Primary School

We were seeing green in Primary School as students and staff celebrated Mokare Day today with green accessories and a yummy cake stall. Year Five have had a wonderful week at camp and we can look forward to hearing more about that in next week’s newsletter. Year Two is very excited about their recently postponed excursion, the ‘Magical Mystery History Tour’ which will now be happening tomorrow. 

ECC Acknowledgement of Country 

We know this country we learn on today as Noongar Boodja land.  

We make a promise with our hands on our hearts to look after everything and everyone. 

Kaya land  

Kaya sun 

Kaya sea  

Kaya me  

Primary Christian Studies Programme 

With the recent departure of our school chaplain Mrs Naomi Cooper, the Primary School Christian studies programme continues, pairing our Christian values with age-appropriate experiences. The structure involves a variety of activities tailored to particular year levels and led by teachers who hold strengths in each area.  

Early Childhood Pre-Primary to Year Two  

Students in Pre-Primary to Year Two will partake in joyous congressional singing of songs that are fun and uplifting, learning and leading us in new numbers for our Primary Chapel services.  

Year Three  

Ms Lauren Truscott will teach the Year Three students to use art to create pieces aligned with Christian stories and the key values we promote at GSG.  

Year Four  

Year Four will take an exciting look at values in action and literature with Mrs Lisa Keatch and Ms Gracie Laneaux-Neale.  

Year Five 

Mr Stephen Berryman will lead the Year Five students in acts of service, primarily in the Early Years.  

Year Six 

Miss Katie Gunning will lead the Year Six cohort to explore Christian values and stories through multi-media experiences.  

ECC Briefing  

Star Awards:  

The following superstars have started the term beautifully and received a Star Award for their efforts.  

Kindergarten: Larni Jefferis 

Pre-Primary: Jemima Lester 

Year One: Wesley Jenkins 

Year Two: Pippa Hancock 

We recognise the following students for their commitment to displaying compassion in our school.  

Kindergarten: Sophie Doorey 

Pre-Primary: Ally Buxton 

Year One: Freya Hueppauff 

Year Two: Saakhi Mann 

Primary Briefing  

We recognise the following students for their commitment to displaying compassion in our school.  

Year Three: Harriet Stan-Bishop 

Year Four K: Chloe Vesey 

Year Four L: Bonnie Jenkins  

Year Six G: Maddie McCutcheon 

Year Six N: Henry Levett 

Upcoming Events 

Week Five 

Friday 16 August, Year Four K Assembly, Hall, 2.20pm to 2.50pm 

Week Six  

Monday 19 August, Pupil Free Day, Boarders Closed weekend  

Tuesday 20 August Friday 23 August, Year One to Year Six Book Fair  

Thursday 22 August, Book Week Dress-up and Parade  

Week Seven  

Thursday 29 August, Kindergarten to Year Two ECC Father's Morning  

Friday 30 August, Year One Assembly  

 Have a wonderful weekend.

 Mrs Hayley Ranger and Miss Carys Nichols | Acting Heads of Primary

Primary School Katanning Netball Carnival               

Great Southern Grammar entered two teams into the annual Primary Schools Netball Carnival Competition being held in Katanning on Friday 2 August. I would like to congratulate the students not only for their performances on the court but for their behaviour and sportsmanship displayed throughout the day, representing the school with pride. My thanks also to the two wonderful Year Ten umpires, Teagan Pears and Emily Harvey, both displaying great leadership and umpiring skills throughout the competition. 

Thank you also to our coaches Ms Mel Pears (Year Six girls) and Miss Carys Nichols (Year Six boys) who lead our students throughout the day with passion and great coaching skills. Our boys had a tough day in Division A result wise, but developed their skills and understanding throughout, competing right up until the last game. Our girls came up against some very strong netball teams throughout the day in Division A, narrowly missing out on a grand final spot by 0.6%.

Well done and thank you to all that were involved in the day.

Mr Stephen Berryman | Primary School Sports Coordinator