Joondalup Education Support Centre - Primary School of the Year 2021

Congratulations to Joondalup Education Support Centre on being the winner of WA Primary School of the Year 2021. This is a wonderful recognition of the quality education that you provide to your students, the support you give to families and the strong relationships between staff. This award takes on special significance as the first Education Support Centre to be recognized at the highest level for all public primary schools.

A special congratulation to Miss Natalie Hatton for her leadership of the school for the past eight years.  Thank you also to the JESC School Board for writing the succeful submission for the nomination. 

Importance of communication

The school is maintaining its commitment to getting information to families as quickly and easily as possible.  In light of the ever changing news about COVID-19, it is vital that parents have the school app and use the classroom Connect page for information.  If you have not downloaded these, please make this a priority. Before you ask, I am not privy to any additional information but it would be naïve to not think that the school won’t need to communicate quickly and accurately.  Instructions have been included below.

Swimming Lessons

Congratulations to all of the students who have passed their next swimming stage. All of the children have enjoyed a wonderful fortnight of learning how to swim and being safe in the water.

Thank you to Mrs Stacey Young who has overseen the organisation to ensure the safety of children whilst they attend their lessons. The final swimming lesson is on Friday 3 December.

P&C Association

Last week the P&C met for the final time this year. Thank you to all of the parents who have committed their time and energy to this group. Significantly, I would like to thank Ms Hazel Brooks for her work as Treasurer for the past 12 months.

A huge thank you to Tanya Belsham, Jo Sheahan and Danielle Vandermeulen for all their efforts over many years with the school; they will all be sorely missed.

At the P&C meeting, we also sadly accepted the resignation of Miss Amy Daniels as canteen manager. Amy has done a wonderful job and countless recesses, morning teas and lunches have been enjoyed by both staff and children. We wish Amy well and as she begins further studies in nursing.

At the end of the year, School Banking will wind up and we would like to thank Meg Yuda and Jennifer Hermans for spending each Tuesday morning with the next generation of financial whiz kids.

Garden Club and Moorditj

Next Monday will be the final session for both Garden Club and Moorditj.

Leadership Assembly changed

There has been a change of date for the Leadership Assembly from Tuesday 7 December to Thursday 9 December at 2.15pm. This is the assembly where everyone finds out who are the 2022 School Leaders.

Last week the Year 4 – 6 children heard some creative and well informed campaign speeches from a number of Year 5 students outlining what they will bring to the school. The speeches were very well written and the effort was evident. Congratulations to all of the nominees.

Important dates for the 2022 diary

Next year’s School Development Days are:

 Children do not come to school on school development days.

The first day of school for students next year will be Monday 31 January 2022. Class lists will be put on display on Friday 28 January from 2.30pm in the undercover area.

Upcoming events and what you need to do

There are lots of upcoming events that may need you to do something.  Thank you to everyone who has managed to keep on top of family administration!

Ms Selley

Principal