Around The Primary
John XXIII College
Dear Families
Welcome back to Term 2! It has been terrific to see the students return after the holidays refreshed and excited for a new term and it has been wonderful to introduce them to our new College Principal, Mr Daniel Mahon.
Yesterday our Years 3-12 students attended an ANZAC Day service. The students were dignified and respectful throughout the service. We were so fortunate to have a secondary parent, CPO Nick, come and speak to our community about the meaning and significance of Anzac Day.
Later this term the Year 6 classes and a team of staff will be heading to Canberra and will visit the Australian War Memorial. It is a huge undertaking to get all our Year 6's organised and prepared for this educational experience. The program in Canberra will concentrate on our Nation's history, culture, heritage, and democracy. This camp is also a wonderful opportunity for our students to practice their social skills and independent living skills. We would like to acknowledge the Australian Government's generosity in providing a subsidy per student under the Parliament & Civics Education Rebate (PACER) program towards the travel expenses incurred.
House Day
Next Friday, 5 May we are celebrating Primary House Day. This involves the students participating in activities to learn about the House founders of John XXIII College and to commemorate the House to which they will belong throughout their time at the College. Please refer to the below PDF for further information.
Mother's Day Mass
On Thursday 11 May we are celebrating a Mass to thank God for the gift of our mothers and mother-figures. This Mass will begin at 7:30am in the St Louis Sports Centre. It is hoped all Mums will be able to come along to celebrate Mass with their children. Please book tickets for adults attending with this link (students do not require a ticket). https://www.trybooking.com/CHBIS
The staff and I look forward to engaging the students in learning opportunities for the term ahead.
Kind regards
Antoinette De Pinto
Head of Primary
Dates to Remember
| Monday 1 May | Year 3G Excursion, Claremont Museum |
| Tuesday 2 May | Year 3B Excursion, Claremont Museum |
| Wednesday 3 May | Manga Incursion, Year 4 8:45am-9:45am; Year 5 9:45am-10:40am |
| Friday 5 May | Primary House Day 9am PP-Year 6 House Mass, Chapel |
| Monster Cake Stall, prepared by Year 6 |
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.
Save the Date - Men of John XXIII Event
Please refer to the attached flyer for details of the upcoming Men of John XXIII Panel Discussion on Wednesday 3 May.
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.
Sports Update
We are set for another big term in sport. The Junior Primary students will be exploring how to use their feet to send and receive balls, mainly soccer and AFL balls. Upper Primary students will be honing their skills and developing attacking and defending strategies.
If you have any pictures of your children/family being active over the holidays I would love to display them on my sports board! Please email them to steve.williams@cewa.edu.au
If you have any queries about anything sport related, please contact me via email steve.williams@cewa.edu.au.
Steve Williams
Primary Sport Coordinator
Music Update
Primary Choir and Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsals
Rehearsals for choral and instrumental ensembles recommence next week in Week 2. Please note the schedule below:
| Monday 7:30am | Osborne Room | Wanju Voices |
| Tuesday 7:15am | Osborne Room | String Orchestra |
| Tuesday 8am | Osborne Room | Mini Minors |
| Wednesday 7:30am | Performing Arts Centre Band Room | Year 6 Band |
| Wednesday 8am | Performing Arts Centre Band Room | Year 5 Band |
| Thursday 8am | Osborne Room | Primary Singers |
Chapel Choir
Chapel Choir is open to all Year 2 - 12 students who love singing, with a focus on liturgical music. Rehearsals commence at 7:30am in the Chapel with Mrs Haydon and Mr Johnston. Chapel Choir then sings at Community Mass at 8am. The next Community Mass is Friday 5 May.
If you have any queries regarding Primary Music, please contact me via email: catherine.haydon@cewa.edu.au
Catherine Haydon
Primary Music Teacher
Book Drive
A past parent, Anita Bourke, is collecting children’s books in good condition on behalf of the Rotary Club of Dalkeith. These will be sent to disadvantaged children. If you wish to donate books or readers, please drop off at Main Administration off Mooro Drive.
Please contact Anna Gingell, Alumni Officer on 9383 0520 or anna.gingell@cewa.edu.au with any enquiries.