Important Announcements

Amendments to South Perth Private Bus Service stops and times

Families that either catch or reside along the South Perth private bus service are encouraged to review the stops and stop times for the morning and afternoon service as there have been some slight adjustments to these following consultation with Horizons West. These changes include;

• Removal of stop on Bull Creek Road, Rossmoyne due to non-usage
• Removal of stop on Thelma Steet, Como due to non-usage
• Addition of stop on Berwick Street, East Victoria Park
• Slight amendment to some stop times in the AM and PM

Timing changes were previously made to the Aubin Grove private bus service as advised in the previous edition of the College Courier.

Applications open for final 2027 scholarships

The All Saints’ College Scholarship Program celebrates excellence and fosters a vibrant community enriched by diverse abilities, talents, interests and backgrounds. Our scholarships are designed to discover and empower students who will make a strong, positive contribution to College life.

Applications for two scholarships are still open. For more information and to apply, please visit the button below. For further queries, please contact our Admissions team via email on admissions@allsaints.wa.edu.au

Academic Scholarship: Is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, as evidenced in the student’s performance in the scholarship examination and interview, and are available to students entering Year 5, Year 7 and Year 10 in 2027.

Applications close on Friday 10 April 2026.

Dance and Drama Scholarship: Supporting creative performers who shine on stage. 

Applications close on Friday 10 April 2026.

Understanding Discipline: Working Together to Support Our Students

As part of our ongoing commitment to the Friendly Schools Project, this article focuses on how positive relationships and consistent expectations help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn. One key element of this is understanding discipline not as punishment, but as guidance—helping young people develop self‑awareness, responsibility and respectful behaviour, both online and offline.

Creating a culture of kindness, responsibility and connectedness works best when schools and families work together. Below is an updated guide to how we approach behaviour expectations at the College, and how families can reinforce these messages at home.

What Happens at School?

Our College has clear, student‑centred behaviour policies that outline:

• Positive expectations for how we treat ourselves, others and our environment
• Support structures that help students learn from mistakes
• Recognition and reinforcement for positive choices and growth

• Clear and fair consequences for choices that impact safety or wellbeing

   

These policies are part of our whole-College approach to student wellbeing, and they help students build self‑discipline, empathy, resilience and social responsibility. By knowing what is expected, students feel secure, respected and empowered.

How Families Can Help at Home

Consistency between home and the College is one of the most powerful ways to support your child’s development. Here are some positive, practical steps families can take:

• Set clear, consistent limits and rules. Children thrive when they understand expectations—this includes guidelines for technology and internet use.
• Ask your child to repeat the rules in their own words to check understanding.
• Follow through with consistent consequences and rewards.
• Notice and acknowledge positive behaviours—small bits of praise can make a big difference.
• Model the behaviour you want to see. Children learn more from what we do than what we say.
• Supervise your child’s activities—online and offline—so you know where they are and who they’re interacting with.
• Familiarise yourself with the College’s expectations and behaviour policies to show your child that home and College are working as a team.

• Show warmth, love and attention. You remain the most important and influential person in your child's life.

   

A united approach helps children feel supported, understood and safe—key goals of the Friendly Schools framework.

Additional Helpful Resources for Families

These resources are excellent starting points for conversations and strategies at home:

• eSafety Commissioner – Online Safety for Families: Practical advice for supporting children’s safe online behaviour. 
• Friendly Schools Parent Resources: Evidence‑based strategies for building resilience, social skills and positive behaviour.
• Raising Children Network: Parenting advice backed by experts in child development and wellbeing. 

• Kids Helpline (Free support for children and teens)1800 55 1800

   

Ms Jeanette Sealy

Director Senior School (Student Wellbeing)

Invitation to ANZAC Commemoration Service

The President and members of the Applecross RSL Sub-Branch cordially invite the students, parents, and staff of All Saints’, to attend an ANZAC Commemoration Service at 10.30am on Sunday, 19 April 2026, at the City Memorial, Wireless Hill Park, Ardross. The Service will be preceded by a short march of veterans and youth organizations, who will assemble at the start of the driveway to the memorial at 10.15am. Students who would like to represent our College are welcome to march and particularly to lay a wreath or flowers at the Service. The Melville City Council provides refreshments at the conclusion of the Service.

To assist with the planning of the Commemoration, it would be appreciated if you could advise Jeanette Sealy by 2 April whether you wish to attend the event or lay a floral tribute.

A Dawn Service and Gunfire Breakfast on Anzac Day, Friday 25 April, 6am at the RSL Hall, 98 Kintail Rd, Applecross will also be held. All welcome.