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Christmas Carols and 30^th Anniversary

Last Friday night the school celebrated our 30^th Anniversary with a display in the library. The display incorporated photographs, newsletters, newspaper articles and trophies that showed our history to current day. The Pre-Primary children added pictures to show what they think that the school will look like in the future. The school being underwater and robots featured heavily.

Our Christmas Carols was wonderful with each year level, students from JESC, and our Choir singing Aussie Christmas songs, and angklung players performing ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and for giving such positive feedback about the evening. Thank you to Mr Rhys Sutherland for his expert organisation and musical talent which made the night possible and to Mrs Jayne Butler for her support of the School Choir.  Miss Penny Thornton created a beautiful backdrop made up of prints of reindeers. As always, Carols was a team effort. I greatly appreciate the work of staff from across Joondalup Schools who cooked the sausage sizzle, set up, packed away, attended rehearsals and helped on the night. 

School Captains

At today’s assembly we found out who has been elected to the positions of School Captains for 2024. Congratulations to:

School Captains

Faction Captains

Choir Captains

I had the privilege of hearing the Year 5 speeches and the quality was exceptional.  The students were articulate, confident and passionate about why they wanted to be leaders.  I was impressed with their ability to overcome their nerves and speak in front of all of the Year 4, 5 and 6 students and staff. 

Thank you to Mrs Cobbledick, Mr Easther and Mr Brooke for their efforts to work with the students.

WA Education Awards

Congratulations to Joondalup Education Support Centre on winning the WA Education Award in Excellence in Disability and Inclusion. It is wonderful recognition for the work they have done to create a school culture that is inclusive of everyone at Joondalup Schools.

Staff news

At the end of the year we will be saying farewell to some staff members. Mrs Maria Beeson is returning to Caversham Valley Primary School. It has been wonderful to have Mrs Beeson in Year 2 this year. Her expertise as a classroom teacher has made a difference to so many children. The school has also benefited from Mrs Beeson’s skills in data analysis and the work she had done to support improving our student achievement.

Mrs Keren Segon will be joining the staff at Spring Hill Primary School next year. Mrs Segon has done a wonderful job of working with the Year 2s in Room 6. Mrs Segon has been involved in Moorditj and made a valuable contribution to the Year 2 collaborative teaching team.

Mrs Sinead Forbes has been working In the Year 1/2 class with Mrs Strating throughout the year. Mrs Forbes’ appointment always starts as something short-term only for her to end up spending most of the year at Joondalup. I would like to recognise Mrs Forbes’ willingness to adapt to the circumstances and for working closely with her colleagues.

Mrs Sue Christie has been one of our Education Assistants and has worked in a number of classes but spent most of her time in Room 18. 

P&C Association

The P&C Association have 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 Jo Salmons for her work as Secretary, a vital role for an effective P&C.  The school community is very grateful for the expertise that Jo brought to the role. The P&C plays an important role as it has financially supported the school through a number of avenues including subsidising the Year 6 camp cost, purchasing school choir shirts, and buying equipment.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the P&C through your involvement in the Colour Run, Easter Egg raffle, Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day stalls, chocolate fundraiser, and disco.  Every time you contribute, the school benefits and we are very grateful.

Canteen - QuickCliq Accounts

Families and Staff can request to close their accounts / or request a wallet refund via the PROFILE section of their QuickCliq accounts. Refunds will be processed within 7 days.

Enterprise Day

This Friday is Enterprise Day and is an afternoon where the Year 6s put their business management skills to the test and create something to sell or an experience to enjoy.  To participate Pre-Primary to Year 5 students, need to pre-purchase tickets at a cost of 50 cents each. Ideally children need 10 tickets to have a go at multiple activities on the day.

Funds raised are used to subsidise the cost of the Year 6 Camp in 2024.

This week the students can pre-purchase their tickets outside of the Year 6 classes on the following days;

Wednesday 6 December - 8:20 am and 3:00 - 3:15 pm

Thursday 7 December - 8:20 am

Friday 8 December 8:20 am

End of year student reports

Final school reports will be emailed home on Monday 11 December via Connect. Please make sure that your email address is up to date.

Important dates for the 2023 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 Wednesday 31 January 2024. Class lists will be put on display on Tuesday 30 January from 2:30 pm in the undercover area.

Best wishes

I would like to acknowledge the efforts of the staff. They remain a dedicated and professional group who are committed to Joondalup Primary School being the best it can be. I am always grateful for the time and effort they give to their class, each other and the school community.

To everyone, have a wonderful holiday and enjoy time with family and friends. Please travel safe and take care.

Carol Selley

Principal