Athletic Carnivals

The Faction Athletics Carnivals were held last Tuesday and Thursday. All of the children shone, both in terms of their behaviour and their sports abilities. The staff were very proud of them. It was fantastic to have so many members of the St Matthew’s community join us to support our kids as they demonstrated all they have learnt in Physical Education this term. Thank you to all of our parent helpers; your help is gratefully appreciated. A big thank you also to our amazing P&F Committee who organised the yummy lunches and coffee & cake stall.

The final points tally:
1st Phelan 1090
2nd McFall 1036
3rd Gibney 1025

Spirit Trophy awarded to McFall

A special congratulations to:

Yr 1 Girls Runner Up Arabella
Yr 1 Girls Champion Mia
Yr 1 Boys Runner Up Oscar
Yr 1 Boys Champion Blake
Yr 2 Girls Runner Up Totoa
Yr 2 Girls Champion Chelsea & Iyana
Yr 2 Boys Runner Up Uzoma
Yr 2 Boys Champion Hamish
Yr 3 Girls Runner Up Sierra
Yr 3 Girls Champion Holly
Yr 3 Boys Runner Up Evan
Yr 3 Boys Champion Matthew Ge
Yr 4 Girls Runner Up Courtney
Yr 4 Girls Champion Ifeoma
Yr 4 Boys Runner Up AJ
Yr 4 Boys Champion Oliver
Yr 5 Girls Runner Up Mia
Yr 5 Girls Champion Nicole
Yr 5 Boys Runner Up Luca
Yr 5 Boys Champion Dylan
Yr 6 Girls Runner Up Jasleen
Yr 6 Girls Champion Maddison
Yr 6 Boys Runner Up Bailey
Yr 6 Boys Champion Archie

Book Week

On Tuesday, 25 August, St Matthew’s celebrated Book Week by holding our famous book character dress-up day. Teachers and children were thrilled to welcome many proud parents to watch the awesome parade. Thank you to each and every parent who put time and effort into the amazing costumes and helped us to celebrate the importance of reading.

A special congratulations to:
Lawson K
Lawrence PP
Harrison Yr 1
Liam Yr 2
Matthew Gr Yr 3
Ifeoma Yr 4
Zoe Yr 5
Nemi Yr 6

Our colouring-in competition winners were:
Darcy K
Amelia PP
Jasmine Yr 1
Rebel Yr 2
Sierra Yr 3
Katie Yr 4
Mia Yr 5
Jasleen Yr 6

Optiminds Competition

On Friday 28 August, our Year 4-6 Enrichment students participated in the Curtin University International Optiminds Competition via video link. Taking on spontaneous and long-term open-ended challenges, they used their problem-solving and creative thinking skills to great effect!

Mark Tenney
Enrichment Teacher

Art Award

This term, we are continuing to acknowledge our gifted artists. This week we have Estella with her bushfire painting.

Honour Certificates

Congratulations to all of our Honour Certificate recipients this term. We are all very proud of you. Than you for setting such a good example for your friends.