Around The Primary

Dear Parents

It is hard to believe that the end of the school year is approaching so quickly. The students have only three weeks of school left before summer holidays begins and yet, there is still so much to do! Teachers are working conscientiously, as always, to enable students to achieve their learning goals, as well as, completing the Semester Two Reports.

It was fantastic to see so many parents at the Kindy and Pre-Primary Information Sessions for 2022 last night. This is a valuable opportunity for parents to be informed by teachers about some key aspects of the particular year level. In talking with parents over the course of the evening there was a real sense of positivity and excitement. Many thanks to Mrs King, Mrs Haines, Mrs Peirce and Miss Kolbusz for their efforts in conducting these evenings.

Our College Presentation Night will take place in the St Louis Sports Centre on Wednesday 1 December at 7:00pm. As this is an important event for our community, all students in Year 6 are expected to attend. The Wanju Voices will be providing some special musical entertainment alongside the Secondary students.

The Pre-Primary to Year 3 swimming lessons commence on Monday 22 November. The children are certainly getting very excited about making a big splash at Claremont Pools!

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

Term dates for 2022 have also been updated on the College Website Parent Information | Dates | John XXIII College

Japanese Culture

Our Year 3 students visited the Hyogo Prefectural Cultural Centre on Wednesday, here’s what some of our students loved most about the excursion!

The excursion was fabulous. The Centre was quiet, small and cosy. The food was amazing and the staff were very nice. The craft was lots of fun and we all liked the garden. It was altogether fabulous! (Madeleine Miller 3B)

I loved the excursion because the bento boxes were so tasty and I liked that we were able to make craft. The Japanese garden was really cool too, I liked the little bridge that you could walk over in the Japanese garden. I learnt a lot.  (Lachlan Conway 3B)

I loved the excursion. The arts and crafts were awesome and I learnt a lot. The Japanese garden was peaceful and the food was lovely. My favourite food in the obento was the karaage chicken. It was so exciting, I wish that it hadn’t ended! (Mia Kwei 3B)

Bricks 4 Kidz

We are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with Bricks 4 Kidz to offer the following after school classes in Term 1, 2022. Lessons will take place on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30pm to 5:00pm for 8 weeks commencing in Week 2 and concluding in Week 9.

Construction Craze WeDo 2.0 Junior Robotics (Years 2-3) – 16 places available

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® is thrilled to be offering Construction Craze combined with WEDO® 2.0 Software Programming. This program is an excellent introduction to basic concepts of robotics and computer programming.

Contraption Concepts MINDSTORMS® EV3® Advanced Robotics (Years 4-6) – 16 places available  

GET INTO GEAR with Contraption Concepts. Experience the cutting edge of technology with the introduction of LEGO® MINDSTORMS EV3 Robotics. 

Please refer to attached flyer for further information.  Trybooking link will open on Saturday 27 November.

Sport Update

Our tennis lessons have been a huge success with all students developing their skills! Recognising the progress that has been made and the enthusiasm shown during the tennis lessons, we are introducing a ‘Mini Redball Tennis Tournament’ on Friday 3 December for all Year 4 students.  A separate communication will be sent to Year 4 families regarding this event.  Early in Term One next year, our 2021 Year 3 students will participate in a similar tournament.  I’m sure it will be a fun afternoon and become a regular event on our Primary Sport Calendar!

Swimming lessons for Pre-Primary to Year 3 students begins on Monday.  Thank you for completing the eForm and sending in your child’s enrolment form.  We are all looking forward to a week of water awareness at Claremont Aquatic Centre.   

Mr Steve Williams

Primary Sport Coordinator

Music 

Primary Instrumental Recitals

The Primary Instrumental Recitals will be held next week and are an exciting opportunity for students to showcase their hard work from throughout the year.  The dates for these performances are as follows:

Please contact Mrs Bouhlas in the Music department via email music.secretary@johnxxiii.edu.au for further information.  We look forward to celebrating the dedication and talents of the Primary students at these recitals.

Primary Soiree

The final Primary ensemble performances for 2021 will be showcased at the annual Primary Soiree on Monday 29 November in the St Louis Sports Centre. Students must arrive by 4:15pm in their allocated warm-up rooms, with the Soiree commencing at 5pm. Click here to book tickets via Trybooking.  The Soiree is a free event with tickets required for seating arrangements. 

Music Enrolments and Withdrawals

Applications for instrumental lessons in 2022 are open. Please see the Music section of the Newsletter for further details. Students wishing to withdraw from lessons must complete the online withdrawal form by 4pm on Thursday 9 December. 

2022 Strings and Band Instrument Program

Students in Year 2 and 4 will take part in instrument demonstrations on Thursday 25 November in preparation for the 2022 Instrumental Programs. Students in Year 2 will see and hear the string instruments available (violin, viola and cello); while students in Year 4 will be introduced to the band instruments (wind and brass). 

Students will also have the opportunity to meet some of the tutors who provide lessons for these instruments. Following the demonstrations, an email will be sent home with information and an enrolment form for students who wish to commence lessons. 

Please contact the Music department for any information via email music.secretary@johnxxiii.edu.au

Mrs Catherine Haydon

Primary Music Specialist