What a busy and productive term we have had! As we look back, it’s clear we’ve achieved a great deal. Your child’s hard work and persistence will no doubt be reflected in their school report.  

As we celebrate the end of Term 2, it's important to remember that success comes in many forms. While academic progress is important, we also value the kindness, creativity, resilience, and teamwork our students show every day. Every child brings their own unique strengths to our school community, and we are proud of each and every one of them. 

Reporting Update – Health and Physical Education 

As we approach report time, we would like to clarify how your child’s Health and Physical Education grades are determined. 

Health is taught and assessed by your child’s classroom teacher, while Physical Education is taught and assessed by Mr. Cameron Brealey. These assessments are then combined and moderated to form a single grade and effort rating, which will appear on your child’s report. 

If you would like further information or a more detailed breakdown of these assessments, please feel free to contact both Mr. Cameron Brealey and your child’s classroom teacher. They will be happy to discuss your child’s progress and provide any additional insights. 

NCCD Data Collection 

The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) takes place every year. The NCCD is a collection that counts the number of school students receiving an adjustment or ‘help’ due to disability and the level of adjustment they are receiving to access education on the same basis as other students. The NCCD uses the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Schools provide this information to education authorities. The NCCD takes place in August each year. The NCCD is compulsory and all schools must collect and submit information each year for the NCCD. This is detailed in the Australian Education Regulation 2013. For more information, please click the link below.  

NCCD Fact Sheet

Thank you for your continued support throughout Term 2. We are proud of all that our students have achieved and look forward to an exciting and rewarding Term 3. Wishing all our families a safe and restful break! 

Kind Regards,

SAPSASA Football Carnival – Division 2 Champions! 

What a sensational performance from our 15 students who competed in the SAPSASA Football Carnival! Representing our school with pride, the team demonstrated fantastic teamwork, skill, and camaraderie throughout the event.

Playing five matches across the day, the team worked seamlessly together and gave 100% in every game. Their communication, cooperation, and commitment were clear to see – and it brought results! The boys went undefeated, winning all five of their matches and claiming the Division 2 trophy.

A huge shoutout goes to the team’s coach, who led with a brilliant mix of strategy, encouragement, and just the right amount of humour to keep the boys focused and relaxed. 

We’d also like to give a very special thank you to Mr Ferguson, who took on the all-important roles of goal umpire and scorer. His sharp eye and decisive signalling kept the games ticking smoothly! And of course, a big thanks to Miranda for volunteering and supporting the team throughout the day also waving the flags with impeccable technique!

Congratulations again to our Division 2 champions – an incredible achievement and a day filled with pride, teamwork, and fun!

Catholic School Basketball Carnival

On Wednesday, 12 June, a group of 14 enthusiastic students proudly represented our school at the Catholic School Basketball Carnival. It was a day filled with energy, excitement, and school spirit as all our representing teams took to the courts, eager to showcase their skills and teamwork.

Throughout the day, both teams displayed great determination and resilience. They worked hard in every match, supported each other, and played with excellent teamwork. Their efforts paid off, with both teams finishing 6th overall – a wonderful result given the tough competition on the day.

We are incredibly proud of how our students conducted themselves both on and off the court. They showed respect, teamwork, and a love for the game, which truly reflected the values of our school.

A very special thank you to Mari for generously volunteering her time to assist on the day. Your support and encouragement meant a lot to the team and helped the day run smoothly.

Congratulations to all students involved – you should be very proud of your efforts!

Cameron

Mim

Parking – Reminder

Please adhere to signage around the school in relation to parking and traffic flow. It is important that local residents have access to their property at all times. Cars are not to queue across Vizard Road and block the entrance to our surrounding neighbours and Church. Please be aware that the Church’s driveway and slip lane (Elizabeth Street and Vizard Road) are reserved for parishioners and the parking bays are designated for disabled parking only.

Please adhere to signage around the school in relation to parking and traffic flow. 

• It is important that parking restrictions are adhered to at all times.
• Cars must not queue across Vizard Road or block entrances to the church or local resident’s properties.
• The Church’s driveway and slip lane (Elizabeth Street and Vizard Road) are reserved for Parishioners and the parking bays are designated for disabled parking only.
• Under no circumstances should cars stop in the middle of the road to allow children to get into the car – please make sure you have parked appropriately to collect or drop off your child.

Please remember, safety of our children is everyone’s responsibility.

Good Sleep Health and Hygiene 

As we continue to experience the winter months, many of us may be noticing changes in our sleep patterns. With shorter days and longer nights there is less sunlight to be experienced which can disrupt our internal body clocks or circadian rhythms. With less sunlight exposure our body produces more melatonin (the hormone that induces sleepiness) and less serotonin (which affects mood and energy levels).  

Prioritising sleep and supporting our natural body rhythms can help us stay healthy, happy, and energised through the winter months. Going to bed at the same time each day is a proven basic factor to a good sleep routine. For children, following a bedtime routine that includes calming pre-activities such as teeth-brushing, reading or sharing a story, avoiding late night snacks and using electronic devices a good 30 – 60 minutes before trying to go to sleep is suggested by sleep experts on many public health, sleep research, medical and education forums.  

Further information on this topic can be found online using these links: 

Entertainment Book

Link to purchase an Entertainment Membership Saint David's Parish School (entertainment.com.au)

Thank you to all our wonderful Volunteers and the time you give to support Saint David’s Parish School.

RRHAN-EC refresher module is now available for registered volunteers to complete. Please login to your plink account to complete. 

Please take a moment when you can to update your training, as there will be a backlog of issuing new Volunteer badges.

Once you have completed the training, please email your updated certificate to me and I will issue you with a new badge.

Thank you for your ongoing support.