13 February 2026
Welcome to week 2 - 2026!
"Every lesson learned today is a foundation for tomorrow’s opportunities"
IN THIS EDITION:
- From the Principal
- Embracing the New World
- Payments Policy
- Choir
- Safer Internet Day 2026
- Upcoming events and promotions
KEY DATES
🏊♀️ Swimming Carnival Friday 27th of February - Years 4,5,6
🏕️ Camp Dates Year 6: 4️⃣, 5️⃣, 6️⃣ March
🏊 Interm Swimming: 9th till 20th March
NOTES
School Sports Programme:
Tennis - Friday morning 07:30 am
Soccer - Wednesday morning 07:30 am
Netball - Wednesday and Thursday 07:30am and Thursday 3pm
☀️ Sunscreen Reminder!
Remember to bring your sunscreen to school so you can protect your skin while playing outside at recess and lunch.
A Future-Ready Focus: Shifting Our Educational Worldview
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Education now and into the future is primarily about building capability, adaptability, and strategic national capacity. The world our students are entering is fundamentally different from the one we grew up in, driven by rapid technological advancements and shifting geopolitical landscapes.
Our school is proactively adapting its educational philosophy to ensure that students are not just prepared for standardized tests but are truly future-ready.
The Shift in Approach: From Current Trends to Strategic Imperatives
We are deliberately moving away from educational approaches that prioritize narrow outcomes and are embracing a worldview that values complexity and global interconnectedness. Here is an example of how our focus is evolving:
Embracing the New World
Our goal is to prepare students to navigate a world shaped by global systems and technological frontiers. We are shifting from teaching discipline-specific critical thinking to fostering its application across all domains, ensuring students can manage real-world complexity. Rather than focusing narrowly on national values, we are cultivating geopolitical literacy—the ability to understand global interactions and their implications.
By emphasizing capability and adaptability as primary social goals, we ensure every student develops the resilience and skills needed to thrive in any future scenario. This strategic approach provides your child with a robust foundation that goes far beyond traditional academics.
We look forward to partnering with you on this exciting journey, equipping your child with the skills to lead and succeed in this dynamic new era.
New Policy: Advance Payment for Activities and Excursions
Starting this year, all contributions for children’s activities and excursions must be paid in advance. This ensures that we can organize events smoothly and provide the best experience for every child.
Children whose payments have not been received unfortunately may not be able to attend these activities.
If you would like to set up a payment plan, please contact the school office for assistance. We are happy to help make arrangements that work for your family.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
CPS Choir Rehearsals Begin!
Our CPS Choir rehearsals start Friday, 20 February 2026 at lunchtime! The choir is a fantastic opportunity for students to sing, learn new songs, make friends, and have fun.
The choir is open to all students from Years 1–6, with rehearsals held every Friday before school, 7:45–8:15 am, in the music room.
This year, on 21 August, our choir students from Years 3–6 will perform at the One Big Voice festival at RAC Arena alongside hundreds of WA primary schools—a spectacular showcase of inspiring and uplifting songs. Students must be signed up at the start of the year to participate. More information is available at www.onebigvoice.com.au.
All choir students, Years 1–6, will have additional performance opportunities throughout the year. Parents are welcome to attend a rehearsal if their child would like to try it out.
For questions, please contact CPS Music Teacher Mr Grant Welch at grant.welch@education.wa.edu.au.
Safer Internet Day 2026 – Tuesday 10 February
Coolbinia PS is proud to support Safer Internet Day, promoting safe, respectful, and responsible online behaviour. Led by the eSafety Commissioner, it encourages conversations about gaming, privacy, respectful communication, and where to seek help. Resources: esafety.gov.au.
Student Online Safety Learning
Years 3–4: Be an eSafe Kid: Safer Gaming with the Mighty Heroes – managing friendships, respectful communication, and online safety while gaming.
Years 5–6: Be an eSafe Kid: Use your safety skills for protection online – practical strategies to stay safe online, building on Child Protection Week 2025 learning.
Learning continues in Health and Digital Technologies lessons for the first few weeks in term 1.
Technology User Agreement – Action Required
All students must return a signed Technology User Agreement by Friday 20 February which was sent home this week. Both student and parent signatures are required. Unreturned forms may limit access to school technology.
Support for Parents and Carers
Free eSafety webinars cover gaming, social media, screen time, and privacy settings. Details: esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars.
Upcoming events and promotions
Term 1 - Tennis
After-school kids programs at Mt Lawley and North Perth Tennis Clubs start Monday. All before-school @Schools tennis lessons begin the following week on Monday 9 Feb.
All players have been automatically re-enrolled from Term 4 to Term 1. If you do not plan to continue, please email me ASAP so I can remove you from classes and avoid an invoice. During the first 1–2 weeks, coaches will review groups and may move some juniors if needed. Most players progress together, and there’s no rush to move up ball colours developing skills at the right level is key (even Kyrgios played red ball until age 9).
Term 1 invoices will be emailed later this week. All Lesson & Play groups will have winner and runner-up trophies based on points/games accumulated over the term.
Netball Training Announcement
We’re excited to share that Coolbinia Netball Club is gearing up for a great season ahead under new leadership! 🏐
Netball training will be held at the following times:
- Wednesdays: 7:30–8:30am
- Thursdays: 7:30–8:30am
- Thursdays: 3:00–4:00pm
We’re also looking to grow our club and will soon be sending out an Expression of Interest (EOI) for new players of all skill levels. Please email to coolbinianetball@gmail.com
with your child’s name and year group.
Before School Soccer is Back
Mark Lee Football Coaching is back for another term of Before School Soccer.
The program has been running at the school each term since 2018 and it’s the ideal way for your child to start their school day.
Mark was a former professional player in England, Scotland & Australia & his team & him will provide dynamic, positive & fun coaching sessions
Dates Wednesday 18 February to Wednesday 25 March
Time 730-830am
Cost $129 per child for 6 week program
Children can be walked to class after the session if you wish.
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