Term 3, Week 4, 2025
Dear Parents and Carers,
It is my pleasure to announce that St Saviour's Primary will be hosting our very first SSPS Spring Fair in 2025. This is very exciting for the school community. This event is designed for the whole of St Saviour's Primary community and will run from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday October 25.
There will be entertainment for the adults with live music, food and drinks. Our musicians will have the opportunity to perform and student artwork will be displayed. There will be plenty of fun for the children. Please see the poster below.
I would like to thank the Parent Engagment Network for their support with this as well as Annie Glover, Rikki Gainey, Alyce Webster, Elise Bishop and Rebecca Thomas who have been working very hard behind the scenes to put this event together. Tickets will go on sale in the very near future.
As this event is in term 4 and relatively close to when we would typically have the Christmas Concert, the decision has been made to scale the Christmas Concert back this year. Students will still have the opportunity to sing carols, however it will be during school time and will most likely align with our end of year Assembly. The idea being that we will have Spring Fair one year and Christmas Carols on the alternate year, with the potential for a parent only social event in there too.
Have a great weekend!
Sam Hannant
….experiencing FAITH in the Mercy Tradition
Dear families
Thank you to everyone who came to our beautiful Mass celebrating Grandparent’s Day & Mercy Day during Catholic Education Week. It was such a fabulous day, and we thank everyone who contributed to making it such a success. Thank you to our families and special guests for making the time to be with us. We know our students LOVED having you here.
On Friday 1st August, our staff attended the Bishop’s Inservice Day along with 1100 staff from schools in Toowoomba and the surrounding areas. Hosted by Mary MacKillop College, the event offered a meaningful opportunity for our staff to deepen their understanding of Catholic identity. It was a great day for staff to come together and reflect on the profound influence they have on our students’ educational development and growth. The special guest for this year was Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO who explored the hopeful realism in Catholic schools in the year of the Jubilee.
YOU ARE INVITED to our Term 3 Family Parish Mass on Sunday 24th August 9am at St Patrick’s Cathedral. Please join us in celebrating with our singers, choir and musicians. Please let me know if your child is available to attend and read at Mass. Light refreshments will be available afterwards.
Whole School/Community Service activities
Profession Schindler Primary School in PNG book donations:
To continue this whole school Service activity to our friends in PNG, we are accepting donations of reading books for the school – all types of reading books are gratefully accepte - fiction and non-fiction books for all ages from toddler to young adult. They are in need of quality texts. If you’ve ANY readers at home that are no longer being used, please drop them into the Primary school office at any time. This will be an ongoing need, and the donations will be transported to PNG in September. Thank you for your support.
Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity.
TERM 3 DATE CLAIMERS
Week 6 Sunday 24th August – Family Mass 9am St Patrick’s Cathedral
Week 8 Friday 4th September – Student free day for Consistent Teacher Judgment PD for staff
Sunday 7th September- Father’s Day
Week 9 – Child Protection Week
Week 10 Thursday 18th September 8.45am - end of term Assembly
I hope you have a great week, find a chance to do something that fills your cup and give yourself some self-care.
Thanks for reading,
Ann-Maree Ward (Assistant Principal – Mission & Identity)
Dear Parents
Next week our school is proudly taking part in the national ‘Bullying No Way!' Week of action, celebrating the theme Be Bold. Be kind. Speak Up. It is a powerful reminder that every student, teacher and family member plays a part in creating a safe and respectful school community. Teachers will explore the following themes with students:
- Speaking up against bullying doesn’t mean getting into a fight. It means taking action in safe and supportive ways to help someone in need;
- Kindness isn’t just about big gestures – it can be the small things we do every day. A smile, a kind word, or inviting someone to join your group can completely change someone’s day;
- “Speak Up” reminds us that everyone can make a difference;
- Being bold doesn’t mean putting yourself in danger—it means choosing to do what’s right.
Students, teachers, families, and friends standing up, speaking out, and supporting each other are important ways to create a protective environment against bullying. Every positive action we all take—no matter how small—can help create a safer, kinder school and community.
If parents ever have any concerns around bullying behaviour, please reach out to your child’s teacher and/or leadership.
Naplan Results
Every year ACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority) release State and National average scale scores and proficiency percentages from the Naplan assessments. This helps schools to consider their collective and comparative performance in the assessments, looking for areas of strength and areas for improvement that can drive future teaching and learning plans and goals.
2025 results:
Year 3 results
- Average scale score was above the state and national average scale scores in all areas.
- Well above state and national proficiency standards. Of note were our Reading and Writing results with 77.11% of students proficient in reading and 87.8% of students in proficient in writing. Proficient in a domain would mean the student has achieved either in the strong or exceeding.
Year 5 results
- Average scale score was above state and national scale score average in Reading, Writing and Grammar and Punctuation.
- Reading results were a great achievement with 89% of students proficient in the reading domain (achieving either strong or exceeding) and well above national and state proficiency standards.
- Growth data when comparing results from Year 3 (2023) to Year 5 revealed outstanding growth in the grammar and punctuation and writing domains.
Mrs Katie Hauser
Catholic Schools Touch/Netball Gala Day
As part of Catholic Education Week, our talented Year Five and Year Six students took to the fields to compete in Netball and Touch Football against other Catholic schools in the region. Students participated in both competitive and non-competitive teams, showcasing not only their athletic skills but also their outstanding sportsmanship. From the first whistle to the final siren, our students played with heart, determination, and team spirit, making us proud with every pass, sprint, and goal. The atmosphere was electric, and it was clear that fun and camaraderie were just as important as the competition. A big shout-out to our Girls Touch Football team, who made it all the way to the grand final and triumphed with a thrilling win over Mater Dei. Their teamwork and perseverance were truly inspiring.
Friday sport
Friday Sport is back for Term Three, and our Year Five and Year Six students have hit the ground running. This term, students are participating in Rugby League, Soccer, and Netball, competing against other schools in what promises to be an exciting season of sport. The energy and enthusiasm were unmistakable as students took to the field and court, teaming up with their peers and giving it their all. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many saying they had an awesome time and loved the chance to play alongside their classmates. We’re excited to follow their progress and hear all about the highlights, teamwork, and memorable moments as the term unfolds.
Southwest Primary School Futsal Gala Day
On Monday, 4th August, a group of eight enthusiastic students from Year Five and Six proudly represented St Saviour’s Primary at the Southwest Primary School Futsal Gala Day, held at USQ Toowoomba. Throughout the day, our team faced off against schools from across the region in a series of fast-paced and exciting Futsal matches. With each game, their teamwork and determination grew stronger, leading to an impressive performance. Three wins, one draw, and one narrow loss, just shy of a spot in the grand final. Despite missing out on the final, the players showed remarkable sportsmanship, skill, and school pride, making us incredibly proud. Their positive attitude and commitment on and off the court were a true reflection of the values we uphold at St Saviour’s Primary.
Sport Star
We’re thrilled to celebrate Liam Enders for his outstanding performance at the Wellcamp Duathlon held on Saturday, 19th July. Competing against a strong field of athletes from across the region, Liam demonstrated incredible determination and athleticism, securing an impressive 2nd place finish. The duathlon, which combines running and cycling, is a true test of endurance and versatility. Liam’s commitment to training and his focus on race day paid off, earning him a well-deserved spot on the podium. Congratulations Liam, your achievement is an inspiration to our school community, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.
Zone and Darling Downs Trials
All information regarding Zone and Darling Downs trials will be posted on Parent Portal. To ensure your child is eligible to trial for these sporting teams, please check the Parent Portal regularly or set up notifications on your phone. You will need to obtain the necessary paperwork from myself. Please be aware that I am unable to nominate students after the closing date, so it is crucial to monitor the Parent Portal. If you have any questions, please contact me at brendan.luck@twb.catholic.edu.au.
Upcoming Events (Term Three)
- Auskick/Superkick - 28th July – 1st September (3pm – 4pm)
- Central Zone 1500m – 6th August (3pm – 4pm)
- Wayne Beeston Rugby Leage Gala Day Training - 7th August (12:45-1:30) U12
- Wayne Beeston Rugby Leage Gala Day Training - 8th August (12:45-1:30) U10
- Central Zone Athletics Carnival – 11th August (9am – 2pm)
- Wayne Beeston Rugby Leage Gala Day Training - 14th August (12:45-1:30) U12
- Wayne Beeston Rugby Leage Gala Day Training Friday 15th August (12:45-1:30) U10
- Wayne Beeston Rugby Leage Gala Day - 20th August (8:30-3pm)
- South West Qld Touch Football Trial - 27th August (3pm-4:30pm)
- Darling Downs Athletics Carnival – 1st and 2nd of September (9am – 2pm)
- South West Qld Touch Football Training – 3rd September – 22nd October (3pm-4:30pm)
- Touch Football Gala Day (Year 4) 16th September (9am – 2pm)
Cheers
Brendan Luck
HPE Teacher
Book Week 2025 - “Book an Adventure”
We will celebrate adventures through books this term! Prep and Year 1 classes have been enjoying a closer look at the short-listed Early Childhood books during library time. Year 4 and 5 classes have been challenged to search for and locate great examples of adventure stories and information books to build a display in the library.
Our Book Week dress-up parade will take place on Friday 22nd August, all are welcome to attend as audience members. Students are asked to think about how their character or costume connects to the theme of adventure.
The library will host a treasure hunt during lunch-time activities and staff will share some real-life adventures during lunch times across Book Week.
Book an Adventure Competition - Write or draw about your best adventure!
- Collect a template and instruction page from the library
- Write or draw about your most wonderful adventure.
Make it exciting and colourful!
The best entry will win a $15.00 book voucher to spend at The Book Tree Bookshop.
Please add your name and class on the back and bring your entry to the library by Monday in Book Week (18th August Week 6).
Happy creating
Author, Illustrator and Performer Gregg Dreise
Gregg Dreise Gregg Dreise | Author, Artist, Song Writer will present to all year levels next week on Wednesday 13th August. Look at his books and read about Gregg on his website or check out his books on display in the library foyer.
Family Book Club
We are reading a short-listed, historical fiction title by Jackie French, 'Tigg and the Bandicoot Bushranger" this term.
– Tigg and the Bandicoot Bushranger | jackie-french
Please share this story at home and join us for a chat about it over afternoon tea in the library around 3.20pm on Monday 18th August (Week 6 - Book Week).
Lunch-time in the Library
Happy Reading Everyone!
Anne Anderson
Teacher Librarian
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Welcome to week 4.
Statements for the month ending 31st July have been issued to families today. We kindly ask that you review your statement to ensure all details are accurate.
Please note that all fees and levies for the 2025 school year are due by Friday, 15th August. As we do not bill for fees in Term 4, it is important that all outstanding amounts are settled by this date.
If you are not paying via ADF direct debit or do not have an agreed payment plan in place, please ensure full payment is made by the due date to avoid the commencement of our school fees recovery process.
Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Finance Team via:
Email: accounts@sspstwb.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 4637 1700
Thank you for your continued support.
Alyce Webster
Finance Officer
accounts@sspstwb.catholic.edu.au
As a part of your Enrolment Agreement with our school, we agreed to notify you of any changes to policies that form a part of this agreement. The Acceptable use of TCS provided ICT systems, devices and resources policy has recently been reviewed and is available on the Toowoomba Catholic Schools website.