From the Principal's Desk...
Dear Parents and Caregivers
End of Term 2
As we approach the end of Term 2, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all our students on their efforts throughout the term. Our students have continued to show perseverance and dedication in their learning, and it is great to see the progress being made on their learning journey in 2026.
I would also like to extend my thank you to our dedicated staff. Their hard work, commitment, and care for our students and families have been unwavering. How blessed we are to have such a passionate and professional team!
In preparation for the end of term, our teachers have been diligently finalising student reports. These will be available via SEQTA at the end of next week, and we will notify families once they are uploaded. I encourage you to take the time over the holidays to read through the reports with your children - celebrate their achievements and discuss goals for Semester Two. Parents and caregivers are invited to arrange a meeting with their child’s classroom teacher early next term to discuss the Mid-Year Report in more detail if required.
Ignatius Liturgy
Thank you to all our students and staff in the Ignatius Faction for leading us in this week's liturgy. I know our Ignatius student also enjoyed their sausage sizzle lunch.
Cross Country Success
Congratulations to all our Cross Country competitors on your efforts at last week's Cross Country. You were all amazing! Well done to our Champion Faction - MacKillop and all our individual champions. Thanks again to the staff and parent helpers and spectators on the day, and in particular to Mr McCormack and Miss Williams for organising and coordinating the day. We now look forward to the Interschool Cross Country in Term 3 and training and preparing the team!
NAIDOC Week
We look forward to celebrating NAIDOC Week at St Helena's Catholic Primary School next week. Thank you Miss Kaylene Bederson and the staff Cultural Perspective Team of Ms Wanda Thompson, Miss Lauren Carger and Miss Melissa Myles for coordinating the week's activities and resources. All welcome to join us next Tuesday 30 June at 10:10am to celebrate our NAIDOC Week liturgy.
Vinnies Winter Appeal
Thanks again to all our families who have made food donations to this year's Vinnies Winter Appeal. It is so very important that we teach all our students the importance of charity and the genuine desire to help other people, and not just to get something in return. We want to always strive to do Something Beautiful for God. Thank you Miss McGovern and the Mini Vinnies on your efforts in promoting the appeal.
Looking forward to next Friday 3 July too, when we come to school in our PJ's for a gold coin donation that goes to Vinnies.
Disco
The P&F Disco is on Friday evening. Time to dance and celebrate! Don't forget to purchase your tickets online. Thanks in advance to the P&F Committee and all helpers for what promises to be another great event for our students.
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten - Semester 2
A reminder to our families that our Little Adventurers will be running over 2 days next term on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Our Kindergarten classes next semester will run on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Staffing News
At the end of Term 2 we will be farewelling Miss Mikala Thomas and Mrs Christine Norman. We wish both Mikala and Christine all the best and thank them for their time at St Helena's and contribution to our school community.
We also farewell Miss Cindi Williams who has completed her 2nd year Teaching Practicuum with us at St Helena's this term. Wishing her all the best in her future career and vocation as a teacher.
Very pleased to announce that Miss Lauren Carger will continue with us at St Helena's as the Year 2 Platypus Teacher in Semester 2. We look forward to welcoming back from leave Ms Melissa Knight who will be the Year 5 Bandicoots classroom teacher in Semester 2.
Holidays
When the school holidays come around at the end of next week, we wish everyone in our school community a safe and happy holiday break. Taking the time to rest, recharge and return after the holidays, ready for a busy and exciting Semester 2 at St Helena's Catholic Primary School. Term 3 commences on Tuesday 21 July.
SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
As a community united in faith and trust, St Helena’s Catholic Primary School seeks to provide a nurturing and diverse learning environment where all are inspired to live the ideal of doing Something Beautiful for God.
At St Helena's Catholic Primary School,
we are a Christ-centred and a child-focused community.
Peace & Happy Days!
Santino Giancono
Principal
"What I can do, you cannot. What you can do, I cannot.
But together we can do something beautiful for God."
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
