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Dear families
Staff news
It’s that time of the year when things are wrapping up. On Thursday we will farewell some staff who have made valuable contributions to the school.
Mrs Helen Sweet is retiring after 41 years as a teacher with most of her career being here at Joondalup Schools. Mrs Sweet’s career began in Esperance, it then took her to Norseman, Quinns Rocks and finally here. She has been a dedicated teacher who made the move to Visual Art in 2006, a perfect way of inspiring children to be creative with colour, texture and shape. Mrs Sweet has striven to promote the Arts as an important part of the school curriculum and worked alongside other specialist teachers to provide opportunities for children to show off their talents.
After 7 years at Joondalup Primary School, Mrs Rhiannon O’Connor will be moving to Landsdale Primary School to be their music specialist. Mrs O’Connor loves it here but this is an exciting opportunity for her see how another school works and for her to share her talents with new children.
Miss Daisy McCulloch has been appointed to Burns Beach Primary School next year and will be helping to lead the introduction of Education Support for this school community. Her expertise in this area will be invaluable. Thank you to Miss McCulloch for doing a wonderful job in Year 1/2 and being one of our popular relief teachers.
Mrs Mikaela Cross stepped into Year 4 at a time when there was a lot of change in rooms 7 and 8. We have appreciated her willingness to adapt to the circumstances and work alongside Miss Ross to continue the learning program for the class.
Mr Josh Tully has been working in Year 4 and during his short time here has taken over from a long-standing and respected teacher and worked with two newly appointed staff, as well as Mrs Angie Zyrucha in Year 3/4. Mr Tully has shown flexibility and dedication to being the best teacher possible for Room 4 and 7 children.
Mrs Sinead Forbes started as a relief teacher and then found herself teaching across Year 2, Pre-Primary and Year 1. Mrs Forbes’ role has been a challenge as she adjusted to different classrooms each with their own personalities and has taught nearly every content area. We are very grateful for Mrs Forbes’ talent as a teacher and her ability to switch lanes every time something happened.
Miss Lisa Denham has been working in Year 5 with Mr Kyle Easther, and later Miss Bayley Page. Thank you to Miss Denham for her commitment to the class and collaborating with her colleagues. Miss Denham will be working at Springhill Primary School next year.
Miss Bayley Page came to us as a relief teacher and found herself to be the Year 5 teacher for the latter part of Term 4. We appreciate that she has stepped in when the term was part-way through and then wrapping up. Term 4 is not the easiest of time to slot into a classroom. Miss Page has been appointed to Beaumaris Primary School next year.
New School Captains, Faction Captains and Choir Captains
Congratulations to the School Captains, Faction Captains and Choir Captains who have been selected for 2023.
Student Captains
| Noella | Jayden |
| Chloe | Aurora |
| Tegan | Tom |
| Kacey |
Faction Captains
| Red | Cody | Indianna |
| Green | Zane | Eli |
| Gold | Chloe | Tate |
| Blue | Cameron | Grace |
Choir Captains
| Keagan | Summer |
A huge thank you to the outgoing captains for all their work during 2022.
Graduation 2022
Congratulations to the Year 6 Graduating Class for 2022. We had a wonderful ceremony today where we celebrated the end of primary school for our students. I would like to thank the many staff for all of the work they did today (and in the past few weeks) making the day so special for the students. Graduation is always a team effort with people stepping up for jobs.
Some students were recognised for excellence across a number of areas and we extend our congratulations to each of them. A summary of their citation is as follows:
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Citizenship Award – Alice W Alice has displayed integrity, responsibility and empathy, and been an active participant in the school community as School Captain. She thinks about global issues and how today’s decisions impact the future. |
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Science Award – Sapphire W Sapphire has demonstrated diligence and a commitment to excellence for everything in Science. She is a quiet achiever who listens and asks insightful questions to gain a deeper understanding of skills and concepts taught. |
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Visual Arts Award – Zenophy R Zenophy has shown a strong interest in Visual Arts and displayed competence across a wide range of media and subjects. She is a thoughtful worker who shows diligence and application in all projects. |
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Indonesian Award – Kyra Q Kyra participates enthusiastically in Indonesian classes and is keen to increase her vocabulary and enjoys practising her speaking skills. She plays the angklung very well. |
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Sportsperson Award – Milly F Milly is a fantastic role model of exemplary sportspersonship in the school community. She is sensitive to the needs of others and promotes inclusion through her proactive approach to team sports. |
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Endeavour Award – Chloe L Chloe is determined, dedicated and committed to her learning. She sets herself goals and her conscientious attitude and ability has seen her achieve these resulting in a very successful year. |
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Music Award – Lachlan H Lachlan shows a passion for music through his class work and clarinet lessons. He has been accepted in Woodvale Secondary College Music program for 2023 where he will continue to perfect his skills and foster his talent. |
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Commitment of Excellence – Aisha S Aisha performs to an exceptional standard across all learning areas of the curriculum. She is conscientious and sets and achieves goals. Aisha is hardworking, motivated and a high achieving student. |
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Academic Excellence – Alice W Alice is an exemplary student strives for academic excellence in all curriculum areas. She grasps concepts quickly and works with consistency and care. Alice is a critical thinker and has a very promising future ahead. |
Carols by Candlelight
Two weeks ago we enjoyed a fabulous Carols by Candlelight. It was very well attended and audience feedback was very positive. Thank you to Mrs Rhiannon O’Connor for her expert organisation and musical talent which made the night possible and to Mrs Jayne Butler for her support of the School Choir. Mrs Helen Sweet created another backdrop using leaves and palm fronds for the event. 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.
Enterprise Day
Congratulations to the Year 6s for organising a fantastic Enterprise Day and we think that it was one of our best events yet. Last Friday afternoon children were able to use their tickets to participate in activities and purchase items from stalls that were planned and organised by the Year 6 children. A total of $2403.40 was raised and is being used for next year’s Year 6 Camp.
Office opening times
Please note that the school office is closed from Friday 16 December 2022 at 12:00 pm and will reopen on Wednesday 25 January 2023 at 8:00 am. During these times any emails sent to joondalup.ps@education.wa.edu.au will not be responded to immediately and phone messages will not be regularly checked.
Best wishes
I would like to acknowledge the work of the staff who have done an amazing job throughout 2022. Once again, we have managed to pack the year with a range of exciting opportunities for the students and their families. The staff have continued to show a high level of commitment to the education, safety and well-being of all students. It is a privilege to work alongside such an excellent staff. I extend my best wishes to the staff at Joondalup Education Support Centre.
To Miss Tammy Hanrahan and Mrs Carol Perry, thank you for always having my back, playing a crucial role in decision making, and leading the school to being better.
To Miss Natalie Farina, Mrs Jessica Barrett and Mrs Marie Earley, thank you for being so welcoming of our many children, families and visitors and being on top of many of the school activities.
To the School Board and P&C Association – Thank you for the important role you have played in the school. I have appreciated your input and valued your commitment to the school through your gifts of time and expertise.
To all of the children and their families, have a very happy Christmas. Enjoy the school holidays and take some time to chill out with family and friends, to get outside and play, read a few books, and not worry about getting ready for the school day. I will see everyone on Wednesday 1 February 2023 when I hear lots of holiday stories.
Merry Christmas!
Carol Selley
Principal
If you notice any suspicious activity on School Grounds, please contact Security on 9264 4771 or the Police on 131 444.
On Friday 2 December, selected Joondalup Primary School students from Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 had an excursion to the Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre. The students performed an Indonesian bamboo dance and a plate dance. They played angklung and sang an Indonesian Christmas carol. The songs they played were Joy to the World, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Silent Night on the angklung. Mason, Kobi, Zane and Cody performed an Indonesian bamboo dance. Alice, Kyra, Maddie, Izzy, Milly and Taylor performed an Indonesian plate dance. The students also sang We Wish You Merry Christmas - Selamat Hari Natal in Indonesian. We would like to thank Mrs Tri O’Neil who helped us prepare for the excursion. Well done to the students who took part in the excursion. The audience was mesmerised by your performance.
Ibu Mulyana
Indonesian Teacher
| Wednesday 1 February | First day of Term 1 for students |
| Monday 6 March | Public Holiday - Labour Day |
| Wednesday 15 March - Monday 20 March | NAPLAN (Year 3 and 5) |
| Thursday 6 April | Last Day of Term 1 |