Interschool Cross Country

Wednesday 29May

On Wednesday 29 May selected students competed in the Interschool Cross-Country event. The weather was not ideal and at times the students, teachers and parents got very wet. Joondalup Primary School finished 4^th overall with the  students giving an incredible performance. The students showed great team spirit cheering and supporting their fellow students. Both Mrs Egan and I were very proud of all everyone.

A special mention goes to a few students who were podium finishers on the day. Jaxon from Year 6 who came 1st place overall. In Year 2, Gael finished 2nd and Ivy in 3rd. In Year 5 Charlotte finished in 4th place.

It was great to see the training, commitment and improvement that the students have shown in preparation for this event. The Year 6’s should be extremely proud of themselves for their final primary school cross country finishing so exceptionally.

Winter Lightning Carnival

Year 5 and 6 students have now been selected to represent Joondalup Primary School at the Interschool Carnival on Monday June 24 (Week 11) at Kingsway Sporting Complex. We have a very excited group of students and it should be a great day. Please make sure you have completed the online consent and payment on Compass, closing date is Monday 17 June. 

We are also looking for a parent volunteer to be an umpire for Netball on the day. If you are able to help please contact Mr Morrey or Miss Mercer.

Faction Carnival

Joondalup School's Faction Carnival will take place on Friday 13 September. If you are able to supply large 1kg empty Milo tins for the event please donate them to the front office. 

Mr Morrey

Physical Education Teacher

Throughout the term, it has been fantastic to see the dedication and creativity of our students in their musical education. Recently the students have been exploring untuned percussion instruments such as djembes, bucket drums, and hand drums. They have engaged in a range of activities, from free-flowing improvised drumming circle activities to more refined whole class pieces with multiple sections. These experiences allow the students to hone their musical skills, including a sense of beat, the ability to play in time, technique, and expression, while learning to maintain their own part when performing with others.

The middle to upper-year students have been studying percussive instruments from around the world by creating a "Percussion Passport." Each week, they focus on instruments from a specific world region, Samba percussion instruments like the surdo, tamborim, agogô, and pandeiro from Brazil. Taiko from Japan, tabla from India, djembes from West Africa, doumbek from the Middle East, and conga from Cuba.  Through this study, the students explore factors that influence musical styles in different cultures, and contexts, as well as the unique rhythmic styles of various percussive instruments.

Meanwhile, the choir has been rehearsing diligently for the upcoming One Big Voice Choir Festival. It is fantastic to witness the students' commitment during rehearsals as they participate in warm-up activities, practise canons, learn new songs, and work on choreography.

Mr Sutherland

Music Teacher

Welcome to the latest update from our vibrant art room.

Our Year 5 and 6 students recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in an artist workshop led by the talented Kim Mintz. This enriching experience has greatly contributed to their artistic development and exploration. During the workshop, the students delved into the world of charcoal, learning and applying various techniques and processes. They practised drawing from life, focusing on enhancing their skills in shading and value. The dedication and creativity of our students was truly inspiring, and their talent shone brightly throughout the workshop. I was thrilled to see their confidence grow. Their hard work and enthusiasm has resulted in some truly remarkable artwork.

Our talented Year 4 students had a unique learning experience as they delved into the Element of Art Value, learning new terms such as hue, base colour, tint, and shade. Each student began by drawing a cactus and dividing it into four sections. To create a captivating background, the students were introduced to the wet-on-wet technique using ink, allowing them to explore blending and layering colours. Using the hue green as their base, the students mixed their own shades and tints to bring their cacti to life. Finally, they used oil pastels to add intricate details and texture, enhancing the visual impact of their artwork. Through this project, the students not only honed their artistic skills but also developed a deeper understanding of colour theory and value, making their learning journey truly unique and valuable.

Mrs Thornton

Art Teacher

On Friday 24 May, Joondalup Schools took part in the Starlight Children's Foundation. It was wonderful to see so many student and staff either in purple and gold or dressed as their favourite superhero. We managed to raise $555.10 on the day for such a great cause. 

P&C Meeting Update

The P&C had a great meeting on Wednesday 29 May, where we were joined by MP Emily Hamilton. Emily reminded everyone of the School Assistance Payment ending on Friday 28 June. Emily also shared her appreciation for all the parents and families who have given up their precious time to help our schools.

This time equates to over $23k of contributions to the school over the past 12 months, for things such as Year 6 camp, music instruments, incursions, play equipment and other school resources.

We also had the chance to vote on a couple of motions, which brings us to the next exciting announcement...

This year's school disco will be FREE for all students! Full details with the registration link will be out soon.

Meanwhile, check out all the P&C events for the rest of the year below.