From the Principal
REMINDERS
Prep 2027 Enrollment - Current Families
DUE Friday19th June
A reminder to current families with a child starting Prep next year to please complete the digital enrollment form on the school website. (Click here) Prep 2027 interviews for current families will be conducted late Term 2, so it is important that you return your enrolment form as soon as possible. Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
Dear Parents and Carers
The season of winter is very much upon us as we come to the end of the first week of June.
During the school day, we will adjust students' outdoor play based on weather conditions. This means that students may stay indoors for recess and lunch play. We actively monitor the weather to look for opportunities for students to get outdoors.
Please note that the school has a limited supply of spare uniform items for situations where students become wet or muddy. If your child comes home wearing a spare item of clothing, please ensure that it is returned to school, cleaned, and ready for someone else to use as soon as possible.
Newsletter Side Sections and Pages
Please take time to browse through the sections and pages of the newsletter. You find more details and information about events and posts you see through Social channels.
Extra Curricular Activities - After School
From time to time, families have expressed an interest in access to after-school activities for students across a range of interests and hobbies.
These activities are not a replacement for our after-school care program, operated by Beyond EduCare, rather they are shorter (around 30-60min) sessions that operate for part of a school term.
In the past, we have had tennis coaching, and the Young Engineers Lego Club operated for several Terms through a school year.
In Term 3, we have a new opportunity for families to consider.
Code Camp - After School Coding Opportunities
After-School Code Camp allows kids to hone their coding skills and keep practising through weekly sessions over the term. Each week, students will choose the features they want to build and advance their problem-solving skills to build these features using code. They will take ownership over their projects and collaborate with their peers to make awesome apps.
- Program: Little Coders
- Years/Grades: Years P-2
- Day(s): Thursdays
- Times: 3:30pm - 4:45pm
- Start Date: Thursday 23rd July, 2026
- Devices: Code Camp providing devices
- Program: Minecraft Engineers
- Years/Grades: Years 3-6
- Day(s): Thursdays
- Times: 3:30pm - 4:45pm
- Start Date: Thursday 23rd July, 2026
- Devices: Code Camp providing devices
Here is your booking link to enrolments. Discount Code SCHOOL15 for parents to save $15 each booking.
Fundraising Effort
Congratulations to Eva and Porzia Sloan Raso on their fundraising efforts for the Breast Cancer Network Australia, an organisation with which Bakers Delight has a long and wonderful association.
Eva and Porzia turned their $50 fundraising efforts into a $100 donation due to the Bakers Delight commitment to match donations.
Well done Eva and Porzia.
Connect with Us on Social Media 📱
Want to see all the latest activities, student achievements, and exciting experiences happening around our school in real time?
Be sure to check out and follow our official school social channels! It’s a wonderful way to stay connected with the vibrant St. Simon the Apostle Primary School community and get a firsthand look at what our students are learning and creating each day.
- Facebook: Follow us for community updates, photo galleries, and event reminders.
- Instagram: Check out our latest stories, highlights, and snapshots of daily school life.
Search for St. Simon the Apostle Primary School on both platforms, hit follow, and join our growing online community!
THE ST SIMON'S FETE IS BACK IN 2026!
School Closure Days Term 3 and 4 - 2026
Throughout the year, the school schedules several school closure days for staff to engage in professional learning and compliance activities. There are also days scheduled for time-in-lieu (TIL) activities that staff attend and run outside the normal hours of the school day. These days are used to acquitt these hours.
When a school closure day is scheduled, Beyond Edu Care will operate a program of care for the day so that families can have their children looked after on the school site.
Term 3
Student Free Day Friday 18th September (First Aid CPR, Compliance)
Term 4
Thursday 8th October - Student Free Day (Time in lieu, School Production student rest day)
Monday 2nd November - Student Free Day (Time in lieu)
Tuesday 15th December - Last day of School for students
nForma
ARE YOU CONNECTED TO OUR SCHOOL VIA THE NFORMA APP?
NEED TO KNOW MORE? CLICK HERE
In preparation for camps and excursions, please ensure that all Medical and Health information in nForma for your children is up to date.
St Simon’s Staff and Contact Details
A complete staff list for 2026 is available through the newsletter each week by going to Staff Contacts and General Information section