Wednesday, 14 June was School Officer Appreciation Day. I would like to thank our amazing school officers, Mrs Barrett and Mrs Earley, for always going above and beyond to support our students and families.  Their friendly and professional manner sets the tone for a positive and caring school culture.

Ms Selley will return to Joondalup PS at the commencement of Term 3 and is excited to see everyone again. I would like to thank the Joondalup school community for your support during my time here. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the staff and students, as everyone is committed to improving outcomes. As Term 2 concludes on Friday, 30 June 2023, I would like to wish all families a safe, enjoyable and relaxing break. Students recommence Term 3 on Tuesday, 18 July 2023.

Additional Staffing Update

Ms Strating is continuing her recovery. Mrs Forbes and Mrs Sublet will continue to be the class teachers of Room 18 for at least the first half of Term 3.

We will know more about Ms Hanrahan at the end of Term 2. As soon as we know, we will provide clarity to the families in Room 6.

I wish them both a speedy recovery.

Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC) – Year 4 Assessment

The PEAC Program provides part time extension and enrichment for exceptionally able students in Years 5 and 6. PEAC offers a range of courses that provide identified students with work that is intellectually challenging. All students in Year 4 will have the opportunity to be assessed for suitability for the PEAC Program. Testing at Joondalup Primary School will occur on Tuesday, 1 August 2023.

If you do not wish your child to be included in the PEAC assessment, please notify the school in writing by Friday, 28 July 2023

Pyjama Day

Thank you to everyone who participated in Pyjama Day on 1 June 2023. This initiative raised $599 for our sister school in Cambodia – Srang Primary School

Our connection with Srang Primary School is thanks to the ANGKOR Project. The project promotes cooperation in education between the Department of Education in Western Australia and the Ministry of Education Youth and Sport in Cambodia;

Strategies to support sister schools in Cambodia are:

• the provision of drinking water and toilets to sister schools;
• the provision of teaching and learning materials to sister schools;
• the provision of electricity and information technology to sister schools;
• professional development for Australian and Cambodian educators;
• a partnership with Growth Coaching Australia to provide coaching for teachers and administrators.

NAIDOC – National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee

NAIDOC week occurs annually in July, and celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We will be acknowledge NAIDOC Week at Joondalup PS during the last week of Term 2. One of the planned events is a community picnic. Families are welcome to join us for the picnic on Thursday 29 June from 12:20. Please bring a picnic rug. Our canteen will have a special lunch order available on the day, which is a picnic box with a drink.

A range of activities have been planned.

Before School Routine

Just a quick reminder that students are not to be on playgrounds or playing on the oval in the mornings. Classrooms open at 8:35 am to enable students to be organised for an 8:50 am start. If you’re child arrives before 8:35 am, they are to wait outside their classroom.

Mr Britton

Principal

Our school recently hosted an incursion visit from Kaboom Percussion! This event showcased the power of music and creativity. It was fantastic to see the students captivated and inspired by the creative and innovative sounds produced by instruments handcrafted by the performers. From the tin can cimbalom to the angled marimba and portable recycled drum kits made from buckets, cans and PVC pipes.  

The showcase demonstrated how even the simplest objects can be transformed into musical instruments. This interactive performance not only engaged our students but also showcased the science of sound production and the importance of recycling and reusing materials in creating their own music.  

In addition to the showcase, our Year 5 and 6 students had the opportunity to participate in engaging workshops led by Kaboom Percussion. These workshops provided essential skills development in a fun and immersive way. Using simple instruments like buckets and drumsticks, the students learned and performed pieces together, delving into the realms of rhythm, teamwork, structure, musicality and improvisation. These hands-on workshops fostered a deeper understanding of music while encouraging the students to explore their creativity and collaborate with their peers.  

We extend our gratitude to Kaboom Percussion for their talent, dedication and commitment to inspiring young minds through the power of music.

Our students have been immersed in the world of percussion following the Kaboom Percussion Showcase and workshops. Through bucket drumming, they have been composing, improvising and exploring the elements of music, fostering their rhythmic skills, coordination and musical understanding. They have been performing percussion accompaniment to various songs and have also explored rhythmic canon - playing two separate rhythmic parts concurrently to create interesting musical patterns. They have also been actively involved in timing games, technique exercises and rudiments. It is fantastic to witness their progress and their ability to perform and create musical ideas through percussion.  

Mr Sutherland

Music Teacher

Congratulations to the students whose artwork was selected to be entered in The City of Joondalup’s 25th-Anniversary Art competition.

There are heaps of exciting art projects happening, from Year 1 being inspired by Henri Matisse and creating a collage Goldfish bowl to Year 5 learning about Gustav Klimt and creating their Tree of Life.

Can you help the Art room? I am in need of newspapers, paper rolls from paper towels and Gladwrap (unfortunately, I cannot take toilet rolls). All would be appreciated.

Mrs Thornton

Art Teacher

Term 3

Joondalup Schools P&C Association are seeking to fill two vital positions – President and Secretary.

We are looking for a President ASAP and a Treasurer from the start of 2024.

Both roles are currently occupied, so there will be a hand over of these positions.

We pride ourselves on being a very welcoming P&C, so even if you have never had any P&C experience, we encourage you to consider joining us!

Our P&C enjoys a strong relationship with both schools as well as solid parent and community involvement. Your participation in the P&C is one of many ways in which you can have a direct, personal contribution to your child’s education.

P & C PRESIDENT ROLE

The role of the P&C President is to offer leadership to all aspects of the P&C and assist in providing support to Joondalup Schools in achieving the school goals.

• Convene and chair monthly P&C meetings
• Signatory to P&C bank accounts

• The public face of the P&C handling all external enquiries
• Providing leadership in developing a vision of where the P&C is heading and what strategies will be implemented to facilitate its success
• Developing a collaborative relationship with the school principals, deputy principals and teaching staff
• Planning meetings and following up on actions from previous meetings in conjunction/ consultation with the executive team
• Effectively manage any P&C paid employees e.g. Canteen workers

Time Commitment – 8-10 hours per month

P & C SECRETARY ROLE

• Management of membership within WACSSO website
• Email meeting reminders prior to meetings
• Attend and document monthly P&C meetings
• Upload all minutes and reports to Tidy HQ system
• Allocate tasks post meeting to members via Tidy HQ system
• Checking P&C mail (twice/month) and distributing to relevant person

Time Commitment – 4-5 hours per month

If you are interested in considering either of these roles, please contact any of the below:

• Julie Patton (Vice President) 0400 689 999
• Joanne Salmons (Current Secretary) 0434 571 940 / josalmons78@hotmail.com
• Jen Coyle (Fundraising Manager) 0403 904 157 / jenny@devahasdinpr.com.au
• Natalie Hatton (ESC Principal) hatton@education.wa.edu.au
• Andrew Britton (JPS Principal) britton@education.wa.edu.au