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Kaya!
Thank you all for supporting your children to transition back into school so seamlessly, as we know this is never easy after a holiday break. Students and teachers are already in full swing with a busy term of learning and special events ahead of us all. Some of the big-ticket items we have this term include the P&C Disco, junior assembly, football carnival, colour run, middle years assembly, Adventure Week, Enterprise Day and swimming lessons. We recognise this can be a costly term for families just before Christmas so please see the Office if you would like to commence paying instalments now for these activities, reducing the lump sum required at the time. Permission notes have begun to come home, and we appreciate you signing and returning these promptly.
This term students will enjoy a refurbished sensory playground and shade sails over both the senior and junior playgrounds, that were installed over the break. Plans are also underway for a new nature play area in the junior play area and seating and exercise equipment will be installed in the sensory playground in the coming weeks. There are a few more projects occurring across the campus including a new sitting area by the climbing frame and paint and oval works. Unfortunately, the oval is likely to be out of use for a few days next week as the turf will be aerated and I thank you in advance for your understanding as we minimise the foot traffic while it settles.
P&C Disco
The disco will go ahead on Friday 28 October and tickets are on sale now. I encourage you to get your tickets early, so you don’t miss out. In addition to a junior and senior session, there is also a new session that accommodates sensory needs. Please see details below to book your tickets.
Farewell
Thankyou
I would like to make mention of our hard-working cleaners who do a wonderful job at ensuring our classrooms and verandahs are clean and tidy. COVID has had a long-lasting significant impact on school cleaners and our dedicated team have gone above and beyond to ensure the standard of cleaning and the health of our staff and students is paramount. We thank you very much. This Thursday, 20 October is Cleaner Appreciation Week so please remember to thank a cleaner!
Lost property
As we transition into the warmer months, please check that your child’s clothing is named so jackets, jumpers and hats can all be reunited with their owner. Lost property is placed on the hooks on the exterior of the Office building, next to the medical room.
School Development Day
Our School Development Day for Term 4 is Friday 11 November. The school will be closed for staff to engage in professional learning on this day. Please mark this in your calendar and make alternative arrangements for the day.
Important dates:
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Tuesday 25 October |
ESC Jnr Assembly |
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Friday 28 October |
School Disco-see details below for ticket sales |
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Wednesday 2 November |
Yr 6 Graduation Photos |
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Friday 4 November |
Year 4/5 Football Carnival |
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Tuesday 8 November |
Middle years Assembly |
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Thursday 10 November |
Colour Run- Set up your fundraising page and ask family and friends to make a donation |
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Friday 11 November |
School Development Day (No students attend this day) |
Stepping Stones Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), has a focus on supporting parents who have children with disabilities, of all ages.
We have scheduled the following FREE sessions to occur at Joondalup Schools:
- Changing Problem Behaviour to Positive Behaviour (Friday 4 Nov, 9am)
- Fears and Anxiety (Friday 2 Dec, 9am)
The sessions will be delivered by Brendan Everett, Psychologist and Triple P consultant. Please register your interest via email to Kirsty.harris@education.wa.edu.au
You can read more information on Stepping Stones Triple P here.
No hat, no play in the sun
As a Sun Smart School, all children are required to have a hat to play outside. Whilst we have some ‘emergency’ hats, it is essential that children have their own hats. Included with the newsletter is the updated uniform order form. The supply levels are very good.
Christmas Carols – Save the date!
Please keep the evening of Thursday 1st December 2022 free for the school’s Christmas Carols event. Details will be sent home in the coming weeks.
If you notice any suspicious activity on School Grounds, please contact Security on 9264 4771 or the Police on 131 444.
Book your tickets now for the next P&C Disco being held on 28 October!
Click the link below to reserve your tickets
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=959517&
*Please note there is a quieter and brighter session from 6.30pm where the music will be turned down, lights turned up and strobe/flash lighting reduced.
Kindy had a great start to Term 4 and everyone was excited to come back to school.
We are reading Duck in the Truck and have been doing some amazing artwork painting ducks and ducks in trucks. During sensory play we are exploring with the characters and the truck in sand, whilst getting stuck in the muck and using the rope with a boat the pull the truck out. During morning fitness we are working hard on our fundamental movement skills and climbing over A frames and walking across balance beams.
Kindy B had a fantastic time with the other junior classes during our Fun Friday afternoon. This week's theme was Disney, and we enjoyed the Disney reading corner, Finding Nemo, excavating the Ice Castle and many more amazing activities. Everyone is looking forward to an amazing term to finish off a wonderful year in Kindy!
Julie Callus and Nicky Eason
This term in Room 22 we are learning all about procedures. On Wednesday we found some clues left by a visitor… Somebody had set up a wolf trap! In Talk for Writing the students will be studying the procedure ‘How to Trap a Wolf’.
The students investigating clues left in our class room.
The wolf trap left in our class, a magical spade, a brown blanket, some sticks and some meat. There was also some wolf fur left around the trap!
In HASS, Room 22 have been learning about different food from around the world. This week, the students had to follow a procedure to make a Pakistani curry.
The students all took part in following the procedure and making the curry, and of course eating it!
They then had a go at writing out the ingredients and instructions on how to make a curry.
What an excellent first week back Room 22!
Hello, what an amazing start we have had to Term 4. We started off our first week with practising for our assembly happening in Week 3 which we are super excited for. We have been singing and doing lots of different crafts for the decorations on the day.
We have been listening to and engaging in different Aboriginal Dreaming Stories and made our own rain makers.
We were all very excited to see each other after the two week break and have been interacting and socialising with each other nonstop.
Ceramic Wall Plaques
Students rolled out a slab of clay. A variety of objects were then used to create textures in the clay. Some students elected to fold it over to create a pocket for holding things. After the first firing the students brushed on an oxide stain followed by a clear glaze. Wire was added for hanging.
Letter Abstract
The students attending Visual Art this semester viewed the artwork of Stuart Davis. A 2D abstract was created working with letters and felt pen. Following the 2D artwork a sculpture was created using foam letters, wire and a foam block.
Mrs Sweet
Uniform Concepts is our school uniform provider.
Please see attached 2022/2023 uniform price list and order form.
There have been some slight increases to all items.
To avoid long queues in January, you are encouraged to make an appointment with the unigorm shop for a fitting during Term 4. Please contact the store on 9270 4660.
Maritime Day is a free family event with an array of marine-themed activities for visitors of all ages.
There will be a continuous stream of fun-filled action and 90 displays catering for a wide range of interests and providing information about the maritime industry and Fremantle Port.
This year’s event is a fantastic opportunity to view Fremantle Ports’ Howard Taylor artwork collection, including his flora and fauna mural. Taylor’s huge Movement of the Waters of the Ocean artwork, originally hung in the Fremantle Ports administration building has been restored and relocated to the Fremantle Passenger Terminal, available for viewing on Maritime Day.
Other entertainment includes free harbour boat rides and a kids’ zone with face-painting, a fancy dress competition, and a pirate show. Special guests will provide musical entertainment throughout the day, with numerous school choirs and ensembles participating in the event.
What: Fremantle Ports Maritime Day 2022
Where: Fremantle Passenger Terminal, Victoria Quay
When: Saturday 29 October 2022, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Who: Suitable for all ages
Cost: Free entry; all activities are free
Please see attached the flyer for Inclusion Cricket programs.
Joondalup-Kinross Cricket Club: Contact Helen Flint helen@flinty.com.au
Quinns Rocks Junior Cricket Club: Daniel Shortill qrjcc.president@gmail.com
