Newsletter 5 December 2025

As this is the final newsletter for the year, I would like to thank the students for all their hard work, the staff for their dedication and commitment to a supportive learning environment and finally, to all our families for your continued support throughout the year.

Thank you to those people who were able to attend last week’s ACM.  I was enormously proud to be able to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of so many people this year as well as highlight the success that has been achieved at Xavier throughout 2025.

On behalf of the school, I would like to make special mention to the members of the School’s Advisory Council – thank you all for your outstanding contribution this year.

As per the P&F Constitution, all Committee positions were made vacant.  Finalisation of the 2026 P&F Committee positions will take place at the first meeting in Term One.

We welcome the following staff to Xavier in 2026:  Ms Kelly Harlow, Mrs Cheryl Sullivan, Ms Kaye Elsum, Mrs Lisa MacGregor and Ms Darlene Levett.

We also farewell the following staff:  Miss Georgia Aquino, Miss Emma de Laeter and Miss Natalie Guagliardo.  On behalf of the school community, I would like to thank you all for the outstanding contribution you have made to this community over the time you have been at the school.  We wish you all the very best for your future endeavours.  Mrs Jo Wells will be taking leave for the duration of the 2026 school year.  Miss Rimmer will be taking leave from Terms 2-4.

I would like to wish ALL the school community, parents, children, staff, Fr. Mark, Fr. Grant, and our parish every blessing for the coming festive season, as well as, hoping you have a safe and happy holiday.  I look forward to another exciting school year in 2026.

If your child is not returning to Xavier in 2026 (except students in Year 6), could you please inform the Office in writing by Friday 12 December.  It is a government requirement that you advise Xavier of the new school your child will be attending.

Principal – Travis Bienkowski

Assistant Principals – Giselle Konle & Casey Finlay

Finance Officer – Rosa Bicknell

Administration Officer – Ruth Patrick & Carole Cresswell

Social Worker – Amy Gerick

Grounds/Maintenance – Richard D’Rozario

Canteen Manager – Sue Richter 

Uniform Shop Manager – Maureen Moore

Students with Disability Coordinator – Casey Finlay

Religious Education – Giselle Konle

Literacy & Numeracy Support – Janine Gumina & Michael Chambers

Xavier Playgroup – Valerie Chambers

AFaFE Playgroup – Tamara Lacroix & Leah Middleton

3-Year-Old Kindy Blue (Tuesday) – Eloise Armstrong

3-Year-Old Kindy Blue EA – Jessica Pao

3-Year-Old Kindy Gold (Thursday) – Kirsty Davies

3-Year-Old Kindy Gold EA – Jessica Pao

Kindy Blue Class Teacher – Kelly Harlow

Kindy Blue EAs – Bev Kelly / Jessica Pao / Bronwyn Shires (Fri even weeks)

Kindy Gold Class Teacher – Kirsty Davies

Kindy Gold EAs – Aloka Senaka / Reenu Sunny

Pre-Primary Blue Class Teacher – Kaye Elsum

Pre-Primary Blue EA – Melody De Guzman

Pre-Primary Gold Class Teacher – Hollie Male

Pre-Primary Gold EA – Monna Baugbog

Year 1 Blue Class Teachers – Laura Bilotta

Year 1 Blue EA – Louella Foreman

Year 1 Gold Class Teacher – Amy Rimmer (Term 1) / TBC (Terms 2-4)

Year 1 Gold EA – Nikita Mondon

Year 2 Blue Class Teacher – Nic Tucker

Year 2 Blue EAs – Julie Townsend / Jaycee Page

Year 2 Gold Class Teachers – Janet Lai / Darlene Levett

Year 2 Gold EA – Dylenne Cresswell / Amie Torres (SN)

Year 3 Blue Class Teacher – Jaymie-Lee Deuter

Year 3 Blue EAs – Valerie Chambers / Jen Peralta (SN)

Year 3 Gold Class Teacher – Matthew Armstrong

Year 3 Gold EAs – Lorraine Twinn / Bronwyn Shires (Fri odd weeks)

Year 4 Blue Class Teacher – Vanessa Vitanza

Year 4 Blue EAs – Kia Johnson/Jaxon Mallard/Seneca Periera & Bronwyn Shires (SN)

Year 4 Gold Class Teacher – Jake Papp

Year 4 Gold EAs – Kia Johnson / Jaxon Mallard / Lauren Igglesden (SN)

Year 5 Blue Class Teacher – Serena Cresswell

Year 5 Blue EAs – Keihani Derschow / Pennie McIntyre & Bronwyn Shires (SN)

Year 5 Gold Class Teacher – Gerard Rosman

Year 5 Gold EA – Keihani Derschow

Year 6 Blue Class Teacher – Cheryl Sullivan

Year 6 Blue EA – Deanne Cutri

Year 6 Gold Class Teacher – Jonathan Cox

Year 6 Gold EA – Deanne Cutri

Wellbeing & Support – Andrea Martin & Jinkx (Thurs)

Digital Technology & Design – Bethaney Tucker

Music – Paul Leeder

Languages – Holly Ho

PE – Michael Chambers

Library / History – Lisa MacGregor

Library Technician – Bev Kelly (Tues/Thurs)

First Nations Coordinator – Leah Middleton

Parish Priests – Fr. Mark & Fr. Grant

Before & After School Care – OSHClub WA

Congratulations to Lydia Teklemariam (Year PPG) who was our final recipient of the MJR Award this year.  She was nominated by members of the school community for “Lydia demonstrates the Spirit of Jesus (SOJ) every day in her happy, kind and positive approach to school.  She goes above and beyond to support her peers and teachers.  Lydia is always ready to lend a helping hand and is consistently well mannered and polite towards all members of the Xavier school community.  Keep up the great work Lydia!”

Thank you to those families who have already contributed to our annual Vinnies Christmas Appeal. If you haven’t had the chance yet, and to ensure a fairly even distribution of Christmas goodies, could each family please bring in an item from the graphic below, based on what faction your child/ren is in.

We are accepting donations up until Tuesday 9 December.

Both Kindy classes will hold their Nativity on Monday 8 December at 9.15am in the Undercover Area.  Their Year 3 buddies, along with all Kindy parents have been invited to attend.

Thank you to the Year 4 Blue class for leading the school in the Feast of Saint Francis Xavier Mass during the week and to the P&F for hosting the Colour Run activities this afternoon.  The students have had an awesome time.

What a fantastic day! Our Colour Run was a huge success, the students (and staff!) had an absolute blast. There were smiles, laughter, and plenty of colour everywhere you looked. It was such a joyful way to celebrate community, fun, and fitness together. A very big thank you to our amazing P&F team for all their hard work in organising and running the event. Your energy, planning, and enthusiasm made the day such a memorable one for everyone.Thank you also to all the families who came along to cheer, volunteer, or help with clean-up — we’re so grateful for your support!

It truly was a day full of colour, laughter, and community spirit.

Well done to the Breakfast Club volunteers for Tuesday’s BIG Breakfast.  The event was well-received by our community and all the volunteers did an impressive job in cooking and serving the breakfast.

Congratulations to everyone involved in last night’s Aussie Christmas Carols.  To all the families who turned out for the event – thank you!  The students from Pre-Kindy-Yr 6, did a terrific job singing their Christmas carol to the community.  Thank you to the Xavier staff for the work they put into ensuring the evening was a wonderful success.  Thank you to the P&F for organising the food trucks.  Several staff members who are leaving at the end of the year were acknowledged on the night for their contribution to the Xavier community.

As there is only 1 week until the end of the school year, this is a reminder to all families that payment of outstanding school fees must be finalised by 12 December 2025.  The payment of fees is part of the contract of enrolment and is essential for the efficient financial management of the school.  Please do not hesitate in contacting myself or Finance Officer, Rosa Bicknell if you would like to discuss your child’s school fees.

Next Wednesday, from 8.30-11.00am, all the students from Years PP-5, will have the opportunity to spend time with their peers and teacher for next year.  They will engage in various activities during the morning.  The current Year 6s will spend part of the morning undertaking other duties.  Kindergarten will run 2 transition sessions in conjunction with parent information sessions from 9.15-10.00am and 10.15-11.00am.

2026 class lists will be placed on the Undercover Area windows on Tuesday afternoon.

End of year reports will be sent via SeeSaw, after school on Wednesday 10 December.  This report will communicate the academic progress of your child for the school year.

Year 6 will celebrate their Graduation from Xavier with a special shared lunch with their parents on Thursday 11^th December at 12pm.  The Graduation Mass will commence at 9am followed by a Graduation Assembly and Awards ceremony.  We are all extremely proud of the Year 6s, and we wish them the best for high school in 2026.