Expressions of Interest – Kieran Connect Executive Committee 2026
We’re looking for enthusiastic members of our school community to join the Kieran Connect Executive Committee in 2026!
Chair and Parent Representative Coordinator positions available.
Expressions of Interest are now open. Get involved and be part of something special at St Kieran’s!
Contact the Leadership Team if you are interested or have any questions.
Social Media Ban – Parent Information Session
Nurse's Message
With Hay Fever season if full swing, if your child suffers with allergies and hay fever, please administer an antihistamine prior to school.
Also, if your child has asthma, please ensure the correct paperwork is completed along with an asthma action plan, we are notified, and your child has an asthma inhaler in their school bag. The warmer weather and smokey atmosphere will often trigger many asthma sufferers.
Australian Girls Choir Open Day
Look no further than the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) because we encourage, challenge and inspire girls as they learn to sing, dance and perform. You’re invited to come along to our November Open Day to try our fun and inclusive classes and learn more about being part of the AGC! To confirm your booking, visit ausgirlschoir.com.au/joinagc
Murdoch After School Mathematics and Physical Science Program
Carols in the Quad
SAVE THE DATE! Carols in the Quad will be held on Thursday 4th December at 6:30pm.
All Student Social Event
All Students' Social Event 🎉
It’s Disco Time for our Years 1-6
The Ultimate Fluro School Disco… Disco lights, laser lights and fluorescent backlights. Wear white and glow bright. Neon looks incredible too!
Award winning MC Kellyjoy will get the crowd singing and dancing to all their favourite tunes and yes there will be K-pop and tons of classics that everyone knows the words to. Games are good and we have something for everyone.
This is Perth's BEST school disco and it’s coming to our school.
No ticket cost, however registration to the event is a must for catering purposes.
Head to this link to place your order:
https://ordering.cdfpay.flexischools.com.au/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc1UzWlZkNFVyUG1vV1JpWAEeZcfEN6heDzKqhVKqkgR47o7xnca0CiFNEj-EB3-tXCwd5pm2_BnLM4gW-EE_aem_3-8yp9UTQcFz0Jc3k4T5jA
Ticket sales close on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at midnight.
PS: Parents are welcome to stay back to supervise their child.
St Kieran Cookbook
Get a taste of our wonderful St Kieran CPS community with our brand new school cookbook - packed with favourite family recipes and beautiful photos from our students, parents, and teachers! It’s a true celebration of the people and flavours that make our school special. Perfect for family dinners or as a thoughtful Christmas gift, this keepsake is available for $25 each or two for $40.
Pre-order now to secure your copy - numbers are limited! Cookbooks will be ready for collection in the last week of Term 4, just in time for the festive season. Don’t miss out - order today to avoid disappointment!
Pre-order link:
https://ordering.cdfpay.flexischools.com.au
Sign of the Week
Learning one Auslan sign a week is a simple but powerful way to increase our awareness and inclusion at St. Kieran. By committing to learning just one sign each week, we break down barriers and build empathy. It reminds us to be more mindful of accessibility and gives us the tools to connect with more people. Over time, these small efforts add up, leading to greater fluency and a more inclusive environment for everyone.
Update on Social Media Age Restrictions
To help the online industry and the public to prepare for the Social Media Minimum Age obligation, eSafety has considered whether certain services are likely to be ‘age-restricted social media platforms’ and are therefore required to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under 16 from having social media accounts from 10 December 2025. Earlier this week, they announced an update to the list of services that, in eSafety’s view, they consider will be age-restricted social media platforms. These platforms include:
- Kick
- Snapchat
- Threads
- TikTok
- X
- YouTube
They also announced an update to the list of services that, in eSafety’s view, they considered will not be age-restricted social media platforms on the basis they do not currently meet the criteria for ‘age-restricted social media platform’. These platforms include:
- Discord
- GitHub
- Google Classroom
- LEGO Play
- Messenger
- Roblox
- Steam and Steam Chat
- YouTube Kids
From 10 December, eSafety expects all age-restricted platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent Australian children under the age of 16 from having accounts. Any age restricted platforms which fail to do so may face enforcement action, including civil penalties of up to $49.5 million.
You can always check the eSafety guide which is regularly updated with information and guidance on social media, games, apps and sites.
Swimming Lessons
Our school swimming lessons are just around the corner, running from Monday, November 17 through to Friday, November 28.
A few kind reminders to help things run smoothly:
- Make sure that all personal items and uniforms are labelled (socks, underwear, towels, goggles, bathers, rashies)
- Please ensure students have all their school uniforms ready for changing after lessons.
- It’s a great idea to pack extra underwear and socks.They always seem to vanish!
- Students will be walking with staff to and from the pool, so footwear must be worn for the walk (no barefoot adventurers, please).
And yes, the water may feel a little “refreshing” at first — but rest assured, the students quickly warm up and end up having an absolute blast!
A big thank you to Mr Taylor for coordinating and preparing the swimming program for our students.
Mulberry Tree - Waterloo Street site
As communicated with families, Mulberry Tree will be ending their Out of School Hours Care service at the end of the term. The St Kieran Leadership team, in consultation and support from Catholic Education Western Australia, are currently working on finding a provider to recommence the service for the start of Term 1, 2026. We appreciate the support from families as we work towards a solution that will best suit the needs of our community.
Revised St Kieran Catholic Primary School Values
It became clear that our school values at St Kieran were no longer as meaningful or relevant as they once were. To ensure they truly reflect who we are today—while honouring our rich history—we undertook a process to review, refresh, and renew them. We are inviting our community to review the work done so far. Please feed free to provide your feedback on each Value.
At St Kieran Catholic Primary School, we are proud to introduce our revised school values, guided by the acronym MERCY. This word was thoughtfully chosen to honour our school’s rich heritage rooted in the Mercy tradition, inspired by the Sisters of Mercy who have long championed compassion, service, and education.
Mercy means "To Give Life"—a powerful reminder that our values are not just words, but actions that breathe life into our community, relationships, and learning. Each letter in MERCY represents a core value that shapes who we are and how we grow together as a faith-filled, inclusive, and caring school.
M – Mission, E – Excellence, R – Respect, C – Compassion, Y - You
To provide feedback, please fill in this form: St Kieran Values
Overdue Library Books
Any students with overdue library books were notified at the end of last term. Thank you to those who have returned the books.
Kieran Connect
Can you help out Kieran Connect? We have roles available and would love more people to jump onboard and support the community. Feel free to reach our to the Leadership Team
Students Leaving St Kieran
Can you please let the school know as soon as possible if your child/children are moving on from St Kieran in 2026. We currently have families on our wait lists and would like to accommodate as many people as possible. Please note a terms notice should be given in order to not be charged any subsequent fees. This only applies to students who are leaving St Kieran.
School Playground and Play Equipment
For the safety of all children, we kindly remind families that students are not to use the school playground equipment before or after school. During these times, staff are not on duty and unable to supervise, which increases the risk of accidents or injury. We appreciate your support in helping us keep everyone safe.
School Fees
Please make sure you are addressing any outstanding school fees for 2025. please don’t leave this until the festive season. If there are any concerns please see the principal to discuss this further.
Contact Details - Parents
It is imperative that parents and families update the school when your personal details change during the year. If you change you email address or mobile phone please ensure that the school administration is contacted so we can update these details for communication purposes.
Calendar
Please continue to check the school calendar on our website for dates and events that are coming up during the term. We all know Term 4 gets very busy. Make sure you are aware of these dates below:
- Annual Community Meeting – Thursday 20 November at 5pm in the Upper Learning Area
- Swimming Lessons – Monday 17 November through to – Friday 28 November
- Carols in the Quad – Thursday 4 December at 6:30pm
- Transition Day (formerly Step Up) – Wednesday 10 December
- Year 6 Graduation – Thursday 11 December
- Passing of the Light – Friday 12 December
- Term 4 for students concludes on Friday 12th December