Please see the schoolwide behaviour matrix below.
We have designed the matrix to create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all students.
We appreciate your support in reinforcing these values at home.

SSP has Medical/Illness Protocols in place to ensure the health and safety of all students, staff, and visitors.

These protocols help prevent the spread of illnesses within the school community by ensuring that children who are unwell stay home until they are no longer contagious.

This reduces the risk of outbreaks and helps maintain a healthy learning environment.

Additionally, having clear guidelines allows the school to respond appropriately in case of medical emergencies and ensures that all students receive the necessary care and attention. These are not a definitive list but a guideline to help parents make informed decisions regarding their child. Follow the link below or view on our website under SSP Family.

Medical And Illness Protocols

The Australian Government Department of Education (the department) would like to notify you that we have requested for your child’s school to provide residential address and other information.

The Student residential address and other information collection (address collection) informs Australian Government school education policy and helps ensure funding for non-government schools is based on need.

Please click on the link for further information:

2025 Address Collection Notice

What do you need to do? You are not required to do anything. Your school is responsible for providing the department with the requested details; however, you can contact the school to update your family’s details.
Contacts for further information Your school can provide additional information about the address collection process. Alternatively, please visit the 

SchoolsHUB address collection help and support page

2025 Term 1 Tuesday 11th March at 9.30am Limited Availability
Thursday 3rd April at 9.30am Booking Up Quickly

Please email our Registrar – Helen.Florschutz@cewa.edu.au

 In your email please include:
1. Names of those attending including your child’s name and current school year.
2. Your preferred upcoming tour date. See above.

TOUR VENUE: Administration Building, 18 Prendiville Avenue Ocean Reef WA 6027

1. Please DO NOT PARK OR LEAVE YOUR CAR UNATTENDED whilst in the Kiss n Ride areas. If you need to go to the school, please use the car park. No parking on the footpath, this is monitored by the City of Joondalup Rangers.
2. Please DO NOT PARK IN THE ALLOCATED DISABLED CAR BAYS unless you have an ACROD permit. These bays are monitored by the City of Joondalup Rangers.
3. NO RIGHT TURN into or out of the school on Prendiville Avenue. This allows for safe movement around the school and continues traffic flow..
4. At the 3.00 pm pick-up, please ensure that you are not jumping the queue by turning right in front of parents who have been sitting in the queue, sometimes for quite a while. Use the traffic circle and join the end of the queue.
5. Please do not form a second queue at Senior or Junior Kiss n Ride. This causes traffic congestion at an already dangerous point with cars traveling back and forth and parents crossing the road amongst all the traffic. If required, do a loop around the block and re-join the back of the line.
6. Once in the pick-up area, please move as far forward as possible into the next available bay, and always try to consider the parent behind you. Parents should not get out of their cars at any time.
7. Staff supervises the Kiss n Ride areas as part of our duty of care – Instances of ‘car park rage’ or abuse directed to our staff will be reported and followed up with the School’s Leadership Team. 
8. Follow the CITY OF JOONDALUP FAQ regarding parking and movement around Prendiville College and St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School We thank you for your cooperation in using this procedure correctly and always ensuring the safety of children.

The following are new procedures from the commencement of the 2024 school year.

1. The car park between the church and the school will remain closed for the movement of traffic between 3:00pm and 3:15pm each afternoon to allow the smooth and safe movement of traffic through the junior pick-up line. Parents and visitors are still able to park in this area but will be unable to enter or exit this space between the 15 minute window at the end of the school day.
2. The lane leading down to the child care from Gate 1 will no longer be open except for the movement of school vehicles. This has been undertaken due to safety concerns where both vehicles and pedestrians were using the same access. Gate One will remain partially open for pedestrian access only.

FAQ Prendiville Avenue - Parking and Traffic Movement

At St Simon Peter, we are committed to the safety and well-being of our students. To achieve this, we’ve implemented the “Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum,” which empowers children with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves from abuse. Your involvement in continuing these discussions at home is essential, as it reinforces what they learn at school and helps build a strong foundation for their safety. Together, we can ensure our children grow up confident and secure.

One important focus area of the curriculum is “Recognising and Reporting Abuse.” Here are some key points to help guide your conversations with your child:

• Using Correct Body Part Names: Encourage your child to know and use the correct names for all body parts, including private ones. Open communication helps remove taboos and empowers children to speak up if they feel uncomfortable.
• Respecting Boundaries: Teach your child that their body is private, and no one has the right to touch them without permission. Help them understand the difference between safe and unsafe touch.
• Empowering Assertiveness: Encourage your child to say “No” or “Stop it” if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable with any form of touch.
• Recognising Abuse: Discuss the different forms of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect) and help your child recognise warning signs, such as being hurt, witnessing abuse, or receiving inappropriate touches.
• Seeking Help: Make sure your child knows who they can turn to for help in the community, such as trusted adults like police officers, shopkeepers, or bus drivers.
• Internet Safety: Teach your child how to use the internet safely and responsibly, and remind them not to share personal information online.
• Safe and Unsafe Secrets: Explain the difference between safe secrets (e.g., surprise gifts) and unsafe secrets (e.g., sexual touching or threats). Encourage them to share any concerns with a trusted adult.

By working together, we can create a safe and supportive environment for all our students. Thank you for your ongoing support in this important initiative.

We kindly ask all families who have moved within the last 12 months to update their contact information with the school. This is especially important in case of any emergencies, so we can reach you promptly.

Please ensure that both your address, telephone number, and email address are current. If the change of address applies to both parents/guardians, kindly indicate that when submitting the update.

You can update your details by emailing the school office admin@ssp.wa.edu.au.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Under the WA School Education Act 1999, students who have regular appointments during school term time are required to seek the written permission of the school principal. If your child will be absent from school on a regular basis due to medical appointments, we request that you use the following form which must be submitted for approval prior to attending these appointments and which then will need to be approved by the principal.
Please note that the form is only valid for the year that it has been applied for and approved and a new application must be made each year.

Section 24 Form

At St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School, the safety and well-being of our students are our top priority. As part of this commitment, all volunteers who will work with students are required to complete a Volunteer Declaration Form.

Please note that this form is mandatory for anyone wishing to volunteer at our school - Volunteer Declaration

To learn how we manage your data and privacy, please click the following link:
CEWA Privacy Policy

Important Notes:

• Access to the parent volunteer exemption varies depending on the category of child-related work.
• The parent volunteer exemption is not available in all circumstances, such as for an overnight camp (Category 15).
• Individuals who have been issued a Negative Notice or Interim Negative Notice under the Working with Children (Screening) Act 2004 are not entitled to access the parent or child volunteer exemptions.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping our school community safe. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Date: 25th March
Time: 6pm
Location: ELC

SSP Early Learning Centre is hosting a Parent Workshop on Toilet Training, and we would love to invite all our SSP Kindy Families to join us! This workshop will provide helpful tips, strategies, and support for parents navigating this important milestone.

What to Expect:

• Practical advice from early childhood experts
• Tips on creating a positive toilet training experience
• Strategies for managing challenges and setbacks
• Opportunity to ask questions and share experiences with other parents

Come along and get the tools you need to help your little one feel confident and successful during this exciting time!

RSVP: sspelc@cewa.edu.au

We look forward to seeing you there!

Prendiville Catholic College Year 7, 2027 enrolment applications close Friday 14^th March 2025.

PCC has created an enrolment short YouTube clip that outlines their enrolment process. Click the link below.  

PCC Enrolment Video

For further enquiries, please contact the College registrar Kylee Hernon via email pcc.enrolments@cewa.edu.au.

Prendiville is thrilled to announce that Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, a renowned parenting educator, best-selling author, and international speaker, will be joining them as a guest speaker at Prendiville!

Prendiville Catholic College would like to welcome your school community to see our guest speaker Paul Litherland – ‘Surf Online Safe‘ on Wednesday 26 March  6:00-7:30pm.

For close to 20 years, Paul has been working at the coalface of online crime. Since 2008, he has worked specifically with juvenile victims and their families and has used those experiences to develop highly informative presentations regarding the risks of the online world. Since leaving the Western Australia Police in 2014, Paul has grown to become one of the nations most recognised and highly awarded educators in the fields of Cyber Safety and Internet Awareness, culminating in him being named the 2022 WA Australian of the Year.

Feel free to share with your families and caregivers in your school newsletter. For further details or to book a seat, please click on the try.booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CWPOE

If re-elected, Emily Hamilton MLA as part of the Cook Labor Government will deliver $50,000 to St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School to assist with further improvements to the outdoor water fountains, building on the generous contributions already made by the Friends of St Simon Peter.

Water fountains are essential for providing students and staff with easy access to drinking water, promoting hydration. Staying hydrated helps students remain focused and engaged during class, which supports their learning and overall well-being.