Around The Primary

Dear Families

This week we hosted our Years 4-6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival at Bold Park Aquatic Centre.

Congratulations to the many students who achieved their personal best in events. 

Well done to all the students who participated so enthusiastically in the carnival. It was wonderful to see the students cheering on their peers and for the terrific energy that they showed in representing their House. We appreciate the support of the many parents and grandparents that joined us on the day.

We acknowledge the efforts of Mr Williams and class teachers in ensuring the success of this carnival and for providing this excellent growth opportunity for our students. Many students stepped outside of their comfort zone to compete in this event – this resilience and growth mindset will stand them in very good stead for any future challenges.

All Year 6 students are leaders in the Primary school. At today’s Assembly we acknowledged our Year 6 leaders for 2023 and presented them with their Leader’s badge. To be a Year 6 Leader is an honour and provides the students with a great sense of responsibility and ‘service’ leadership in their final year of Primary school. We wish them all the best as they undertake their leadership responsibilities, and we look forward to seeing them hard at work in their various roles around our school community.

Kind regards

Antoinette De Pinto

Head of Primary 

Some suggestions for Lent:

• Alms Giving - Please keep collecting coins for the Caritas Water Wall.
• Prayer - Everyone is welcome to attend the Community Mass held each Friday at 8am. 
• Fasting - Perhaps a carbon fast where you might try as a family to reduce your energy consumption. 

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.

Super Stars

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

Kindy 2025 Interviews

Kindy 2025 Interviews are commencing in Term 2.  If you have not submitted an Application Enrolment Form, please do so by the end of Term 1.  For your convenience, please use this link:  New Submission (johnxxiii.edu.au)

Sports Update

We had a fantastic day at Bold Park Aquatic Centre on Tuesday for the Interhouse Swimming Carnival.  The students impressed with their swimming, cheering and general conduct throughout the afternoon and should all be very proud of themselves.  Thank you to all the parents who came along to support and a special thanks to those who volunteered their time to assist with the timing of the races.  

Congratulations to Koolyangarra House, the overall champions for 2023!   Well done to Ward House who took out the House Spirit Award for their banners, cheering and positivity throughout the afternoon.  

Final standings: 

On Thursday 9 March our Interschool swimming team will compete at Newman College against other IPSHA Schools.  

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

Steve Williams

Primary Sport Coordinator

Music Update

Primary Music Calendar

Please note the following dates in your diaries:

Friday 10 March – Music Ensemble Photo Day

All College Primary and Secondary music ensembles (choral and instrumental) will be photographed next Friday 10 March. Students in instrumental ensembles will need to bring their instruments to school on this day for inclusion in the photos. Primary students are photographed in College Uniform with black shoes and College socks (no tights). 

Families have been emailed with further details. Please see the Music section of this newsletter for the photo schedule.  If your child has Sport or PE on Friday, they are welcome to bring along their sneakers. 

Friday 24 March – Primary Choral Assembly

Wanju Voices and Primary Singers will be performing at the Primary assembly on Friday 24 March in Roncalli Hall at 9am. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sunday 2 April – Palm Sunday Mass, St Joseph’s Church Subiaco

Primary choristers will be invited to represent the College to sing at the 9am Palm Sunday mass at St Joseph’s Church in Subiaco. More information regarding this special occasion will be sent out during the term.

Chapel Choir

Chapel Choir is open to all Year 2 - 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. Chapel Choir then sings at Community Mass at 8am. The next Chapel Choir rehearsal and Community Mass is Friday 10 March. 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

Mrs Catherine Haydon

Primary Music Teacher