As a follow up to previous notifications, we would like to remind you that our school will be undergoing a major server upgrade from Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 September.

Many of our day-to-day systems will be offline or running at a limited capacity.

Here are some key points for your information:

• Contacting the School: Families can still contact the Front Office by telephone using the school number: 08 9207 7900.
• Late Arrivals: Students who arrive late will receive handwritten late slips to present to their class teachers.
• School Roll: Teachers will complete hard copies of the school roll during this time.
• Absences: Families can still submit absence notes through the Compass app. Please be aware that front office staff will have limited access to Compass.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this upgrade.

Theme: Art from the Heart (What fills your heart with joy? What connects you to your community?)

Subiaco Primary School has made a colourful statement at the 2024 AWESOME Festival with 50 stunning collage artworks. Our talented young artists have poured their hearts and souls into their creations, exploring themes of happiness, community, and personal connection.

Come see their masterpieces on display at the State Theatre Centre of WA foyer from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 September. It's a fantastic opportunity to celebrate creativity, support our students, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of the festival.

Let's show our school spirit and cheer on our budding artists!

Click HERE to view some of the art work displayed.

5 September 2024

LP1	Vera S	Kate B	Brandon K	Zoe E	Kudiwanashee G
LP2	Sophie GF	Libby C	Cole S	Asahi N	Zab T
LP3	Brad S	Lottie N	Robbie F	Soyombo B	Aubree S
LP3	Stella S
LP5	Zachary G	Jenya M	Jehiel P	Charlotte G
LP4	Mira A	Leo T
L3	Dangan D	Maddison B	Emersyn D	Oliver P W	Joshua T
L3	Roshan M	Alex L
L5	Aria K	Archi H	Tara A	Prapti D
L6	Max Wang	Chrissie M	Takumi T	Annie Jo K	Len S

 

Last weekend our string orchestra students participated in the 44th WA Schools' Junior Concert Band Festival which is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA) and was held at Churchlands Senior High School.

They performed three pieces: Citadel by Stephen Chin, Fiddle Fever by Keith Sharp and Sarabande by Handel.

Following the performance, the orchestra participated in a workshop held by one of the adjudicators and we received some very positive feedback.

We would like to thank Mrs Helen Milner for her work with the orchestra. The students did a great job on Saturday! Click HERE for photos.

The aims of the WA Schools' Junior Concert Band Festival are

• to give bands a performance opportunity at an international standard venue
• give ensemble members an opportunity to hear other ensembles perform
• provide each ensemble with constructive comments from a panel of informed adjudicators
• present each ensemble with an adjudication and certificate which recognises its participation and standard of performance.

We received many complimentary comments. You can listen to our performance at the following links:   Item 1   Item 2   Item 3   

Andrew Angel
Music Specialist Teacher

There will be a change of format this year with the IMMS concert being held in the Undercover are. Date to follow, parents welcome.

What an exciting and action-packed two days we had at the Interschool Athletics Carnival! Subiaco competed alongside Mt Hawthorn, Floreat, Karrinyup, and Wembley. The weather was on our side, with two beautiful days of sunshine that set the perfect stage for both athletes and supporters alike.

Day 1
The carnival kicked off with Long Jump, Throws, and the challenging Middle Distance races. Our Year 3-6 athletes gave it their all, demonstrating superb technique and endurance. It was a joy to see Subiaco students giving their best and pushing their limits in every event.

Day 2
The second day brought the electric energy of sprints, team games, and relays. The track was buzzing with excitement as Year 1- 6 athletes raced toward the finish line, while teamwork and coordination shone during the relays and team games. Subiaco displayed fantastic teamwork and sportsmanship across the board.

At the end of the two days, Subiaco finished in 4th place overall. While we didn’t take home the top spot, the effort, dedication, and enthusiasm of our students made us incredibly proud. They represented the school with pride and determination, showing what it truly means to be part of the Subiaco team.

Congratulations to these students who were rewarded with the following individual honours:

Chloe W M – Year 3 Runner Up Champion Girl

Lola A – Year 4 Champion Girl

James P – Year 4 Runner Up Champion Boy

Margot J – Year 5 Champion Girl

Well done to all our athletes and a big thank you to our staff, families, and supporters who helped make this event a success. We look forward to building on this year’s experience and coming back even stronger next year!

Congratulations to Adi K from Year 6, who took out a Silver Medal at a recent Gymnastics Competition.

Adi competed in Bars, Vault, Beam and Floor routines against over 100 other competitors in Levels 3-5.

Adi's next competition is coming up this weekend, where she hopes to be able to go one better and take home a Gold medal.

In addition to running the Coin Challenge this past fortnight, the Social Justice Group have also organised a Comfy Dress Day next week! All proceeds will also go to Care Bags!

On the last day of Term 3 (Friday 20 September) everyone is invited to bring in a gold coin donation to dress COMFY! Comfortable dress may look different to all, but for inspiration think Oodies, pyjamas and loungewear.

Thank you in advance for helping those in our community who are in need.

The 2024 Student Representative Council was asked by the students to introduce the idea of a school mascot. We set out to get suggestions from students. We received many ideas, so we had to make a shortlist of the ones we thought represented the school well. We sent out the final list to the teachers so that each class could vote for the one they liked most. The SRC counted the votes to see which idea got the most votes and ………………

THE LION WON!!!

The school mascot will be a lion, but how should the lion look? We asked the students. Miss Turner organised boxes to be put in the lower hall and upper hall for students to submit their designs on what they thought the lion could look like and how it could represent Subiaco Primary School. There were 118 responses!

We picked the top 7 that included designs from Lucinda from U7, Shreeya from U2, Margot from U3, Barney from M3, Naomi from L9. Ollie from L3, and Mahjari from LP2. The SRC would like to congratulate all the participants and top 7 for submitting their designs.

Since the students were involved in the process of choosing a mascot, they were given another opportunity to vote for their favourite design amongst the ones chosen by the SRC team. The winner will work with Miss Hayley, a very talented sewer, to create a 3D handmade mascot inspired by the student’s design.

After the mascot voting was successfully conducted, we came together to count up the votes. It was loads of fun. We enjoyed counting up all the votes submitted quickly and accurately.

Click HERE for photos.

The Mascot Design winner for Subiaco Primary School is …......

Lucinda from Year 6, U7.

Please join us in congratulating her for designing our future school mascot!

Parent's Night Disco Bingo – Saturday 2 November

Tickets now on sale!

Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Parent’s Night Disco Bingo - https://compasstix.com/e/etwivvafgf

Tickets will sell out quickly so buy your ticket or table soon!

When:   Saturday, 2 November
              6-11 pm (“Eyes down” for bingo @ 7pm)
Where:   Palms Community Centre, Subiaco 
Tickets:  $35 (or $350 for a table of 10)
Food:     BYO nibble platters (or UberEats etc.)
Drinks:  Cash bar available
Dress:   Disco or your favourite music decade! Prize for best dressed!

Thanks to our sponsor – John Hunter Properties

We are thrilled to announce John Hunter Property of William Porteous Properties International as our sponsor for this event! John’s support is a key step in helping us to replace the Senior and Junior playgrounds.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to John Hunter and his team for their generous contribution!

Year 4 Parent/Carer Volunteers Needed!

Every year, the parents and carers from each year group are asked to help run an event on behalf of the Parents & Citizens Association (P&C).

This year the P&C is asking Year 4 parents & carers to help the Events Committee set-up, run and pack-up the Parents Night.

This will be a great fun event so please sign up to help - https://signup.com/go/JCLHXii

Thank you for your support!

P&C Events Committee
events@subiprimarypc.com.au

It was great to see so many dads and adult role models enjoying themselves (especially the kids) at the recent Dawn of the Dad breakfast. After a hearty breakfast the tribe walked to school together which was very special.

Big thanks to Michael Rowe and the many supporters who organised this event. The smiles on the kids’ faces said it all!

While this wasn’t a fundraising event, it managed to raise over $600 which will go towards the replacement of our playgrounds!

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.

Enjoy free VacSwim lessons and pool entry for the December and January school holidays. Enrolments are now open and will close 16 October 2024.

VacSwim programs give children across Western Australia the skills to stay safe and build their confidence in the water.

For more information visit www.education.wa.edu.au/vacswim

As Term 3 draws to a close I wish all our families happy and healthy holidays! During the break is an ideal time to check your children’s uniforms to make sure they are all suitable for the hot weather to come in Term 4.

The uniform dresses are very popular as they are lightweight, look smart and are cool to wear on hot days. Currently available in sizes 4 to 12. Size 14 dresses will be available later next term.

For girls and boys, the lightweight microfibre shorts are a great option. They are a shorter leg length and I recommend buying one size larger than your child's usual size. Available in sizes 4 to 16.

Does your child need a new hat or a spare one? Our school is a Sun Smart School, and it is essential for your child to wear a hat every day to ensure happy outdoor play! Hats are available in sizes Small 55cm, Medium 57cm, Large 59cm, Extra Large 61cm.

I am seeking donations of good condition skorts, shorts, dresses, and gold polos in all sizes. If you are wanting to donate items, they must be washed and without stains or holes.  Many families benefit from your kind donations. Thank you.

I look forward to helping you all in sunny Term 4.

Shan
Uniform Shop Coordinator.

Kids’ Clothing Swap

📅 Dates:  Saturday 5th October

⏳ Length: 9.00-11.00am

🚩Location: The Grove Library located at 1 Leake St, Peppermint Grove

💰 Tickets: Register for your FREE ticket at: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-kids-clothing-swap

❌ Please no toys, books, adult clothes or bric-a-brac at this event.

Drop off your kids’ clothing on the day, or at the Grove Library during the preceeding week.

This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.

Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.

🚸 This event is suitable for children between the ages of 0 months to 12 years old. Please note that this swap is based on donations and therefore we cannot guarantee the age range, gender or style of clothing that will be available

The Combined Perth Schools Primary School Orchestra
Do you play Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass?
Are You currently in Year 3, 4 or 5?

Would YOU like to perform in a larger string orchestra? Then come and join us.

Where: Churchlands, SHS.
Auditions: Term 3 Week 9 & 10 (Sep 12 and 19).
Rehearsals: Term 1 2025 Thursday afternoon 3:30-4:45pm

For more details please email Kristel Hawksworth
khawksworth@churchlands.wa.edu.au

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