Issue 7 2025
Message from the Principal
Kaya Carramar Families
We are well and truly into Djeran Season with beautiful sunny days and cooler nights. We’ve noticed lots of dew on the ground this week as the land begins the cooling process. Time to dig out the Carramar PS jackets and jumpers in readiness for the rain, which we hopefully will see very soon.
Congratulations to the Year 6 teachers and students on the terrific Fun Fair which took place last Friday. The Year 6 students were certainly very creative with their stalls this year and a great time was had by all.
This week students will be participating in the Constable Care program. These programs empower children to stand up for themselves and make safer decisions in difficult or emergency situations. The topics covered are K – 2 First Aid Heroes, Year 3 Weely Safe – Pedestrian, Bike and Road Safety and Year 4-6 Frenemies – Bullying, Communication and Empathy.
This week on Wednesday 21st May at 10:00am is National Simultaneous Story Time.
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, family day cares, childcare centres, bookshops, family homes and many other places around the country.
Now in its 25th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.
The story this year is “The Truck Cat” written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell.
Here is the link if you would like to read with your family after school tomorrow.
ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2025: 'The Truck Cat' | National Library of Australia (NLA)
2025 P & C Day WA
This Friday at the assembly we will be acknowledging our very hard-working P & C and parent volunteers who support Carramar PS in many ways including fundraising , fostering community engagement and forming closer connections with the wider community. We appreciate all that they do!
Please find attached to this newsletter a copy of the Term 2 calendar. It is also on our website. Check the website regularly as any updates are posted there.
Reminder letters for Contributions and Charges are being sent out today advising families of any outstanding items. We thank you in advance for your payment.
Applications for enrolment for Kindergarten 2026 are now open. Please go to our website and complete your enrolment online:
https://www.carramarps.wa.edu.au/enrolment/
The closing date for Kindergarten Applications is the first Friday in July of Term 3. Applications may still be made after this date and will be considered on a case by case basis, in accordance with the Department of Education’s Enrolment Policy which can be found at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/policies. If you have any queries about the enrolment process, please do not hesitate to call the school 94050600.
On behalf of Mrs James who is on leave, enjoy our beautiful weather.
Boordawan
Melissa Morgan
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Sharing Successes
Juandre from Year 3, Room 1, successfully won a tournament for Carramar Shamrock Rovers Under 8’s. He contributed to his team by scoring 7 to 8 goals through out all the games. Juandre said he felt like the happiest man on Earth and is very proud of himself after his team won the tournament.
Two weeks ago, Ava from Year 5, Room 14, participated in a swimming competition and came 1st in 50m freestyle, 2nd in 50m backstroke, and 3rd in 50m breaststroke. Ava swims for Joondalup Rays and has been doing competitions since she was in Year 3. Well done, Ava!
Keep Australia Beautiful Competition Winners
PP- Olivia Rm 6, Runner Up- Millie Rm 6
Year 1- Payton Rm 3, Runner Up- Declan Rm 3
Year 2- Lewis S1, Runner Up- Alexis S2
Yea 3- Destyn Rm 1, Runner Up- Anahita Rm 1
Year 4- Zoe S5, Runner Up- Jamie S6
Year 5- Hunter Rm 12, Runner Up- Braxton Rm 12
Year 6- Flynn Rm 16, Runner Up- Indi Rm 16
Mother's Day in Kindy
‘ On Wednesday 7th May the Kindy children hosted a special Mother’s Day afternoon. Our guest participated in nail painting, necklace making, massage station, photo both and various craft activities. It was a lovely afternoon celebrating the special women in our students lives.’
Science with S1- Year 2
This week, our S1 learners have been getting hands-on with science as they explored the exciting world of forces. Through an engaging investigation using toy cars, the children experimented with push and pull forces to see how they affect movement. They made predictions, tested their ideas, and discussed what they observed—all while developing important scientific thinking skills.
Literacy learning with S2- Year 2
S2 students engaging in our Literacy Based Unit vocabulary learning activity centred around the text 'Sunday Chutney'.
Year 2's S3 @ the Fun Fair
Our S3 students had a fantastic time at the fun fair hosted by our enthusiastic Year 6 students! The event was filled with exciting games, colourful stalls, and plenty of laughter. The Year 6 team did an excellent job planning and running the event. It was wonderful to see S3 fully engaged, trying out different games, winning small prizes, and enjoying the lively atmosphere.
P&C Chat
Coming up in Week 5, Friday 30th, we have our Super Hero's Fun Day. You can come to school representing your HERO. All hero's look different and Not all hero's wear capes. Hero's can include:
- Fire-Fighters
- Wonderwoman
- Teachers
- Doctors
- Friends
- Superman
- Scientist
- Mum or Dad
Time: After lunch
Where: School oval
Donation: $10 per person
What: School Fun day and COMPLIMENTARY pancake recess
Why: FUN
Mother's Day stall was held in the week leading up to Mother's Day. We hope all mothers and carers enjoyed their thoughtful gifts and managed a little down time. Thank you to the P&C members for organising and manning the stall. The students in our school community make our job so rewarding.
Hot lunch day was a great success. Thank you to the absolute legends who came in to help ensure the students all received their delicious Pies, Sausage Rolls or Pasties. We hope all who had a hot lunch enjoyed their meal.
Please Remember:
- Signed permission slips for Super Hero Fun Day returned to the office ASAP
- Friday 30th May is SUPER HERO FUN DAY
Term 2 Parent Planner
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