This is a friendly reminder that Lacavora will be closed on Friday, 6th September, due to the House Carnival. We encourage you to make alternative arrangements for your child's lunch on that day.
We appreciate your understanding and support. 
Thank you!

This year, we conducted a survey among current Pre-Primary parents to gather preferences for the Year 1 uniform for 2025. Out of 65 respondents, an impressive 76% expressed a preference for their children to wear the current sport uniform rather than the formal uniform.

In light of these results and in alignment with the school’s new direction for uniforms, starting in 2025, students from Kindy through to Year 1 will be required to wear the school sport uniform.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey. We believe this change will support a more comfortable and practical school experience for our younger students.

2025 Uniform Kindy - Year 1

As we approach the end of Term 3, we would like to remind all families that there are only three more weeks left to purchase summer uniforms for Term 4. Please note that the Uniform Shop will be closed during the school holidays, so now is the perfect time to get your uniforms sorted.

Important Uniform Shop Hours for Term 4:

• New Trading Hours on Fridays: 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
• Entrance After 3:00 PM: Please use Gate #5

We encourage you to visit the shop before the end of the term to ensure that you have everything your child needs for the upcoming term. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

SSP Grandparents Day is on Thursday 19 September 2024.

We celebrate our Grandparents with a mass starting at 9am for Year 1 – Year 6 students. Seating will be reserved for grandparents/families in labelled pews towards the back of the church. Students will be seated with their class.
 
Following mass, grandparents are invited over to the school to visit classrooms and enjoy a morning tea in the hall. The morning tea is for grandparents and parents to enjoy. Adults are asked to bring their own cup for morning tea, if possible.

Students will be eating their normal recess at the break time, but you are welcome to collect your grandchild/ren for them to join you in the hall. Adults are asked to please take children back to their classrooms at the end.
 
These celebrations will conclude at recess time (10:50am)

SSP is excited to announce that our 2024 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 6th September
Venue:
Santiago Park
Time:
8:50am: Children assemble on the top oval with bags, recess, drinks, hats, and sunscreen. They must wear runners and socks all day.

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.
Officials:
We need parent volunteers to assist with the 100m flat races. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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.
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If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Mr. Zac Waddell - zac.wadell@cewa.edu.au

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

Best regards,
Mr. Zac Waddell
P.E. Teacher
St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School

SOME CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING PLACEMENT:

• We have 660+ children to place into classes for the start of the year.   
• When making decisions, all students' overall academic, social, emotional, psychological, and physical well-being will be acknowledged and considered.  
• We consider the needs of each child.   
• All classes will represent a range of students' academic and social development abilities.  
• “One simple change or request” at a late stage in the process creates a domino effect that significantly impacts previous decisions and creates new issues. For this reason, there will be no changes to the class lists once they have been finalised.  
• There is a finite number of options for classes and combinations.    
• Children will make and establish friends and settle into a class way better than we often think, if they get lots of encouragement and support, and do not hear adverse reactions to the classes they have been placed in.   

FACTORS THAT ARE CONSIDERED IN THE PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS:  

• Academic performance   
• Work habits e.g. ability to work independently   
• Behaviour    
• Gender   
• Social network   
• Social maturity   
• Special needs e.g. twins, siblings  
• Class placements in previous years
• Classroom observations, and  
• Other important information. 

PARENT AND CARER COMMITMENT:  
 
Parents and carers commit to supporting the school's Class Placement Policy & Procedure by:   

1. Supporting and accepting decisions made by the school; and   
2. Being positive with their child about the class placement decision that has been made.  

Please note that classroom placements are not about existing parent and child relationships but the best possible environment for all children in the cohort.   

FRIENDSHIP GROUPS:
 
Every effort will be made to place students with at least one friend. Teachers will invite students to complete a confidential friendship learning survey where they will be asked to nominate up to five students they would like to learn alongside in their class next year. This may include students who are currently in another classroom. Sometimes, it is advantageous for some students not to be placed together.  

It is acknowledged by all that friendships are important. However, to ensure balanced classes as outlined above, friendship groups are not a primary determining factor in class placement.  

PARENT INPUT:
  
Parents and carers may wish to share any important information that they believe should be considered in the placement of their child/children. This should be important information that the school or current class teacher may not be aware of and for this reason, most parents will not need to respond.  

Please note the school cannot guarantee that parent requests will be met.  

If you believe that you do need to provide us with extra information that sits outside the information provided above, then please use the link to the following online form.

Classroom Placement Information Form

Are you leaving SSP at the end of this year?  If you have a child in a class other than Year 6 and you will not be returning to SSP in 2025, you are required to advise the school's Enrolment Officer by no later than Friday 20 September 2024.  These details can be emailed to Helen.florschutz@cewa.edu.au. 

The school’s policy states any student leaving the school needs to provide a term’s notice in writing, addressed to the Principal.  Failure to provide sufficient notice may mean you will be liable to pay fees for Term 1 2025.  

In today’s fast-paced world, young people encounter numerous challenges that can affect their mental health. As parents, staying informed and proactive is essential. This event will equip you with vital insights and practical strategies to recognize, understand, and address mental health issues in your children.

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, 9 September 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (UTC+08)
• Location: Good Shepherd Building (Reception) - Lower Level, Prendiville Catholic College, 11 Prendiville Avenue, Ocean Reef, WA 602

Visitor parking is available via Gate 1 on Prendiville Avenue.

Feel free to submit questions anonymously using this link.

The BRAVE Program is an interactive, online program for the prevention and treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety. The programs are free, and provide ways for children and teenagers to better cope with their worries.
There are also programs for parents.

 Login | BRAVE Self-Help Program (uq.edu.au)