Around The Primary

Dear Families

It was great to see the number of families arriving on Thursday for our early morning Mass dedicated to mothers and mother figures. It was such a happy celebration led by Fr Mark and a wonderful experience for families to treasure.

The students participated so fully in the liturgy and the choir complemented the celebration with their lovely singing. We are grateful to the Tan family, Parker family and Michalka family for leading us through the readings, prayers and psalm and to the Chipperfield Wallace family for taking part in the Offertory Procession

Congratulations to all the staff involved in preparing this beautiful liturgy. Special thanks to the many parents and grandparents who were able to join us and spend this quality time with your children. 

After the Mother’s Day Mass, the Year 5 students headed off to camp with Mrs Fontaine, Mrs Levy, Mrs Standing, Mrs Gilmour, Mrs Purcell, Miss Driscoll, Mrs Reading and Mr Williams.  This is a fabulous opportunity to learn more about themselves, build upon relationships with one another and to explore what working as a team is all about. We look forward to hearing all about their adventures.

Enjoy Mother’s Day on Sunday!

May your special day be filled with all that makes you smile and feel grateful.

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 and subscribe to the Primary Calendar.

Project Compassion

During the six weeks of Lent, our Primary students raised $2420.45 for Caritas through collecting coins for Project Compassion. The students learnt about how their donations help to support people living in some of the most vulnerable communities around the world.

Sacramental Certificates 

Parents are requested to email a copy of their child’s Sacramental Certificate (Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation) to Mrs Petsos in Main Administration nancy.petsos@cewa.edu.au for our College records.

Music Update

Primary Choir Rehearsals

Choir rehearsals for Week 4 are as follows:

Chapel Choir

Chapel Choir is open to all Years 2 - 12 students who love singing, with a focus on liturgical music. Rehearsals commence at 7:30am in the Chapel with Mrs Haydon and Mr Johnston. Chapel Choir then sings at Community Mass at 8:00am. The next Chapel Choir rehearsal and Community Mass is Friday 19 May. Please contact Mrs Haydon for more information. 

If you have any queries regarding Primary Music, please contact me via email: catherine.haydon@cewa.edu.au

Catherine Haydon

Primary Music Teacher

Book Drive

A past parent, Anita Bourke, is collecting children’s books in good condition on behalf of the Rotary Club of Dalkeith.  These will be sent to children in need. If you wish to donate books or readers, please drop off at Main Administration off Mooro Drive.

Please contact Anna Gingell, Alumni Officer on 9383 0520 or anna.gingell@cewa.edu.au with any enquiries.