Kaya families

The term has flown by with lots happening in the past nine weeks including a Smoking Ceremony, visiting sport coaches during Phys Ed, success at the cricket carnival, and we completed NAPLAN and On-Entry assessments.

Thank you to all of the staff for their efforts throughout this very busy term.

Staff news

At the end of the term Miss Nessa Flynn will be leaving Joondalup Primary School and starting her travelling adventures. Miss Flynn has done a wonderful job in Room 6  setting up the students with a great learning foundation for next term. She has been a valued colleague to everyone and we would like to wish Miss Flynn all the very best.

Mrs Sharryn Crothers will be joining Mrs Lindemann in Room 6. She is known to many children around the school as she has been a regular relief teacher at Joondalup Primary School.

Miss Jessica Fazzalari will be joining Joondalup Primary School teaching Science each Friday whilst Mrs Phillips will be taking on the role of Associate Principal on those days. The students  had the opportunity to meet Miss Fazzalari last week and we welcome her to our school next term. 

Harmony Week and Ride to School Day

Thank you to everyone who participated in Harmony Week and Ride to School Day last Friday. It was wonderful to see so many children arrive at school either walking, with their bikes or scooters and dressed in something orange. 

We would also like to say a huge thank you to Woolworths for the generous donation of fruit and water for all our students. Please see all the photos from this day later on in this newsletter.

Pyjamas and Easter Hats

This Thursday 28 March is the last day of term 1 and also a pyjama day and Easter hat parade! Everyone is encouraged to come to school in their pyjamas, wear an Easter hat or both. There will then be a parade in the undercover area from 9:00 am, families are welcome to attend We are looking for the best hats!

Easter Raffle

Thank you so much to all those who have generously donated and purchased tickets for the Easter Raffle, all money raised goes directly back into the school. Thank you also goes to the P&C for organising this event, it is something the children look forward to each year. There were lots of lucky winners who were announced this afternoon, congratulations to all our winners!

Anzac Day Service

On Wendesday 24 April, Joondalup Schools will hold an Anzac Day Service  commencing at 9:30 am outside our undercover area. It would be wonderful to have families attend.

Swimming Lessons

Next term Pre-Primary to Year 5 students will participate in swimming lessons at Water Ponyz in Ocean Reef, please see the table below with dates for your child's year group. Information about swimming lessons will be sent home to families early in Term 2.

Donation Request 

Our sports teachers, Mrs Smith and Mr Morrey have asked for donations of empty, large Milo tins in preparation of the faction carnival in Term 3. They only require the large, 1.9kg size please. If you have any to donate, please bring to the front office.

Kindy 2025

Do you have a child who is will be 4 years old by 30 June 2025? If so, they can begin Kindy next year. Families need to submit an Application for Enrolment to the school before Friday 19 July 2024. We are accepting applications now.

To find out more about our Kindy program, we are offering an information session and tour on the following dates:

• Monday 22 April at 5:00 pm
• Monday 6 May at 5:00 pm
• Thursday 23 May at 5:00 pm

If you would like to attend any of these tours, please RSVP to the school by calling 9233 5800 or email joondalup.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Happy Holidays

I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy school holidays. Enjoy the break from school life and take some time to get outside and into the sunshine.

Our first day back for Term 2 is Monday 15 April 2024.

Ms Selley

Principal