Around The Primary

Dear Families

It has been wonderful to see the great work that is being undertaken by our students this term. They are coming to school with a positive attitude and energy, ready to learn, and eagerness to do their personal best.

The staff are very committed to providing engaging and dynamic learning experiences for your children that really draw on extending their skills, knowledge and understanding as learners.

Last week, the Year 5 students spent Thursday night away from home at Kerem Adventure Camp in Bullsbrook. After spending the morning with their families at the beautiful Mass dedicated to mothers, it was all systems go and the students and staff were straight off for their great adventure.  

At Kerem, the Year students participated in a high ropes course, scaled a rock-climbing wall, and played laser tag in a newly designed course. The camp brought out the best in the students who showed independence, resilience and problem-solving skills while enjoying the company of their friends and teachers. 

Special thanks to Mrs Standing for coordinating this successful camp and to Mrs Fontaine, Mrs Levy, Mr Williams, Mrs Purcell, Mrs Gilmour, Mrs Reading, Miss Driscoll, and Mrs Standing for attending the camp. 

The Kindy 2025 interviews are going very well. I have been having some lovely discussions with new families about our great school. I would like to whole-heartedly thank all our current families for their support and kind words in recommending our school to the wider community. It is the community spirit, committed parents, dedicated staff and friendly and enthusiastic students that make our school so special! 

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 and subscribe to the Primary Calendar.

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.

Primary Sport

Our Physical Education classes have been enjoying the autumn sunshine!  The Years 3 to 6 classes have been finishing off the soccer unit and will begin the AFL unit next week.    Students are also looking forward to undertaking some fitness testing (mainly the beep test!) and learning about their bodies.  

Students in the lower primary have been practising their kicking and dribbling skills as well as building their strength and balance whilst performing gymnastics routines. 

Cross-country training begins on Tuesday 30 May and takes place every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the Secondary ovals.  The training is open to all year levels, however Year 2 and below must have an adult running with them, what a great way to start the day with the family!  We will meet outside the St Louis Sports Centre and if it is too wet, training will be in the gymnasium.  

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

Opera Incursion

The Years 2-6 students will be attending an incursion on Thursday 25 May with Freeze Frame Opera, viewing an operatic rendition of Rapunzel in English. Among the performers will be John XXIII College alumnus Ruth Burke. We look forward to this exciting experience!

Congratulations

Well done to the following students on their examination results with the Australian Guild of Music Education:

Joshua Haydon (2B) – High Distinction, Step Two (Piano)

James Haydon (6G) – Distinction, Grade Four (Piano)

If your child participates in Performing Arts examinations or performances outside school, please email the details to catherine.haydon@cewa.edu.au so they can be recognised in the newsletter. 

Choir Rehearsals

Please note the Choir rehearsals for next week:

Attendance at all rehearsals is compulsory as the students are preparing for various performances. 

Chapel Choir

Chapel Choir is open to all Years 2 to 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 commencing at 8:00am. The next Chapel Choir rehearsal and Community Mass is Friday 26 May. Please contact Mrs Haydon for more information.  

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

Catherine Haydon

Primary Music Teacher

Kerem Camp in Pictures