Around The Primary

Dear Families

This week has been all things Music and Drama for our Year 4 students. After makeup trials, costume checks and tech runs, the students are ready to share their 2023 Musical, Little Shop of Horace, written and directed by Mrs Haydon (Primary Music Specialist). The story tells of Boris Horace, who opens Perth’s newest department store Little Shop of Horace. Very quickly, it becomes clear that each department faces challenges, such as competing with online shopping, staff disputes and not enough customers. Will the store ever be able to overcome these challenges? 

Preparation for the Musical began in Term One. Ms Cattapan (Primary Drama Specialist) and Mrs Haydon have been working with students during Performing Arts lessons, Music lessons and at before and after school rehearsals. They have been closely supported during these sessions by many staff at the College. So much work has gone into workshopping students' acting and dancing scenes, with great attention to detail, to take their characterisation and routines to performance level. 

Many members of the College community are involved in such a production. It is wonderful to have this support, which enables us to provide the experience to the students and bring the production to fruition.

Today’s dress rehearsal was performed to many proud Grandparents and was a great success. The Matinee performance for Primary school students and the evening show for families and friends take place on Monday, 14 August. 

Best of luck to all involved in the performances next week.

John XXIII Day

Congratulations to our Year 5 and 6 students for running the Mini-Fete on John XXIII Day.  We are very proud of the effort that was made to make this day such a success. All money raised will go to support the wonderful work of the Jesuit Missions and Mary Ward International. 

Solemnity – The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary

Tuesday, 15 August, is the Solemnity of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary. Next week the Community Mass will be held on this day at 8:00am in the Chapel. There will be no Community Mass on Friday, 18 August.

Kind regards

Kylie Allen

Assistant Principal, Primary  

2023 Census Collection  

Every August, the Australian Government conducts the Non-Government School Census data collection. The information provided by schools during the Census is collected by the Department of Education to:  

• ensure the provision of Australian Government funding to schools is properly calculated and appropriately managed.  
• conduct research, statistical analysis and develop school education policy for the Australian Government.  
• meet national and international reporting obligations on school students in Australia.  
• publish and provide information about schools to the public.  

Further information regarding the Census can be accessed below and via SEQTA Documents under the Whole College tab.  

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.

JTC Parent Party

Friday, 13 October

7:00pm -11:30pm

Roncalli Hall

John XXIII College, John XXIII Avenue, Mount Claremont

Tickets: $95 (all-inclusive)

Dress in smart casual, 70’s attire or your favourite sailing-themed outfit.

Book Week

It is almost time for Book Week and this year’s theme is 'Read, Grow, Inspire'. 

We have lots of fun events and activities planned for the students, including visiting authors/illustrators and competitions. The Book Week Bake Off is back again on Tuesday 22 August! After last year's amazing array of creative cakes, we cannot wait to see this year's creations. We will also be holding a Book Face competition, please send your entries to libraryhelpdesk@johnxxiii.edu.au - all entries will be displayed in the library and winners will be announced in the newsletter. If you have any questions, please email sasha.cattapan@cewa.edu.au

Sasha Cattapan

Primary Library Teacher

State Library Incursion 

Year 5 students attended an incursion from the State Library this week. They learned the differences between primary and secondary sources of information and some critical thinking skills necessary for researching. 

Students were guided through a research task by looking at photos and reading written accounts of a tracker to discover interesting facts about him and our Swan River Colony history. They discovered how different sources of information, such as a tombstone, can unlock the history of Western Australia. 

Madison Levy & Teresa Fontaine

Year 5 Teachers

Music Update

Choir Rehearsals 

Choir rehearsals for Week 5 are as follows: 

** Please note the changed rehearsal days for Chapel Choir (due to the Feast of the Assumption) and Wanju Voices (due to the Year Four Musical).

Piano Exam Congratulations

Congratulations to Leila McCready (6G) for achieving an ‘A’ Honours in her recent Preliminary piano exam. 

Catholic Performing Arts Festival 

Congratulations to the following Primary students who received special awards from the Performing Arts Committee for their recent performances in the Festival.

Best wishes to all students representing the College at the festival next week. 

Music Eisteddfod

Students who received an Outstanding Performer or Special Mention Award in the recent Music Eisteddfod will be presented their awards at the Primary Eisteddfod Winners Concert on Thursday, 17 August at 3:30pm in the GBLT. 

Kaboom Percussion

On John XXIII Day, Years 1, 2, 5 and 6 students were entertained by Kaboom Percussion, demonstrating expert musicality as well as energy and humour!

The students were interested to see and hear the amazing instruments that were created out of household objects, combining science, engineering and music. 

Year 4 Musical 

Congratulations to the students and staff involved in this week’s technical rehearsals for the Year Four Musical. Grandparents enjoyed the dress rehearsal performance today, and the students are very excited about their upcoming Matinee and Evening performances on Monday, 14 August. 

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

Catherine Haydon

Primary Music Teacher

Sport Update

Athletics season has begun! Year 3-6 students will be learning a range of track and field events in preparation for the Interhouse Athletics Carnival on Friday, 8 September. Athletics training occurs every Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30pm to 4:30pm, meeting outside the St Louis Sports Centre. In the event of inclement weather, training will take place indoors.

School Sports WA Hockey Tournament

Our Hockey team had a great day at the Perth Hockey Stadium for the School Sports WA Hockey Tournament. After demonstrating some very sharp attacking play, scoring at will and not conceding and goals, we finished top of our group and progressed straight into the grand final against Rosalie Primary.   It was a very tight game that ended in a draw, and we shared the silverware!  Well done to all the players.

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

Steve Williams

Primary Sport Coordinator

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.