Parent attendance at school activities - This term because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases we have been asked by Catholic Education Head Office to limit parents/visitors at school, mainly for indoor events. Because of this directive we will not be able to have parents and carers at assemblies, masses, etc until further notice. We sincerely apologise for this turn in events and hope to be able to welcome you back soon.

Staying home when sick and hygiene requirements - Students and visitors must not attend school if they are unwell and will be sent home if they any have symptoms of COVID-19. All staff, visitors and students should at all times maintain appropriate hand and respiratory hygiene.

Household Contacts – Students are required to follow NSW Health directions when they are deemed a household close contact and must notify the school to advise they are a household contact.  It is strongly recommended that a household contact works or studies from home where it is practical to do so. A household contact must wear a face mask in any indoor setting that is not their own home, if they are aged 12 years and over. Mask wearing for students in primary schools is at the discretion of the student and their families, and is not recommended for children in Kindergarten to Year 2. Where a student attends school they must undertake a COVID test prior to returning to school and may only attend school if they have no symptoms.

Communication - We will communicate to the school communities when a significant number of cases are recorded. Staff and students who are affected should comply with the appropriate public health advice, dependent on their exposure level. Staff and students who are not directly affected can continue attending school unless they have symptoms of COVID-19.

Welcome back to Term 3. I hope people enjoyed the break. I had a lovely trip around country Victoria chasing silo art and visiting country bakeries. I hope the break helped a lot of us get over what has been a trying time for illnesses including COVID and the flu. We will continue to try to be diligent in using hand sanitizer and wiping down desks and door handles. Please keep your child at home if they are not well to help stop the spread of infections.

Term 3 has many events to look forward too, the most exciting for the year will be our school musical, after COVID saw it postponed for the past 2 years. It is called "Superkids" and it has a strong anti-bullying focus. Every student will be involved in some way and is an all singing, dancing & acting affair and very funny. Please put the dates 15th & 16th September in your calendar and do not miss it!

We have received some information that we might have to wear masks indoors at our school events; I will keep you informed.

I would like to welcome Miss Esther MacGregor to our school. Esther did a successful final practice at our school last term with Mrs Bush. She has now been contracted between SPP and St Joseph's to help with the ongoing staffing shortages we have experienced. She is most welcome.

Lauren Whalan is also joining our staff replacing Vicki Chilko, who is on extended leave. She will be working as a classroom assistant.

Some important reminders:

• School supervision does not begin till 8.30am and students should not be on the grounds before this time. School supervision finishes at 3.45pm in carline and your child/ren should be collected by then. The teacher on bus duty stays until the last bus arrives.
• Please be on time to school. Classes commence at 9.20am. Late arrivals are very disruptive to children's learning. When they are late children lose valuable learning time.
• Please the use Compass app in a timely manner if your child is absent from school.
• PLEASE PLEASE label your child's clothing. Our lost property tub is constantly filled with unlabelled clothing.

We are busily preparing for our long-awaited school play, Superkids! The Musical!

This musical comedy has been scheduled since 2020, but had to be postponed twice due to COVID regulations. Keep your fingers crossed... we hope to finally bring this wonderful show to real audiences in Week 9 of this term. 

Each major character is being played by two students. This "double cast" of actors will allow us to have a "Thursday Team" scheduled to perform on Sept 15, and a "Friday Team" who will perform on September 16. Double casting helps us to give twice as many Year 5&6 students the chance to experience the preparation, focus and excitement of live stage performance. It also allows us to say "THE SHOW MUST GO ON" if one actor becomes unwell, as their well-prepared counterpart can fill in.  

The story follows young Nigella, an optimistic dreamer who suffers teasing from a goofy gang of school bullies. After accidentally discovering strange and unique Superpowers, what could possibly go wrong? Come along to find out! 

Every class is involved in at least one song performance. (The Kindies are doing amazing work at rehearsals already!) 

Mr. Angus is directing the cast and classes in their Drama and Music sessions while the whole SsP&P staff is pitching in to help with scenery, props, and more. 

Families will be asked to help out a bit with their own child's costume preparation. These simple items (costing little or no money) will be a fun project to create together if families don't wait until the last minute, so look for information that will be coming soon.

Parent/Carer volunteers are wanted for larger costume projects that will be prepared at school over the next few weeks. Please contact the school office or Mr. Angus if you are interested in giving a bit of time towards costume prep.

We can't wait for opening night! And remember, it's bad luck to say "good luck" to an actor, tell them to "Break a leg" instead!

We have started booking the interviews for our Kindergarten students in 2023! If you haven't booked your interview as yet please contact Tracey.

If you or someone you know of wishes to enrol a child in Kindergarten for 2023 please do so online as soon as possible!

Even if your child has siblings attending the school please also complete an online enrolment as soon as possible.

Please call the office if you have any questions about enrolments or interviews.

Thank you to all the families who joined us for our first Family and Community Mass, July 3rd. It is a great way to continue to strengthen our connection with our parish community. 

Father Joshy was very impressed with our readers and choir, and many parishioners commented on how beautifully the choir sang. We can’t wait for you all to join us again in late October. 

Unfortunately, with the latest Covid recommendations we will be unable to have parents attend our stage Masses at school this term. We hope to be able to invite parents to attend again next term.

Northern Region Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to the SPP Athletics team that won the Northern Region Athletics Carnival again!

1. SPP

2. Mt Carmel, Yass

3. St Bede's, Braidwood

4. St Mary's, Crookwell

5. St Joseph's, Goulburn

6. St Greg's, Queanbeyan

Age Champions

• Junior Girl Runner-up: Harmony Payn

• 11 Yr Boy Champion: Patrick Turner

• Senior Girl Champion: Lexie Maple-Brown

Results:

• Georgia Batty 1st 8yrs 100m

• Bonnie Maxwell 4th 8yrs 100m

• Harmony Payn 3rd 10yrs 100m, 2nd 8-10yrs 200m, 1st 8-10yrs Shot Put, 1st Discus

• Zoe Morris 4th 10yrs 100m, 4th 8-10yrs 200m

• Lexie Maple-Brown 2nd 12yrs 100m, 1st 200m, 1st Long Jump, 1st Shot Put, 1st Discus

• Amelie Dale 2nd 11yrs 200m

• Audrey Maxwell 3rd 12yrs 200m

• Rihanna Butler 2nd 11yrs High Jump

• Charlize Arnold 3rd 11yrs Shot Put

• Lara Booth 2nd 12yrs Shot Put

• Junior Girls Relay 1st (Zoe, Harmony, Georgia Brown & Ava Batty)

• Oliver Keast 2nd 10yrs 100m

• Patrick Turner 1st 11yrs 100m, 1st 200m, 1st High Jump, 1st Shot Put, 1st Discus

• Lucas Webster 3rd 12yrs 100m, 2nd Long Jump

• Stephen Watson 4th 12yrs 100m, 2nd 200m, 2nd Shot Put

• Toby Boniface 2nd 8-10yrs Long Jump

• Charlie Boniface 2nd 11yrs Long Jump

• Tyler Toparis 2nd 11yrs Discus

• Majd Kdady 2nd 12yrs Discus

• Junior Boys Relay 2nd (Austin Cosgrove, Will Robinson, Oliver & Toby)

• Senior Boys Relay 2nd (Lucas, Charlie, Stephen & Patrick)

Thank you to our parents that were involved in the timekeeping!

Students who finished 1st - 4th in the 100m/200m or 1st/2nd in a field event or relay will represent the Northern Region in Canberra on Tuesday 23rd August.

Canberra and Goulburn Archdiocese Individual Sport Trials for 2022 

Individual Sport trials for Canberra and Goulburn Archdiocesan teams are open to suitable Year 5 & 6 students.

Registration via the CSNSW Website www.csnsw.sport MUST be completed for your child to be considered to trial for an Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Representative team. The online registration additionally provides your permission and replaces the old Medical Forms. The trial payment levy is to be made at the time of registration. No online nomination and no payment means no trial.

If you have NOT previously had an account you will be required to set one up to be enabled to register your child for both Canberra Goulburn AND NSWCCC/CPS sporting events and trials.

1. Type in the website address www.csnsw.sport

2. Click on Register which is located in the blue box on the top right-hand side of the page

3. Click on Setup Parent Account

4. Complete all of the fields and click on Create Account. You will receive a confirmation email.

We have been getting a large amount of forgotten lunches and unpaid IOUs. This is a huge strain on the canteen manually and financially. Below are a few procedures put in place to keep the canteen running smoothly and effectively.

• How to Order – place order on the Qkr app or write order on a paper bag with cash inside. 
• QKR! Orders – are due by 9.30am on the day. Please remember that you can order the night or days before. Also check that you have selected the correct day. 
• Cancelled QKR! Orders - if you have placed an order and your child is not at school that day, you can cancel your order by going into “activities” and click on the minus icon before 9.30am. If you need to cancel the order after 9.30am you need to call the office or text Di on 0417 688 472 ASAP. If the order has already been prepared or made you may not receive a credit. 
• No Lunch – if your child realises that they don’t have lunch before 10.00am a phone call will be made to parents. If lunch cannot be brought up to school, then the canteen can make lunch and an IOU will be sent home. If they realise after 10.00am a phone call will be made but only a sandwich can be made from the canteen no hot food. 
• Unpaid IOUs – please remember to pay your IOUs ASAP, either on Qkr or cash. Please check your child's school bag for these.

Hi, my name is Mark Holberton and I am pleased to be working with the students, staff and families at Ss Peter and Paul’s. I am here to provide therapeutic counselling to students and families and to work alongside school staff regarding student welfare and classroom issues.

When will I be at the school: I will be at the school every Wednesday

How can you can refer your child to the student and Family Counsellor: Speak to your teacher, complete the online referral form, or email me at mark.holberton@catholiccare.cg.org.au.

• We liked the Tinman because he fell over and it was funny. We also liked Toto because he was a real dog and he was very funny too.
  By Bonnie, Malakai and Ariana 1S
• We liked the show because Toto was a real dog and the Tinman was funny. We loved the Scarecrow’s costume because it was made out of real straw.
  By Maya, Aliyah and Ashton 1S
• We liked Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Tinman, Lion and the Scarecrow. The best part was when Scarecrow fell down. The play was excellent.
  By Sophie and Lily 1S
• We liked the Scarecrow because it was funny when he fell over. But our favourite character was Toto.
  By Kyson and Frankie 1S
• Our favourite part was when the tornado came. We also loved Toto because he was a real dog and he was fluffy and cute. By Finley, Hannah and Imogen 1S
  We liked the Tinman, Toto and the Scarecrow. The best part was the big green head because it was funny.
  By Andreas, Aayush, Charlie and Riley 1S
• Dorothy's house got hit by a tornado and her house killed the wicked witch of the East. Dorothy ended up in Munchkins world. The Wicked Witch of the West was angry because Dorothy took the Wicked Witch of the East's ruby red shoes. The Wicked Witch of the West wanted them. Next the good witch said "Go to Emerald City." "What is Emerald City?" said Dorothy. "Well, don't you know?" said the good witch. "It is the city of Oz." "Who is Oz?" said Dorothy. "Go on the yellow brick road" said the good witch "and you will find out."
  Amalea 2BM
  
  

Congratulations and Well Done!

Remember to pick up or buy your SPPFC Beanie from the school office between 9.20 and 3.20 on school days! 

Beanies cost $20 each. Please bring correct change when purchasing at the office.

Soccer is back this Saturday and we are allocated to set up the fields at Cookbundoon this Saturday. If you are able to help, please comment on the Facebook post and we’ll be in touch!

Many hands make light work!!!

Draw for Round 9:

U6 vs Marulan 9am Field A3 Cookbundoon

U7 Pink (Girls) vs Stags Blue 9:50am Field A3 Cookbundoon

U7 Kindy Legends (Girls) vs U7 Purple (Girls) 10:40am Field A3

U7 Blue vs Wollondilly 11:30am Field A1 Cookbundoon

U7 Maroon vs Stags White 10:40am Field A1 Cookbundoon

U8 vs Wollondilly Green 10am Field 9A Cookbundoon

U9 (Girls) vs Stags Purple 11am Field 9B Cookbundoon

U9 vs Marulan White 9am Field 9B Cookbundoon

U10 vs Stags Sky 10am Field 6 Cookbundoon

U11 Matildas (Girls) vs Stags Blue 11am Field 6 Cookbundoon

U13 vs Crookwell 11:30am Field 3 Cookbundoon

Remember to post your player of the week to Facebook if possible!

A reminder that Chess Classes begin for registered students next Tuesday 26 July (week 2) from 3.30-4.30pm in the library. Please contact Infinity Group if you have any further questions.

If you are interested in registering your child please complete the attached form.