2025 School Fees - Health Care Card (HCC) and Pension Card (PCC) Tuition Fee Discount Scheme

The Health Care Card Tuition Fee Discount Scheme offers a discount on tuition fees to holders of a means-tested family Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card that is registered in the Parent or Guardian’s name responsible for payment of school fees and lists the student/s name on the card. 

Parents in this category can apply for the concession by completing the Health Care Card Parent Application Form and presenting their CURRENT, valid card, along with the completed form in person to our Admin Reception Office (open between 8.00am and 4.00pm each day) prior to 4.00pm on Friday 6 December 2024.  These forms must be completed and signed at the time your card is presented IN PERSON for copying, as electronic applications cannot be accepted.  This will ensure the discount is applied when your fees are being issued at the beginning of 2025. 

It is a CEWA requirement that these forms must be completed EVERY year. 

Please direct all queries to our Finance Office via email to ssp.fees@cewa.edu.au.

Enrolments for Kindergarten 2026 are currently being finalised, and we have only a few positions left!
In 2024, our school began processing enrolments two years in advance, and we are now approaching capacity for this upcoming cohort.

To ensure that all our existing families have the opportunity to submit applications for any siblings wishing to join us in 2026, we ask that you review the following important information:

• Eligibility: If your child’s date of birth falls between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022, and you have not received notification of an offered place, please take action as soon as possible.

• Contact: If you have not yet submitted your application or need assistance, please contact our Enrolments Officer, Helen Florschutz, at helen.florschutz@cewa.edu.au or call 9301 6828 immediately.

• Application Submission: If you need to submit your completed application form, please click on this link to access the Application Form. Along with your application, you will need to provide a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate and Baptism Certificate (if applicable). A $50.00 non-refundable application fee applies for each submission.

• Deadline: Our current families have until Friday, 15 November 2024 to ensure that any siblings requiring positions at SSP in 2026 have made the necessary applications. Existing families are not required to attend enrolment interviews.

If you have any queries or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Helen Florschutz at admin@ssp.wa.edu.au.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming more wonderful families to our SSP community!

We would like to inform you that there will be changes to the opening hours of our uniform shop.

New Opening Hours:

• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

These changes will take effect immediately. We appreciate your understanding and support as we adjust our hours to better serve you and your children.

Additionally, please note that there is an opportunity to order uniforms online. You can reach us using the contact details below:

Contact Details:
Phone: 08 9301 6880
Email: uniforms@ssp.wa.edu.au 

For the price list and order forms, please visit our website:
School Uniform Information

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

As the school year comes to an end, many of us are feeling a mix of emotions. School reports are coming home, class lists are being released, and those highly anticipated leadership roles are being announced. And as parents, we’re right there with them feeling the excitement, the relief and the natural disappointments. 

Disappointment is hard, seeing our kids hurting is hard and as parents we instantly want to fix it. However, without a bit of disappointment, our kids miss out on the chance to build resilience (the golden goose of traits!). They need to feel it, to process it, to learn that it’s okay to be disappointed sometimes. 

So, if your child comes home upset that they didn’t get the grades they hoped for or missed out on a leadership role, it’s okay to sit with them in that feeling. Try saying something like, “Yeah, that’s super disappointing kiddo. It’s okay to feel sad. I’m right here with you.” You don’t have to fix it. Sometimes, the best thing we can do is just listen and acknowledge how they’re feeling. 

Disappointment is a tough but a necessary teacher. It’s a reminder that we don’t always get what we want, and that’s okay. It’s how we learn patience and how we keep moving forward. When our kids face setbacks, let’s focus on the effort they put in, not just the outcome. Not every kid is going to win the race, make the team or become the leader and it is our job to remind our kids that their worth is not based on those things. Our SSP students, tackle some tough challenges every single day inside and outside school and they’re all little legends in my eyes, no matter their achievements. It's super important to celebrate their courage and determination during the process, not just the end result. 

Let’s also acknowledge that the end of the school year is exhausting for kids and parents. You might be seeing more meltdowns or mood swings, and that’s completely normal. My advice? Don’t rush to fix it and just be there. You might say, “I can see you’re feeling overwhelmed. It’s been a big year, and it’s okay to be tired, cranky and over it. Why don’t we cool down our hot cup of Milo and take a minute.”. Cooling down our hot Milo is a breathing technique most kids in the school are aware of now, long slow deep breaths out to help us feel relaxed. 

And lastly, our kids learn so much by watching us. When was the last time you said out loud that you were disappointed? Try it next time something doesn’t go your way - “I was really hoping for that to work out, but it didn’t, and that’s disappointing. I’m going to sit with that for a bit, but I know it’ll pass.” 

Disappointment is a part of life, and it’s nothing to be afraid of. Every feeling has its place, and they’re all temporary. So, let’s embrace all the highs, lows and everything in between as we reach the end of 2024.

You’ve got this – and so do they. 

This year, the St. Simon Peter Parish is excited to announce our Special Christmas Raffle! Each ticket costs just $5 and comes in a book of 20. This is a fantastic opportunity to win some amazing prizes, including our grand prize: a Thermomix TM6! We’re also offering four additional cash prizes.

As this is our major fundraising event for the year, we kindly ask for the support of the Parish School community. We invite you to take home a raffle book or two and sell tickets to your family, friends, and the wider community.

To participate, please visit the School Office and sign up to take a raffle book. Kindly return the completed book butts along with the funds by the end of November. You can either bring them back to the School or drop them off at the Parish Office.

Let’s come together and show our support for our Parish! Thank you for your generosity and participation.

Get ready for a magical evening of festive cheer! ?✨

Join us on Sunday 1st December at 6:00 PM on the Parish Green for a relaxed and joyful Christmas Carols by Glowlight event. This family-friendly gathering will be the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, with carols, good company, and plenty of Christmas spirit!

Special Highlights Include:

• A special presentation by the St Simon Peter School Choir, who will be performing beautiful carols from their Christmas Show.
• Performances by the Parish Youth Ministry and Parish Choirs, bringing their festive voices to the evening.
• Delicious food and drinks on offer, including a sausage sizzle, Asian snacks, and refreshing cool drinks.
• Glow products for sale, so you can light up the night and add to the festive atmosphere!

What to Bring:

• Your best carolling voice!
• A picnic rug to relax and enjoy the evening.
• Your festive spirit—this is a time for community, joy, and togetherness!

So gather your friends and family, and come along for a night filled with singing, laughter, and Christmas cheer. We can't wait to share this special evening with you!

City of Joondalup would like to remind our school community that, in addition to submitting a formal written response on behalf of the school, parents and guardians are invited to participate in an online community survey.

This survey provides an opportunity for community members to share their views and feedback directly with the City of Joondalup. If you wish to contribute, all the necessary details, including a link to the online survey, can be found on the City of Joondalup’s  Webpage

We encourage everyone to take part and have your voice heard.