Dear Parents and Carers,

As we rapidly approach the end of Term 2, I’d like to share some important updates and highlights from across the school.

Staffing Updates
We farewell Mrs Toni Shane, who has been appointed to a teaching role at St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls beginning Term 3. Her last day with us will be Friday 20 June. Mrs Shane has been an outstanding teacher and valued member of our school community. We wish her every success in this exciting new chapter.

To ensure a smooth transition for her class, we have arranged a team-teaching model from Monday 30 June:
Mrs Lizzy Iacomella: Monday to Wednesday
Miss Jess Johns-Putra: Thursday and Friday
Both educators bring experience and enthusiasm, ensuring continuity and care for our students. As Mrs Shane finishes at the end of Week 8, Miss Johns-Putra will teach the class full-time in Week 9. The new shared teaching arrangement will then begin in Week 10.

We also congratulate Mrs Cat Deacon, who has accepted an exciting position with the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) for Semester 2. Beginning Monday, 21 July 2025, she will be working with the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) curriculum team, contributing her expertise at a state level. This is a fantastic opportunity for Cat to share her knowledge and engage in curriculum development. We look forward to welcoming her back in 2026, enriched with new insights and professional growth. In her absence, Mrs Nicolene Hall, who currently teaches Year 5 U1 each Friday, will step into the full-time teaching role from Term 3 to ensure continuity and support for the students.

Classroom Relocation – Year 5 U1
Following recent heavy rain, Year 5 U1 was temporarily moved to the library due to water ingress. I commend the students and teachers for their resilience and flexibility.
The great news is that repairs can now proceed without heritage restrictions. Planned upgrades include a new ceiling, lighting, air conditioning, carpet, ceiling fans, and an upgraded interactive whiteboard. All student belongings and artwork were safely preserved.

School Development Day – Staff Wellbeing Focus
Our recent School Development Day centred on staff wellbeing and engagement, a key priority of our Strategic Plan. We explored self-care, managing workload, and supporting one another to prevent burnout. A team-building activity with Two Feet and a Heartbeat allowed us to reconnect in a fun and meaningful way, reinforcing our commitment to a healthy and supportive staff culture—benefitting both students and the wider community.

Men’s Health Week
A big thank you to Mrs Emma-Louise Harrison and the Wellbeing Committee for organising a range of activities during Men’s Health Week. It served as a timely reminder of the importance of health awareness, self-care, and looking out for one another.

Reporting to Parents
Semester 1 reports will be available to families via Compass at 4.00pm on Tuesday 1 July 2025. These reports reflect your child’s progress so far this year. Teachers make a professional judgement based on what has been taught and assessed to date, using a range of tasks and activities to determine achievement against the WA curriculum standards.

Grades show how your child is performing at this point in time. Students showing a high level of understanding and achievement will receive an ‘A’ grade.

Reports are just one part of how we share student learning. Teachers also give regular feedback in class to guide and support each student.

Please take this opportunity to celebrate your child’s learning – not only academic results, but also their effort, attitude, independence, and kindness.

Warm regards,
Heather McNeil

Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 7.00pm

Protecting children in their digital worlds is an ever-evolving task for Australian families. Now more than ever, parents are looking for guidance in managing screen time and navigating the world of games and social media.

We are therefore pleased to help our parent community by offering a crucial and engaging education session with ySafe, Australia’s leading provider of online safety education. This session will be packed with practical, strategy-rich content that covers the most important points all families need to know about online safety. It will include key information about social media and gaming, screen time recommendations, and step-by-step instructions on how to set up a cyber safe home for children of all ages.

If you’ve ever struggled to get your children off their games and into bed, worried about the content of the games they play, or felt concerned that your child was spending too much time in the digital world, this workshop is for you!

Tickets are available here: www.trybooking.com/DBPVT

Following our Compass newsfeed last week, we’d like to remind you about recent updates regarding the Online Third-Party Services used at our school to support teaching, learning, and administration.

These services—such as websites and mobile applications—are essential tools in our digital learning environment. Some of these services are hosted outside of Australia and may require parental consent before student information can be shared.

We want to reassure you that we are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of our students. Our school adheres to the Australian Privacy Principles and follows legal requirements when using these services. The Department of Education has conducted thorough security and privacy risk assessments for each service.

🔍 What’s New?

• Updated details about each service, including terms of use and privacy policies, are now available on our school website under the Technology Information page.
• Parents of all students are asked to review the Third-Party Permission form and provide consent where required by following the relevant link for your child’s year group on the website.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact: Peter Hayward, Deputy Principal (Thurs/Fri)
📧 peter.hayward@education.wa.edu.au

Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a safe and effective digital learning environment

The Federal Government is currently requesting feedback on the following issues:

1. Children’s Online Privacy Code
Last year, Parliament passed a Bill that required the creation of a ‘Children’s Online Privacy Code’- a special set of rules made to help protect children’s privacy when using the internet.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is currently drafting this code, and has requested ideas from children, parents and guardians about what should be included in the Code and what concerns you have about online services that children use.

www.oaic.gov.au/engage-with-us/consultations/childrens-online-privacy-code-consultation-for-children-and-parents

Submissions due: 30 June 2025

2. Anti-bullying Rapid Review
The Federal Government is reviewing how bullying is addressed in our schools, with the aim of developing a national approach to improve support for students, families, and staff.
The Anti-Bullying Rapid Review is now seeking online submissions from students and young people, parents, carers, and teachers across the country.

www.education.gov.au/antibullying-rapid-review/consultations/antibullying-rapid-review-submissions

Submissions due: 20 June 2025

Subiaco PS will conduct ICAS testing for English and Mathematics for Years 4, 5 and 6. ICAS Assessments are online assessments, designed to recognise and reward academic excellence. These assessments are known to be extremely challenging and designed to test like-minded students across Australasia. This opportunity, should you choose to participate, will be run before school with specific dates to be provided closer to the time.

Key Information: Dates provided below are a window schools can run the assessments.
English assessment: 11-15 August   Mathematics assessment: 25 - 29 August
Each assessment has a cost of $20.95 (inc. GST)

Login and Purchase:
https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps
Parent Payment Code: LFJ756

If you require any further information, please email alan.ramsey@education.wa.edu.au

The annual Social Justice Group (SJG) led Food Drive will be run in Week 9 this term (Monday 23rd- Friday 27th June)! Trestle tables will be set up in both the Lower and Upper Hall for collections throughout the week.

In addition, on Friday 27 June, there will be a “Comfy and Cosy” themed Casual Dress Day, where students must bring in a Food Drive item to participate.

Western Australians are going without every day, and Foodbank WA is working hard to change that. In the last financial year, they provided almost 9.2 million meals to Western Australians through their charity partners and schools.

Foodbank relies on donations of all sizes to support people in need. We welcome all non-perishable pantry items, personal hygiene and household items. Donated items must be unopened, in their original packaging with full ingredient and allergen listing, and within their best before date.

Some of the most in demand items include:

Bottled water
Good quality tinned food and meals (with ring pulls)
Noodles, pasta, and rice
Long life milk,  muesli bars, and snacks
Deodorant, soap and body wash
Shampoo, conditioner and sanitary items
Baby food and formula
Pet food
 
If you would like more information about Foodbank WA, please head to: What we do - How Foodbank works. Thank you for helping to make a difference in our community!

The Social Justice Group

Congratulations to Annabelle B (L1) who has once again won the 8-9 year old solo classical ballet competition for WA. She received a certificate, medal and gift voucher from the Royal Academy of Dance.

Congratulations also to Moe M (U5) has won an IGA gift card in the Premier's Reading Challenge.

This year’s Faction Cross Country was a true whole-school celebration of stamina, determination, and team spirit. Students from every year level laced up their runners and took part in a dynamic day of long-distance racing across our school grounds.
In the lead-up to the big event, our Before School Running Club saw more than 80 students attending each session, creating a strong foundation of fitness and camaraderie.

On the day itself, the rain tried to stop us—but it didn’t. Spirits stayed high, and every runner gave it their all. A special shout-out to the Year 3 girls who powered through their race in the rain, setting an incredible example of resilience and grit for the rest of the school.

After a thrilling series of Year 1-6 races, Julius Faction claimed the championship title with 976 points, followed by Llewellyn with 893 and Klein with 579.

The Cross Country Carnival continues to be a key event on the school calendar, promoting physical wellbeing, resilience, and a healthy dose of friendly faction competition.

A special shout out to our winners.

Year 1 Boys - Hugo D (1st), Timothy A (2nd), Aldie P (3rd), Haylen M (4th).
Year 1 Girls - Eloise N (1st), Yasmine S (2nd), Cyra M (3rd), Vishaka M B (4th).

Year 2 Boys - Lucas K (1st), Alistair W (2nd), Reo S (3rd), William B (4th).
Year 2 Girls - Olivia D (1st), Sophie G F (2nd), Zoe E (3rd), Estelle B (4th).

Year 3 Boys - Oliver P-W (1st), Yuki M (2nd), Phillip K (3rd), Fionn S (4th).
Year 3 Girls - Josephine F (1st), Emmanuelle R-S (2nd), Hadley B (3rd), Laila E (4th).

Year 4 Boys - Bligh H (1st), Luke E-H (2nd), Madhav B (3rd), Lincoln K (4th).
Year 4 Girls - Chloe W-M (1st), Rosa I (2nd), Isabelle S (3rd), Celeste G (4th).

Year 5 Boys - James P (1st), Max B (2nd), Barney T (3rd), Neo P (4th).
Year 5 Girls - Emma S (1st), Lola A (2nd), Veronica K (3rd), Indi M (4th).

Year 6 Boys - Archie B (1st), Sam L (2nd), Andy S (3rd), Jude V (4th).
Year 6 Girls - Lulu G (1st), Maisie G (2nd), Yvie W (3rd), Elsie H (4th).

In Term 2, a team of 80 of Subiaco’s best long-distance runners took on the Primary Schools Cross Country Championships, one of the largest events on the school sport calendar, with over 1800 students from across Western Australia competing.

Our athletes rose to the occasion, representing Subiaco Primary with grit, focus, and sportsmanship. Whether it was pushing through the final stretch or cheering on their teammates, each student gave their best and should be incredibly proud of their efforts.
It was a fantastic opportunity to compete at a state level, and our students did both themselves and our school proud.

A special shout out to the students who backed up after their individual event to compete in the newly create Teams Relay event. Huge effort by all these students with the school finishing 5th overall.

Ashley Clancy
Physical Education Department

 22 May 2025

L1	Vivienne N	Sidney E	Bligh H	Leeuwin S
M3	Jack B	Scarlett H	Winter K	Edward L	Claire S	Nickan Y
M4	Himani S	Koki K	Patrick C	Caroline F
U1	Emma S	Patrick C	Paul A	Mehrsa A
U2	Alice B	Chloe F	Konrad R	Kshanaya B	Arthur Q
U3	Henry T	Ruby K	Yoichi M	Michalins S	Ryan M	Serafina Z
U4	Mads O	Angus F	Amelie H
U6	Misha B	Vienna H	Darlene L	Andy S	Rakshana S	Mia T
U7	Olivia J	Brody K	Sargun P	Junmin K	Sara M	Jennifer L
U8	Alex C	Shreeya M	Alexandra F	Keith T	Sam L	Tomohisa K

 

5 June 2025

LP1	Jules B	Kanaho M	Penelope D
LP2	Michelle B	Ankur S	Vienna L	Timothy A	Lauren V G
LP3	Abeer G	Coco K	Kavya S	Gus H	Oscar R
LP4	Kenju H	Chloe S	Charlie D
LP5	Futaba M	Taleah N	Kotone H	Haylen M
L2	Oliver P W	Gigi S	Naya S	Clover A S
L3	Saanvi J	Robbie F	Edie T	Kucas K	Phoebe L
L5	Felix D	Sascha M	Joy P	June W
L6	Koki M	Jessica M	Stella M	Artin N
L9	George H	Joseph H	Charlotte B	Yuki M	Aria K
M1	Fionn S	Eden D	Alex L	Lala K
M2	Hadley B	Alan S	Jacques S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week, we’re recognising Men’s Health Week, a national initiative aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of boys and men in our community. The 2025 theme is "See a GP", highlighting the importance of regular check-ups and seeking medical advice early—not just when something goes wrong.

At school, we’re using this opportunity to encourage healthy habits and open conversations about looking after both our physical and mental health. We invite families to take part by having a chat at home about the importance of regular health checks, and by supporting the boys and men in your lives to book a visit to the doctor—even just for a routine check-in.

A simple appointment could make a big difference.

The finish line is in sight!

Thanks to your amazing efforts the Premier's Reading Challenge is still going strong. With only a few weeks to go now is the time for a final push. Keep up the great work and continue to log all the books you read.

All books must be logged by Friday 27 June 11:59pm.

Did you know we have a podcast? There are 18 episodes available where we are joined by an incredible range of authors and illustrators to discuss the amazing world of books. Visit www.premiersreadingchallenge.wa.edu.au/between-our-pages-podcast for more information.

Amazingly we are now more than half way through Term 2. Time has gone so fast.

Throughout this term we have been doing many exciting things.

Students in Pre-primary and Year 5 caught up for a Buddies catch up in Week 5.
They either created a structure out of paper, made a Lego creation, made a monster out of nature materials, or a mobile out of recyclable materials. We had so much fun creating and being with our buddies. Students are all look forward to catching up again in Week 10 of this term. Click HERE to see photos of our experience.

Select students have been taking part in Gardening Club. So far, students have planted carrots, Lavendar, cucumber, and more. Hopefully we get to see the plants flourish and be able to eat the vegetables. We have learnt about worms and their environment, and have been lucky enough to hold them. Click HERE to see photos of our experience.

Several of our students recently took part in the French poetry competition organised by the Alliance Française for French learners across WA.

Congratulations to all who participated, and a special bravo to the students selected as finalists for the event held on 28 June 2025 at the Alliance Française:

French Backgound finalists - Emmanuelle R S (L2) and Emma R (M3).

Non-French Background finalists - Adora L (L9), Laila E (M2), Phoebe T (L1), Darlene L (U6) and Serafina Z (U3).

A HUGE Thank You – Subi Mums Sundowner

The P&C would like to extend a huge thank you to our school mums and mother figures as well as Subiaco community for their support of our ‘Subi Mums Sundowner’ held on Saturday 24 May. It was a night filled with creating connections and we raised a whopping $3,364 for our school!

On behalf of the school and P&C Team we would like to extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to: Casey Beros for her inspiring words of wellbeing wisdom and Spirit of Little Things for their amazing hospitality. As well as our P&C volunteers and the following outstanding local businesses who donated to our raffles, we are so very grateful:

LA Fit Contour, Pilates, Bramis, Nosh, Jana Beauty, Intuition Kichen, Lums, Sorganic, Highland Business Advisory, Nicole Dalby & Cottage Garden Florist, Viva Nails, and Purity Nails.

We’re so grateful for the community spirit that made this possible—what a wonderful result!

🎉 SAVE THE DATE – Subi Parents Night, Saturday 9 August! 🎉

Subi Parents Night is back | Palms Community Centre
Mark your calendars, book the babysitter, grab your leg warmers and big hair—it's time to recall all your 80’s knowledge for our ‘Back to the 80s Quiz Night’!

🗓️ Tickets will go on sale 10.00am, Monday 30 June so keep an eye out for the CompassTix link and more details coming soon!

Get involved with the P&C in 2025!
Getting involved with the school P&C or one of the sub-committees is a great opportunity to get to know other families, be involved in the school community, and work alongside a friendly and supportive team. To find out more about what we do and how you can join us visit our page on the school website here or contact secretary@subiprimarypc.com.au. There’s no need for prior experience—just a willingness to get involved!

Birthday Celebrations
If your child’s birthday falls on a school day and you would like bring in a treat for the class, please consider healthy, nut free alternatives. Commercially bought, individual cup cakes are acceptable but due to our healthy eating policy we would rather parents not provide chocolates or lollies.

Student Absences
Enter an Attendance Note on Compass
A parent explanation is required for all student absences. Please enter this on Compass. Parent reminders will be emailed every Monday for any unexplained absences.

Updating School Records
If your address, telephone number or email address has changed, please contact the school office.

Publications Permission
Upon enrolment, parents decide whether to give consent for their child’s name, photo or work to be published in school newsletters, school related activities, promotional material for the Department of Education and articles for the West Australian and community newspapers. This consent continues for your child while enrolled at our school. If at any stage you want to change the permission status, then you will need to notify the office in writing.

Winter is here and the mornings are very chilly!  The Uniform Shop is fully stocked with the very popular Rain Jackets, fleecy Track Pants, and cosy Polar Fleece Jackets. The long-sleeved Gold Polos are perfect for the cooler days and all sizes will be back in stock next week.

For our Kindy and Pre-primary students, the dark royal Jackets and matching Track Pants are available in sizes 4, 6 and 8. The long-sleeved Polo in red is an extra layer for Winter days and available in sizes 4, 6, 8 and 10.

Girls Leggings are very popular! I am expecting another delivery of sizes 6 and 8 next week. Size 10, 12 and 14 are also available.
Cosy maroon tights are also available in sizes 4-6, 7-10, and 11-14.

The warm Gloves are available in three sizes, Small, Medium, and Large and priced at $8. Perfect for chilly hands.

Please remember to provide your child’s name and classroom number when ordering online to ensure speedy delivery! Shop.subiprimarypc.com.au

If your child has outgrown uniform items that are in good condition, please consider donating them so another child may enjoy wearing them. All items must be in good condition, washed and stain free before donating! Currently I am seeking, Kindy Jackets, Skorts and long sleeved Polos in gold and red.

I look forward to helping you with all your uniform needs.

Shan

Visit www.education.wa.edu.au/wasap for eligibility info and how to claim.

The Terracotta Warriors are at Boola Bardip from 28 June.
Get to the museum to see these ancient treasures from the First Emperor of China. These huge artefacts are over 2000 years old!

Saturday 28 June 2025 – Sunday 22 February 2026.

For more information https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/terracotta-warriors-legacy-first-emperor

For other community classes, activities and events that are available to families in Subiaco please click HERE.

SUBIACO PRIMARY SCHOOL
271 Bagot Rd, Subiaco WA 6008.
Phone: 08 9207 7900
Email: subiaco.ps@education.wa.edu.au