Thanks

Thanks to Kylie Brushaber for running Tummy Warmers this year. Special thanks to her band of volunteers including some wonderful grandparents and our School captains CJ & Siara . Your effort really is appreciated.

Walkathon

Last Friday’s Walkathon was a lot of fun . Thanks to those who came along to help & encourage. Remember you can send your money in via Qkr app or in cash to the school office . Thanks to all those who generously sponsored our students,

Quota Public Speaking Competition

Good luck to Astrid Schmidt who has been chosen to represent the school at the 2025 Quota Public Speaking on next Wednesday evening. I am sure she will do a great job.

Staffing & Classes

Catholic Education Office has written to me to support the school having 3 kindergarten classes in 2026 . This will mean the school will have 16 classes in 2026.

We will be having three Kinders , three Year 1’s ,two Year 2’s,two Year 3’s, two Year 4’s ,two Year 5’s & two Year 6’s . Our numbers are strong in most year levels & there are limited spaces for new enrolments. My thanks to you all for speaking positively about our school . This unofficial ‘marketing’ has led to many more families making our school their first choice in  Goulburn.

There will be some changes in staffing later in the term and in term 4 as some staff are taking long service leave. Mrs McCarthy is away the last 5 weeks of Term 3, Mr Collinge will be away the last 4 weeks of term, Mrs Wilcox is taking 2 weeks leave from 8^th September to 19^th September .

In Term 4 , I will be away on long service leave for the whole of Term 4 & returning to work in the new school year. In my absence Mr Brown will be the Acting Principal and Mrs Harris will be Acting Assistant Principal . She will continue with her REC responsibilities.

With staff on leave this will mean some classes will have different teachers. I am carefully planning to have minimum disruptions & that any affected classes have consistent teachers.

DROP OFF/PICK UP INFORMATION

If you remember the following details school drop off and pick up should run smoothly. Please view the map below for parking restriction details:

• Supervision at school starts at 8.30am. Students arriving earlier than this WILL NOT be under active adult supervision so please avoid dropping your children off before this time. Between 8.30am and 8.55am students are to take their bag to their classroom and then make their way to either the hall or basketball court where they are to wait in year groups until the morning play bell rings.
• Knox Street/Princes Avenue parking (front school entrance) - ideally families with students in Kindergarten only should be parking in this area. Please be aware of the bus zone, parking restrictions and keeping our neighbour's driveways clear. We ask that you consider our staff when parking here in the morning as there are limited all day parking zones where they are able to park; car line provides a safer alternative for families.
• Hall gate (Knox Street) - Bus students are dropped off and picked up from here. At the end of the day a teacher is rostered on duty at this gate each afternoon and stays to supervise students until the last bus comes.
• Princes Avenue/Adam Street (back school entrance) - Parents are able to park on either side of Princes Avenue (outside car line) or in Adam Street if you need to walk your children into school (please note that this part of Princes Avenue is a one-way road). Be aware of parking restrictions and keeping our neighbour's driveways clear.
• Car Line (off Princes Avenue) -  Car line is a 'kiss & go' system where parents drop their children off without getting out of the car; please do not park and exit your car in car line as this creates major traffic issues. Car line is our preferred method of parent drop off as it ensures student safety. In the afternoons car line can be very congested. If the waiting line is outside of our driveway the advice from NSW police is that you should continue around the block via Adam Street until the line moves forward. Please consider arriving at 3.30pm or after to ease this congestion; your child will be safe and supervised until you arrive. Two teachers are rostered on and supervicion at car line is until 3.45pm. After this time your child will be taken to the office and a call will be made to parents to arrange pick up ASAP.

Before & After School Care

SMOKING CEREMONY 

We are proud to be part of a school community that values learning, respect and reconciliation.

2025 NAIDOC MASS

Last week, our school community came together with St Mary’s Crookwell, St Joseph’s Goulburn North, Trinity Catholic College, St Bede’s Braidwood and Mt Carmel's Yass for a beautiful shared NAIDOC Mass.

It was a powerful gathering of voices, culture and faith as we honoured the histories, cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Mass was a moving reminder of the strength, pride and ongoing story of First Nations people within our school communities.

Confirmation Enrolment and Session Information

Thank you to all the teachers, students and families who joined us for our Family and Community Mass on Sunday 29 June. It was a beautiful celebration of faith, togetherness and the strength of our school community.

We are especially proud of our students who sang so beautifully in the choir and those who read the readings with such confidence and reverence. Your participation helped make the Mass truly special. Thank you for representing our school with such joy and faith.

NSW PRIMARY SCHOOLS NETBALL GALA 

The new date for the NSW Schools Netball is Monday 18/8. All the details are available on Compass through the Event.

SPP Blue 5/6 Aaron, Zach, Charlie, Noah, Flynn, Archer, Jack, Sebastian & Jaime 

SPP Maroon 5/6 Hannah, Gracie, Georgia, Astrid, Siara, Bella, Stella, Bonnie & Miah 

SPP White 5/6 Ava, Sophiah, Scarlett, Clare, Natasha, Heidi, Sonia, Amalea & Harper 

SPP Blue 3/4 Riley, Campbell, Charlie H, Artie, Corbin, Lincoln, Kyson & Nolan 

SPP White 3/4 Sienna, Aliyah, Bonnie, Lucinda, Ava, Grace, Mackenzie & Isabelle 

SPP Maroon 3/4 Zoe, Lily, Isabella, Imogen, Charlotte, Maya, Isla & Olivia 

SPORTS COACHING

In week's 2, 4 and 6 this term, four students from Trinity Catholic College are running coaching sessions for 5 Red and 6 Blue in their PE classes. Toby, Bobby, Malakai and Charlie are completing the Sports Coaching VET subject, now offered at Trinity, and need to have exposure and show competency in certain areas in order to pass their unit. They design, plan and run the activities which align with our PE outcomes.

Our students thoroughly enjoyed the first session and we look forward to welcoming back our coaches in week 4.

INDIVIDUAL SPORT TRIALS

Individual sports trials are open through the CECG sports website. These trials are intended for Year 5 & 6 student's ONLY. Keep up to date with trial information for next year.

Registration for ALL Canberra Goulburn, MacKillop and NSWCCC is through the new CSNSW website.

There are closing dates so if you are planning to trial please complete the registration process ASAP! Additional detailed information can be read below or from the Registrations page. For more information on Primary Sports visit the Canberra Goulburn Sport Facebook Page. If you have any queries please email Sherree Bush at sherree.bush@cg.catholic.edu.au

Book Week 2025 18-22 August

Kindy made their own seagulls after reading the book 'Chip' by Kylie Howarth

How Mini-Whiteboards Are Lifting Learning

You may have heard your child mention using a mini whiteboard in class - a small tool that’s making a big difference in how students learn and show what they know at Saints Peter and Paul.

Across the school, our teachers are using mini whiteboards as part of our teaching approach based on Catalyst principles and High Impact Teaching Practices (HITP). These whiteboards allow every student in every classroom to actively take part in lessons and give teachers a clear window into their thinking and understanding. Whether it’s solving a mathematics problem, sharing a writing idea, or responding to a question, students are regularly using their boards to show their understanding in real time.

This helps teachers quickly spot who’s on the right track, who might need more support, and where the class can go next in their learning. It also encourages all students to have a go, make their thinking visible, and learn from one another in a supportive environment.

We’re also pleased to share that these evidence-based strategies are having a clear impact. Our school’s academic results have continued to improve year after year since utilising this practice, among many other HITP principles. 

Your child’s results speak for themselves. Our commitment to supporting your children in the classroom and their academic growth using HITP has led to student growth of approximately fourteen months over the past twelve month period according to nationally recognised and Diocese-supported benchmarking assessments.

This progress reflects the hard work and effort your children bring to their learning each and every day, combined with the evidenced based practices, such as mini-whiteboards, that our teachers utilise to create a positive, high-achieving learning environment for all students.

Owen Gerrard
Curriculum Coordinator and Leader of High Impact Teaching Practices

A special congratulations to Jack Hayter in 6 Blue, who was recognised with a 2025 NAIDOC leadership award for his outstanding role as a proud Indigenous School leader. Jack continues to inspire others through his voice, strength and dedication to culture.

On Monday Jacky, Athwin, Oscar and Campbell travelled to Amity College in Shellharbour for the semi-final of the NSW primary school Chess Tournament. We are excited to announce that they were the winning team of the day and will now compete in the final! Congratulations boys!

Goulburn Bears Basketball Training

We are reaching out to inform you about a thrilling opportunity available for your students starting next week for the remainder of the school term
Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:50 PM, we will host a girls-only development program for those interested in exploring the sport in the Veolia stadium on court 2.
This is a wonderful (and free) chance for your students to participate in a weekly development session led by our Goulburn Bear players and coaches.
The development program, designed for ages 10 to 15, will introduce participants to various elements of basketball in a safe and supportive environment aimed at motivating young players. All skill levels are welcome.

Marlee Day
Director | Goulburn Basketball Association

In another great opportunity for the Goulburn & District Cricket Community, Cricket NSW are bringing a FREE Cricket Clinic to Goulburn and are combining with one of Australian Cricket greatest players, Nathan Lyon, to bring a unique experience to the area.

In August, fresh off a series win in the West Indies, Nathan will support local Cricket NSW staff  with a FREE clinic at Seifert Oval. 

The clinic will be combined with a once in a lifetime experience to delve into the career of one of our greats, and Nathan and his team will outline what you’ll need to progress in your sports career.  Targeting families and young players, the seminar will outline both on and off field essentials.