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- Principal Message
- Interschool Cross Country
- Lend A Hand Winners
- Pupil Free Day Reminder
- Raising Awareness for Invasive Strep A
- Applause for Year 5M and Our Merit Stars
- Clarinet & Saxophone Lessons at St Simon Peter Catholic Primary
- Vision for Learning
- Nominations Now Open – Catholic School Parents WA Awards of Excellence 2025
- Parent TV - Mental Health Of Children And Parents a Strong Connection
Semester 1 Student Reports – Friday 4 July
On Friday 4 July, Semester 1 student reports will be uploaded to SEQTA ENGAGE, and parents will be able to access them. Please ensure you can log in to your SEQTA ENGAGE account ahead of time so you’re ready to view your child’s report.
The Semester One report provides an overview of your child’s progress across Terms One and Two. It highlights how they are performing and whether they are on track for their year level. This is a valuable opportunity for both parents and students to reflect on the learning journey so far—celebrating achievements and identifying areas for growth and improvement.
We are proud of our students at St Simon Peter School. They have shown dedication and effort in working towards their goals. We look forward to seeing continued progress and success in Semester Two.
On Tuesday, 24th June, our students represented themselves, their families, and our school with outstanding behaviour and fair play at the interschool cross-country event. Their efforts were truly commendable.
Thank you to the staff and families who supported the event and assisted with training in the lead-up. A special thanks to Mr Pettit for his excellent coordination and dedication in organising this event for our school.
NAIDOC Week will take place during the school holidays, from Saturday, 6 July to Saturday, 13 July. This important week is a time to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of First Nations peoples.
NAIDOC Week is observed not only in First Nations communities but also by Australians from all walks of life. It’s a chance for everyone to learn more about and show respect for the rich heritage and ongoing contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
To find out more about NAIDOC Week and how you can get involved, visit the official website: www.naidoc.org.au
Term 2 concludes on Friday, 4 July, and we extend our thanks to all students, parents, carers, staff, parish, and community members for your contributions throughout the term. Your support helps make SSP the supportive and caring community it is. We wish all SSP families a wonderful holiday break. This is a time to rest, recharge, and enjoy meaningful moments together.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for Term Three on Tuesday, 22nd July.
Loving God,
As we come to the end of a busy and fruitful semester,
we thank You for the learning, growth, and friendships we’ve shared.
Bless our students, families, and staff with a safe and restful holiday.
May this break be a time of joy, renewal, and togetherness.
Help us to appreciate the simple moments,
to reconnect with loved ones,
and to return refreshed and ready for the new term ahead.
Amen.
Warm regards
Nicole Crosthwaite
Short Term Principal
Last Tuesday, our students proudly represented their school, families, and themselves at the interschool cross country event. They showed outstanding sportsmanship, supported one another, and gave their best in every race.
A special congratulations to Ella Hood-Penn, who won her race, and Oliver Urquhart, who finished 5th in his—fantastic achievements!
Thanks to the parents who volunteered their time or came along to cheer on our runners. Your support made a real difference and helped create a positive and encouraging atmosphere throughout the day.
We’re proud to share that SSP finished 6th out of 13 schools in the A Division—a great achievement! Congratulations to all our competitors on a fantastic day.
Warm regards,
Luke Pettit
Congratulations to:
Yung Family (Term 1)
Creasy Family (Term 2)
Each family have won a term’s free tuition.
This prize is part of our “Lend a Hand” Volunteer Draw, which recognises the incredible support of our parent community each term.
How It Works
Parents who “Lend a Hand” are automatically entered into a draw each term to win one term's free tuition for one child.
How to Earn Entries
You’ll receive entries into the draw each time you:
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Assist in class or on excursions
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Help with tasks outside of school hours (e.g. covering books)
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Volunteer for extended periods at FSSP-run events
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Attend FSSP meetings
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Serve as a HOPE representative (HOPE reps receive 5 entries each term)
Staying Connected
Want to get involved? Join our FSSP Facebook page where we post upcoming opportunities to lend a hand.
Recording Your Entries
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Please sign in as a volunteer at the Front Admin Office whenever you're on-site to help.
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Volunteer tasks completed outside school (where sign-in isn’t possible) will be recorded and tracked by the FSSP Committee.
All entries are compiled and drawn by the school at the end of each term.
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On the 25th of June, Chance Flowers from Year 2B was interviewed by Channel 7 at Perth Children’s Hospital, bravely sharing his life-threatening experience with Invasive Strep A from back in 2022.
The news story aimed to raise awareness about this little known but extremely dangerous disease and to support fundraising efforts for The Kids Research Institute. The Institute is leading vital work in developing the world’s first vaccine for Strep A.
Chance is pictured here alongside one of the lead research scientists, Dr Janessa Oliva (Pickering), a past SSP student, highlighting the powerful connection between our school community and the important medical advances shaping children’s health.
We’re excited to offer clarinet and saxophone lessons with Catriona Ferguson at St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School.
To express interest or find out more, please contact Michelle Oliver:
michelle.oliver@cewa.edu.au
St. Simon Peter Catholic Primary School provides a Christ-centred and nurturing educational environment for young children and their families. Our holistic approach to teaching and learning supports each child's spiritual, emotional, physical, social, and cognitive well-being. Guided by our school motto, Love One Another, we foster an atmosphere of care, respect, and compassion for ourselves and others.
We are excited to share that nominations for the Catholic School Parents WA Awards of Excellence are now open! These awards celebrate individuals and groups who make outstanding contributions to building positive Catholic school communities.
There are five nomination categories:
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Parent
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Parent Group
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Principal
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Parish
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Agnes Weymouth Award
We encourage you to consider nominating someone in our community who is making a real difference.
To download nomination forms:
https://www.csp.wa.edu.au/awards-of-excellence-2025
To book tickets for the Cocktail Awards Celebration on Friday
1st August 2025:
https://events.humanitix.com/2025-aoe
Thank you for helping us acknowledge and celebrate those who contribute so positively to Catholic education in Western Australia.
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https://parenttv.com/blog/mental-health-of-children-and-parents-a-strong-connection
Below are the instructions about how to sign up:
It is very important that you go to the www.parenttv.com/membership page to sign up with the code: stsimon