Around The Primary

Dear Families

It is hard to believe that another term has ended! Term Two has been full of so many wonderful learning experiences and events, such as, Primary House Day, Mother’s Day celebrations, camps, winter sport, assemblies, liturgies, and Sacramental preparations.

Thank you to our dedicated staff for their hard work, they always go above and beyond to ensure that our students receive the highest standard of education.  My thanks is extended to all families for your continuous support.

Special thanks to Mrs Fontaine, Mrs Levy and Mrs Haydon, and the students from Year 5 for the work that they put into preparing today's Assembly item. It was an entertaining presentation showcasing their experience of the Year 5 adventure camp. 

This afternoon Semester One reports will be available via SEQTA (see notes below). The holiday break is the ideal time to help your child/ren celebrate the positives on their report and to encourage them to keep working hard on those aspects of their learning that are challenging.

Wishing you all a very happy, safe, and relaxing holiday break. 

We look forward to seeing all students back at school on Thursday 20 July for another term full of learning, fun, and special times.

Kind regards

Antoinette De Pinto

Head of Primary 

We love Comfy Day! 

Thank you for your generous support!!

Super Stars

Well done to all the students who received a certificate at today’s Assembly.

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.

Wellbeing Framework

Wellbeing at John XXIII College is based on the Ignatian virtue of Cura Personalis: the care of the whole person as a unique child of God. A strategic focus for the College this year is to develop a Framework that will deliver a contemporary wellbeing program for the community. Parents from Primary and Secondary are invited to attend a focus group on Monday 26 July, 6.30pm to 7.30pm to have input into the development of the Framework. Please complete the TryBooking link to register your attendance. Numbers will be limited to 75 participants. 

Semester One Reports & PTO

Semester One Reports for Pre-Primary to Year 6 students will be available through the College’s online communication platform ‘SEQTA ENGAGE’ from 3:30pm today.

Instructions

1. Please log in to your SEQTA Engage account at: https://parent.johnxxiii.edu.au 
2. Click on the REPORTS link located on the menu at the left side of screen
3. Select Student
4. Select 2023P, 2023S1

Mobile Devices - It is also possible to download the SEQTA Engage App from your provider (e.g. Google Play Store; Apple App Store) if you wish to do this.

We encourage all parents to have a conversation with their child/children about their report. It is important to help your child celebrate the positives and encourage them to keep working hard on those aspects of their learning that are challenging.

If you have any questions or concerns related to your child’s progress, please book an appointment with your child’s teacher on the Wednesday 19 July (Pupil Free Day).  These meetings will be 10 minutes in duration.  Booking details are below.

In the later part of this term, many teachers have met with parents to discuss their child’s progress.  We kindly request that parents that have recently met with the class teacher, schedule a meeting for later in Term 3, if required.

Booking an Interview – Kindy to Year 6

• From 6:00pm today, parents can book their meeting online using PTO which is on the College Website under the ‘Quicklinks’ tab and then ‘Events Online Bookings’.  Alternatively, you can click on the link below (which will open on Friday 30 June at 6:00pm) and it will take you straight to the PTO log in screen PTO - Login (parentteacheronline.com.au)
• Once you get to the log in screen you must click on 'Obtain Pin or Password'. Your password will then be sent to your email.
• Once you have logged in, you can select a time that suits you to meet with your child's classroom teacher. All interviews will be a maximum of 10 minutes and will be held face-to-face in classrooms.
• The ability to add or change PTO bookings will close on Sunday 9 July at 6:00pm. If you are unable to secure an interview time and would like to do so, you will need to e-mail the classroom teacher directly.
• If you would like to book an appointment to see a specialist teacher, please contact them directly via email to set up a mutually convenient time.
• If you experience any technical difficulties, please email ithelpdesk@johnxxiii.edu.au 

Confirmation Retreat

Last Friday the Year 6 students participated in a fantastic day learning all about Confirmation, saints and the Holy Spirit. During the first four periods of the day, presenters from 24:7 Ministry taught us about the Rite of Confirmation. While having lots of fun playing games and interacting with each other, we also learnt about the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.  We then took part in in a liturgy where we had the opportunity to reflect on our learning and think about consider how we can use the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. As well as being very reverent, the Year 6 cohort had a fun and enjoyable day.

By Jack & Jay (6G)

The confirmation retreat was an amazing experience. All the Year 6 students had a great time playing games, learning about the seven gifts from God and undertaking activities about the Holy Spirit. We were led by dedicated presenters who ensured we had a nice time whilst leaning, watching, and doing activities. They taught us all about the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, how to use them in our lives and how to see them in other people. They also showed us that when we discard or throw to the side thoughts or gifts from others, it can be very hurtful to the person. Overall, it was an informative and interesting day, filled with personal reflections and group collaborations that made it a great learning experience and a fun time! 

Tilly (6B)

CEWA Religious Literacy Assessment

Next term, students in Years 3 and 5 will participating in the CEWA Religious Education Assessment (REA), formally known as the Bishops’ Religious Literacy Assessment.

We have a scheduled Practice Assessment in Week 2 and the REA Assessment in Week 3 as follows for Years 3 and 5:

The REA measures students’ knowledge and understanding of the content in the Religious Education Curriculum. It provides a ‘point in time’ snapshot of student performance in Religious Education. As with all assessments, we encourage students to approach the online assessment with a calm and positive mindset. 

Kylie Allen

Assistant Principal, Primary

Parliament House Visit

On Monday, the Year 5 students visited Parliament House and the Constitution Centre, to conclude our study of Civics and Citizenship in HASS. We hope you enjoy reading some of the student’s reflections.

On Monday, Year 5 went to Parliament House. In the Constitution Centre where we learnt about democracy and how it started in 570 BC, which is about 2793 years ago! Only men were allowed to vote for a new king. 700 years later, the king decided to give away some of his power to the people to make it fairer. They then changed the voting system so women could vote, and you had to be 21 years or older. 

 

Daniel 5B

At Parliament House, we went into the upper house and lower house (Legislative Assembly and Council). In the Legislative Assembly, we were allowed to act out the real-life performances.  There was a conference on in the upper house and we were allowed to watch from the side. I was surprised the lower house was so modern, as it was built in the 1900s, I expected it to be older. 

Nic 5G

During the excursion, I discovered that a woman called Edith Cowan is on the $50 note. One of the main attractions of the excursion was the Legislative Assembly, where we acted out roles, including being in the government and the opposition.

Alia 5G

Mini Chefs! 

The Year 3 students enjoyed making spinach and cheddar muffins as part of the food and fibre production in Design Technologies. Students learnt about the seasonality of different vegetables and discovered that spinach grows well during the colder seasons. They learnt about the ideal conditions for planting spinach and then planted some of their own. Students enjoyed eating their muffins fresh out of the oven!

Primary Music

Australian Combined Schools Music Festival

Congratulations to the following primary students for their dedication throughout the term in attending rehearsals after school on Mondays at Methodist Ladies College.  The students will be performing at Winthrop Hall (UWA) on Saturday 1 July with students from around the country as part of the Australian Combined Schools Music Festival. 

Music Eisteddfod 

Applications for the eisteddfod have now closed. Parents and students will be informed of sessions dates and times in early next term. 

Primary Choir Rehearsals

Congratulations to the students on their hard work in rehearsals throughout the term. Choir rehearsals resume next term commencing in week two:

Please note that attendance at all rehearsals is compulsory as the students are preparing for various performances.

Save the Date

Wanju Voices and Primary Singers will be performing at the Catholic Arts Festival on Thursday 24 August in the 1:15pm to 2:30pm session at the Vasto Club (Balcatta). More information will be sent out at the beginning of next term.

Chapel Choir

Chapel Choir is open to all Years 2 to 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 and the Chapel Choir then sings at Community Mass at 8:00am. The next Community Mass is Friday 21 July. 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

Sport Update

Cross-Country

It has been a great term of cross-country training, even with the frosty conditions this week the turnout has been impressive, and it has been so pleasing to see all the smiles despite the red cheeks and frozen fingers!  The Interhouse Cross-Country Carnival takes place on Friday 21 July (day 2 of next term) and students have been familiarising themselves with the course this week.  

Be sure to keep up the training over the holidays.

Term 3 Sports dates for the diary:

Extra-Curricular Sport

• Tuesdays: J&J soccer sessions for Year 1-6 students on the Junior Primary Oval from 3:30pm to 4:20pm.  Sessions start in week 2 and booking and payment are required, refer to flyer below. Email Coach Adi at juricadi@hotmail.com
• Thursdays: Basketball with Redhage Basketball for Years 2-6 students in the St Louis Sports Centre from 3:20pm to 4:20pm.  Commences in week 2 and bookings and payments are required, please refer to flyer below.  Enrol at www.redhagebasketball.com
• Years 3-6 Athletics training begins on August on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
• Final Years 3-6 Athletic training session on Tuesday 5 September.

If you have any queries about anything sport related, please contact me via email: steve.williams@cewa.edu.au 

Steve Williams

Primary Sport Coordinator

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.

Bricks 4 Kidz

Please find attached Term 3 Bricks 4 Kidz communication and registration communication. 

Pricing and trybooking information is provided below: