Around The Primary
Dear Parents
It is so hard to believe that another school year has now ended! What a busy, rewarding and fun-filled 2021 it has been, thanks to the dedication and hard work of all our staff; the enthusiasm and cooperation of our students; and the wonderful support of our families.
To all our Pre-Kindy to Year 6 students – it’s now time to celebrate! We are very proud of all our students for always trying so hard to achieve their personal best.
This week the Year 6 students celebrated the end of their Primary journey, with a Farewell Mass, morning tea with their parents, and this was followed by a pool party. We wish them every happiness and success as they continue their educational journey in Secondary school.
We are blessed to have an incredibly capable and hard-working Primary team. Special thanks to every staff member for the work they have done to inspire, support and challenge the students. I wish all of you a well-earned holiday break.
To our parent community - thank you so much for your support, kindness, and trust throughout the year. Take care over the holidays and try to step back from all the rushing.
Wishing you all a happy and holy Christmas.
Happy holidays!
Antoinette De Pinto
Head of Primary
Term dates for 2022 have also been updated on the College Website Parent Information | Dates | John XXIII College
Companions 2021
An early Christmas present has arrived! We hope all families enjoying reading ‘Companions 2021’. This College Magazine was distributed to the youngest student in each family on Wednesday. Families where the eldest/only student is in Pre-Kindy, have had their copy mailed to them.
Semester Two Reports
Semester Two reports for Pre-Primary to Year 6 students will be available through the College’s online communication platform ‘SEQTA ENGAGE’ from 4:30pm on Thursday 9 December.
Instructions
i. Please login to your SEQTA Engage account at: https://parent.johnxxiii.edu.au
ii. Click on the REPORTS link located on the menu at the left side of screen
iii. Select Student
iv. Select 2021P, Semester Two
Mobile Devices
It is also possible to download the SEQTA Engage App from your provider (e.g. Google Play Store; Apple App Store) if you wish to do this.
If you experience any technical difficulties accessing your child’s report, please email ithelpdesk@johnxxiii.edu.au
Sport Update
Another year of sport is over and I have been busy planning next year’s sporting opportunities. In Term 1 (from Week 2) we will see the return of tennis with Nick Kirkbride (Monday mornings before school), soccer with J&J (Tuesday after school for Years 1 - 6) and basketball with Shawn Redhage (Thursday after school for Years 3 - 6). We will also have an opportunity develop to our AFL skills with Luke Cunningham and his Winning Edge Academy (Wednesday after school for Years 3 – 6). More information regarding ‘signing up’ will follow. As these are external businesses, payment and booking is made direct to them. More information regarding ‘signing up’ will be communicated via email and SEQTA Engage in due course. Swimming training in the College pool begins in Week 3 for Years 3 – 6 and there is no cost or sign up required.
Year 4 Redball Tennis Tournament
Congratulations to Loyola who won the first Interhouse Tennis Tournament last Friday.
1st – Loyola
2nd – Campion
3rd – Loreto
4th – Koolyangarra
4th – St Louis
6th – Ward
Have a restful, yet, sporty Christmas!
Mr Steve Williams
Primary Sport Coordinator
Music
A big thank you to the parents of Wanju Voices and Primary Singers for assisting students in attended rehearsals throughout the year. Congratulations to all choir members for their enthusiastic participation in many events over the last few weeks of term, and throughout the year.
In 2022, Wanju Voices (Years 4-6) will have rehearsals on Monday mornings at 7:30am, and Primary Singers (Years 2-3) will rehearse on Thursday mornings at 8:00am. Chapel Choir will continue to rehearse on Friday mornings at 7:30am in the Chapel.
I look forward to seeing existing and new members in the choirs next year!
Mrs Catherine Haydon
Primary Music Specialist
2024 Enrolments for Kindy
It’s hard to believe, but in the new year we will be interviewing for siblings entering Kindy in 2024!
Please ensure your child/ren are enrolled to secure their sibling place.
The Enrolment Application, along with the Parish Priest Reference and other key details, can be found via this link. Please direct further questions to Lizz Schollum, Enrolments Manager lizz.schollum@cewa.edu.au or 9383 0449