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National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week
Yesterday the school recognised National Sorry Day and, this week, National Reconciliation Week through a number of classroom activities.
The students created Native Hibiscus flowers which will be used to create a display near the administration block. The flower was selected by the National Stolen Generation Alliance as it is found widely across Australia and is a symbol of strength and resilience.
The theme for National Reconciliation Week is ‘Bridging Now to Next’ and students have worked on bridge pictures during Art lessons.
Both Joondalup ESC and Joondalup PS have a joint Reconciliation committee and we are currently reviewing our plan, and setting new goals.
Please see the invite further in the newsletter regarding our upcoming Cultural Morning Tea on 10 June. We would appreciate some imput from our families regarding the teaching of Aboriginal culture at Joondalup Schools.
School Development Day
This Friday 30 May there is a School Development Day for staff so no children come to school. Our staff will be attending a special education conference with over 1, 000 colleagues at the Perth Convention Centre. As a QTS (Quality Teaching Strategy) school we will be presenting at this conference.
Our office staff will be attending the Joondalup Learning Communities’ conference where the Bullshift team will be presenting about clear, open and honest communication.
Please also be aware that Monday 2 June is WA Day. Students return to school on Tuesday 3 June
Variety Club donations
We have received two donations from the Variety Club. One donation has enabled us to purchase a number of gift vouchers for the uniform shop which we are able to pass directly onto some families.
The other donation will enable us to purchase some more activities and games for students to use in the junior play area, as well as to purchase a 3D printer. This will be used to create specific resources for student learning.
P&C Association
The P&C have committed to spend up to $40,000 across the campus this year for all students. Over the coming months the quadrangle behind the undercover area will be painted with activities. We will also have more seating for students on the oval, as well as more soccer goals and permanent AFL goals.
Winter is coming!
The cold season of Makuru is fast approaching. It is a time where students often wear jumpers and jackets to school and may take them off at some point during the day. Please make sure everything is labelled with your child’s name, just in case!
Similarly this season is the beginning of colds and flus. While it is really important that your child comes to school every day, it is more important that they come to school well.
Kapture Photos
Today and Thursday are our school photo days. If you are not able to find your photo order flyer, please contact Kirsty in the office for assistance. Orders received within 10 days of photo day secure discounted photo day prices. Late orders are handled separately to the main school delivery and incur a $30 custom service charge. Sibling photos for students attending both Joondalup PS and Joondalup ESC will be taken during Week 10 of this term.
If you notice any suspicious activity on School grounds, please contact Security on 9264 4771 or the Police on 131 444.
We started back with the wonderful Sensorium “Odyssea” experience. The children were so immersed in it, using all their senses to explore this interactive performance. We got to touch, smell and hear the ocean and even had a few sea creatures come to visit us.
We have been working hard in class, especially on our communication skills; with a focus upon using personal communication devices and PODD books. It has been wonderful to see the progress each of our children has made in such a short amount of time. We can’t wait to see what other amazing skills they pick up during the rest of the term!We also celebrated all of our wonderful Mum’s, making beautiful gifts for Mum’s Day.
Swimming lessons for this year were held at Craigie Leisure Centre in weeks 9 and 10 of Term One.
JESC spent two weeks having swimming lessons with specialist instructors and all students who participated received a certificate that should now have been sent home via the class teacher.
A big thank you must go to all the staff who helped support these sessions both in and out of the pool. The students really enjoyed it and gain valuable skills in water safety.
2026 dates and venue are yet to be confirmed but will be shared as soon as we know.
This term in Sport we have started with Football. We have been lucky enough to have Kickability, an All Abilities football program to be joining us on a Monday afternoon. Students from each class have had the opportunity to learn the basics of football. Students have enjoyed playing team games, practicing communication and cooperation skills and have learnt the basics of handballing and kicking.
We are looking forward to seeing them put what they have learnt into game play in the coming weeks.
If you would like more information on All Abilities football teams in your area, please refer to the Starkick website https://www.allabilitiesfooty.com.au/starkick
Joondalup Schools have a joint RAP plan that has been operational since its initial implementation in 2020. The aim of the group is to inspire understanding of Indigenous culture and how it can be weaved and celebrated with the school community. Current members of this working group are: Natalie Hatton, Carol Selley, Sean Whitehead, Sandra Bennett, Beverly Shaw, Margaret Parker, Emily Hall, Shannon Read and Jodie Ireland. The RAP Plan is available to view on both schools’ websites.
The group have overseen the introduction of many events, programs and environmental changes within the campus. These include the annual smoking ceremony, reading texts by Aboriginal artists and the yarning circle. In Week 5 we will be participating in Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week activities and Term 3 will see NAIDOC activities, including the school picnic.
We will soon be reviewing our RAP plan, and we already have plans around the introduction of a native herb garden to be used in Science and Sustainability. We also want to develop the involvement of the local community in sharing ideas and the direction of the Plan. If you have an idea on how we can develop the school RAP, please contact the school via phone and we can discuss a time to meet and talk. Alternatively, please email sean.whitehead@education.wa.edu.au
I'm excited to share the latest updates from the Visual Arts room!
Year 4, 5, and 6 students have worked hard to create vibrant mixed-media artworks for the City of Joondalup annual Art Competition. This exciting project challenged students to develop artistic maps of the local Joondalup area, using a creative combination of watercolours, chalk pastels, and oil pastels.
Students explored colour, line, and pattern to bring their interpretations of the local landscape to life. The artworks are rich in texture and imagination, reflecting each student's individuality and connection to the local environment. All submitted entries will also be exhibited at the City of Joondalup libraries, offering students an excellent opportunity to showcase their work to the wider community. With so many outstanding pieces, selecting just six entries will be incredibly difficult.
For more information, please visit: https://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au/city-and-council/latest-news-updates/celebrating-joondalup-school-art-competition
P&C News
We have put together a year planner, so you can see what we are hoping to organise and the rough timelines for the events. This may need to change at times, depending on volunteer availability.
Icy Pole Fridays
It's back! Every Friday at lunch time, icy poles will be available for sale from the old canteen. Please remember your $1 on Fridays and keep an eye on our Parents of JPS Facebook page for any changes/cancellations, so you can manage your child/ren's expectations.
2nd Hand Uniform Store
This is back in full swing and thanks to donations from our wonderful school community, there continues to be a variety of items available for sale.
Term 3 commences Tuesday 22 July 2025
