Dear Parents

We have had a very busy two weeks around the Primary school. Last Friday the whole school gathered together to celebrate Mass with Fr Rodrigo. We were so proud of our young students for reading so confidently in front of the large congregation. It was also wonderful to see the Primary Singers alongside the Secondary Choir leading the singing throughout the liturgy.

These prayerful times are an important part of building our community and celebrating that we are all part of God's family.

Our Year 4-6 students have certainly made a big splash by taking part in swimming lessons and swimming trials. It was very pleasing that 30 students took part in our after-school swimming training this week. Under the guidance of qualified coaches from UniSwim and Mr Alderman, our students enjoyed the opportunity to display their skills in the College pool and put in a fantastic effort at their first week of training sessions.

The teachers are now finalising preparations for the Parent Information Evenings next week. This is an important time whereby you have the opportunity to listen to your child's teacher outline their program and procedures for this school year. I encourage all families to be represented at the Parent Information evenings next week (see below for specific meeting dates/times).

Our first Primary Mass will be on Ash Wednesday, 6 March at 9:15am. Ms Cooney and Mrs Haydon and the Year 3G students are preparing the readings, prayers and songs. All parents and grandparents are invited to join us in the Chapel.

I'm looking forward to seeing many families at our Primary Picnic next Saturday 23 February.

Kind regards,

Antoinette De Pinto

Head of Primary

Dates to Remember Week 3 2019

Monday 18 February Parent Information Evening

Year 1 & Year 2 at 6:00pm

Year 3 at 7:00pm

Tuesday 19 February Parent Information Evening

Year 4 & Year 5 at 6:00pm

Year 6 at 7:00pm

Friday 22 February General Primary Assembly &

distribution of Year 6 Leaders Badges

Saturday 23 February Primary Picnic 5:00pm

Fun Family Picnic

All families are warmly invited to our Annual Family Picnic on Saturday, 23 February on the Primary oval. We really hope to see as many of you as we can for a relaxing family evening at this special event. Tickets are selling fast !

Book tickets here

Parent Information Evenings

All Parent Information Meetings will take place in the classrooms.

Monday 18 February

Year 1 – 6:00pm
Year 2 – 6:00pm
Year 3 – 7:00pm

Tuesday 19 February

Year 4 – 6:00pm
Year 5 – 6:00pm
Year 6 – 7:00pm

Sacramental Programs

All children receiving Sacraments this year must be enrolled through their Parish. Please contact your own Parish for information regarding First Reconciliation (Year 3), First Communion (Year 4), and Confirmation (Year 6).

COUNSELLOR CORNER

Keeping Safe - Child Protection Curriculum

As of January 1, 2017, the new registration standards and other requirements for Non-Government Schools Subsection (12.1e) requires the “delivery to all students of a developmentally appropriate protective behaviours curriculum, developed by experts in child abuse prevention, and covering what the boundaries are between appropriate and inappropriate interactions and when, how and who to tell when a boundary is crossed…”

All Primary staff at John XXIII College are trained in the delivery of the Keeping Safe : Child Protection Curriculum. The KS:CPC is an evidence based, best practice curriculum developed collaboratively with child protection experts, teachers, educational leaders and other professionals. It will be taught across the Primary school in Years K-6 throughout the year as it was last year.

The KS:CPC is based on two main themes which are presented through topics and activities of increasing complexity. The two KS:CPC Themes are:

Theme 1: We all have the right to be safe
Theme 2: We can help ourselves to be safe by talking to people we trust.

The two KS:CPC Themes are explored through four Focus Areas, which are examined in growing complexity in accordance with the age of the students. The four KS:CPC Focus Areas are:

Focus Area 1: The right to be safe
Focus Area 2: Relationships
Focus Area 3: Recognising and reporting abuse
Focus Area 4: Protective strategies

The focus area 'The Right to be Safe' will be covered in Term 1. Information will be provided in the newsletter for parents on the topics that will be covered. If you have any queries or concerns about the program please contact the Primary Counsellor Anne Murphy on

(08)9383 0469 or by email; murphy.anne@cewa.edu.au

Duplo Drive

Alex Sefton nee Botcher (Class 1986) is a public librarian in Perth and travelled to Dili, East Timor recently. She will return to Dili in early March with a container of near new books and DUPLO. Alex's crusade is to encourage children to attend the library and thru play also learn to read. If you are able to assist, please drop off your donation to the College Administration off Mooro Drive or bring directly to the Alumni Office in the Library.

Sports News

John XXIII College Netball Club 2019 Player Registrations are now open for Primary students from Years 2 to 6. Registrations are open until 28 February 2019 via the club website: http://johnxxiiicnc.wa.netball.com.au

Minkey Registrations are now open for Primary students from Kindy to Year 4. Early bird registrations must be finalised by 8 April 2019 via the club website http://www.wolves.org.au/minkey/

Drama

Tickets on sale soon