run 

Today, the P and F held the Colour Run; an engaging and energetic event for our students. Thank-you to Nicholas, Sally and Kelly who organised the event and the band of parent volunteers who helped on the day. Thank-you to the local business sponsors:

• Jessica Stojkovski, Member for Kingsley - Sponsor for PINK
• Flow Space, North Beach - Sponsor for BLUE
• Beyond Tools, Malaga - Sponsor for GREEN
• Paul Lambe Woodworking - Sponsor for ORANGE

and to all families who sponsored their children. The P and F will put all funds raised to a good cause for our school.  

Stewardship Pillar 

Staffing News 

Tracy Bryan has been appointed to cover Jane Evan’s leave. Tracy comes with a wealth of Social Worker experience in both CEWA schools and government support agencies. We look forward to welcoming Tracy to Liwara next week.   

Angela Leddin is currently on extended leave. Remy McGavigan is joining the leadership team as a middle leader two days per week. Congratulations to Remy for stepping up to this role.  

Winter Uniform

Students are now wearing full winter uniform. High standards of uniform presentation reflect the pride we take in our school and the image we uphold. Clear guidelines for uniform and grooming are available on our school website. These expectations are not optional; they are an important part of our school ethos. Staff will be following up on uniform expectations to ensure Liwara students are united in wearing their uniforms with pride.

Please take particular note of the following uniform guidelines:

• If hair is longer than the bottom of the collar, it must be completely tied back with an elastic band, in school colours.
• Children’s haircuts need to be conservative and appropriate to uniform expectations. (i.e. – no extreme hairstyles and no hair colour)
• The only jewellery permitted is a watch, one pair of plain studs or small sleepers (one in each ear) and one fine neck chain (a Christian symbol may be added to the chain – optional). No bracelets or hair ties around wrists.
• Black formal school shoes must be worn with the formal winter uniform (not black running shoes).

We appreciate your support in upholding the standards outlined on our website - Click here for link to website

Before School Supervision

Thank-you to all the parents that are ensuring their children are not dropped off until 8.15am when supervision commences. There has been a noticeable reduction in students arriving early.  

School officially begins at 8.40am; we are required to provide duty of care 15 minutes beforehand. To support families, we provide earlier duty of care with a staff member rostered in the undercover area from 8.15am. Recently, some students have been arriving earlier than 8.15am, when no supervision is available unless students are booked into the Liwara Out of Hours School Care (OSHC). Staff will send students arriving before 8.15am to the office and parents will be contacted.  Thank you for working with us to ensure all students arrive safely and are appropriately supervised before school.