Around The Primary

Dear Parents

Thank you to parents and carers who participated in the online parent teacher meetings this week. This demonstrates to your child/ren that you value their learning and the important connection between home and school. Please discuss the interview with them and highlight and celebrate their strengths and develop goals for the term ahead.

This week has been a big week for our staff. They are doing their very best juggling the demands of home learning, face-to-face teaching and parent teacher meetings. Given that staff are our most precious resource, we need to support and encourage them and try to understand the unique circumstances they find themselves in. A few more weeks will hopefully see more children back at school and less overall disruption to our programs. We are all crossing our fingers for a much more 'normal' looking Term 2!

At the end of this term, Ms Carly Moore (Mary Ward Teacher) will be leaving to prepare to welcome a new family member and Mrs Georgia Reddell (Year 6 Blue Teacher) will be leaving early next term to prepare for her first baby. We wish them both well for this exciting time in their lives.

Mr Dustin Fromm (Year 5 Blue Teacher) has also advised of his resignation as of the end of this term.  Dustin will be returning to Adelaide to be closer to family and friends. We thank Dustin for his dedicated service to the College and wish him every happiness.

This week in COVID news – we currently have several ongoing positive cases across the College. Once again, I would like to again thank our community for being so supportive and vigilant and while there is still a rocky road ahead, we will continue to work in partnership with parents to keep our students safe and happy.

Take care and keep safe everyone.

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

Super Stars

Well done to all the students who received a certificate for their fantastic achievements.

World Autism Day

World Autism Day is on Saturday 2 April. It is a day to celebrate and raise awareness for people living with autism. 

Autism is a variable developmental condition that impacts a person’s ability to navigate social communication and is characterised by restricted and repetitive behaviours. It can influence how a person feels, thinks, interacts with others and experiences the world around them. You can learn more about autism here https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/ 

Springtime in Japan

It is springtime in Japan and the Sakura (cherry blossoms) are in full bloom! Our Pre-Primary students enjoyed making their own Sakura pictures in class.

Sports Update

Over the past 3 weeks the Year 5 & 6 classes have been playing an ongoing basketball tournament within each class.  The students have taken charge of the tournaments and have been responsible for organising their teams, timing games, scoring and umpiring.  Whilst the games have been  competitive, the focus has been on developing and demonstrating their teamwork, communication, sportsmanship and leadership skills.  Their engagement and positivity throughout every aspect of the tournament has been impressive.  Next week will see the Finals!

Term 2 Extra-curricular sports

We will continue to provide extra sporting opportunities whilst complying with the current COVID restrictions.  All before and after-school sports will begin in Week 2, apart from cross country that will begin in Week 6.

Cross-Country 

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, Years 3 to 6
• 7:30am outside St Louis Sports Centre
• No sign up required
• Starts Week 6
• Parents are normally welcome to join and run with the group, this will be confirmed closer to Week 6

Soccer with Adi and J&J Soccer

• Tuesday, 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Junior Primary Oval, Years 1 to 6
• Sign up with Adi juricadi@hotmail.com
• Starts 3 May

Basketball with Redhage Basketball

• Thursdays, 3:20pm to 4:20pm, St Louis Sports Centre, Years 3 to 6
• Registration at www.redhagebasketball.com, opens Sunday 27 March 
• Starts 5 May

 AFL with Luke Cunningham from Winning Edge Academy

• Wednesdays, 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Secondary Oval, Years 3 to 6
• Register at www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=46917
• Starts 4 May

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

Mr Steve Williams

Primary Sport Coordinator

Primary Music

Primary Choirs

The Primary choir students have demonstrated excellent dedication this term, rising to the challenges of rehearsing in separate year levels, outside and while wearing masks. 

Final rehearsals for the term are as follows:

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Wanju Voices students will participate in a recording process next Thursday, 7 April in lieu of the annual Holy Week Concert . Students in Wanju Voices will need to wear their full school uniform (not sport) to school next Thursday as this recording will also be filmed.  Additional information can be found on the Music section of the Newsletter, and further communication will be sent to families regarding details. 

Fun and games in Music!

The Primary students have been enjoying a number of musical games this term. Not only are they enjoyable; games are a research-based pedagogical method of reinforcing concepts and engaging students. Below are some of the Pre-Primary and Year 5 students practising note, keyboard and interval recognition skills.

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

Mrs Catherine Haydon

Primary Music Teacher

Bricks 4 Kidz - Term 2 Registrations

Following the success of the Bricks 4 Kidz program in Term 1, we are pleased to continue this program for Term 2.

YEARS 1-3

Registrations are for new students to the program only.  This registration is for any students in Years 2-3 who missed out on attending in Term 1, and also Year 1 students that would like to join the Term 2 program. 

Trybooking link opens Saturday 2 April 2022 https://www.trybooking.com/885078

YEARS 4-6

Registrations are for new students to the program.  This registration is for any students in Years 4-6 who missed out on attending in Term 1. 

Trybooking link opens Saturday 2 April 2022 https://www.trybooking.com/885087 

Please refer to the attached flyer for further information on the Term 2 Programs including schedule and costs. 

For students who attended in Term 1 and would like to re-enrol for Term 2, please email Nancy.petsos@cewa.edu.au to register your interest should positions become available.

3P Photography Update

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• Photos can still be ordered online at www.3p.net.au

• Shoot Key: ML6T47P

• A $15.00 Late Fee may occur for orders received after Monday 4 April

More Information:

• Orders will be delivered to the College and distributed to students

• Digital Downloads will be available at www.3p.net.au after delivery

• Any queries? Please call our Customer Service on (08) 9250 6244