A reminder that this Friday, 29th August is a pupil-free day.

Students are not required to attend school on this day. Please note that Playgroup will also be cancelled.

We hope all families enjoy the extended weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday!

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we are tasked with placing over 660 students into classes. This is a complex process that takes into account a wide range of factors to ensure the best possible learning environment for every child.

Key Considerations in Class Placement

We carefully consider each student’s:

• Academic performance 
• Work habits (e.g. ability to work independently) 
• Behaviour 
• Gender 
• Social network and maturity 
• Special circumstances (e.g. twins, siblings) 
• Previous class placements 
• Classroom observations 
• Other relevant information

Our goal is to create balanced classes that support the academic and social development of all students. Each class will include a diverse mix of abilities and personalities.

Please note: Even a single late-stage change can create a domino effect, impacting many other placements. For this reason, class lists are final once published.

Friendship Groups

We understand the importance of friendships. Students will be invited to complete a confidential friendship survey, where they can nominate up to five peers they would like to learn with. While we aim to place each child with at least one friend, friendship groups are not the primary factor in placement decisions. In some cases, it may be beneficial for students to be placed apart.

Parental Input

Parents and carers are welcome to share any significant information that may not already be known to the school or current teacher. Most families will not need to respond unless there are exceptional circumstances.

If you do wish to provide input, please use the following form:

Classroom Placement Information Form

Please understand: While all input is valued, we cannot guarantee that specific requests will be accommodated.

Parent and Carer Commitment

We ask all families to support our Class Placement Process by:

• Trusting and accepting the school’s decisions 

• Speaking positively with your child about their placement 

Please note that class placements are made with the best interests of the entire cohort in mind—not based on existing parent or child relationships.

Please note - request closes on Tuesday 9th September.

We’re looking forward to celebrating our amazing dads and father figures! 

Join us on Thursday, 4th September at 8:00am in the school hall for a special Father’s Day Breakfast.

For your convenience, the senior Kiss and Drive will be open.
Breakfast will wrap up at 8:30am, after which you're warmly invited to visit your child’s classroom and share a little of their morning with them.
Class visits will conclude when the school bell rings to start the day.

☕ In the spirit of sustainability, please bring your own reusable coffee or tea cup.

We hope to see you there!

Date: Thursday 18th September 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: St Simon Peter School Hall

Congratulations to 3W on an amazing assembly!

A big well done also to all of our Merit Award winners – we are so proud of you all!

We are excited to announce that our Years 3–6 Jumps and Throws Athletics Finals Day will take place on Wednesday 10th September (Week 8). This event is designed for students who have ranked in the top 8 boys and top 8 girls in their year level for field events, including Shot Put, Turbo Javelin, and Long Jump.

In the lead-up to the finals, all students will participate in practice sessions during their PE lessons and will be given multiple opportunities to qualify. Families will be notified if their child qualifies for an event, with further details to follow.

Event Schedule:

• Years 3 & 4: Rotations begin at 8:50am

• Years 5 & 6: Rotations begin at 11:20am

The top 4 performers in each event will earn points towards individual championships, contributing to the titles of Champion Boy and Champion Girl.

We will then wrap up our athletics program with the St Simon Peter Tabloid Carnival on Friday 12th September (Week 8). The final event—the 100m sprint—will take place during the carnival and determine the last of the championship points. Medal presentations and the announcement of the winning House will also be held on this day.

Please note:

• The 400m and 800m events will be run during regular class time, with results shared on SeeSaw.

• Families will be notified if their child is selected for the Interschool Athletics Team, with more information to come closer to the event.

We look forward to a fantastic day of friendly competition and celebrating our students’ efforts and achievements!

Kind regards,
Luke Pettit
Physical Education Teacher

SSP is excited to announce that our 2025 Sports Carnival will follow a tabloid format, providing an engaging and dynamic experience for all students. Here are the key details for the event:

Date:

Friday 12th September

Venue:

Santiago Park

Time:

8:45am: Children assemble on the top oval with bags, recess, drinks, hats, and sunscreen. They must wear runners and socks all day.

9:20am: Block 1 commences. Pre-primary returns to school at 10:30am; Years 1 & 2 return at 12:05pm.

Parent Viewing:

Parents and spectators are asked to remain in roped-off areas on the western, northern, and eastern sides of the oval.

Access to relay games and house tents will not be permitted.

Toilets:

Public toilets are available on-site.

Recess and Lunch:

Children should bring their own recess and lunch.

To keep the program on schedule, students will not be able to sit with parents during these breaks.

Team Colours:

Children should wear their House shirt. Please note, running spikes are not allowed.

Team Bays:

Children will return to their team bays for recess, lunch, and afternoon events. Parents and spectators are not permitted in Team Bays.

House Captains:

Captains will help set up equipment at 8:00am on the day of the carnival.

Athletic Medals:

Medals will be awarded at the end of the carnival along with the winning team shield. Medallions will be given for each grade level from Years 3 to 6.

Races:

100m Flat Races: Only A & B division runners will compete in the championship race after lunch. Medal awards will be based on performances in Long Jump, Shot Put, Turbo-Jav, 200m, 400m, 800m throughout Term Three, and the 100m sprint on carnival day.

Weather:

There is no backup day for this carnival. We will proceed regardless of weather conditions.

End of Day:

All students must stay at the carnival until its completion to support their House. After presentations, students will return to their class teacher and then head back to school for regular dismissal.

We look forward to a fantastic and fun-filled day!

In the early years, it is important to be busy exploring, collaborating, and problem-solving through play-based learning. Through these playful experiences, they are discovering how to work together, express ideas, find solutions and laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

If your child is not in Year 6 and will not be returning to St Simon Peter in 2026, please ensure you notify the school as soon as possible.

You are required to advise our Enrolment Officer, Helen Florschutz, by Friday 26 September 2025.
Email: Helen.florschutz@cewa.edu.au

As per school policy, a full term’s notice in writing is required for any student leaving the school.
Failure to provide this notice may result in being charged fees for Term 1, 2026.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us plan ahead for next year.

We’re excited to share that we’ve submitted three QCE nominations—and voting for the People’s Choice Awards is now open!

In the Education category, we’ve nominated Inclusive Leadership (CC Student Leader), and in the Community category, we’ve nominated Parents Connect and Siblings Connect.

We’d love your support! Please click the link below to cast your vote. The more votes we receive, the greater our chances of winning—and the more recognition our school receives for the incredible work happening within our community.

https://awards.cewa.edu.au/vote/

Thank you for helping us shine a light on the amazing initiatives at St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School!

We regret to inform you that this year’s school disco has been cancelled due to an insufficient number of volunteers to help run the event.
We understand this may be disappointing news for many of our students and families and we truly appreciate your understanding.

St Simon Peter Parish in Ocean Reef is seeking a dedicated and highly organised Sacramental Co-ordinator to fulfil this part-time position.

This role is integral to ensuring the smooth management of the Archdiocesan Family Focused, Parish Based and School Supported Sacramental Program in our Parish. This includes co-ordinating Sacramental related events, liaising with Parish associated Schools, staff and families and providing general administrative Parish Office support.

The successful applicant should demonstrate a sound understanding of the Catholic Faith and Ethos, have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously, as well as within a team environment. Some evening and weekend work is also required for this position.

To apply, please submit your Cover Letter, a current copy of your Working with Children Card and CV, including contact details for two current referees. Applications should be emailed to Fr Leonard Macionczyk the Parish Priest, at leonard.macionczyk@perthcatholic.org.au