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Eric the Story Dog listening to the Year 2 class reading, May 2021.
WA Volleyball League comes to John Wollaston
The community is invited to watch the WA Volleyball League this Saturday 29 May in the Berry Durston Indoor Sports Centre at John Wollaston. Catch all the action of the first home round of the season from 6:30pm. We hope to see you there!
WA Volleyball League
- All welcome, please be respectful and sit in the areas designated. Do not enter the courts spaces during the night. There is no ‘playing’, do not bring a ball into the BDISC.
- Do not interact with the players or coaches until after the games have finished.
- Top Men’s and Ladies division in the WAVL (Western Australia Volleyball League)- the best volleyball you will watch. Including WA state players.
- Ladies Game: Rossmoyne ‘Raptors’ (top of the ladder) Vs The Reds, game starts at 6:30pm.
- Men’s Game: Rossmoyne ‘Raptors’ (5th) Vs The Reds (6th), game starts at 8:30pm.
Wonder Recycling Rewards for Schools Promotion
As part of Wonder White's Recycling Rewards Program, we are collecting empty bread bags that will help John Wollaston earn points to purchase new sports equipment. Not only that, but all collected plastic will be recycled and turned into play equipment. Please drop off your bread bags at the collection points in the ELC, Primary Reception, Student Services, Upper Primary building and Technology Centre.Any brand of bread bag can be recycled, including bread roll bags.To find out more, please visit https://www.wonder.com.au/. Thankyou for your support!
Student wellbeing and career resilience in a rapidly changing world: parents and carers webinar
Young people face a future working life which will be marked by constant change. The economic impacts of COVID-19 have caused labour market disruption and job losses for many young people who are over-represented in hard-hit industries such as tourism, hospitality, and arts and culture. Many students have missed important milestones and struggled with the isolation imposed by lockdowns.
In this webinar, Dr Lyn O'Grady, a psychologist specialising in the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and their parents, will explore the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on student emotional and psychological wellbeing which may create obstacles for students facing complex career decisions and transitions. Lyn will offer practical advice, strategies and resources for parents and carers supporting students in extraordinary times of change.
- Webinar: Friday, 4 June 2021, 10:00am
JWACS Containers for Change
John Wollaston has joined the Containers for Change Refund Program!
For every eligible container recycled, John Wollaston will receive 10c to go towards environmental initiatives throughout the entire school.
Simply bring in your containers and place them in the blue bins in the ELC, Primary and Secondary areas. Or use the John Wollaston Change Refund ID C10344481 at any participating refund point and the funds will be automatically placed in the P&F account.
Funds raised will go directly to supporting our school to become more sustainable. Please encourage friends and family to support our school by sharing the Change Refund ID. Thank you to the P&F Association for providing the recycling bins for this initiative.
2022 Academic Scholarships
John Wollaston Anglican Community School is pleased to announce Academic Scholarships for entry into the School for 2022. Year 4, Year 6 and Year 9 students enrolled in government or independent schools, including current John Wollaston students, are warmly encouraged to participate in the scholarship examination.
Two (2) Academic Scholarships for entry into Year 5, Year 7 or Year 10 are being offered. Successful applicants will be granted a 50% remission on Tuition Fees. Academic Scholarships will be awarded based on academic excellence, as evidenced in the student’s performance in the scholarship examination and interview with the Principal. Scholarships are of a three (3) year duration, subject to good standing being maintained. This is a wonderful opportunity for students and their families to experience the modern facilities, engaging learning programs and supportive staff, John Wollaston Anglican Community School has to offer.
- Examination Date: Saturday 19 June 2021, 8:20amin The Commons, John Wollaston Anglican Community School, Centre Road, Camillo, WA 6111.
- Late applications: A late fee will apply from Saturday 12 June 2021.
- Applications close: Monday 14 June 2021.
Registration for the 2022 Academic Scholarships Year 5, Year 7 and Year 10 is now open. Please register via the link attached below.
Please note: applicants will be required to upload the following documentation with their application:
- Copy of the student’s most recent academic report
- Copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results (if available)
For further information please contact Karen Ayres, Policy and Programs Coordinator at policyandprograms@jwacs.wa.edu.au or by phoning (08) 9495 8121.
JWACS Run Club
This term, we have an exciting opportunity for students in Years 2-12, parents and staff to engage in some physical activity before school. In Week 2, we will resume the JWACS Run Club. This will take place two mornings a week. The aim is for students to participate in physical activity, improve their attention in class, generate a love for movement, build strong connections and relationships across the School and develop strong teams for cross country and athletics events.
How does it work?
On arrival at the first session, participants will be required to log their name and lap count in the House-coloured folder. After completing the first session, a QR code will be made for the participant. Each session thereafter, participants will arrive and collect their Personal ID Card which has a unique QR Code on it from the box. This will be placed into their pocket and each time they complete a full lap, they scan their ID Card on the house coloured IPAD as they pass. This will count their laps and distances and will allow supervising teachers to see totals as the term progresses. During the term, we will be running a number of fitness sessions. These sessions will include a mixture of strength and cardio training, lap and HIIT (high intensity interval training).
When do sessions happen?
Beginning in Week 2, JWACS Run Club will take place each Wednesday and Friday from 7:30am to 8:00am. The supervising teachers will be Miss Fowler and Mrs Burman. Please drop your child to a staff member at the oval steps no earlier than 7:20am ready for a 7:30am start. It is important that participants arrive on time to receive all instructions for the session. In the event of bad weather, a fitness session will be held in the BDISC (gym). Students are not permitted to be left without teacher supervision.
What do I need to bring?
Primary students will be required to wear their school sports uniform and get changed into their formal uniform (if this falls on a formal uniform day) after the Run Club session has finished. Secondary students will be required to get changed into their formal uniform on completion of the Run Club unless they have Physical Education or Outdoor Recreation session 1. Students will also be required to bring a drink bottle and wear sensible running shoes (no skate shoes or studded shoes).
We look forward to welcoming Secondary students and parents at Run Club this year.
Hope to see you there!
Enrol in Music Tuition for Term 2
The Music Department is now accepting new enrolments for the 2021 Music Tuition Program. Please note enrolments do not carry over from 2020 and all students will need to enrol in the program for 2021.
All students are welcome to join and we have an exclusive offer on free “Classical” Instrument Hire (subject to availability). Please enquire with Rory Marchant for more information. This offer does not include keyboard, guitar (electric, acoustic or bass).
Wollaston Care
John Wollaston with the support of the Parents and Friends Association offers Wollaston Care, a program to help school families who may need some extra support. We have a number of free meals available to help support families when they need it most.
If you would like to request support please email wollastoncare@jwacs.wa.edu.au and Wollaston Care Coordinator, Wendy Brinner will contact you to see how we can help. All requests for support are treated confidentially and with no obligation.
Referral Credit Policy
John Wollaston Anglican Community School understands that many new families to the School are referred by current families.
To acknowledge these word of mouth referrals, the School is providing an incentive in the form of a fee credit for enrolments. The maximum value of the fee credit is one term’s tuition fees.
Please refer to the Referral Credit Policy on our website for more information.
Social Media
All families and friends of John Wollaston Anglican Community School are welcome to follow the School's official Facebook page. Please click on the link below to see all the great things happening at our school.
You can also find us on Instagram using the handle @JohnWollastonACS.