St Kieran Newsletter Term 3, Week 5 - 21st August 2025

Principal's Message

‘Everyone comes with them at least one, 

and probably many pieces, 

to someone else’s puzzle. 

Sometimes they know it, sometimes they don’t 

...and when you present your piece to another, 

whether they knew it or not, 

whether they know it or not, 

You are a messenger from the most high.’  

Lawrence Kushner 

Through giving a small piece of one’s self, we connect and build relationships with others. We begin to build the Kingdom of God within our school community. In Jesus’ life he offered pieces of himself to his community and followers. Through his offerings he touched and brought his Father’s message to all people. In Catholic Schools, we need to share the gifts we have throughout our community and encourage others to do the same. We are lucky that we get to develop these skills and attributes - but also support others that we engage with to do the same.  Jesus’ mission in his life was to build community and lead others, we are really lucky that we get to do this at St Kieran. 

The responsibility remains with each of us to bring Jesus alive to every situation and the importance of bringing Jesus to the centre of all conversations in a Catholic school. This is something that is a part of our everyday lives at St Kieran Catholic Primary School. It is embedded into our thinking and something that keeps us centred on what is core to being a Catholic school community.  

Giving witness in this way allows our personal faith to be nurtured and nourished. Being inclusive and welcoming of each person is how Jesus lived his life. This becomes a daily opportunity at St Kieran as we develop our values which gives us the chance to see Jesus alive in our community each day, not only the special things we see but the things we see that we are thankful for that show us Jesus is present. This is what we do and see as we build our communities. Jesus was always about the collective - about us. 

We have the opportunity within our St Kieran community, to invite all our families into the story of Jesus and his way of compassion, justice and peace. This is at the forefront of all we do and why we are how we are! 

I hope you have had a great week and if you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to reach out to us.  

Take care and stay safe. 

Mr Daine Burnett 

Principal 

daine.burnett@cewa.edu.au 

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. There is a pupil free day tomorrow, Friday 22nd August. We conclude Term 3 for students on Friday 26th September.  

Contact Details - Parents

It is imperative that parents and families update the school when your personal details change during the year. If you change you email address or mobile phone please ensure that the school administration is contacted so we can update these details for communication purposes.

3 Year Old Kindy 2026 Enrolments

We are accepting 3 Year Old Kindy Enrolments for 2026, with interviews being conducted for students to start at St Kieran next year. All parents need to submit an application to make sure your child is enrolled for 3 Year Old Kindy at St Kieran Catholic Primary School for 2026. 

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

Servite College Enrolments

We strongly encourage all families at St Kieran to ensure they have their enrolment application submitted at Servite College as soon as possible for their children. If families leave this process until the middle years of primary school, you maybe placed on a waiting list. The earlier your application is submitted to Servite College the better. A reminder that Servite and St Kieran are completely different schools with applications for enrolment submitted separately. 

Students Leaving St Kieran

Can you please let the school know as soon as possible if your child/children are moving on from St Kieran in 2026. We currently have families on our wait lists and would like to accommodate as many people as possible. Please note a terms notice should be given in order to not be charged any subsequent fees. This only applies to students who are leaving St Kieran. 

Seesaw

Can all parents make sure you have access to your child's Seesaw. Teachers constantly post assessment results and pieces during the term. This is a great way to keep you updated on the progress of your child. 

Parking

Just a reminder that the parking at the front of the school on Tyler Street is for those families using the Ciaran Centre and people who have ACROD Permits. We would ask that parents move in and out of these bays quickly and don’t hold up spaces while waiting for children.  

Tyler Street is also not a drop off area before or after school. During the wet weather there was some concerning behaviour around parents letting children out of the car while on the road or even collecting their children while they were waiting on the road. Please use the safety of the School Kiss and Drive. 

Parents need to be mindful that there is NO parking on the verge or in the middle of Cape Street before the crosswalk. This blocks the view of pedestrians trying to cross the road safely.   

For the safety of all in our community please ensure that you abide by the road rules at all times.  

1. DO NOT turn right into the Kiss and Drive - please wait your turn in the queue. 
2. DO NOT overtake the queue and push in front of the Kiss and Drive line. Be respectful of others. 
3. Keep the Corner of Tyler Street and Morgans Street free from all traffic. 
4. DO NOT pick up or drop your child off on the road outside of the administration - find a parking legal bay or use the Kiss and Drive. 
5. If you DO NOT have an ACROD Permit please don’t use these bays. 
6. Ciaran Centre Families are the only families welcome to use the front administration parking. 
7. DO NOT park at the Servite Friars house of residence and business - this is private property. 
8. DO NOT park on verges that are sign posted. 

Morgans Street Kiss and Drive

We know the morning and afternoon drive through can be a very busy place, which relies on all families doing the right thing to ensure it runs smoothly. In order to keep it flowing, we ask that parents stay in their car at these times. If you need to get out of the car to assist your child with their seatbelt, then please park your car in an appropriate place and walk into school. Students are encouraged to independently get themselves in and out of the car, manage their bags and do up their own seatbelt.  

There is no right turn into the Morgans Street Kiss and Drive at anytime - parents do line up along Tyler Street to access this - please follow the directions. There are signs asking parents to continue to Drive Forward so we can get as many children out of the cars as quickly as possible in the morning. When a parent stops at the Morgans Street gate it stops all the other cars behind them, which then creates issues on Morgans and Tyler Street for our local residents. 

St Kieran Catholic Primary School Sun Smart Guidelines

St Kieran has produced Sun Smart Guidelines and is looking forward to becoming a Sun Smart School. Our Sun Smart Guidelines are designed to help the students, families and staff at St Kieran to protect themselves from the sun’s harsh UV rays. 

Feel free to review the draft copy of our new St Kieran Sun Smart Guidelines. If you have any comments about the guidelines, please feel free to email these to: Julie.pusey@cewa.edu.au  

3YO Kindy & Year 6 Photos

Monday 25^th August:
Year 6 Graduation picture will be taken about 9am. All year 6 students will need to wear their graduation polo and sports bottoms
Year 6 Faction Leaders picture will be taken straight after

3YO Kindy Monday Class, Pictures will be taken in the class about 9:30am.

Tuesday 26^th August:
3YO Kindy Tuesday Class, Pictures will be taken in the class about 9:30am

Sacrament of Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a vital step in a young person's faith journey, deepening their relationship with God and affirming their commitment to the teachings of the Church. Through Confirmation, students receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, empowering them to live out their faith with courage, wisdom, and love. It is a joyful celebration of growth, responsibility, and belonging within the Catholic community. 

Sacrament of Confirmation Enrolment Form: 
Please fill in this form to enrol your child into the Sacrament. ConfirmationEnrolment Form 
Payments are made to St Kieran Parish electronically. It may be helpful to have a second web browser window open at the same time as the  Confirmation Enrolment Form.  

Please note that this form must be completed before Monday, October 13. 

Here is some important information for your child's Confirmation.  

Catch up - Sacrament of Confirmation Commitment Masses Sat 9 August 6:30pm. If you miss this Mass, please contact Fr Wilson to arrange another time.  
Retreat Day Friday Oct 24 at St Kieran Catholic Primary School/ St Catherine's House of Hospitality 
Parent and Child Workshops Tues Oct 14 4:00pm or 5:15pm/ Thursday Oct 16 4:00pm at St Kieran Catholic Primary School. Your child will need to bring their pencil case with them.  

Sacrament of Reconciliation before the Sacrament of Confirmation:  
Reconciliation will not occur during school time for Confirmation candidates. Reconciliation will be held at St Kieran Parish on Thursday 6/11/2025 at 4:00 PM 

Sacrament of Confirmation Masses Sat October 25 and Sun October 26  
MSP Photographers will be available in the Parish Hall on the days of the Sacrament, one hour before each Mass begins. Enter via the door on Cape Street. The photographer will also take photos during the Sacrament, so we ask families not to take photos during Mass. 

Students will be asked to sit on the end of a pew, down the centre aisle and the aisle to the side. They will not be allocated a specific seat. Each Mass will have between 32-35 students receiving the Sacrament. This means the church will be very full and there will be limited space for additional family and friends. Please keep this in mind when inviting guests. You may wish to invite guests to attend your own family celebration after the Sacrament. 

Unwell Students

As we are all aware the cold and flu season seems to begin at the end of summer and go through to the next summer. WA has seen an increase in cases of Influenza A and B, RSV, Covid and Whooping Cough. All easily transmittable especially around school age children. If your child is sick, please keep them off school, seek the appropriate medical advice if required and test for the above illnesses. We also ask that you keep your child home until they are fully recovered. As a school we have seen a rise in children presenting with ongoing illness as they have returned to school too soon. This then poses an infection risk to their classmates and staff alike. As a school community we have both students and staff who are immune compromised and vulnerable.

We really appreciate your consideration for both the school and wider community.

Sarah
School Nurse
Sarah.Pfaff@cewa.edu.au

Traffic Warden Information

Celebrating the Opening of the St Joseph Chapel at St Kieran Parish

Fr Wilson warmly invites the St Kieran Catholic Primary School community to the opening and blessing of the new Chapel of St Joseph at the St Kieran Parish. This will occur during the first Sunday of September,  the 7th, during the 9:00am Mass.

Sign of the Week

Learning one Auslan sign a week is a simple but powerful way to increase our awareness and inclusion at St. Kieran. By committing to learning just one sign each week, we break down barriers and build empathy. It reminds us to be more mindful of accessibility and gives us the tools to connect with more people. Over time, these small efforts add up, leading to greater fluency and a more inclusive environment for everyone.

Library Update

Thank you to everyone in our St Kieran community for supporting our Book Fair last week. It was wonderful to see the excitement and joy in the students. Our Year 6 students are to be congratulated for their assistance before and during the Book Fair.

The enormous success of the Book Fair means that our library will be significantly expanding its stock, with meaningful book additions catering for Kindy to Year 6 students. 

From next week, Week 6, the library will be open for families before school (8.25-8.40 am) and after school (3.00-3.15 pm) on Wednesday and Thursday. This will be an excellent opportunity for students to come into the library with a parent or carer to read a book together, or to browse our library collection. We look forward to welcoming you into the library.

On Friday 5th September, our school will celebrate Father's Day with a breakfast and assembly. The library will be open from 8 am for any Dad's or Father figures to read a book with their child or even play a board game. Please note that no food or drink is permitted in the library. 

Thankyou,

Toni Doherty

Kieran Connect Father's Day Breakfast

Please use the link to make payment: https://user.cdfpay.flexischools.com.au/login

Altar Server's

St Kieran Parish is inviting children who have received the sacrament of Holy Communion to enrol as an Altar Server should they wish to be part of the Altar Serving Ministry.

Please complete the form attached which can also be obtained from the Church (front foyer bench top). Upon completion please email to Osborne.park@perthcatholic.org.au

An Altar Servers meet and greet as well as a rehearsal is scheduled for Saturday, 23rd August at 10:45am.

All newly enrolled servers will be blessed on Saturday, 23rd August at the 6:30pm Mass.

Any questions please email the church admin via the email above.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Sports Carnival Accessories Packs

Sports Carnival Accessory packs are back for all students!

Be sure to place your order.
Any questions email Pia - misspia75@yahoo.com.au
Don’t miss out!

https://ordering.cdfpay.flexischools.com.au

VacSwim Enrolments