Around The Primary

Dear Families

It's hard to believe that another school year is over! What a year it has been, full of engaging learning experiences, rewarding achievements, and fun times. The steadfast dedication and hard work of our amazing staff, the enthusiastic efforts of our students, and the wonderful support of our families have all contributed to our incredible 2024 journey. It is now the time to celebrate the achievements of our Pre-Kindy through Year 6 students! We are so proud of each one of them for consistently striving to reach their personal best. 

This week our Year 6 students commemorated the conclusion of their primary education with a Farewell Mass, a delightful morning tea alongside their families, and a fabulous pool party. We extend our heartfelt wishes for their happiness as they embark on their educational journey in secondary school.

We are truly fortunate to have an exceptional and hardworking team of educators in our primary school. A special note of appreciation goes out to all staff for their dedication in inspiring, supporting, and challenging our students. I hope they all enjoy their well-deserved break during the holidays. To our parent community, we extend our deepest gratitude for your support, kindness, and trust throughout the year. 

May you all experience a joyful and holy Christmas. Wishing everyone a happy and rejuvenating holiday season.

Kind regards

Antoinette De Pinto

Head of Primary

St Vinnies 

We received the special note of thanks from St Vinnies - 

A huge thank you to you, staff, children and parents for over 100 bags of food and Christmas fare collected and donated to St Vincent de Paul, Claremont for distribution to the needy of Claremont, Nedlands and Mosman Park. Your generosity is overwhelming and greatly appreciated by the recipients. Thank you also for the assistance of the Year 5 students who carried them out to the car.  Unfortunately, you don't witness the thanks due to you from those who benefit from the gifts.

 God bless you all and Merry Christmas

 Henry Simmons, Claremont St Vinnies

Staff News 

Next year we welcome to our teaching team:

Lauren Pillera, Year 2 Blue

Sian Cruse, Year 2 Gold 

Fiona Murray, Year 5 Gold

Lea Hammond, Education Assistant, Mary Ward Primary

Zoe Prout, Education Assistant, Mary Ward Primary

This rich blend of new and experienced staff in the Primary school sets the stage for a bright future. The wealth of experience, combined with fresh perspectives and energy from new members, is a promising mix that will likely benefit the school and our students in various ways.

Save the date!

Saturday 15 February – Primary Picnic!

Thank you also to our 2025 PALs for organising catchups over the summer holidays.  Please see attached flyer and save the date! 

Semester Two Reports 

Semester Two reports for Pre-Primary to Year 6 students will be available through the College’s online communication platform ‘SEQTA ENGAGE’ this afternoon at 3:30pm. 

Instructions 

i. Please login to your SEQTA Engage account at:  https://parent.johnxxiii.edu.au

ii. Click on the REPORTS link located on the menu at the left side of screen

iii. Select Student

iv. Select 2024P, 2024S2

2024 Companions Yearbook

These Yearbooks will be distributed to students today. 

The youngest child in the family at the College receives the copy of the Yearbook (except for Pre-Kindy).  Pre-Kindy students (without siblings at the College) will have their copy mailed to them.

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

By subscribing to the College calendar, you are automatically alerted when details of an existing event are changed. 

2025 Term Dates

The term dates for 2025 have now been published on the College Website and can be accessed using this link Parent Information | Term Dates | John XXIII College

Music News

2025 Music Lesson Enrolments

Enrolments are open for Instrumental Lessons in 2025. Please follow this link to Enrol - New Submission

Withdrawals

Lessons automatically carry over between semesters and years unless a Withdrawal Form is received by the Music department. Students wishing to withdraw from lessons must submit a Withdrawal form by the end of Week 1 (Term One, 2025) or full instrumental lesson fees for Semester One will be charged.

Please email Head of Music, James Kros with any queries related to this james.kros@johnxxiii.edu.au  

Please note the Music Office will be closed on Friday 6 December and reopening on Monday 3 February.

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

Catherine Haydon

Primary Music Teacher

Sports News       

School Holiday Tennis

Nick Kirkbride and his team at City Beach Tennis Club are running two weeks of holiday tennis:

9 to 13 December and 16 to 20 December.  For options and bookings visit www.coastaltennis.com.au/kids-coaching  

2025 Term 1 Extra Curricular Sports

If you have any queries about anything sport-related, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email: steve.williams@johnxxiii.edu.au

Steve Williams

Primary Sport Coordinator

Enrolment Interviews Kindy 2027

Enrolment interviews for our Kindy 2027 cohort will take place early next year.

If you have a child entering this year group and would like them to be considered for a place at John XXIII College, please ensure you have completed an Expression of Interest at https://enrol.johnxxiii.edu.au/student/expression-of-interest

If you are unsure if you have submitted an application, or if you have any questions about the enrolment process, please contact our College Registrar, Allison Falconer, at enrolments@johnxxiii.edu.au