Dear Parents and Carers,

As we come to the end of another wonderful term, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education. This week, you have had the chance to meet with your child’s teacher and discuss their learning progress, achievements, and areas for continued growth. These primary years lay the essential foundations for future success, and it is a privilege to witness our students growing in confidence, capability, and character.

As Principal, I remain committed to maximising learning time each day to ensure your child receives the best possible opportunities to reach their full potential.

I would also like to inform you of a change to our morning routine beginning Term 3. Our school day starts at 8:55am each morning. From the beginning of next term, we will hold a whole-school assembly only on Monday mornings, which will include our Acknowledgement of Country, School Prayer, National Anthem, and the raising of the flags.

From Tuesday to Friday, students will be greeted by the teacher on duty and move directly into class at 8:55am. Morning prayer will take place in classrooms, allowing students to calmly settle and begin learning by 9:05am.

We believe this small change will enhance the start of each day and support a more focused transition into learning.

Wishing you a safe, restful, and joyful holiday break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for Term 3.

Warm regards,

Angela Pecnik

Principal

Each day, we are so proud of our students who arrive at school wearing their uniform with pride. The Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong and St Paul’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Albion Park, support the wearing of school uniform as it promotes a sense of belonging for students and creates a positive identity for the school community. School uniforms also contribute to the personal safety of students by allowing easier recognition of students both within the school grounds and in the wider community.

As we prepare for school photos next term, it is important that all students wear the correct school uniform each day.

Here is an extract from our school uniform policy. The full policy is linked to this section as well.

Formal Winter Uniform for Girls

• Navy skirt and tights

• Navy slacks

• School jumper with school emblem

• Navy cardigan

• Red or blue ribbons

• Blue shirt with scallop neckline

• Black leather shoes

• White socks, short or long

• School tie

• A blue skivvy may be worn under the blouse

Formal Winter Uniform – Optional for Girls

• Blue shorts/skort

• Blue blouse with scallop neckline

• Short crossover tie

Formal Winter Uniform for Boys

• Long grey trousers

• Blue long-sleeved shirt

• School tie

• Black leather shoes

• Grey socks, long or short

• School jumper with school emblem

• A blue skivvy may be worn under the shirt

Formal Winter Uniform – Optional for Boys

• Short sleeve open-necked blue shirt

• Grey shorts

• Elastic school tie

General Uniform Requirements

• Wear the correct school or sports uniform at all times

• Uniforms must be worn in a neat and tidy manner

• School shoes must be black

• All sports footwear must be appropriate and safe for physical activity

• All sports socks must be plain white

• Hair accessories must be in red or blue (no coloured decorations)

• Permitted jewellery: one pair of studs or sleepers (one per ear lobe), a watch, signet ring, or religious medals

• No nail polish or make-up

• School hat must be worn at recess, lunch, Physical Education, Sport, and all school excursions

Hair Cuts

• Hair must be neat and tidy

• Long hair (below the shoulder) must be tied back

• Extreme hairstyles and coloured hair are not permitted

Additional Expectations

• All students are expected to wear their school hat every day.

• All school shirts must be worn tucked in.

• Sports jackets are to be worn on sports days only.

If your child is not wearing the correct uniform the teacher will communicate with you via Compass. Please provide a note if your child is unable to wear the correct uniform for a period of time.

Thank you for your continued support in upholding our uniform expectations and fostering a strong sense of pride and unity in our school community.

Click here to access the full School Uniform Policy

NAPLAN

Students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 participated in the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) during Term 1. A NAPLAN individual student report will be provided for your child early in Term 3. The same report format is used for every student in Australia. 

NAPLAN results are reported against proficiency standards. There is a standard for each assessment area at each year level. Proficiency standards provide clear information on student achievement. Student achievement is shown against 4 levels of proficiency:

• Exceeding: the student’s result exceeds expectations at the time of testing. 
• Strong: the student’s result meets challenging but reasonable expectations at the time of testing. 
• Developing: the student’s result indicates that they are working towards expectations at the time of testing.
• Needs additional support: the student’s result indicates that they are not achieving the learning outcomes that are expected at the time of testing. They are likely to need additional support to progress satisfactorily.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL

Wow! What a successful Hot Chocolate and Donut day. Thank you to all who purchased a hot chocolate and donut and came dressed in their warm winter PJ’s. Our Mini Vinnies team served the donuts and hot chocolate prepared by Mrs Caleja. A huge thank you to Woolworths Albion Park who donated $100 towards the purchase of the donuts.

Over $1600 was raised and will be donated to our local St Vincent de Paul Society to assist them with supporting local people in need.

SPAP VINNIES COMMUNITY SLEEPOUT

Thank you to the families and staff who supported our SPAP Winter Sleepout. Thank you to Mrs Griffith who organised a balloon activity which developed our understanding of how people struggle to cope with living costs and to Mrs Benoit for organising houses of hope activity. Students also had the opportunity to build a shelter with cardboard. About 30 children were in attendance with family members. There was also a group from our local St Vincent de Paul branch and staff in attendance who joined in the activities.

Along with raising awareness of Homelessness, over $150 was raised which will also be donated to St Vincent de Paul.

FIRST RECONCILIATION

Last Wednesday students from Year 3 and other grades made their First Reconciliation at St Paul’s Parish Church. Children have been preparing for the Sacrament of Penance with the support of their families over the last 6 weeks. Please continue to keep these students in your prayers as they prepare for their First Communion throughout Term Three.

Mrs Jodi Marsh

Religious Education Coordinator

Good afternoon everyone, here are your senior leaders signing in  

    for the week Sienna and Harrison. This is our last week of term 2! 

    P.s Year six There are only 2 terms left before high school.

       Events this term:

• On the 24th of June we had our netball gala day. Many students from years 3-6 participated in the fun day. Thank you to our parents, carers and staff for volunteering! We hope everyone enjoyed it, and we look forward to our next gala day!

• On the 25th some students received ribbons for multiple events including many races, long jump, shot put, discus and high jump. Each age group had 2 age champions and they received a medal. And we can’t forget the winning house………….. Congratulations St Paul’s RED HOUSE! Yay go St Paul’s red house!

• Yesterday we had our year six bake sale. Many year sixes baked some delicious treats. You mean very delicious treats! They were enjoyed by many teachers and students! Each item was two dollars. We baked items such as cupcakes, cookies, jelly, muffins and much more. 

• Unfortunately, our NAIDOC week celebration have been postponed to Term 3. We will wear Mufti for this next term. Did you know NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders day Observance Committee! NAIDOC week recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

• Next Term on Monday 21 July we will be celebrating our Kindergartners 100th day of schooling. You will see some elderly people walking around because kindergarten students will be dressing up as a way of celebrating their 100 days at St Paul’s. Do you remember being in kindergarten? What a fun time that was. Yeah those days were the best days at school! 

           Well that’s all for this term. We hope you had a great time. See.  

           you next time. These are your senior leaders signing out for    

           the term Sienna and Harrison. Have a great week.

A school camp at Berry Sport and Recreation Centre has been planned for students in Years 5 and 6 from Monday the 8 September until Wednesday the 10 September. The camp will support the concepts taught in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. The overall aim of the learning experiences is to enhance self resilience, increase their confidence in their own abilities and assist them in learning to cooperate and work with others through controlled experiences. Please see below details regarding the Stage 3 School Camp.

Venue Berry Sport and Recreation Centre

Date 8 - 10 September 2025

Cost The cost has been included in the 2025 school fees                                                               

Please note that a Compass Event will be created and communicated to parents and carers via Compass early Term 3. Consent will need to be given for your child to attend the Stage 3 camp via the Compass Event. A risk assessment will be developed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. 

If you would like to discuss significant medical conditions or any concerns regarding the overnight camp for your child, please contact the school office to arrange a meeting with your child’s classroom teacher and Mrs Benoit or Mrs Marsh. Please contact the school office by 8 August.

In Week 10, the PB4L focus is playground routines and expectations

No hat - sit down and play in the shade Students without a hat must sit down in shaded areas and play. 

Eating circles and lunch tubs: Students sit in circles on the playgrounds and must pack up lunch boxes and rubbish before playtime.

First and second bell and toilets: Students will practice being lined up before the second bell after playtime. 

The teachers will:

• Remind students of the expectations on playgrounds
• Reward and praise when students are demonstrating desired behaviour
• Explicitly practice in stages 

Professional Learning - Big Ideas in Mathematics

In line with our school AIP around Mathematics, the staff have been using the NSW Mathematics K–6 syllabus to weave together meaningful mathematical concepts through the development of big ideas. By identifying overarching concepts—such as patterning, proportional reasoning, or spatial awareness—teachers can help students make connections across content areas like Number, Measurement, and Geometry.

These big ideas provide coherence, allowing the students to see Mathematics as a connected and purposeful discipline rather than isolated skills. The syllabus encourages differentiated strategies and rich tasks that promote inquiry, reasoning, and problem-solving, empowering students to build deeper understanding and apply their learning in authentic, real-world contexts.

Ready for next term, the teachers have planned some exciting learning sequences for your children that help them to make connections with the Big Ideas in Mathematics. 

ACE Awards:
Zoey 1R
Chelsea 2R
Harper A 2R
Kyden 2R
Harlow 2B
Julian 2R
Aditi 2R
Maddox 2R
Logan 2R
Kingston 2B
Harper S 2B
Harlem 2B
Akesha 3R
Tahj 3B
Emily 4B
Sofia 5R
Jorge 6B
Kade 6R
Liam 6R
Addison 6R

Principal's Awards:
Chelsea 2R
Harper A 2R
Kyden 2R
Harlow 2B
Julian 2R
Aditi 2R
Maddox 2R
Logan 2R
Kingston 2B
Harper S 2B
Harlem 2B
Harrison 6B

Mary MacKillop Awards:
Oscar 3R
Harrison 6B

If you have already paid the fee last term, your payment will be transferred over to the rescheduled disco in Term 1 Friday 25 July.

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you those who joined us at our trivia event! Your enthusiasm, competitive spirit, and sense of fun made it an unforgettable evening. A huge shoutout to everyone who participated — you all brought your A-game, and it was great seeing so many friendly faces. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again next time! A special mention to our MC Scott Hooper, who made the night fun and entertaining. We raised $2840 that will go towards the line markings for the front playground.  

A special thank-you goes out to those who generously donated prizes — your support added an extra layer of excitement and helped make the evening even more special. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity.