Around The Primary

Dear Parents

This week we farewelled our Year 6 students as they headed off for their Adventure Camp. This is a significant event and has come about because of the diligence of Miss Graves (Assistant Principal) who coordinated the camp and the hard work of Mrs Reddell, Miss Hubbard, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Gardner, Mr Fromm, Mr Williams and Ms Allen.  Each of these teachers took time away from their families and busy lives to ensure that the camp is a wonderful experience for our Year 6’s.

From all accounts the Camp was a great success and provided multiple opportunities for the Year 6s to talk about and reflect on so many aspects of what it means to be a good leader, a good friend, and a good student. Among the many benefits of this camp is the chance to further build their resilience and leadership skills that can be brought back and displayed at home and at school. 

Thank you, parents, for your trust in us to look after your children and we look forward to handing back to you some tired, well fed, confident and resilient campers on Friday afternoon.

Congratulations to all the students for performing so well at the Dance Showcases - we are so proud of their wonderful efforts! 

It’s time now for a well-deserved holiday and I hope you can have some relaxing ‘pyjama days’ with your children over this break to spend some precious time and build memories together. I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 12 October as we return to Term 4.

Kind regards,

Antoinette De Pinto

Head of Primary 

Super Stars

Well done to all the students who received a certificate for their fantastic achievements.

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

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

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

Soccer

Coach Adi and J&J Soccer - Tuesdays, 3:30pm to 4:30pm on the Junior Primary oval.  Please contact Coach Adi juricadi@hotmail.com to sign up for students in Pre-Primary to Year 6 (any Pre-Primary players must be accompanied by an adult). 

Basketball

Shawn Redhage Basketball - Wednesdays, 3:20pm to 4:20pm in the St Louis Sports Centre for Years 3 to 6. Please see the attached flyer for the details and how to sign up.   

Tennis

Nick Kirkbride from City Beach Tennis Club returns for Term 4 at the College.  Mondays, 7:30am to 8:30am and 3:30pm to 4:30pm for Pre-Primary to Year 6.  To sign up, click here: www.coastaltennis.com.au/jtc-enrolment.  Nick is also running a school holiday program at City Beach Tennis Club, the details and sign up are at www.coastaltennis.com.au

Mr Steve Williams

Primary Sports Coordinator 

Primary Music

Primary Choirs:

Congratulations to the students in Wanju Voices and Primary Singers for their dedication this term. Please note the following information regarding rehearsals for the start of Term 4:

Wanju Voices 

• Rehearsal is on Thursday 14 October 7:30-8:0am in preparation for the Grandparent’s Picnic performance that afternoon.
• Week 2 onwards: Rehearsals on Mondays 7:30-8:30am in the Osborne Room in preparation for Presentation Night and the Primary Soiree.

Primary Singers

• Rehearsal is on Thursday 14 October 8:00am-8:30am in preparation for the Grandparent’s Picnic performance that afternoon.
• Week 2 onwards:  Rehearsals on Thursdays 8:00am-8:40am in the Osborne Room in preparation for the Primary Soiree.

I look forward to seeing everyone after the holidays for another wonderful term of music!

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

Mrs Catherine Haydon

Primary Music Teacher