Around The Primary

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

The Ode

Dear Parents

The Remembrance Day Service held on Thursday and the reflections held in the early years’ classrooms were very special ways for our school community to remember, honour, pray for and reflect upon the sacrifices made by so many.  It is so important that students have these opportunities to identify with significant events in our history. May we continue to grow in peace, tolerance, and mutual respect. Lest We Forget.

Yesterday three teams of Year 6 students participated in the IPSHA Interschool Touch Rugby Carnival held at the College. They were very excited as they got to play 7 games against 10 other schools and performed outstandingly well. Although there was no shield to be won, our teams were highly competitive and showcased their fantastic rugby skills. Having practiced with Mr Williams in both Physical Education lessons and Year 5/6 Sport, the boys and girls were well prepared and played with confidence and enthusiasm. They are also to be commended for representing the College with pride as they displayed exemplary leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Thank you to Mr Williams for preparing the students so well and Miss Graves and Miss Hubbard for their assistance on the day.

We look forward to seeing many Kindy 2022 parents and Pre-Primary 2022 parents at the Parent Information meetings next Thursday (18 November). 

Kind regards,

Antoinette De Pinto

Head of Primary 

Dates to Remember

Please check the College Website to note all the important Primary school events for your family calendar. http://www.johnxxiii.edu.au/view/for-parents/calendars

Term dates for 2022 have also been updated on the College Website Parent Information | Dates | John XXIII College

Musical & Story Experiences

Our Junior Primary students were enchanted by storyteller, Rebecca Flanagan, from Musical Experiences for Children who visited our Library on Wednesday. Rebecca told the magical story of ‘The Nature Pixie’s Bush Christmas’, a story about resilience, kindness and hope in the Australian bush. The students enjoyed dancing and singing along with the marsupials and little gum nut babies. The students especially loved making a special wish for someone in their hearts and walking through the magical bubbles!

Sport Update

We had a glorious day out in the sun at the IPSHA Touch Rugby Carnival on Thursday.  The College had three teams of enthusiastic Year 6 students who played extremely well all day long and showed great teamwork and sportsmanship.

Mr Steve Williams

Primary Sport Coordinator

Music 

Primary Instrumental Recitals

The Primary Instrumental Recitals will be held during Week 7 and are an exciting opportunity for students to showcase their hard work from throughout the year.

This performance opportunity is open to students who learn an instrument. Students are invited to play one piece in the appropriate recital category (ie either a solo or group piece). Students may perform in multiple categories (for example, piano and strings) if they learn more than one instrument. These recitals will be divided into groups based on student year groups and the number of entries. Family members are invited to watch the performances. The dates for these performances are as follows: 

Timetables will be emailed to participants at the start of Week 7. 

Entry forms must be returned to the Music Department by Tuesday 16 November. Students who learn an instrument at school will be given further information by their tutors who will also complete entry forms for their students.  For students who learn outside of school, parents should contact Mrs Bouhlas in the Music department via email music.secretary@johnxxiii.edu.au for an entry form or further information.  Students who require an accompanist will be provided a school accompanist. A copy of the accompaniment music with the performer’s full name, class and instrument must be handed in to the Music department by Tuesday 16 November so that rehearsals can be scheduled with the accompanist in the week leading up to the recital. 

We look forward to celebrating the dedication and talents of the Primary students at these special recitals.

Music Enrolments and Withdrawals

Applications for instrumental lessons in 2022 are open. Please refer to the Music section of the Newsletter for further details. Students wishing to withdraw from lessons must complete the online withdrawal form by 4pm on Thursday 9 December. Please contact music.secretary@johnxxiii.edu.au for further information.

Music Experiences and Opportunities

Please refer to the Music section of the newsletter for a number of opportunities open to primary students, including being a chorister for a day with the St Mary’s Cathedral Choir and auditioning for a position in the Children’s Chorus in upcoming West Australian Opera performances! 

Mrs Catherine Haydon

Primary Music Specialist