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- Principal Message
- School Holidays Commencing Friday 28th June
- SSP School Reports
- School Reports Information - Mid Year 2024
- Social Worker News - Catastrophe Scale
- Save The Date - Disney Frozen Jr.
- SSP Sports News
- Book Week 2024
- Assembly Performance & Merit Award Winners
- ON SALE NOW - 80s Trivia Night Friday 2 August
- SSP Term 3 School Tour
- Uniform Shop Closure Tuesday 16 July 2024
- Lost Property
- SSP New Playgroup
- FSSP Wishlist Application
- First 1000 Days - Playtime: Beneficial for Babies and Adults Alike!"
- Reminder - Traffic Management Procedures
- ELC - Nutrition Seminar
- Prendiville Catholic College - School Tour
We have a change to the Year 5B classroom for Semester Two with Miss Mairead O'Farrell taking over as the classroom teacher for Mrs Trish Main who will be on leave for the remainder of 2024. We appreciate Miss O'Farrell for being willing to fill this important classroom teaching position and welcome her to our school community.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Duncan for stepping into the role of Year 6W teacher for Term 2. As we look forward to Term 3, we are pleased to announce the return of Mrs. Birks.
This week we also say farewell to one of our longest-serving staff members, Mrs Vicki Leonard. Vicki first became a member of the St Simon Peter School community when her children attended the school in 1988. As Vicki recounted to staff earlier this week, Sr Breda, the first Principal expected all parents to offer their time to support the school and that is how Vicki became involved. A few years later, Vicki was a paid staff member working one day per week and will finish this week as one of our two library technicians having spent the past 36 years as a parent and staff member of our school. We wish Vicki all the very best for what retirement now holds for her and her family. Mrs Chris Brein has been successful in securing the part time position in the library and is well known to most of our current school community. She will share the role with Mrs Boudewyns and will commence in the position at the commencement of Term Three.
We look forward to seeing everyone back safe and sound after the Term Two holidays on Tuesday 16 July.
Warm regards
Peter Cutrona
School reports are now available through the SEQTA portal.
To all new families who have joined SSP this year, from Pre-Primary to Year 6, you should have received a “Welcome to SEQTA” email. Please follow the instructions in this email to set up your SSP SEQTA account.
The "APP' is no longer available please follow the links on our website - https://www.ssp.wa.edu.au/seqta-engage
If you require further clarification of your child’s reports, please contact the teacher directly with your queries.
Warm regards
St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School
Catholic Education Western Australia directs Catholic schools as to reporting requirements. In 2023 there were some slight changes to the report format for the mid-year and end-of-year reports. In 2024 Year One and Two reports which will now display the same grade for each learning area in line with Years Three to Six.
Pre Primary grades are required to remain with descriptors for the grades for each learning area.
Reports will include:
- an overall grade for each learning area
- components graded in some learning areas
- an effort mark for each learning area
- self-management and awareness
- social-management and awareness
- a general comment
The achievement standards (A – E) describe the expected achievement for students who have been taught the curriculum content for the full year of schooling. Therefore, for the Mid-Year reports, teachers make a professional judgment concerning the year level Achievement Standard to that point in time. The End of Year report must reflect the achievement of the year-long Achievement Standards in each learning area/subject. An explanation of the achievement standards is below:
A: The student demonstrates excellent achievement of what is expected for this year level.
This should relate to not only understanding the skills and content but being able to describe, provide examples and use them in context.
B: The student demonstrates high achievement of what is expected for this year level.
This not only relates to understanding the skills and concepts but being able to explain them and provide examples.
C: The student demonstrates satisfactory achievement of what is expected for this year level.
This is demonstrated by students' understanding of skills and concepts. They can solve a problem but may have difficulty in explaining why or in putting them into a different context ie Can solve two-digit multiplication but can’t explain how that may look in a real-life situation or explain the process to somebody else.
D: The student demonstrates limited achievement of what is expected for this year level.
They struggle with understanding all the content taught during the semester. They may require assistance to complete work.
E: The student demonstrates very low achievement of what is expected for this year level.
The student requires significant assistance to access the curriculum. Significant adult intervention is required.
You will notice that some learning areas have a teacher's name listed under the title, while others do not. If there's no name under the title, it means the teacher(s) listed on page 1 of the report are responsible for that area. If there is a name included, it suggests that a different teacher, either alone or in conjunction with those on page 1, has taught and reported on that area.
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Ms. Mary, our Social Worker, recently visited our pre-primary classrooms to introduce the Catastrophe Scale, a valuable tool for helping children understand and manage their emotional responses. The Catastrophe Scale allows students to rate the size of their problems on a scale of Glitch to Catastrohpe, teaching them to differentiate between minor issues and significant challenges. This approach fosters better emotional regulation, literacy and appropriate response to stimuli, enabling children to handle their feelings more effectively.
During her engaging sessions, Ms. Mary used relatable examples and interactive activities to ensure the children grasped the concept. The introduction of the Catastrophe Scale has been a valuable addition to our term, providing our young students and parents with the skills to navigate their emotions confidently. We are excited to announce that Ms. Mary will be sharing this important tool with our Year 1 students next semester, further extending the benefits of emotional literacy across our school community.
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SSP is thrilled to share the wonderful news of our students' outstanding performance at the Interschool Cross Country Carnival last Friday, June 21st. It was a day filled with remarkable achievements and a true testament to the dedication and hard work of our SSP students.
Across all year levels, our students demonstrated exceptional perseverance and sportsmanship, resulting in St Simon Peter achieving a commendable position in the middle of all Division A schools. This accomplishment is something we can all be immensely proud of.
We are delighted to highlight some fantastic individual achievements from the carnival, where our students excelled among tough competition. Here are some notable results:
Year 2 to 4 students:
- Lily H, Year 2, 16th place
- Devon W, Year 2, 17th place
- Oliver U, Year 3, 6th place
- Eden F, Year 3, 23rd place
- Soren B, Year 3, 22nd place
- Riley R, Year 3, 25th place
- Ella H-P, Year 4, 1st place (Congratulations!)
- Indiana F, Year 4, 10th place
- Erin B, Year 4, 14th place
- William L, Year 4, 23rd place
Year 5 and 6 students:
- Mina H, Year 5, 16th place
- Ewan B, Year 5, 23rd place
- Lucy H-P, Year 6, 8th place
- Logan O, Year 6, 7th place
- Piper V, Year 6, 9th place
Alongside these outstanding achievements, many other students from St Simon Peter also performed admirably, demonstrating their commitment and effort.
Looking ahead, our focus shifts to Athletics in Term 3. We are excited to continue our running club (athletics based) program on Tuesday mornings from 7:40am and Thursday afternoons from 3:10pm to 3:40pm. Mr. Waddell will provide further details at the beginning of Term 3 regarding the start date.
A heartfelt thank you goes to Mrs. Crosthwaite and Miss Manifold for their invaluable support and dedication throughout the carnival.
Once again, congratulations to all our students on their achievements. Your hard work and determination have truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of each and every one of you.
Warm regards,
Zac Waddell
Physical Education Teacher
The theme this year is Reading is Magic.
The Costume parade is scheduled for Wednesday 21st August. 9.00am
With our 2024 Children's Book Week theme; Reading is Magic, we're celebrating reading stories and their amazing power to transport minds. We are encouraging kids to be curious about the wonders in our world. It is a positive and affirming message for our young people. The magic of reading also lies in its power of enticement; a good story provokes conversations. Talking about the stories with others connects the reader with other readers. Wrapped around all of this are the "tricks" and skills of our amazing writers and illustrators, as they use all their powers of language and illustration to engage the reader in this world they are building.
Check out this video to help you get a feeling about the theme. https://youtu.be/kMokHCyJsjk
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A blast from the past! 80's Trivia night at the Currambine Community Centre on Friday, 2nd August , starting at 6:30 PM until late. It's hosted by FSSP and guaranteed to be a fantastic evening. See the poster for more information.
https://events.humanitix.com/fssp-80s-trivia-night-friday
Please be informed that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Tuesday 16th July, for stocktake. The shop will reopen on Wednesday with its usual trading hours.
Closure Date:
- Closed: Tuesday 16 July
- Reopens: Wednesday 17 July with regular hours
Planning Ahead: We kindly request that you plan ahead and ensure all uniform needs are met before the school holidays.
This closure is necessary to ensure accurate inventory management.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding this closure.
Warm regards
Rody Somai‑Popescu
Uniform Shop Manager
Rody.Somai-Popescu@cewa.edu.au
We have accumulated a variety of lost property over the past year, including clothes, drink bottles, glasses, and even electrical items. To facilitate the retrieval of these items, all lost property will be displayed during the last week of term.
Location: Please visit the tables located in front of the nurse's office and the usual spot next to the school hall.
Claiming Your Items: We encourage all students to check these tables for any belongings they may have lost. Please ensure you retrieve your items during this period.
Donation of Unclaimed Items: Any unclaimed lost property will be donated.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Let's ensure that lost items find their way back to their owners!
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Play can happen anywhere and can be fun for baby and carers. A good, shared laugh is a mood booster!
Play Peekaboo: While sitting with baby, hide your face behind your hands or a blanket and then reveal it saying ‘Peekaboo’. This helps baby understand that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.
Dance: Hold a dance party to a favourite song and dance with your little one. It improves motor skills and is a good way to be active together.
Play Hide and Seek with Toys: Hide a toy under a blanket and encourage your baby to find it. This teaches problem-solving skills.
Stacking blocks: Simple stacking toys or blocks, help develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Bubble Chase: Blow bubbles and let your baby try to catch or pop them. The movement and colours will captivate them.
Outdoor Exploring: Let your baby feel the grass, leaves, and flowers. You can also collect safe items like smooth stones or pinecones for them to explore.
Tummy Time on a Blanket: Lay a blanket on the grass and let your baby enjoy tummy time while looking at the sky, leaves, or toys. Talk out loud about what you see and hear.
