Current Families
Here at Sts Peter and Paul we value parental involvement and participation. Parents play an active role in our school community and contribute to the life and vibrancy of our school in many ways. There are many opportunities to get involved from helping out in classrooms and at sports carnivals, attending excursions and assisting in the canteen.
COMMUNICATION
We use several important channels to communicate effectively between school and home:
- Our weekly school newsletter
- Orientation Days
- Infromation Meetings
- Parent-Teacher Interviews
- School Community Council Parent Forum Meetings
- Website and Email
- Facebook Page
NEWSLETTER
Our newsletter is published weekly, on Wednesdays. It includes messages from our Principal and Religious Education Coordinator, dates to remember, student input, photos from events around the school and notices about community events.
Articles should be submitted to office.stpandp@cg.catholic.edu.au by Tuesday afternoon.
CANTEEN
The school Canteen is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings for first break (lunch). Lunch orders are placed via the Qkr! app. Children can also purchase selected items over the counter from 11:10 am until 11:30 am using a voucher purchased via Qkr!
Qkr! is a mobile app-based solution that allows parents to make payments on behalf of their children for meals and special lunches. Qkr! is a pay-as-you-go system which does not require parents to top up their accounts. Parents have the flexibility to place orders directly from their phone at a time and place that suits them. Canteen orders need to be placed by 8.45 am each morning. Download the app on your mobile phone or use Qkr! online. Go to https://qkr.mastercard.com to sign up.
Parent/carer helpers are most welcome in the Canteen - a lending hand is always required and very much appreciated. Helping in the Canteen is a great opportunity to meet new people and make a valuable contribution to the school. If you have any spare time and would like to help out in the canteen, please contact the Canteen Manager, Mrs Lauretta Raccosta at lauretta.raccosta@cg.catholic.edu.au. A Working with Vulnerable People card is required to volunteer in the Canteen.
Special Lunch Orders are held 1-2 times a term, where a set menu is offered to students. Special lunch orders are placed via Qkr! No counter sales or other lunch orders will be available on that day.
Let us help celebrate your child’s birthday with a Classroom Birthday Pack. A variety of treats available for each child in the class. One week’s notice is required. Orders available via the Qkr! app.
UNIFORM SHOP
The Uniform Shop is a service for the parents and children. We sell new & quality second-hand school clothing, and all money raised goes back to the school to provide resources for the children.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday mornings between 8.30am - 9.30am for face to face purchases of new and second hand clothing.
School uniforms are available via the Qkr! app. Download the app on your mobile phone or use Qkr! Online. Go to https://qkr.mastercard.com. Orders placed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday via Qkr! will be delivered to your child’s classroom and sent home with your child. Uniform orders need to be placed by 8.45 am each morning.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Ministry is a place for Year 6 students to belong, connect and have fun. We learn a lot about Jesus and how He can guide us in our lives. It is a time to pray, work together, eat yummy food, play games, do dramas, arts and craft and learn about the bible.
SCHOOL CAMPS
At Sts Peter and Paul, we value the benefits that school camps provide. We strive to engage our students in supportive environments that assist them to succeed and grow.
School camps aim to foster independence, self confidence, leadership skills, as well as building relationships and community spirit.
Our Year 6 students embark on a three day camp and our Year 5s go away for two days. We have recently introduced an overnight camp for our Year 4 students and a day camp for our Year 3s.
OSHCLUB AFTER SCHOOL CARE
OSHCLub provides high-quality, affordable before and after school care, vacation care and pupil free day care for primary aged children in a safe, caring and stimulating environment.
To enrol in our program or for more information, please go to our website. The contact number for OSHClub at Sts Peter and Paul is 0478 155 299.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Council provides the opportunity for members of the school, parish and Archdiocesan community to support the mission of Catholic education at Sts Peter and Paul School. Working with the Parish Priest, Principal, staff and parent body, the Council members provide leadership to the school community in a decision-making and advisory role.
Contact our School Community Council: scc.stpandp@gmail.com
CATHOLIC CARE
To support their social and emotional well-being, Sts Peter and Paul's students and their families can access counseling through Catholic Care. Our former counsellor, Laura Lanerton prepared and presented a parent workshop explaining ways to better manage mental health and notice warning signs. Her presentation can be viewed here:
Our current counsellor is Shandelle Steere. Should you feel your child would benefit from this support, complete this referral form.
ACT SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FORM
Saints Peter and Paul School recognises the significant talent of our students.
For students who are selected for representation in their chosen activity at the ACT level, the school is pleased to provide grants of up to $250 to support their involvement.
Please complete the following form if you wish to formally request sponsorship for your child who has been selected to represent the ACT as detailed below.