Around The Primary

Dear Families

The physical, social, and emotional well-being of children is so important in our modern world. They need to have a greater awareness of their own and others’ emotions. Learning the importance of empathy, in turn, improves self-regulation, behaviour and positive decision-making. It is important for all children to develop skills associated with well-being and resilience. 

Over the last few weeks our Pre-Primary through to Year 3 classes have been participating in the Phys Zen program. This program has introduced the students to mindful movement, breathing techniques, relaxation and mindfulness. The goal has been to empower students with a new set of skills and a toolkit of strategies for increasing self-regulation and resilience in their daily lives.

These sessions have been fun yet challenging and choreographed to relaxing music. The lessons have been designed to build upon knowledge as the weeks progress. Our staff have observed the positive impact these sessions have had on the students and commented on how settled and focussed the students have been on their return to class.

On RUOK Day the Year 4-6 students participated in a yoga session too and they enjoyed the opportunity to learn and explore new skills.

We will continue to look for ways to enrich our health and well-being programs, to foster happy, strong, and healthy minds and bodies. 

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.

Great Minds

Our Year 6 GATE students have embarked on a journey of independent study into the lives of significant figures and their profound impacts on the world. 

Each student immersed themselves in the character of their chosen person delving into their lives, qualities, characteristics, and the challenges they overcame. They became the embodiment of these Great Minds, taking on their personas with dedication and enthusiasm.

The culmination of this journey was their impressive public speaking. Our students not only showcased their in-depth knowledge, but also engaged in conversations with adults, impressing all with their eloquence, confidence, and insights. The students’ efforts were truly amazing! 

Tara Purcell

Primary GATE Teacher

AQWA

The Year One students had a wonderful time exploring AQWA last Friday. They were introduced to unique creatures and learnt about strategies that marine life use to survive in the ocean. They were SEAcret Agents for the day, solving fun-filled investigations of light, sound and secret messages. 

Students particularly enjoyed touching the starfish and Port Jackson sharks, as well as, visiting the Dangerzone where they discovered how creatures use power or poison to catch their food. 

Thank you to the parent helpers who assisted during the excursions. It was a fantastic experience for the first excursion in Year One.

Lauren Pillera and Sonia Thomas

Year 1 Teachers

Music Update

Choir Rehearsals 

Final Choir rehearsals for Term Three are as follows:

Student Achievement

Congratulations to James Haydon (6G) who received the perpetual shield for the Sisters of Mercy Award (Primary Piano) and to Zach Grainger who represented the Year 4s and collected the Loreto Sisters Award for the Primary Musical, Little Shop of Horace, at the Catholic Performing Arts Festival Final Concert on Monday. The concert showcased a number of outstanding performances, demonstrating the high-quality Performing Arts education occurring across Western Australian Catholic schools.

Year 6 Musicians

Year 6 instrumental students have had an exciting first week of ensemble rehearsals with secondary musicians. Students from String Orchestra have joined the Chamber Orchestra, and Year 6 Band students have joined the ‘Christmas Band.’ These ensembles will perform at the Christmas Concert in Term Four. 

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

Year 3-6 IPSHA Athletics 

On Thursday the Year 3 to 6 Interschool Athletics team travelled to All Saints College to compete in the IPSHA Athletics Carnival.  The standard of competition was very high, and we are extremely proud of our athletes and how they represented the College.  There was also a huge number of ribbons that were won in the track and field events throughout the day.  Well done to all the competitors!

Afterschool sport returns for Term 4:

• Tuesdays J&J soccer sessions - Year 1-6, Junior Primary Oval, 3:30pm to 4:20pm commencing in week 2.  Booking and payment required. Email Coach Adi at juricadi@hotmail.com We are looking to have an all-girls group, please contact Coach Adi if your daughter/s are interested. 

• Thursdays Basketball with Redhage Basketball - Year 2-6, St Louis Sports Centre, 3:20pm to 4:20pm commencing in week 2.  Bookings and payments required.  Enrol at www.redhagebasketball.com

• Monday Tennis sessions - Pre-Primary-Y6, College Tennis Courts, 7:45am to 8:30am.  Booking and payment required. Enrolments via www.costaltennis.com.au .  For enquiries, please call Nick – 0419 923 495

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

Steve Williams

Primary Sport Coordinator