Footy Fever Hits the Front Office!
Students brought along their gold coin donations, which will go directly towards purchasing items to fill Care Bags for children in our community.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a footy-themed day without a little friendly rivalry! The front office was buzzing this morning as Mr Ramsey (Geelong Cats) and Mrs Hindmarsh (Fremantle Dockers) faced off in true AFL spirit. The banter started early and shows no sign of slowing down!
Meanwhile, I proudly turned up in my bright blue West Coast Eagles jacket… only to be pushed out of the official photo! Perhaps it’s fair to say that it’s just not our year!
It was wonderful to see so many students and staff getting into the team spirit while supporting such an important cause.

Athletics Carnivals
We were blessed with two glorious days of sunshine to hold our Senior and Junior Athletics Carnivals. On Thursday, our school oval came alive with energy, excitement, and a sea of faction colours. Across both carnivals, students from Year 1 to Year 6 showcased not only their athletic skills, but also their sportsmanship, determination, and encouragement of one another. Whether winning or losing, every child gave their best effort, cheered loudly, and showed the resilience and heart that truly matter more than medals. Congratulations to every student who participated.

A special shout out must go to our Year 6 students. On both days, they worked alongside Mr Clancy and Mr Egan to set up, and they played countless important roles supporting the junior carnival in particular. Their leadership and willingness to help made a big difference.

Of course, events like these don’t just happen. A huge thank you goes to Mr Ashley Clancy and Mr Brendan Egan for their many hours of preparation, ensuring every student was ready and allocated to an event. Thank you also to our dedicated staff who worked with them to keep everything running smoothly and make sure the students had a fantastic experience.

As the saying goes, it takes a village. Our school is renowned for its community spirit, and once again, this was on display. Without the support of our parents and our wonderful P&C, we would not be the vibrant, connected school that we are today.

Education Assistant Appreciation Week
This week, we celebrated our amazing team of education assistants who work across
the school, supporting our youngest students in early childhood classrooms, our English as an Additional Language program, learning support and our students with additional needs. We are so grateful for the work they do and are a valuable part of our school community. I hope you will join us in showing your appreciation for the education
assistants that may be supporting your child or classroom. Thank you EAs, you are just
incredible!

Open Night
Open Nights are one of the highlights of our school year. They offer families the chance to step into the classroom, sit alongside their child, and see learning from their perspective.
For students, it’s an opportunity to take pride in their work, share their thinking, and celebrate their progress. For parents, it provides insight into the activities, approaches, and creativity that shape learning each day.
Most importantly, Open Night strengthens the connection between students, families, and teachers. Understanding the “how” and “why” behind classroom learning allows you to support your child in meaningful ways.

On Wednesday 24 September from 3:30pm–5:00pm, we invite you to visit your child’s classroom. Your child will be your guide, showcasing a range of learning areas and sharing work from our specialist programs. You are welcome to arrive anytime after 3:30pm, with the last entry at 4:45pm to allow teachers to close at 5:00pm.
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the learning journey together.

Student Safety After School Hours
We would like to remind all families of an important safety matter regarding after-school supervision. Our school grounds are not supervised once the school day ends, and staff no longer have a duty of care. For this reason, children must be collected promptly and should not be left on school grounds without a parent or caregiver present. To help support families with timely departures, we introduced an additional siren at 3:30 pm to signal the end of the school day to gently remind everyone to leave the school grounds.

Recently, there have been several incidents in our local area that highlight why this rule is so important. Police attended twice in the past week due to individuals in the vicinity allegedly affected by drugs or alcohol. Once in Rankin Gardens near a Year 1 classroom, and once on Bagot Road near the Subiaco Arts Centre grounds. While our students were never in danger, these events serve as a reminder that our school is located in a busy inner-city area where unpredictable behaviour from members of the public can occur.

Please be assured that during school hours, your children’s safety is our highest priority. Our staff are trained to act swiftly in any situation, and we maintain a vigilant and proactive approach to keep all students secure. We thank all families for helping us maintain a safe school community and for continuing to collect children promptly at the end of the school day. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Exciting Invitation: Hale School Digital Wellbeing Symposium
I am deeply honoured to share that I have been invited to attend the cross-sector Symposium on ‘Student Use of Social Media and Mobile Devices: Policy and Practice to Support Learning and Wellbeing’ at Hale School on Wednesday 17 September which will be addressed by the Hon Sabine Winton MLA, Minister for Education; Early Childhood. I have also been invited to join a Heads of School Panel discussion. It is a real privilege to represent Subiaco Primary and share our experiences in supporting students’ safe and responsible use of technology.

This invitation reflects the fantastic work of our school community. Thanks to the leadership of SPS Board Chair Hannah McKelvie and Associate Principal Alan Ramsey, our Wait Mate initiative has received 165 pledges – the highest in WA. Digital wellbeing is now embedded across our school, from the School Board’s Wellbeing Subcommittee to our P&C HealthyHub, and we actively engage families through surveys, WhatsApp groups, and community partnerships.

I am excited to learn from the insights and experiences of the outstanding leaders and key stakeholders and applying this to strengthen our support for student wellbeing in a digitally connected world.

Playground Upgrades – Keeping Everyone Safe
We’re excited that work is about to begin on upgrading our playgrounds. The Senior Playground has been fenced and work will commence on Monday 8 September. The Junior Playground temporary fencing will be installed on Friday 7 November, with work starting the Monday 10 November. To give space for vehicles and equipment, the fencing will extend a little way onto the oval.

During this time, we all play a part in keeping our school safe. Please remind your children that fenced areas are out of bounds and take care when moving near the work zones. Staff will guide students on safe routes and routines, and we ask for your support in reinforcing these messages at home. Together, we can ensure the upgrades run smoothly and safely, and soon our students will have fantastic new play spaces to explore and enjoy.

Happy Father’s Day!
Finally, a special reminder that this Sunday we celebrate all the amazing dads, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives. We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and special moments with your family. Happy Father’s Day to all!

Warm regards,
Heather McNeil

14 August 2025

L1	Mia L	Enber V	Melya D	Reece M	Annabelle B
L2	Ruby U	Eleanor B	Sara A	Len S	Yikuan Z	Faris S
L9	Thomas P	Anni Jo K	Charlotte M	Pannawit P
M1	Josephine F	Sushru B	Ruby P	Namya S
M2	Grayson W	Ashton K	Kyan L	Mila P
M3	Cecelia K	Maya L-S	Rayyan M	Anaya V	Siyun K
M4	Haniya I	Alya M N H	Celeste G	Zerrin I	Luke E-H
U1	Lachie B	Elijah B	Daisy R	Lila N	Yash P
U2	Aria R	Emma W	Hunter C	Matthew G	Veronica K	Chloe Y
U3	Vihaan G	Mason H	Joe M	Mila R	Paniz S	Joshua S
U4	Ellen T	Nathania C	Hudson B	Harrison B	Naomi T
U5	Jonathan N	Harshiv V P	Kaela W	Max B	Daniel H
U6	Henry B	Rafael B	Daisy B	Akanksha K	Suniti S	Yukino S
U7	Isaac I	Anvay G	Olivia F	Jesse F-M	Mujtaba J	Georgia B
U8	Anika D	Kenji K	Ryu H	Archie B	Adriana L	Yvie W

 

We are very proud to share that one of our Year 4 students Chloe W-M (M3) recently represented Western Australia at the School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships in Queensland. Competing against the best young runners from across the country, she showed outstanding determination and resilience, doing both herself and our school community proud.

Congratulations on this incredible achievement — what a fantastic effort!

What a magical day we had at this year’s Senior Athletics Carnival! From start to finish, the oval was filled with energy, determination, and plenty of smiles, laughs, and even a little dancing.

The week began on Thursday with the long jump, throws, and middle-distance events, which were a huge success. These competitions really set the scene and got the students prepped and excited for the big day on Friday.

The carnival itself jumped out of the gates with the sprints, where students showed incredible speed. We then moved onto our team games which highlighted the value of teamwork, before the afternoon relays brought the whole school together. The Year 1 and and 2 students joined in for the year level relays, and the excitement built towards the much-anticipated Grand Relay. This is always a highlight of the carnival calendar.

Congratulations to Julius, who were crowned overall champions on the day! Llewellyn claimed second place, and Klein finished in third.

A heartfelt thank you goes to our parents and families who came along to cheer and support. Your encouragement made the day even more special for the students. A big shout out also to our amazing teaching staff for their hard work in preparing, setting up, and running the carnival, their efforts ensured the day was such a success.

We also celebrated outstanding individual performances with our Year Level Champions and Runners-Up. Congratulations to these students for their achievements! Click HERE for photos.

Year 3 Girls                                  Year 3 Boys
Champion - Emmanuelle R-S           Champion - Oliver P-W
Runner Up - Emersyn D                   Runner Up - Micaiah D
 
Year 4 Girls                                 Year 4 Boys
Champion - Chloe W-M                  Champion - Luke E-H
Runner Up - Annalisa G                  Runner Up - Lincoln K
 
Year 5 Girls                                 Year 5 Boys
Champion - Lola A & Veronica K      Champion - James P
Runner Up - Indi M                        Runner Up - Patrick C
 
Year 6 Girls                                 Year 6 Boys
Champion - Lulu G                        Champion - Jude V
Runner Up - Margot J & Yvie W       Runner Up - Kenji K

We now look forward with excitement to the upcoming Interschool Carnival on Thursday, 25 September. Thank you again to everyone who contributed to making this year’s carnival such a memorable event.

The PE Department

Athletics Carnival Food Stall & Healthy Hub ‘Cool Fuel’
Special thanks to everyone who helped make the Athletics Carnival Food Stall and Healthy Hub 'Cool Fuel' stalls such a great success last Friday. The Food Stall was a great success raising over $1,500!  We really appreciated all the donations of delicious treats and the volunteers who organised and ran the event.  There were smiling faces all around!

Save the Date – Colour Run – Sunday 9 November
🌈 Get ready to dash, splash and sparkle in a rainbow of fun! 🌈

The Subiaco Primary School Colour Run is back and it’s going to be brighter than ever!

📅 When: Sunday 9 November, 3.00 – 4.30pm (picnic to follow)
🥪 After: Bring your picnic rug and enjoy the post run fun with family and friends!
📍 Where: Subiaco School Oval
I🙌 We’ll be calling on some superstar volunteers to help make the magic happen, so keep an eye out for sign up links in the coming weeks.

Dawn of the Dad Breakfast
This event has been postponed due to bad weather. The new date is Monday 8 September.

Apologies for any inconvenience please email any enquiries to events@subiprimarypc.com.au.

Big news, Subiaco Primary! Our brand-new Junior Playground is on its way — with completion set for the end of 2025! Thanks to YOUR incredible support and fundraising efforts over the past two years, the P&C is thrilled to contribute $130,000 towards creating this exciting new space for our kids to play, climb, and explore. The design is above, and any feedback can be emailed to secretary@subiprimarypc.com.au.

VacSwim offers fun swimming lessons over the October and summer school holidays. It aims to give children across Western Australia the skills to stay safe and confident in the water.

Who can enrol
Children aged 5 to 17 years old across swimming stages 1 to 16. For specific stage information refer to our website.

One program per child
To ensure a fair and equitable opportunity for all children to enjoy VacSwim, enrolment is limited to one program per child. This means:
• One enrolment permitted for October programs.
• One enrolment permitted for summer programs (December and January).

Families can register on a waitlist for additional programs if desired.

When enrolments open and close
Enrolments open Tuesday 5 August 2025.
October enrolments close Tuesday 26 August 2025.
Summer enrolments close Wednesday 15 October 2025.

How to enrol
The easiest way to enrol is Online.
You can also download an enrolment form to complete, print and mail by the enrolment closing date to:

VacSwim
Department of Education
Statewide Services Centre
33 Giles Avenue
Padbury WA 6025

The 2025 AWESOME International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things has just launched its program, featuring theatre, music, circus, creative workshops, author events, and much more for children and their families.

From Tuesday, 30 September to Saturday, 4 October, the Perth Cultural Centre will be transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity. Theatre highlights include Barking Gecko Arts' premiere Reasons to Stay Inside, Breaksea's musical Aliwah Bardinar!, Whiskey & Boots' The Quadrangle, and Sensorium Theatre's immersive Oddysea.

You'll also find hands-on adventures across the Festival. Join Ad Lib Collective's Drip Drop Play, explore Seam Together with The Seamstresses, try your circus skills in Skills + Thrills Circus Play, or create feathers for Flora's Pegacorn in our foyer activities.

The program also bursts with literature and music. Meet celebrated authors, including Deb Fitzpatrick, Katie Stewart, and storyteller Glenn Swift, at the State Library of WA. Enjoy the magic of Caity and the Crocodile with the Perth Symphony Orchestra, or West Australian Ballet's enchanting Storytime Adventures. To finish the week, WASO brings symphonic spectacle with Classic Adventures: Witches & Wizards.

Beyond the stage, the Urban Orchard transforms into a whimsical Teddy Bear's Garden, featuring the Teddy Bear Tea Party, Kids' Markets, Messy Bears hub, ribbon dancing, and much more. View the Festival program HERE.

Subiaco Dental Mobile School Holiday Dates
First Week: Closed:  Tuesday  30 Sep – Wednesday 1 Oct
The emergency clinic will be:
Mt Lawley Dental Therapy Centre
92 second Ave, Mount Lawley, 6050
(P): 9271 5561
(E): MtLawleyDTC@health.wa.gov.au

Subiaco mobile Open:  Thursday 2 – Friday 3 Oct.

Second Week closed: Monday 6 to Wednesday 8 Oct
The emergency clinic will be:
Mt Lawley Dental Therapy Centre
92 Second Ave, Mount Lawley, 6050
(P): 9271 5561
(E): MtLawleyDTC@health.wa.gov.au

Thursday to Friday 9 - 10 Oct
The emergency clinic will be:
Hill Crest Dental Therapy Centre
2 Bay View Street, Bayswater, 6053
(P): 9271 7184
(E): HillcrestDTC@health.wa.gov.au

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.

It is a pleasure to see the children running and playing in the sunshine!
Now is the time to look at refreshing polos, skorts and shorts for the warmer days to come. It is also a good time to check on your child’s hat as the “No Hat No Play” rule applies to keep your child safe from sunburn. It is a good idea to have a second hat as they often are lost and never seen again!

The preloved rack is a great source of school uniform items at very low prices. Currently I am seeking dresses, skorts (in larger sizes) and gold polos in good condition as the supply is low! If your child has outgrown uniforms and they are without stains or tears I would appreciate you donating them so another child can enjoy wearing them.

Please visit the Uniform Shop on Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 8.30am till 10.30am or order online at shop.subiprimarypc.com.au and I will deliver the items to your child’s classroom promptly.

Shan
Uniform Shop Coordinator

Household Hazardous Waste

Explosive, corrosive or toxic materials pose a health risk to you, your pets, our waste collectors and the environment and need to be taken to your nearest Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility for safe disposal.

This includes items like:

• aerosol cans
• paint
• batteries
• compact fluorescent lights and tubes

The good news is that the West Metro Recycling Centre is a permanent Household Hazardous Waste facility, so you can drop off a range of items for free. Click HERE to see the accepted items list and note that there is a 20kg or 20L per material type per person limit, per visit.

Asbestos is classified as dangerous goods and is not covered by the HHW drop-off scheme, however it can be disposed of at the WMRC for a small fee.

The National Tree Day community planting event has been rescheduled to Sunday 14 September, 9.00am - 12.00pm.

Join us for a fun-filled community planting day to help us plant 3,000 native plants in the native garden bed at Mueller Park.

We will be planting low growing native plants in the southern native garden bed. Come and join us for as long as you wish, plant some WA native plants to beautify your local park and meet your neighbours. See the meet point in the image below. We look forward to seeing you there!

In the event of unfavourable weather conditions this event may be cancelled as heavy rains will impact planting. In the event of a cancellation, participants will be notified via Facebook and email.

For more information and to register visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/events/national-tree-day-community-planting-event-f02cbee5.

One-Off After-School Cricket Session
We’re excited to offer students a chance to experience the fun and energy of cricket through a one-off after-school session at our local cricket hub — no ongoing commitment required!
📍 Nearest Hub: Floreat Park Primary School on Friday 19 September @ 3:30-4:30pm
🏠 Hosted by: WA Cricket + Wembley Districts Junior Cricket Club

Register at https://forms.office.com/r/nirUwvd9Eu

This initiative is designed to give primary-aged students a relaxed, inclusive introduction to cricket. Whether they’ve played before or are brand new to the sport, the session is all about fun, participation, and confidence-building.

Chess For Life Chess Club Starts: Week 1, For Years 2-6
Would your child like to learn how to play chess and make new friends at school?
Does your child have an interest in critical thinking and problem solving?
Chess for Life has been operating primary school chess clubs, tuition and tournaments for over 25 years. Some clubs include; Subiaco PS, Wembley PS, Wesley College and many more.

It is known that chess:

. Builds confidence and new friendships
. Develops Logic, Critical Thinking, and Creativity.
. Increases Concentration & Memory.
. Develops Problem Solving Skills.
. Improves Reading Skills.
. Teaches Planning and Foresight.
. Engages the mind OFF of screens.
. Connects You with new friends in other year groups .

Students in Year 2-6 are most welcome to come along and learn the wonderful game of chess. The fee for Term 4 is $185 per student. More Info and Booking www.perthchessschool.com.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