Contents
- Useful Links
- From the Principal
- From the Assistant Principal Religious Identity & Mission
- From the Assistant Principal Learning, Engagement & Teaching
- PE / Sport
- Class update - 1TM
- Class update - 34OM
- Class update - 34NU
- Class update - 56BC
- Specialist update - ART
- Early Learning @ OLQP!
- Parents and Friends Committee update
- Second hand uniform shop
- Before & After School Care
- Community News
Term 2 Week 6 2025 Newsletter
Download any of the following documents by clicking on the link.
Student absence / late arrival / early departure information
Policies
Playgroup & Occasional Care
Parents & Friends Committee
- Email: PnF@olqp.catholic.edu.au
Second hand uniform shop
- Please note that the Parents and Friends Committee is no longer accepting uniforms for sale on consignment.
Enrolments
Canteen
Qkr!
OSHC
Calendar
- Term 1, 2025 - updated 03/25
- Term 2, 2025 - updated 06/25
- Term 3, 2025 - updated 03/25
- Term 4, 2025 - updated 03/25
Lee Abela
Principal
Marissa Redden
Assistant Principal
Religious Identity & Mission
Moderation Staff Meeting - Strengthening Assessment and Moderation Practices
At our latest staff meeting, teachers engaged in a professional development session focused on understanding assessment and moderation processes. Ensuring consistency and clarity in student evaluations remains a priority for us at Our Lady Queen of Peace School.
A key focus of our meeting was moderation; the practice of reviewing and refining assessment judgements to maintain fairness and consistency across classes. All teachers worked together to compare student work against standards, reinforcing a shared understanding of achievement levels.
During the session, teachers were provided with work samples from the curriculum area of
Mathematics, designed to help benchmark, clarify expectations, and align their grading with both achievement standards and CESA performance standards. By examining these samples collaboratively, staff engaged in meaningful discussions about student progress, ensuring that assessments accurately reflect learning outcomes.
Wakakirri Performance Squad: Gearing Up for the Big Stage!
Our talented Wakakirri Performance Squad is in full swing, preparing for their moment in the spotlight at the upcoming Wakakirri Story Dance Festival! With the performance date fast approaching, the energy and excitement are building. On Tuesday July 8 2025, students will come together for a Holiday Workshop, where they will refine their choreography, polish their
storytelling, and put the finishing touches on costumes and props. This workshop is a crucial step in bringing the performance to life and building unity as a team. We are so proud of the commitment and enthusiasm each student has shown.
The big event will take place on Thursday 7 August 2025 at the Norwood Concert Hall. This promises to be an unforgettable night, where our students will showcase their creativity, teamwork, and passion for performance.
Important Dates:
- Tuesday 1 July 2025 – Ticket sales open
- Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Holiday Workshop (compulsory for all performers)
- Thursday 7 August 2025 – Wakakirri Performance Night at Norwood Concert
Hall
Thank you for your ongoing support. We can’t wait to cheer our performers on as they shine on stage!
Adriana Pilla
Assistant Principal
Learning, Engagement and Teaching
OLQP at Catholic Schools Basketball Carnival
On Thursday 12 June 2025, Our Lady Queen of Peace School proudly took part in the Catholic Schools Basketball Carnival. With 17 students selected to represent the school, OLQP fielded a boys team and a girls team, competing against other Catholic metropolitan schools.
The boys team displayed remarkable effort throughout the tournament, battling fiercely in each game. Despite a few narrow losses, they secured a commendable 9th place out of 15 teams, demonstrating resilience and teamwork. A huge thank you to Charlie Farrell (ESO), whose passionate coaching kept the team motivated and focused throughout the day.
Our girls team had a sensational run, finishing 2nd out of 13 teams. They faced a tense final playoff against a formidable Stella Maris side, playing with determination and skill. Special appreciation goes to Ashleigh Haigh (ESO), who guided the team through each game with dedication and encouragement.
A heartfelt thank you to our parent volunteers, Kimberley Monger and Jackie Amos, for their support in scoring duties.
Matthew Annetta
PE teacher / Sports Coordinator
Tara May
Year 1 teacher
Learning About Feast Days in Religion
As part of our Religion program, students have been learning about Feast Days and why they are celebrated in the Church.
We recently explored the life of St. Dominic, whose Feast Day is on August 8, and how he followed in the footsteps of Jesus through prayer, preaching and service. Students engaged in thoughtful discussions and shared meaningful insights about how they can live like Jesus today.
They also practiced their note-taking skills to record key information and reflect on St. Dominic’s life. It has been a valuable and faith-filled learning experience for all.
Olivia Mammone
Year 3/4 teacher
Natalie Urdanoff
Year 3/4 teacher
Billy Creeper
Year 5/6 teacher
Suzanne Healey
ART teacher
Come and join the fun!
- Occasional Care
9am-12noon Tuesdays for children 3-5 years. - Playgroup
9am-10.30am Wednesdays for children 0-5 years.
From Our Hands to the Heart of the APY Lands
A huge thank you to our wonderful Playgroup families for your overwhelming generosity in supporting our donation drive. With over 300 items collected, your kindness reached far beyond our local community — all the way to a small domestic violence shelter in the APY Lands, where the closest shop is more than six hours away.
These donations brought not just essentials, but hope, dignity and care to women and children in incredibly remote and vulnerable circumstances. Your giving hearts made a real difference, and we couldn’t be more proud to be part of such a compassionate community. One mother was brought to her knees when she was able to give her son a birthday present, a brand new football!
Thank you for showing our little ones what it truly means to care for others.
Thank you also to Senior Constable Martschink who helped us deliver our donations safely and for showing us around whilst visiting.
More questions?
Contact - Andi Benzija
- Phone: 8279 8800
- Email: Andi.Benzija@olqp.catholic.edu.au
The Parents and Friends Committee is a success because of its volunteers. If you would like to join us, please email PNF@olqp.catholic.edu.au.
Corin Mitchell
Chairperson
Parents and Friends Committee
Opening times:
Fridays
- 8.40am – 9am
- 2.40pm – 3pm
The second hand uniform shop service, facilitated by a dedicated group of parents, supports the community to access quality and affordable second hand uniforms for their children.
Donations of quality second hand uniform items needed!
Donations are needed. If you have any quality items at home that no longer fit your child, please consider donating to our shop through the front office.
Proceeds raised from the sale of these donations go towards student centred projects and activities at our school.
Location:
Currently located in the P & F Room (near the girls' toilets, adjacent the basketball courts).
Call 8279 8800 if you require more information, or alternatively, you can email the P & F Committee using this email: PNF@olqp.catholic.edu.au.
P & F Committee
New families and permanent bookings:
All new family bookings and permanent bookings need to be made through the OSHC office.
Please contact OSHC by:
- phone on 0417 840 700,
- email at OSHC@olqp.catholic.edu.au ,
- popping into OSHC, or
- visiting the front office for an information pack.
SPIKE Childcare app
A courtesy reminder that families should use the SPIKE app to manage their child's OSHC / Vacation Care bookings, including cancellations.
A SPIKE app info sheet can be found in the Useful Links section of this newsletter.
Lizzy Diawati
OSHC Director
North West Junior Soccer Association (NWJSA) July School Holiday Program 2025.
We will be running a JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINIC for 3 days on the 7th, 8th and 9th of July at Jubilee Reserve, West Lakes Shore 9am to 12pm.
you can use existing registration details, if you are having difficulties signing up due to an email address is already in use or you are unable to log in under child/ren name, please reach out to info@nwjsa.org.au
See the Flyer attached for further information
First Taekwondo
At First Taekwondo, we are committed to fostering self-defence skills, physical fitness, and mental well-being in a structured and supportive environment. Our programs are designed to be inclusive and family-friendly, welcoming participants of all ages and skill levels.
For more information please see attached flyer.
Should you require any further information or wish to discuss this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Carl Fortington on 0488 088 571 or by email at carl.fortington@firsttaekwondo.com.au.
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