Around The Primary

Dear Parents

Thanks for coming along to today’s Interhouse Athletics Carnival and sharing in the excitement of the races, relays, team games and field events. There were many outstanding individual and team performances. 

As the day progressed, several things also became clear. Firstly, the attitude and behaviour of the Year 3-6 students was superb. Secondly, the encouragement the students gave to their peers was outstanding. The pats on the back, the compliments they gave to each other and the smiles on their faces after completing a race or team event was great to see. Thirdly, the support from parents and grandparents was terrific - we are so lucky to be able to gather as a community. 

A sincere thank you to Mr Williams for coordinating this event and to all staff and parent volunteers for their hard work on the day.

Yesterday it was RU OK? Day, and this is a great catalyst to start some more difficult conversations. Encourage your children, family and friends to reflect on how they really are feeling, listen to them, thank them for sharing, and express your own emotions as well. By discussing our individual experience with a loved one, we can build connections, create safe spaces and learn to come to terms with our situation. We remain committed to supporting the needs of our community and remind everyone that there is always help and understanding to be found at the College.

Kind regards,

Antoinette De Pinto

Head of Primary 

Thank you to our Year 3 families for the delicious muffins made for ‘The Shopfront’ on Monday, they were very much appreciated.

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

Dance Showcase

This term the students have enjoyed participating in their weekly dance sessions.

We are pleased to be able to host ‘Mini Dance Showcases’ on the following days:

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 all the Year 3 – 6 students for their amazing efforts in the Interhouse Athletics Carnival.  Some outstanding individual efforts and fantastic House spirit being shown with lots of cheering and support offered.  

Several events were run in the lead up to the Carnival and we saw many new College records being set.  Congratulations to the following students:

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

Soccer

Coach Adi and J&J soccer, Tuesdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm, on the Junior Primary oval.  Please contact Coach Adi juricadi@hotmail.com to sign up. 

Basketball

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

Tennis

Nick Kirkbride from City Beach Tennis Club returns for Term.  Mondays, 7:30am – 8:30am for PP – Year 6.  Go to www.coastaltennis.com.au/jtc-enrolmentto sign up.  Nick is also looking to offer a Monday afternoon session too, once confirmed it will be an option on their website.

Mr Steve Williams

Primary Sports Coordinator 

Music

Primary Singers and Wanju Voices Choir Rehearsals

Please note the following important information regarding choir rehearsals for the rest of Term 3.

Weeks 9 & 10 

Wanju Voices – Mondays 7:30am (Osborne Room)

Primary Singers – Thursdays 8am (Osborne Room)

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

Mrs Catherine Haydon

Primary Music Teacher