Students and staff at St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School, Ocean Reef are thrilled to share some exciting news: our school placed 18th in the state in the Western Australia Rocks competition, an exciting event hosted by the internationally renowned and award-winning learning platform, Times Tables Rock Stars.

This highly competitive event challenged students in Years 3–6 to answer as many multiplication and division questions as possible to boost their class and school ranking. With 181 schools, 816 classes, and 11,812 students participating across Western Australia — and an astounding 7,210,964 questions answered collectively — the competition was fierce!

Despite the tough field, St Simon Peter stood out, achieving the 3rd highest total of correct answers among all participating schools.

Our school’s results were truly impressive:

• Our top-performing class averaged 1,083 correct answers per student
• The highest scoring student answered a phenomenal 7,587 questions correctly

Congratulations to all our students and teachers for their hard work, enthusiasm, and incredible mathematical efforts!

A huge congratulations to one of our amazing staff members, Kylie Vanderwiel who achieved an incredible feat over the holidays—trekking to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) in Nepal!

From navigating one of the world’s most dangerous airports to crossing icy glaciers and climbing steep mountain passes, this journey was a true test of endurance, resilience, and determination.

We’re so proud to celebrate this inspiring achievement and well done on this unforgettable adventure!

Looking for a warm and welcoming space where your little one can play while you connect with other families?

Join us every Friday from 8:45 AM – 10:30 AM for our Open Play Morning at SSP!
Everyone is welcome — you don’t need to be part of the SSP school community to attend.

It’s a great opportunity to meet new families, experience our nurturing environment and discover what makes SSP a special place to grow and learn.

Entry Information:

• After 9:00 AM, all visitors must enter through the Administration Office.
• All exits are to the right of the Administration Building - Maroon Button to release the gate.

No need to book — just come along!

We’d love to meet you!

An Evening with Karen Young – Supporting Big Feelings in Kids

Wednesday 18 June | 6:30 PM | SSP Hall

We’re excited to welcome Karen Young, founder of Hey Sigmund, for a special parent and educator event focused on helping young people manage big emotions and behaviours.

Karen will share practical strategies for:

• Responding calmly and effectively to emotional outbursts

• Supporting emotional regulation and healthy behaviour

• Setting boundaries with compassion

• Rebuilding connection after conflict

This session is perfect for anyone caring for or working with children. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn how we can better support our kids' emotional wellbeing.

All welcome.

Karen Young Ticket Link

The government wish to inform our school community that the second round of the WA Student Assistance Payment will be available to eligible students across Western Australia from 28 April to 4 July 2025.

How to Claim:
Parents and carers are to apply for the payment via the ServiceWA App.

Eligibility:
The payment is available for all WA school students from Kindergarten to Year 12 with an active enrolment at a registered primary or secondary school. Eligible families may claim:

• $250 per secondary student
• $150 per primary student
• $150 per kindergarten student

Who can claim

The WA Student Assistance Payment can be claimed by:

• a primary care giver responsible for the eligible student
• a student aged 18 or over
• an independent minor, and
• a young carer under the Carers Recognition Act (2004) (WA).

 Note:

• Independent minors and Young Carers need to claim using the paper claim form and make an appointment with their school for support to submit a claim.

Non-Eligible Students:
The following are not eligible for the payment:

• Students without an active enrolment at a WA school
• Children in kindergarten programs not delivered by a registered WA school
• Children in residential care, group foster care, or complex care arrangements (as defined by the Department of Communities)
• Students enrolled in pre-kindergarten programs in school or non-school settings
• Students with a Notice of Arrangement (NOA) or an exemption from full-time schooling

Accessing Your Child’s WASN Number:
As part of state requirements, parents may need to provide their child’s WA Student Number (WASN).

How to Find the WASN via SEQTA Engage (School Instruction)
Parents can easily access their child’s WASN through SEQTA Engage by following these steps:

1. Log in to your SEQTA Engage account.
2. Select your child’s name.
3. Navigate to the Reports section.
4. Open any recent report – the WASN will be listed near the top of the page.

If you have any trouble accessing SEQTA Engage or locating the report, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office for support.

St Simon Peter Parish in Ocean Reef is seeking a dedicated and highly organized Sacramental and Liturgy Co-ordinator to fulfil this part-time position from 17th June 2025.

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 Liturgical and other 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—one of whom needs to be your Parish Priest, by Friday 30th May 2025. Applications should be emailed to Fr Leonard Macionczyk the Parish Priest, at leonard.macionczyk@perthcatholic.org.au