Glory be to the Father, Who by His almighty power and love created me, making me in the image and likeness of God.
Glory be to the Son, Who by His Precious Blood delivered me from hell, and opened for me the gates of heaven.
Glory be to the Holy Spirit, Who has sacrificed me in the sacrament of Baptism, and continues to sanctify me by the graces I receive daily from His bounty.
Glory be to the Three adorable Persons of the Holy Trinity now and forever.
The Most Holy Trinity – June 4
Pupil Free Day Tomorrow
There will be a Pupil Free Day for all students in Kindergarten to Year 6 held TOMORROW – Friday 2 June. The WA Day public holiday will occur on Monday 5 June. OSHC will not be available on these days.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
A final rehearsal will be held for all candidates on Tuesday 13 June at 4pm. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place on Thursday 15 June commencing at 6.30pm.
LifeLink Day Launch
The members of the Year 6 Discipleship Council, Mrs Konle and Mrs Finlay will attend the LifeLink Day launch at Newman College next Wednesday 7 June. LifeLink’s agencies deliver professional services & caring support to thousands of people in need throughout Western Australia each year. The work of LifeLink is indeed a positive demonstration of: Faith in Action
MJR Award
Congratulations to Carole Cresswell who is this month’s MJR Award recipient. She was nominated by members of the school community for: “displaying MJR qualities that assist in servicing our school community. Carole volunteers her time in a quiet manner and always with a smile upon her face. She has gone above and beyond in assisting those in need and is a wonderful example of a WESTIE. Congratulations on your award Carole!” Read more about Carole’s reaction to winning the MJR Award.
School Photo Days
Your school photo day is coming next week! By now, every student has received a personalised flyer to bring home from Kapture Photography containing your child’s unique codes for ordering school photos online.
KEEP YOUR FLYER SECURE!
The unique codes contained on the flyer will be issued only once (although if you have lost yours, we scanned them and can access it; email giselle.konle@cewa.edu.au for another copy).
Order EARLY for sibling photography. These online orders will CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUES 6 JUNE. The school or the photographers cannot accept late orders for sibling photography. Please do not ask as your request simply cannot be accommodated.
Order EARLY for discount photo day prices
Order your photos within 10 calendar days of photo day to receive discount photo day prices. Late orders are handled separately to the school delivery and incur a $30 custom service charge.
Other information
Kapture offer a money back guarantee for any parent who is not fully satisfied with their photo package. Should you have any queries before or after photo day, please check the FAQ’s on the Kapture website.
All students will be photographed individually on photo day for school administration records AS WELL as included in their class group presentation available for purchase to all families.
The schedule of the photo days is available by clicking on the button below. YOUR CHILD MUST BE WEARING THEIR FULL WINTER UNIFORM ON THEIR ALLOCATED DAY. If you have arranged for sibling photos, your children should wear their full winter uniform on both days.
4-Year-Old Kindy Interviews 2024
2024 Kindy interviews have now commenced. The interview process is a wonderful opportunity to meet new families, their child and to answer any questions they may have about the school or the 4-Year-Old Kindy program. Mrs Konle, and Mrs Finlay will interview families who have children already enrolled in the school.
Sushi Day @ the Canteen
It’s another Sushi Day at the Canteen. Please order by Monday 12 June at the latest to enjoy Sushi for lunch on WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE.
Changeover from Xavier OSHC to OSHClub WA
Wednesday marked the final day that Xavier OSHC was in operation at the school. A HUGE thank you to our regular staff: Chantelle, Emily and Nadiia for their dedication and commitment to Xavier OSHC over the past few years. Effective from Tuesday 6 June, we welcome OSHClub WA to Xavier as they commence providing a wonderful OSHC service to our families. Chantelle, Emily, and Nadiia will continue working in the service and be a familiar face to our families.
Book Club Co-ordinator required
The school is seeking a parent to take on the role of Book Club coordinator. This is a volunteer position that involves collating and entering Book Club orders, distributing order forms to classrooms and liaising with Scholastic. If you are interested in the position, or you would like to find out more, please contact the school office on 9391 7000.
Executive Visit
On Tuesday, Dr. Tony Curry (Director of People, Capability and Wellbeing) attended Xavier and spent time visiting classrooms and speaking with the Leadership Team, School Advisory Council Chair, staff, and students.
The Fathering Project
Thank you to everyone who was able to make the Pizza and Paper Plane evening on Monday as part of the school’s involvement in The Fathering Project. There was a fantastic turn out with over 60 participants. Congratulations to Alastair McLeod (junior), Chase Pracey (senior) and Lawrence Sills-Ohlsen (parent) who were the winners of the flying competitions. Keep an eye out for the next Fathering Project event in Term 3. Check out some of the action from Monday evening 😊.
West Coast Eagles Football Clinic
The West Coast Eagles made a thrilling appearance at school in an unforgettable coaching clinic. The AFL stars provided students in Year 3 and the Year 6 interschool AFL team with expert knowledge through a series of skill-building drills, passing on invaluable tips and techniques that have made them champions. They not only taught students AFL specific skills, but also emphasised the importance of teamwork, discipline, and resilience. Students were privileged to also score some autographs from the players. It was a great morning for all students and staff involved!
Year 6 Interschool Sports
Congratulations to the Year 6 students on a successful completion to the Eagle’s Cup competition this term. The football team has made the grand final and will verse St Joseph’s School on Friday 9 June. Students will be informed of where and what time they will be playing once details have been finalised.
Bread Bag Recycling Promotion
The bread bag recycling initiative which encourages families to bring in empty bread bags to exchange for sports equipment is progressing well. The promotion ends on 7 July.
P&F News
A reminder that the next P&F Meeting will be held via Teams on WEDNESDAY 7 June at 7.00pm. Everyone is welcome to join the meeting from home by accessing the following link: https://bit.ly/3INSZyK or click on the button below.
Community News
Each year our parish hold a sacred Fire on the eve of St John the Baptist to dispose of spiritual goods that are damaged and need to be disposed of. As Catholics have done for centuries before us, we build a fire and spend time with our family as we remember this great saint who courageously preached the coming of the Messiah and ask him for his intercession. There is a special blessing for the vigil fire and afterwards we can enjoy toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate!
This year, we will be hosting the City of Armadale community trailer with outdoor family games, BBQ and TV. The whole parish and school community is invited to attend on Friday 23 June from 5pm to 7pm. Sausage sizzle: $2 Drinks: $1 & real coffee will be available for purchase.
The event is FREE but please book tickets via trybooking using the QR code or https://www.trybooking.com/CILFB for catering purposes. The fire will be lit behind the Church and the area will be restricted. All parking will be in the front carpark.
