Around The Primary

Dear Parents

We were very lucky that the weather cooperated for our Interhouse Carnival last Thursday. Thank you to those parents and grandparents who came along to support the students, it is always wonderful to have you join us. We hope you enjoy watching this clip.

All parents are invited to complete a short survey that will give us important feedback regarding the scheduling of the Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Mass for the future. The link to this survey has been sent to parents today. Please take the time to complete this survey by next Friday 24 September and I look forward to sharing the results with our community next term.

Next Wednesday, the Year Six students accompanied by Ms Allen, Miss Graves, Mrs Reddell, Miss Hubbard, Mr Williams, Mr Fromm, Mrs Gardner and Mrs Taylor will be heading off for the Year Six Leadership Camp. Being in a new place with different people and even being away from home might be daunting at first for the students, however I’m sure feelings of joy, excitement and pride will quickly replace any anxieties. This adventure camp is a great opportunity for our Year Six leaders to continue to build on their leadership skills while having a great time with their friends and teachers.

We appreciate the trust that parents place in our hands when they allow their children to attend camp. Rest assured the staff will take excellent care of them and we know they will absolutely love the experience!

The students are very excited about performing their dance routines at the Dance Showcases. We look forward to seeing you next week.

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

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@cewa.edu.au for our College records.

Sport Update

Congratulations to the following Year 3-6 students selected to represent the College at the IPSHA Interschool Athletics Carnival which was scheduled to take place on Thursday. Unfortunately, due to severe weather conditions, the difficult decision was made to cancel the Carnival.

Year 3-Year 6 Interschool Athletics Team

Our afterschool Sports programs will continue in Term 4, beginning in Week 2

Soccer

Coach Adi and J&J Soccer - Tuesdays, 3:30pm to 4:30pm on the Junior Primary oval.  Please contact Coach Adi juricadi@hotmail.com to sign up for students in Pre-Primary to Year 6 (any Pre-Primary players must be accompanied by an adult). 

Basketball

Shawn Redhage Basketball - Wednesdays, 3:20pm to 4:20pm in the St Louis Sports Centre for Years 3 to 6. Please see the attached flyer for the details and how to sign up.   

Tennis

Nick Kirkbride from City Beach Tennis Club returns for Term 4 at the College.  Mondays, 7:30am to 8:30am and 3:30pm to 4:30pm for Pre-Primary to Year 6.  To sign up, click here: www.coastaltennis.com.au/jtc-enrolment.  Nick is also running a school holiday program at City Beach Tennis Club, the details and sign up are at www.coastaltennis.com.au

Mr Steve Williams

Primary Sports Coordinator 

Music

Final choir rehearsals for the term are as follows:

Wanju Voices – Monday 20 September at 7:30am (Osborne Room)

Primary Singers – Thursday 23 September at 8:00am (Osborne Room)

Thank you to all students and parents for their commitment during this busy term. 

If you have any queries regarding Primary music, please contact me via email catherine.haydon@cewa.edu.au

Mrs Catherine Haydon

Primary Music Teacher