St Kieran Newsletter Term 2, Week 6 - 5th June 2025

A Prayer for Grandparents 

Loving God, 

We thank You for the gift of grandparents — 

For their wisdom, guidance, and unwavering love. 

Their stories connect us to our history, 

Their faith strengthens our own, 

And their presence brings warmth and security to our lives. 

Bless all grandparents with good health, 

Joy in their hearts, 

And peace in their days. 

For those who are far away 

Or have passed on, 

We hold them close in 

Our prayers and memories. 

May they know how deeply 

They are loved and cherished. 

Help us to honour them 

With kindness, patience, 

And gratitude. 

And may the bond 

Between generations 

Grow ever stronger, 

Rooted in love, 

Nourished by faith, 

And blessed by You, 

Amen 

Celebrating the Heart of Our Families – Our Grandparents

This week, we take a moment to honour the incredible role grandparents play in the lives of our students and within our wider school community. Whether near or far, grandparents offer unconditional love, guidance, and a sense of continuity that helps shape who we are. 

At St Kieran, we are so grateful for the presence of grandparents in our lives. From school drop-offs to cheering from the sidelines, sharing family traditions, or simply being a comforting presence – their contribution is truly immeasurable. 

As we approach our upcoming Grandparents’ Day celebration, we look forward to welcoming them into our school to share in the joy of learning and connection. It is a special opportunity for students to say thank you and spend meaningful time together. 

Let’s continue to cherish and learn from our grandparents – their wisdom, resilience, and stories are priceless gifts. 

I hope you have had a wonderful week. 

Mrs Sally Hart 

Assistant Principal 

School Calendar

A reminder to all families to continue to check the school calendar on our website for dates and events that are coming up during the term. We conclude Term 2 for students on Thursday 3rd July. 

LifeLink Launch 2025

Yesterday, as the Faith Pillar Leaders, we had the opportunity to visit Newman College for the launch of LifeLink 2025. We learnt about all the agencies that LifeLink supports, including Daydawn, Identity WA and Shopfront. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe and Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton spoke about the Year of Jubilee, and how we can all be Pilgrims of Hope!

There were many VIP’s and special guests in attendance, including the soon-to-retire CEWA Executive Director Mr Wayne Bull and the soon-to-be new Executive Director Mrs Annette Morey. Mr Bull spoke about how together, we can make a difference in the lives of the poor and suffering. The presenters spoke about how all schools in Western Australia are encouraged to be Pilgrims of Hope by assisting LifeLink through various fundraising activities. This will fill all our schools with Hope. The Archbishop invites us to welcome people in need with open arms, meeting their needs.  We all have a hope, so let’s work together to meet that.

- Elyssa, Bella, and Gioia

Kindy 2026 Enrolments

We are accepting Pre-Kindy and Kindy Enrolments for 2026, with interviews beginning conducted for students to start at St Kieran next year. All parents need to submit an application to make sure your child is enrolled at St Kieran Catholic Primary School for 2026. 

If you have any questions or would like clarification, please ring or contact the School Administration. 

Unwell Students

As we are moving into the colder months can we please ask that unwell students are not sent to school. Our staff will call parents if a child is unwell or presents unwell. Sending an unwell child to school in turn has an impact on the other students, as well as the staff and of course the families at St Kieran. Your consideration around this matter is appreciated. 

Servite College - After School Pick Up

St Kieran students who need to meet their older siblings from Servite College, must wait at St Kieran Catholic Primary School's undercover area.  They can then be collected by their Servite College sibling, who can walk through either gates or the St Kieran school office if they are late. With parental permission, a St Kieran student can walk over to meet their older sibling at Servite College, but only after the St Kieran duty has ended at 3:20 pm. St Kieran students are not to be on the Servite College site until lessons have concluded and the bell has gone at 3.15pm to end the Servite teaching day.

Uniform

We are starting to see the cooler mornings come in and over the next few weeks it will get colder as we move into winter. This is a great time to ensure that you have your child's name written on their uniform. It is very difficult to find the owners of items when there are no names on home. Please ensure your child wears the correct "V neck" jumper with the academic uniform and only wears the zip up jacket with the sports uniform.  

Grandparent Liturgy

On Friday 6th June we will be holding a special Liturgy to celebrate all Grandparents. This will begin at 8.45am in Undercover Area.

Kieran Connect Meeting

The next Kieran Connect meeting will be held in the Staffroom on Monday 9th June at 5pm.  

MSP School Photos

Photos for 4-Year-Old Kindy to Year 6 will take place on Friday the 20th and Monday the 23rd of June.

All school photos will be taken at St Catherine’s House of Hospitality, over the road from the school office at 113 Tyler Street.

All students from Years 1-6 are expected to wear their full academic school uniform with the correct black school shoes for the full 2 days of school photos. 

Class Photos/Individual Portraits

• 3 Year Old Kindy Students will have their class and portrait photos later in the year – this is to ensure all the students have started. These will take place on Monday the 25^th and Tuesday 26^th August. Further communication and ordering slips will be sent closer to the date.

Every Student will have their photo taken, whether they are purchasing photos or not.
• In the coming days your child will be sent home with an online ordering instruction slip with a unique student Shootkey. Please do not lose this slip as students MUST bring it to school, whether they are purchasing photos or not.
You can purchase your child’s school photo via online ordering system on the instructions.
• Log onto www.msp.com.au and follow the prompts to place your order.
• The expiry date for online ordering is the 30/06/2025. Any orders received after this date will incur a $30.00 archive fee.

Family Photos (Student Siblings Only):
• Envelopes can be obtained from Administration
• Family photos are taken each morning before school.
• Please ensure that your family envelope and payment are handed to the Photographers on the Photo Day.
• If you do not have the correct money, MSP will provide any change needed when photos are delivered to school.
• Family photos cannot be ordered online.
• Once school has received photos, family photos will remain at reception for parents to collect.
Please Note:
Individuals and Family Images are not available to view online for Student Security and class photos are shared with all parents in the class.

• MSP will have a helpdesk running every morning between 8.00 & 9.00am if parents are having issues located inside St Catherine’s House of Hospitality.
• Students are expected to be in full academic uniform, with the correct school shoes for their photo.

URSTRONG

Dear Parents, 

URSTRONG’s whole-school friendship strategy has improved the social climate in schools around the world, connecting over a million kids, parents, and teachers with a common language of friendship. We are proud to be a URSTRONG School, empowering your children with friendship skills through their award-winning Friendology friendship skills curriculum. 

You are invited to attend an ONLINE Language of Friendship parent-child workshop for URSTRONG Schools on Wednesday 3 September at 6:00pm. Dana Kerford, Founder of URSTRONG, will be live from Canada to teach you and your children skills + language to foster healthy, feel-good friendships. 

This workshop will take place online via Zoom. If this is a first for you, you might want to try a test by clicking here. 

When it’s time: CLICK HERE TO JOIN 

Meeting ID: 854 0554 2299 

Password: URSTRONG 

You are also invited to keep the conversation going at home with a FREE membership for URSTRONG Families. Take advantage of activities, videos, & articles to continue empowering your child with friendship skills.  

After the workshop, we encourage you to: 

•          Activate your FREE Parent Membership and explore all the resources available to your family.
•          Encourage Green-Zone Friendships with this activity: Must-Haves, Deal-Breakers, & Ice-Cream!
•          Try out this interactive tool: Friendship Fire or Mean-on-Purpose?
•          Pop over to URSTRONG’s BLOG with news & advice and be sure to check out their PRESS page for interviews & podcasts! 

We believe that empowering our students with these skills will create a culture of kindness at our school and we hope you will be part of this whole-school initiative!  

Thanks a ton and just reach out if you have any questions! We’re looking forward to seeing you all online and love bringing together our Friendship Ninjas (& their families) from around WA! 

Kindly, 

Dana 

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING - St Catherine's House of Hospitality

St Catherine’s House of Hospitality is a retreat and conference centre located at 113 Tyler Street, Tuart Hill. In order to keep the Centre affordable for those who need it, we are reliant on the support of volunteers. We’d love to hear from you if you can offer a few hours a month. Opportunities for volunteering include: hospitality(setting up the dining room and serving in the kitchen); cooking and gardening. You’ll join a vibrant community where strong friendships are made.  Volunteers are invited to a social get-together at St Catherine's on either Thursday 26 June at 1.30pm or Monday 30 June at 9.30am. Please ring Sr  Elizabeth RSM on 9443 9020 or email  stcatherines@westnet.com.au 

July School Holiday Programs

Yokine's Kids Pop-Up Market 13 July 2025

Next up: the Kids Pop-Up Market! Come along and support young stallholders aged 7–17 as they sell pre-loved toys, handmade crafts, books, games, and more. Here is the link to the event for more information: https://weareyokine.au/events/kids-pop-up-market-2025/

Australian Girls Choir – Perth Open Day - June

Look no further than the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) because we encourage, challenge and inspire girls as they learn to sing, dance and perform. School aged girls are invited to come along to our June Open Day to try our fun and inclusive classes and learn more about being part of the AGC! Please visit our website to register to attend our free Open Day: ausgirlschoir.com.au/joinagc

Mercedes College present Legally Blonde: The Musical - Schools Show

Legally Blonde: The Musical is a lively tale of resilience and self-discovery, centered around Elle Woods, a cheerful California fashionista who astonishes everyone by enrolling in Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. Despite being initially underestimated due to her vibrant personality and style, Elle encounters skepticism from both peers and professors. However, her determination, intelligence, and unique perspective enable her to excel academically and discover her true potential. Throughout her journey, Elle forms genuine friendships and redefines success on her own terms, demonstrating that authenticity and ambition can coexist.  Elle's story serves as an inspiring reminder to never judge a book by its cover.

Date: Friday 1 August 2025
Time: 11.00am 
Duration of the Show:

• Show commences: 11:00am sharp
• First Half: 1 hour, 15 minutes
• Interval: 20 minutes 
• Second Half: 1 hour 
• Concludes: 1:35pm  

Venue: The Regal Theatre, Subiaco
Group Size: Up to 32 students per school * if more tickets are required – please email 
Bonus: All students attending will receive a fun gift bag!