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The first few weeks of term have been full of energy, enthusiasm, and achievement across the Primary School. It has been wonderful to see students settling confidently into routines and embracing the many opportunities available to them both in and out of the classroom.

Swim Trials and Upcoming Swimming Carnival

Over the past two weeks, all students from Years 3鈥�6 have participated in our annual Swim Trials. These sessions have been extremely successful, with students demonstrating not only their swimming skills but also admirable perseverance, sportsmanship, and a willingness to challenge themselves. Many students pushed beyond their comfort zones, tried new events, and encouraged their peers throughout the trial process. The positive atmosphere around the pool has been a highlight of the term so far.

We are now looking forward to the Primary Swimming Carnival on Friday, 27 February. Due to planned upgrades to our pool facilities later in the year, our carnival will be running in a split format to ensure all students have ample time to compete and enjoy the day:

• Years 3 and 5: 9:15am 鈥� 11:30am
• Years 4 and 6: 12:00pm 鈥� 2:30pm

At 2:30pm, all year groups will gather back at the pool to watch the highly anticipated Year 6 relays, always a favourite event for students and families alike. We will then conclude the day with the announcement of the Champion Guild and the Guild Spirit Award, recognising not only athletic achievement but also teamwork, encouragement, and positive participation.

Families are warmly invited to join us throughout the day. A sausage sizzle will be available for parents to purchase with money raised going to Caritas.

Run Club off to a Flying Start

Our Run Club for Years 3鈥�6 has started the term with excellent momentum. Held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, the program is already attracting a strong group of enthusiastic students.

Run Club focuses on fitness, stamina, and on building confidence and creating healthy habits. The sense of camaraderie among students has been noticeable, and we look forward to seeing their progress over the coming weeks.

The Wizard of Oz 鈥� Musical Rehearsals Begin

Rehearsals for our 2026 Primary production, The Wizard of Oz, have officially commenced, and the excitement is building. This year鈥檚 audition process saw an impressive number of students stepping forward to showcase their singing, acting, and dancing talents. Their courage, creativity, and willingness to try something new were truly inspiring.

With the cast now finalised, students have begun working with Mrs Wynne on character development, choreography, vocal work, and staging. The early enthusiasm from the cast promises an outstanding production for our community in Term 2. We are delighted to see students embracing the arts and committing to a collaborative project that will stretch their skills and spark their imagination.

Lavalla Carpark

The car park has presented a number of challenges throughout the first few weeks of term, and we appreciate the patience families have shown during this busy period. While traffic does clear quickly once students begin arriving at the pick鈥憉p area, we are still experiencing congestion earlier in the afternoon that is impacting the smooth flow of vehicles.

A reminder that Kiss and Ride does not begin moving until 3:00pm, once the school day has officially ended. However, we are seeing a significant line of cars forming on Empire Avenue well before this time. When this occurs, it prevents families who wish to park from being able to enter the car park, causing further delays and frustration.

To help ease congestion, we kindly ask that families using Kiss and Ride aim to arrive closer to 3:00pm, rather than significantly earlier. This small adjustment would greatly improve access for those who need to park and reduce the queue extending onto Empire Avenue.

For families who arrive and are unable to join the drive-through line, please remember that you will need to loop around again. Waiting or stopping in ways that block the car park entry affects visibility, access, and overall safety.

In addition, we ask that families avoid parking on the grass or in areas that are not designated parking bays. Vehicles in these spaces not only block sight lines for moving cars but also create difficulties when attempting to exit.

There is, unfortunately, no quick fix for a car park that many families are trying to access at the same time. However, these small adjustments will make a noticeable difference. Ultimately, a smoother and safer car park experience relies on everyone doing the right thing, showing patience, and working together.

Mindful Mornings 

As an extension to our Mindful Mornings initiative, students who arrive at school between 8:15am and 8:35am are welcomed into our undercover area, where they are supported by staff in a calm and supervised environment. It has been wonderful to see students engaging in board games, card games, construction and colouring. These purposeful activities foster positive social interactions while creating a settled atmosphere. This structured start to the day supports student wellbeing and ensures everyone feels focused, connected, and ready to learn.

Save the Date – Primary Family Picnic

This year, we will have two food vans on site offering a variety of meal options for purchase, along with a dedicated ice cream van for a sweet treat. Families are welcome to bring picnic rugs, chairs, and any additional food they wish to enjoy.

We are also excited to welcome back the bush band The Pioneers, who will once again provide lively musical entertainment throughout the evening. In addition, some of our talented music students will be performing, showcasing the skills they have been developing through our Music program.

We look forward to sharing this special evening with our school community, please mark the date in your calendar.

State Sporting Representation

Congratulations to the following students for selection in the Western Australian teams in their respective sports:

• Zoe Harris, Year 5, in December represented the UWA Little Athletics Club, competed in the 4 x 100m relay final, winning a bronze medal at the Athletics West State Relay Championships at the WA Athletics Stadium.

State and National Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete鈥檚 journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport. If your child has achieved state or national recognition in their sport or extra-curricular activity, we would love to hear about it so we can celebrate their success.  Please let us know the details by filling out this form. 

Mrs Laura Christopher

HEAD OF PRIMARY

Welcome back to what promises to be a meaningful and rewarding year of learning. I hope the holiday break allowed time for rest, renewal and connection with family and friends. It has been a pleasure to welcome our students back to school and see our community come to life once again with energy, optimism and purpose.

The year has begun very positively. Students have settled into routines with confidence and have returned eager to engage in their learning. Across the school, classrooms are calm, focused and purposeful, reflecting our shared commitment to high expectations, personalised learning and student wellbeing. It is encouraging to see students already demonstrating independence, curiosity and a willingness to challenge themselves as learners.

At 秀秀直播, our approach to learning is grounded in faith and shaped by the Marist tradition, placing relationships, care, and growth at the heart of all that we do. We seek to create learning environments where each child feels known, supported, and encouraged to strive for their personal best. This is achieved most effectively through strong partnerships between school and home, and we greatly value the role families play in supporting their child鈥檚 learning journey.

It was wonderful to see so many families attend the Parent Information Sessions on Thursday evening. These sessions provided an opportunity to meet your child鈥檚 teacher, gain insight into class expectations, and develop a shared understanding of learning priorities for the year ahead. Thank you to all parents and carers who were able to attend and engage in these important conversations.

We look forward to a year of learning, growth, and collaboration as we continue to work together, guided by our shared values and the spirit of Marcellin Champagnat, to ensure the best possible outcomes for every student.

Support and Extension for Students

At 秀秀直播, we follow the Tiered support for Support and Extension for students. The following diagram demonstrates how the three levels target support. In both support and extension, the most critical and impactful level is Tier 1. The classroom teacher spends the most time with the children and knows them best. They differentiate tasks and supports in the classrooms so all students can succeed and achieve their best.

Gifted Education Plans are developed for students who have been formally identified as gifted through assessment and reporting. Our Gifted and Talented teacher works with classroom teachers in preparing these plans before sharing them with families for feedback.

Curriculum Adjustment Plans are prepared for students with a diagnosis so we can track and target their needs in the classroom. Classroom teachers prepare these plans and will share them with families for their feedback once a year.

Individual Education Plans are prepared for students who are not able to access the year level curriculum. They have individual learning goals that are targeted at each students level. These are prepared by the classroom teacher and shared in a meeting with the Leader of Learning in Term 1 and again in Term 2. Collaborating with families is so important in creating effective and impactful plans for our students.

To ensure students receive timely and targeted support, our school follows a clear and consistent timeline for screening, intervention, and planning. Below is an outline of how support structures operate across the semester.

TERM 1

• Week 1-2: Students are screened and grouping is determined.
• Week 3: Withdrawn support and extension groups begin.
• Week 1-4: IEP, CAP and GEP plans are updated and developed.
• Week 5: IEP Meetings are organised by the Leader of Learning.
• Week 5-9: CAP and GEP meetings are organised by classroom teachers.

TERM 3

• Week 1-2: IEP plans are updated.
• Week 3: IEP meetings are organised by the Leader of Learning.

This structured approach ensures support is responsive, collaborative, and aligned with each student鈥檚 learning needs throughout the year. More information about the types of support and extension is available in the presentation from the

Keeping Our Students Safe at School

A friendly reminder that all toys and sporting equipment from home should stay at home. We are fortunate to have a wide range of sports and play equipment provided at school, and students are encouraged to enjoy these at recess and lunch.

Importantly, students have had opportunities to share what sporting equipment they enjoy using or would like to see more of at school. We have listened to their feedback, and where possible, additional equipment has been added or purchased to support their interests.

Morning Drop鈥慜ff Update
To further support the safety and wellbeing of our students, there will be a small change to our morning drop鈥憃ff routine. Students in Years 1鈥�6 will now sit and wait in the undercover area, where they will be supervised by staff. This allows us to closely monitor students and ensure a safe and calm start to the day for all.

Mrs Laura Christopher

HEAD OF PRIMARY