Around The Primary
Dear Families
Welcome back! I hope this recent holiday break provided families with opportunities to reconnect at home and within the wider community.
Our school community is a place where belonging and relationships are paramount. We often speak about the ‘John XXIII family’ and the sense of unity and support that defines us. Just like the bonds within our own families, our school community thrives on our shared sense of purpose, values and belonging. In times of need or challenge, the strength of our community truly shines.
As we navigate the final term of the school year, let us cherish the spirit of belonging within our school community and recognise its profound impact on our student's lives. I am looking forward to celebrating the many times for connection (including Grandparents Picnic, Liturgies, Assemblies, Junior Primary Athletics Carnival, Year 6 Farewell Celebrations, and other special events) we will have within the school community across the term and sharing in the journey of growth and learning with your children.
Wishing you all a wonderful term ahead, filled with a strong sense of belonging, support, and celebration.
Kind regards
Antoinette De Pinto
Head of Primary
Save the Dates
Dates to Remember
| Monday 16 October | Visual Arts Exhibition commences 9:00am to 4:00pm, TMEC |
| Wednesday 18 October | Year 5 GATE Scitech Challenge Day |
| Saturday 21 October | Visual Arts Exhibition concludes 11am to 2:00pm, TMEC |
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 and subscribe to the Primary Calendar.
Royal Show Jam
Congratulations to Holly Harrison on winning 1st Place at the Royal Show recently in the category of Jams and Preserves.
Music Update
Primary Ensemble Rehearsals
Choir and instrumental ensemble rehearsals for next week are detailed below:
| Wanju Voices | Monday 16 October | 7:30am - Osborne Room |
| String Orchestra | Tuesday 17 October | 7:15am - Osborne Room |
| Mini Minors | Tuesday 17 October | 8:00am - Osborne Room |
| Year 6 Band | Wednesday 18 October | 7:30am - Performing Arts Centre |
| Year 5 Band | Wednesday 18 October | 8:00am - Performing Arts Centre |
| Primary Singers | Thursday 19 October | 8:00am - Osborne Room |
| Primary Guitar Ensemble | Friday 20 October | 7:00am - Performing Arts Centre |
| Chapel Choir | Friday 20 October | 7:30am - Chapel |
Save the Dates
Please note the following dates for your calendar:
| Friday 03 November | Grandparents’ Picnic (performances by ensembles) |
| Friday 24 November | Christmas Concert (performances by ensembles) |
| Monday 27 November | Primary Instrumental Recitals (performances by students taking instrumental lessons) |
Pre-Primary Music
Pre-Primary students have been studying high and low sounds, in particular, noting that size is related to pitch. The students retold the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with musical additions, and then matched the characters (according to size/pitch) with instruments from the string family; the violin, viola, cello and double bass. The students were amazed at the size of the double bass and enjoyed comparing their heights with those of the instruments.
Year 1 Mini Music Performances
Please save the date for the Year 1 Mini Music Performances ‘Cookies’. The dates are provided below:
| 1B | Tuesday 7 November at 9:00am in the Osborne Room |
| 1G | Wednesday 8 November at 9:00am in the Osborne Room |
If you have any queries regarding Primary Music, please contact me via email: catherine.haydon@cewa.edu.au
Catherine Haydon
Primary Music Teacher
Sport Update
Our Kindy to Year 2 students have been busy preparing for the Junior Primary Athletics Carnival which takes place on Thursday 26 October on the Junior Primary Oval. It is always a fun day full of colour, smiles and sportsmanship and it is fantastic to have lots of family and friends there cheering on our superstars!
For your convenience, the parent communication and schedule of events are provided below:
Girls’ soccer has been in high demand, and we have started some girls only soccer sessions at lunchtimes, please check the posters around the school for details.
Extra-curricular sport
Before and after school sport begins next week! There are still spaces available:
- Tuesdays J&J soccer sessions – Year 1 to 6, Junior Primary Oval, 3:30pm to 4:20pm commencing Week 2. Booking and payment required. Email Coach Adi at juricadi@hotmail.com. We are looking at having an all-girls group so please contact coach Adi if your daughter/s are interested.
- Thursdays basketball with Redhage Basketball – Year 2 to 6, St Louis Sports Centre, 3:20pm to 4:20pm commencing Week 2! Bookings and payments required. Enrol at www.redhagebasketball.com
- Monday tennis – PP to Year 6, College tennis courts, 7:45am to 8:30am, commencing Week 2. Booking and payment required. Enrolments via www.costaltennis.com.au . Enquiries, call Nick – 041 992 3495
If you have any queries about anything sport-related, please contact me via email: steve.williams@cewa.edu.au
Steve Williams
Primary Sport Coordinator