Newsletter 15 May 2026

Congratulations to Ruby Della-Pollina (6B) who is our latest MJR Award recipient. “Ruby is always a helpful, considerate, and diligent student who regularly includes and supports her peers.  She displays impeccable manners and makes Jesus real every day through her positive interactions with students, staff, and parents.  Ruby is a wonderful example of a WESTIE by consistently greeting people with a polite hello and a smile upon her face.  Congratulations on your award Ruby!”  Read more about Ruby’s reaction to winning the MJR Award. The next MJR Award will be presented at the Year 2 Gold Assembly on Friday 26 June.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Crazy Hair Day for LifeLink.  Many staff and students got involved by wearing crazy hair on the day.  The school raised $284.00 for LifeLink.

The students will attend their sacramental retreat on Thursday 21 May.  A final rehearsal will be held for all candidates on Tuesday 9 June at 4.30pm.  The Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place on Thursday 11 June commencing at 6.30pm. 

Next Sunday 24 May, the Year 6 parents will be running a sausage sizzle at Armadale Bunnings to raise funds for the Year 6 Graduation.  If you are in the area, please drop in, buy a sausage sizzle, and support the Xavier parents.

Friday 22 May is Walk to School Day.  We encourage students, families, and staff to take part in a community walk to school as we promote healthy habits, road safety, and spending time together outdoors.  Teachers wearing hi-vis vests will walk with students along the planned route, and all participating students will receive a special sticker on arrival to school.

We will:
Meet at: Gwynne Park Skate Park
Leave at: 8:00 am
Length: 15 minutes

As per the school’s Uniform Manual, all students from Years 1-6, must be wearing the full winter uniform and adhere to all sections outlined in the manual by the commencement of next week.  As a school, we must take pride in how we present ourselves.  If you are unsure of the uniform requirements, please visit the school website: https://xavier.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Uniform-Manual-1.pdf .  The school uniform shop is open every Monday (8.00-10.00am), Wednesday (1.30-3.30pm).

A reminder about the Uniform Policy (see school website) and grooming expectations at Xavier. There should be no extreme hairstyles and any hair that is too long must be tied back. Hair ties should be blue or white.

All children from Kindy to Year 6 took part in a Constable Care Incursion this week. This free incursion helped give children strategies for keeping safe online and for situations which may require first aid, or looking for help in an emergency, depending on their age group.

2027 Kindy interviews will commence from the beginning of Week 4 through to the end of Term 2.  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.

Our Xavier Year 6 students recently represented the school at the Interschool Cricket Carnival held at Sutherlands Park. While the results did not always fall our way, both our boys’ and girls’ teams demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, resilience, and encouragement throughout the day. In beautiful sunny conditions, students maintained positive spirits, supported one another, and proudly represented Xavier both on and off the field. A highlight of the carnival was the boys’ strong victory over St Munchin’s as they settled into the competition, with some impressive batting from Arthur, who struck several powerful 4s and 6s, while Arnav contributed important wickets with the ball. The girls also showed great determination and teamwork, with Ella-Grace and Miracle displaying strong all-round cricket skills across the day. Team spirit was further lifted by Savannah’s homemade cricket chant, which kept energy and enthusiasm high amongst the girls’ team. It was wonderful to see so much teamwork, laughter, and respectful competition throughout the carnival, and we congratulate all students for their effort, enthusiasm, and commitment.

The next P&F Meeting will be held on Tuesday 26 May at 6.00pm in the staffroom.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Next week is National Volunteers Week. Please enjoy this short two minute video outlining the benefits of volunteering at Xavier and contributing to your child’s school community.