Around The Primary

Dear Families

On Wednesday morning the Years 3 to 12 students participated in an ANZAC Ceremony to honour all Australian soldiers who have served in conflicts and peacekeeping missions.  During the past one hundred and forty years, more than 100,000 Australian lives have been lost in service.  Some of our families have loved ones who died in services, and we remember them with love and gratitude. 

Let us remember that many former students of John XXIII, Loreto and St Louis have served in twentieth century conflicts and peacekeeping missions.  Their names are on the College honour board. May we always remember them and never take for granted the freedom, democracy and the peace we enjoy in Australia today.

Thank you for participating in the 2024 Caritas fundraising initiative for Project Compassion. We are very proud to announce that we have raised $2447.10.

We feel blessed to be part of such a loving and supportive school community.  Thank you for your generosity. 

Primary House Day

On Friday 3 May we are celebrating Primary House Day. This involves the students participating in activities to learn about the House founders of John XXIII College and to commemorate the House to which they will belong throughout their time at the College.

As part of these celebrations, our Year Six leaders will also be holding a 'Monster Cake Stall' to raise funds for Lifelink.  Details to follow.

During the day, each class will be participating in a special incursion or sporting activity.

I’m sure the students and staff are going to have a wonderful time on Primary House Day.

Kind regards

Antoinette De Pinto

Head of Primary 

Mothers' Day Mass

We are delighted to host a Mass dedicated Mothers and mother figures on Friday 10 May.

As part of this celebration, we would like to organise a photo display.  Families are kindly requested to email one photo of Mums with their children (or a family photo) to nancy.petsos@johnxxiii.edu.au

Please RSVP to the Mothers’ Day Mass via trybooking link - 2024 Mothers' Day Celebration Tickets, John XXIII College, Mount Claremont | TryBooking Australia

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.  

Rotary Book Drive 

Let's spread the joy of reading and learning to those in need.

Join us in supporting primary school education in remote communities in WA and Papua New Guinea by donating your gently used books for children ages 5-12. Simply drop books to the College's Main Reception. Items of interest include books and literacy materials up to 12 years old, picture books, fictional and non-fiction books, baby books and puzzles.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Martella, Marketing and Communications Manager - lisa.martella@johnxxiii.edu.au

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@johnxxiii.edu.au for our College records.

Sport Update

We have just three training sessions to go before the Interhouse Cross Country Carnival on Thursday 9 May.  Training starts with a warm-up game at 7:30am outside the gym. It is a great opportunity to learn the course and practice race strategy. 

Please note that there will be no training on the morning of the Carnival.

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

Steve Williams

Primary Sport Coordinator

Music Update

Rehearsals

Choir and instrumental ensemble rehearsals for next week are as follows:

Catholic Performing Arts Festival

Entries into this year’s Catholic Performing Arts Festival are open to all students who learn an instrument/voice through the College or with external tutors. Students learning through the College will have their applications to perform managed through the Music Office, while those learning externally can submit and return an online application.

A calendar detailing categories, performance venues and dates is available online. Please email the Music Department with any queries music@johnxxiii.edu.au 

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

Catherine Haydon

Primary Music Teacher