Primary Update – Term 3 Week2

We’ve had a fantastic start to our first two weeks as a united Pre-Kindy to Year 6 Primary Campus. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all staff for their tireless efforts over the school holidays in preparing the classrooms to warmly welcome our youngest students.

It has been a joy to see students proudly showing their parents around their new learning spaces. The excitement and energy across the campus have been palpable, with students thoroughly enjoying their new classrooms and playgrounds.

4 Green Assembly

Today, 4 Green took us on a Star Wars inspired journey through the galaxy, reminding us of the power of choosing the path of good and showing how setbacks can strengthen us and sometimes turn out even better than we imagined.

A big thank you to the students and teachers of 4 Green for their creativity, energy, and meaningful message.

6 Green Assembly

Last week, 6 Green led our first assembly of the term with the theme centred on recognising the unique gifts and talents that God has given each of us. They reminded us that God calls us to use these gifts in positive ways to support and uplift others, helping us grow as good Christians and good citizens. Well done to 6 Green for starting the term with such a thoughtful and inspiring message.

Lavalla Carpark

We have been working hard to ensure the smooth flow of traffic at school pick up. I wish to thank you all for embracing our Marist characteristics, allowing everyone to exit the carpark in a timely manner. To support this, I request:

• PK and Kindy parents promptly collect their child at 2.45pm and vacate the carpark promptly prior to the rush.
• Year 3-6 families arrive at Kiss n Ride at 3.10pm, allowing our junior primary students to pick up first. I understand that this is not always possible if you have children across different year groups.
• You ensure your surname is easily visible on your dashboard or car visor, allowing duty staff to prepare your child for pick up.

As per my correspondence last week, we will be trialling right hand turns onto Empire Ave from week 3. I will update you on how this goes. Thank you again for your patience and cooperation over the past two weeks.

Child Safety

We have had some instances of older siblings dropping off Pre-Primary students to class. A friendly reminder to please ensure that an adult drops off Pre-Primary students. We have also had some instances of students waiting in the auditorium for sport practice after school for up to 90 minutes without any supervision. We are blessed at Newman College to have OSH Club before and after school, fees may be eligible for government rebates https://www.oshclub.com.au/find-us/newman-college/.

Homework Club

Homework Club for years 3-6 is up and running for Term Two, taking place every Tuesday from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the 3–6 Building (Ground Floor).

To ensure the safety and accountability of all students:

• Teachers will sign in students upon their arrival.
• Parents or guardians are required to present themselves to sign their child out at the conclusion of the session.
• If you wish for your child to be dismissed without parent collection, please inform us by emailing primary.admin@newman.wa.edu.au no later than the Friday prior to the Homework Club session.
• We kindly ask that all students are collected promptly at 4:30 pm to ensure staff can conclude the session on time.
• Primary students are NOT permitted to attend secondary Homework Club in the JHN Learning Hub.

We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a secure and supportive environment for our students.

PP to Year 6 Disco- Save the Date

 Get your dancing shoes ready! Our School Disco will be held on Friday 19th September.

• Pre-Primary to Year 2: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
• Year 3 to Year 6: 5:15pm – 6:30pm

Stay tuned for more details and the booking link coming soon!

Book Week Parade

Mrs Sarah Pagett

ACTING HEAD OF PRIMARY

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