School Newsletter 24 September 2021

Welcome to the latest edition of the School Newsletter! It has been another busy and productive term at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School, highlighted by Peter Moyes Week celebrations, multiple sporting events, productions, incursions, camps and of course, a diverse and engaging curriculum and co-curricular programme. As I commented at the recent Honours Award Assembly for Secondary School, we are truly blessed in Western Australia that these types of events can proceed with limited or no restrictions.

Covid Vaccines
As recently communicated to relevant families, all Western Australian students aged 12 to 15 are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. The Department of Health has also announced that it is offering priority access for school students aged 16 years and over at WA Health clinics. More information about clinic locations can be found on the Healthy WA website. We also remind families that any concerns relating to Covid tests must be communicated to the School.

R U OK Day
R U OK Day was held on Thursday 9 September. The inclement weather prevented our usual picnic on the North Oval, however the students still got into the spirit of the day with indoor picnics and a range of activities during Tute time. Whilst the annual R U OK Day activities make for a wonderful event, we should always be conscious that our friends, family, and colleagues may be struggling. We regularly remind our students to not wait for R U OK day to check in with those they care about. We encourage them to make it an ongoing part of their life to be available for those in need, and in turn to be grateful for any support they themselves receive.

Secondary School Timetable
As previously advised, the Executive Team conducted an extensive review of the current Secondary Timetable during Semester One. The Executive Team ultimately determined that the School will move to a 65 minute timetable model in 2022, with five periods per day, plus pastoral care time. These changes were communicated to all families in June. Attention has since turned to the structure of the day and the timing of pastoral care. Heads of Department and Heads of Year have now been consulted, with a wide variety of options considered. The key focus will be a daily structure that maximises educational outcomes for all students, while maintaining the ability to deliver a quality pastoral care programme. More details regarding the daily schedule will be communicated to families in due course.

Traffic Update
The School was recently contacted by a staff member from Mindarie Senior College advising us that a student was nearly hit by a car doing a U-Turn using the Mindarie Senior College entrance on Elliston Parade. It is incumbent of parents from all three local schools to follow all traffic rules and not place student safety in jeopardy by taking short cuts. This message is being communicated to all three school communities. We continue to work with the City of Wanneroo to improve traffic flow around our School precinct and look forward to the road works commencing in December that should have an immediate impact on traffic flow. Any concerns parents have in relation to traffic issues in and around the School precinct should be reported to Main Admin.

Holidays and Exams
At the time of writing, many Year 12s were frenetically preparing for their Mock Exams. The finishing line is fast approaching and it is my hope that our Year 12s can maintain their focus for just a little bit longer to ensure they have the best chance of success throughout the exam period.
 
To all other students and indeed parents, I extend my sincere thanks for the contributions that you make on a daily basis. You truly make Peter Moyes Anglican Community School a wonderful place to teach and to learn.

In concluding, I would like to wish all families a restful school holiday break and I look forward to an enjoyable Term 4 as we celebrate the Graduation of our Year 12s and the outstanding achievements of our students at various end of year events.

Every Blessing.
Benjamin Lomas
PRINCIPAL

Wow, what a term! This term has been packed with amazing achievements of our Primary students. I have been so impressed with the students across all classes who have been working hard, setting goals for their learning, and then focusing hard on achieving their goals. At the Upper and Lower Primary School Assemblies I have read out some incredible celebrations of learning about students who have adopted a great positive mindset towards their learning and achievement when announcing the many merit certificates that students have been awarded this term.

The intrinsic focus and commitment that they apply to their learning, sets our students up for lifelong learning. Not all students will receive a merit certificate this year, but they will be encouraged to develop a greater appreciation and understanding of what they are learning and how to be resilient in maintaining a positive mindset to keep going.

SchoolTV Report

I have included here the link to the latest SchoolTV Special Report by Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg on the effects of the pandemic and strategies for parents that maybe of interest to some of you.        
https://broadcast.schooltv.me/article/special-report-instilling-hope-uncertain-times

NAPLAN Results in the Primary School

The Primary School Staff have been reviewing the NAPLAN results for 2021 and we are very pleased with the strong results that we attained for Year 3 and Year 5 this Year. 

Year 3 results were particularly strong, with the Numeracy, Reading, Writing, Spelling and Grammar and Punctuation all above State, National and Similar. 

Year 5 results were also particularly strong, with Numeracy, Reading, Writing and Spelling all above State, National and Similar and with Grammar and Punctuation above Similar Schools and only very minimally below State and National levels. 

This feedback was very favourable and tells us that the work and direction we are giving in teaching and learning in the Primary School are all heading in the right direction, and this now allows us to focus on areas that need greater input.

Playing in our playgrounds in the Primary School

When children come to play at our Primary School, the two nature playgrounds are both always a focal point during play breaks. Whilst the two playgrounds are both very popular, there are many games and activities that our Primary School students engage with during recess and lunch.

The students may not realise, but the learning doesn't stop when they exit the classroom. They learn many lessons during their play breaks, from negotiating who is 'it', whether the handball hit the line or deciding who will go on the flying fox first or which four students are next to go on the basket swing.

Loose parts play has been an important addition to the many activities our students can choose from during playtime and is a wonderful part of our playground because it supports the students to be creative in their play. Every day, different outcomes are formed thanks to the imagination of our students. Loose parts play allows opportunities for construction and reconstruction, invention and reinvention. We have noticed that during play times, since we have added these different elements, students now have more opportunities to engage in creative and imaginary play.

If the nature playground, handball squares, flying fox, Ninja climbing frame, loose parts, basketball court and the Primary Library are not utilised, then our magnificent oval will always summon our students who long to run and kick a footy or soccer ball or do a cartwheel or perhaps play a game of tag. It is then wonderful to see the students return to class, ready to learn, after having fun and having had a good run.

Primary School Instrumental Concert

Last week I was privileged to witness some incredible growth and talent in our Primary School Instrumental Concert Programme. When our very young students make the brave stand of performing in front of a big crowd, now that says something! I cannot believe the growth in a year from many of our really young students that had performed last year. The dedication of all our peripatetic music teachers is wonderful and a huge thank you to our Primary School Music Teacher – Mrs Tess Loewdin- Juno and all her helpers on the night. Bravo Team!

NIPPSA Inter-School Athletics Carnival Congratulations and other sporting triumphs this term!

It has been a busy term with regards to athletics in the Primary School this term, with two very successful Lower Primary and Upper Primary Inter-House Athletics Carnivals resulting in Lingiari being the winning House for 2021.
Cross-Country again has featured very well this year and was won by Hollows House for the Inter-House competition and coming second in the States ‘All Round’ Award and winning first for the Girls which was really praiseworthy!

On Tuesday and Wednesday this week we had the Primary School NIPPSA Inter-School Carnival with the results as per below:

And, yes, Peter Moyes came 2nd! Also, not only that, we won the Equity Shield (this is the ratio of students in Years 3-6 to our points).

Next Term

• Edu Dance lessons will start for Years 1, 3 and 5, starting the first Monday back in Term 4
• PS Disco – Week 1 - Kindy to Year 2 4:00 – 5:00pm, Year 3 to 6 5:15 – 6:30pm
• First Communion for Years 4 and 5 – Week 2, 18th October at 8:30am – families very welcome
• Camps galore 
  • Year 3 Sleepover - Week 2
  • Year 6 Camp - Week 3
  • Year 5 Camp - Week 4
• Year 3 Beach School Weeks 2 – 8
• Remembrance Day Service – Week 5, Thursday 11th November
• Nativity and Carols – Week 8, Thursday 2nd November
• Year 6 Graduation – Week 9, Wednesday 8th December
• Presentation Assembly – Week 9, Thursday 9th December

As we head into the holidays, I wish all our Peter Moyes families and community a wonderful holiday and to all our footy fans, enjoy the momentous AFL Grand Final at our very own Optus Stadium!

My best wishes,
Mr Roderick Wood
Associate Principal Primary School

Every year Academic Extension students from Years 5 and 6 take part in the inter school academic contest the Tournament of Minds.

This year we were thankfully back to a live presentation format for the contest, which was held at Edith Cowan University, Joondalup on Saturday 27th August.

Both of our teams selected an extremely complicated STEM challenge, which involved creating a CGI interpretation of the return of coded messages from earth to the International Space Station.

Their ten minute presentations also had to involve the creation of devices formed from three different objects with coded messages which combined to create a single message from earth to potential extra-terrestrial beings.

To add to the complexity, the messages had to be created involving different senses such as touch, sight and sound.

Our two teams’ presentations were not only highly inventive but also thoroughly entertaining, through the use of costumes, song and excellent stop motion animations.

As well as learning how to use the camera and edit using iMovie, they gained valuable teamwork, ICT and personal skills along the way.

Congratulations are due to both of our teams for representing the school with such lively presentations and in particular, to Team #1 who went on to compete in the State Final in the STEM category.

This is a hugely challenging, intense day when the students compete in a completely new STEM challenge. They have 3 hours to create a ten-minute presentation explaining their solution to the challenge and creating a device, as well as props and costumes.

To reach the State Final is a credit to great teamwork and ingenuity and whilst they did not go on to the National final, our team competed with smiles on their faces and a well-deserved sense of accomplishment.

 

The Year 3 students learnt about the Aborigine Dreaming in both Drama and Art. They created beautiful animal masks and used these masks in a wonderful performance of the ‘Story of Tiddalick’, which they performed to their peers and parents in Drama class.

 What a great way to explore Indigenous culture!

"Yirra Yaakin, which means “Stand Tall” in Noongar language, is one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal performing arts organisations producing award-winning, world-class theatre that is exciting, entertaining, educational, authentic and culturally appropriate"

On the 13 August, the students in Pre-Primary to Year 6 had the opportunity to attend a performance of 'Bilya Kaatijin'. The Primary School students thoroughly enjoyed the performances as well as learning more about water conservation and the part that each of us plays in saving our environment.

Peter Moyes Anglican Community School achieved Runner Up Champions at the NIPSSA Athletics Carnival.

Day one of this event took place at St Marks ACS and included 800m races, long jump, turbo javelin and shot put. The Peter Moyes squad performed brilliantly particularly in the field events. At the completion of day one, Peter Moyes were winning on 594 points.
The 200m, 100m, relays and team games all took place on day two at the WA Athletics Stadium. Against a number of very strong schools, the PMACS athletes performed solidly finishing in second place. Peter Moyes won Equality Shield. The PMACS team can certainly be proud of their efforts.

Special thanks to Mr Senior, Mrs Goosen and Mr Patel for training the Athletics Team.

Kellie Shimmings

Head of Upper Primary

The final results are:

On the morning of Monday 6 September our Pre-Kindy Dads were invited to come along to enjoy a fun filled morning.

The children sang a few little songs to our special guests and then they were spoilt with; a geological excavation, construction activities, stories and even a game of darts and bowling. Some lucky dads were even treated to ‘cup of tea’ or ‘cooked breakfast’ from our Pre-Kindy kitchen. Our little Kiddiewinkles were so excited to bring their Dads to Pre-Kindy for the morning and we would like to thank those that came along.

House Shirts

Yippee, our House Shirts have arrived! Our Junior Primary students are so excited that they can support their House each Friday by wearing their House shirts. We look forward to seeing more Primary School students wearing their sports uniforms and House shirts every Friday next term. To help you understand a little more about our House Patrons, the Primary School House Captains have written some information that they would like to share with you.

Cuthbert House Patron by Layne Bennett
Betty Cuthbert was an Olympic athlete and winner of four gold medals. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and then dedicated her life to helping educate others about Multiple Sclerosis and promoting research into it.
 
Durack House Patron by Rose Wheeler
Mary Durack was a very talented Australian author and historian. She was full of inspiration and had a positive attitude which was incorporated into her novels. Mary Durack encouraged and inspired many people to fight for aboriginal rights.
 
Florey House Patron by Brock Slade
Howard Florey was an Australian pharmacologist which means he researched, developed and tested medicines. He worked with Alexander Fleming to create and manufacture penicillin. Penicillin is an antibiotic capable of killing germs in the body, Penicillin helps many of the sick and was a great medical discovery. From his work with penicillin, he and Alexander Fleming were awarded a Nobel prize in science and medicine in 1945.  Howard Florey’s portrait appeared on the $50 dollar note from 1973 to 1995. He played a very important role in protecting world health.  It is an honour to have him as our House patron.

Hollows House Patron by Olivia Britten
Fred Hollows was an eye doctor who spent his life helping those who couldn’t afford, or access basic eye care. He worked really hard to end avoidable blindness and improve the health of Indigenous Australians. Fred Hollows was chosen because he was a selfless person who looked after those that needed it the most.

Lingiari House Patron by Emma Branford
Vincent Lingiari was a member of the Gurindji people from the Victoria River district in the Northern Territory. He was Aboriginal stockman and Indigenous rights supporter. Vincent Lingiari worked hard to improve their rights and treating them with respect. He led the Wave Hill walk-off because he was sick of Aboriginals being treated poorly in their land. The strike created a better relationship and safer environment for Indigenous Australians.

 


 

Sandpit Fun

Primary School students like to take advantage of the beautiful weather and our magnificent playground at every possible opportunity. Please enjoy the photographs of our students creating in the sandpit.

Mitochondrial (Mito) Disease

Every year, monuments around the world light up green to raise awareness for Mitochondrial (Mito) Disease and this year is no different with the ‘2021 Light Up for Mito’ taking place in participating countries on Saturday 25 September, with Perth’s Bell Tower shining brightly. 

The Mito Foundation supports people affected by Mitochondrial Disease, funds essential research into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cures of mitochondrial disorders, and increases awareness and education about this devastating disease.
The Pre-Primary students have made little green butterflies to help shine a light on this disease. 

These butterflies were displayed between the PP1 and PP2 classrooms, photos were taken and added to social media by parents with the hashtag #worldmitodiseaseweek.

We have attached a fundraising link below for anyone who would like to donate to this worthy cause.

https://fundraise.mito.org.au/s/388/406/e

Term 4 Reminders

A reminder that the Summer Uniform is worn in Term 4 for all students. If you need any uniform items, the Uniform Shop is open during term time on Tuesdays and Thursday between 7:45am and 12:00 noon. During the holidays they will also be open on Thursday, 7th October between 12:00 and 6:00pm.

Please ensure your child brings a water bottle, hat and sunscreen to school every day. As the weather warms up it is important to keep their fluids up. Students must bring along their own water bottle so that it can be refilled as often as needed throughout the day.

Additionally, if your child/ren is unwell please keep them home from school. Please ensure that a reason for each absence is provided by emailing primaryschool@pmacs.wa.edu.au or phoning Primary School Reception on 93045566.

Family Fun during the School Holidays

We all know the old saying ‘enjoy your kids while you can as they grow up too quickly’. So, here are a few fun activities to help you enjoy some family time on the holidays, enjoy!

• Teach your child/ren your favourite childhood board or card game and then have a weekly family games night
• Bake a cake together and then invite a family friend or neighbour over to share it 
• Plan a family picnic to somewhere you haven’t been before
• Visit the local library and borrow some books to take home and enjoy
• Watch a family movie together 
• Go stargazing in the back or front yard
• Learn how to play your child’s favourite video game
• Go on a scenic family drive, bike ride or walk together 
• Play Lego together, have your own family Lego Masters competition 
• Learn a new song and then have a family karaoke night
• Have a family slumber party (outside if the weather is warm enough) or go camping in the backyard
• Go on a day trip to somewhere in nature and have a nature scavenger hunt
  

Have a safe and relaxing break, we look forward to welcoming everyone back when Term 4 commences on Monday, 11 October 2021.

Congratulations to Teagan Edwards who has completed the Maths Pathways course midway through her Year 9 year! The Maths Pathways course covers the Australian curriculum to the end of the Year 10 Advanced Mathematics, meaning that Teagan is more than a year ahead and this is no mean feat. She has shown mastery in 438 modules over the past 3 years.

I asked Teagan a few questions about her journey on Maths Pathway

What did you enjoy most? “I enjoyed how I could guide my own learning and had the ability to do work ahead of my year level.”

What motivated you to finish? “I was motivated by the fact of how rewarding I thought it would be to complete Math Pathways as well as how it would help elevate my understanding of Maths.”

What was your biggest challenge? “My biggest challenge was to work through some of the harder concepts in Maths Pathway.”

We have several more Year 9 students who are very close to completing the Maths Pathway course and are eager to do so in the coming weeks.

Teagan challenges Year 7 and 8 students to work hard at getting ahead and doing their best in Maths Pathway. Much of your success is in your hands. With a growth mindset, attention to accuracy and determination, you too can be more than a year ahead!

On Wednesday 1 September a group of Year 9’s and the 2022 Year 12 Student Leaders attended the zero2hero ‘In Your Head’ Annual Youth Mental Health Forum for Young People at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. This is the fourth year that Peter Moyes students have attended the forum that commenced only five years ago. Our students joined hundreds of students from schools across Western Australia to listen to keynote presentations and panel discussions with mental health leaders. They also participated in interactive workshops to sample different ways of maintaining positive mental health and gain skills to support their wellbeing.

The conference opened with wonderful dances by the boys from Wesley College’s ‘Moorditj Mob’ who did several different dances accompanied by outstanding digeridoo playing.

This year the key notes were presented by Karen Young- psychologist, author, and founder of ‘Hey Sigmund’, who helped us understand anxiety, how our brain works and ways to help manage our stress with better self-care. We also got to listen to Brain Councillor, an Aboriginal Mental Health consultant, Youth Worker and Yamatji man. He spoke to us about his childhood and journey to helping others and ways that we can all support each other and change our emotional environment. We also had the pleasure of listening to Olivia Vivian, Olympian gymnast, and Australian Ninja Warrior. She gave us an inspiring talk about her journey as a gymnast and her struggles with self-belief.
 
The day stimulated many further discussions for our students. It was helpful for them to hear stories of people’s life journeys and to then attend practical workshops that gave students strategies and tools to help improve their wellbeing.

On Thursday 9th September the Mathematics Department hosted an Incursion for the Year 7 students which was presented by the company, World of Maths.

The session started with the students discussing which careers they wanted to pursue in the future and where Mathematics had a place in those fields. The students soon realised that Mathematics is deeply integrated in all areas and aspects of life from the army to acting. 

The students then split into teams and worked together to solve a variety of problems, giving them an opportunity to explore and extend their problem-solving skills. It was amazing to see them all working together and sharing ideas on how to think mathematically and logically. 

Often Mathematics is looked upon as being the subject that everyone knows is important to learn but the real-life application is lost on students. This incursion helped our students to realise that Mathematics is not about the individual topics such as trigonometry or geometry but instead, it is about teaching students how to become excellent real-life problem solvers. 

On the 23, 24 & 25 August some of our Year 9 and 10 students completed 3 days of Try-a-Trade via North Metropolitan TAFE at the Clarkson campus.

Students completed a day of Bricklaying, Tiling, and Carpentry being given practical experience in these areas as well some background knowledge of these industries.

Some feedback;

“I want to say thanks so much for organising Try a Trade. (Student) loved every minute and walked away with more knowledge for my future and some skills under my arm. “

“It’s such a clever idea and I think more kids should give it a go.”

Out of the 10 students that attended, 3 of the year 10’s enjoyed it so much that they applied for North Metropolitan TAFE 1 day a week profile courses in Building and Construction which they will participate in next year, if successful with their applications.
 
Please keep an eye out for notifications and advertisements in 2022 for the next opportunity for Try-a-Trade.

‘If you can talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.’  Nelson Mandela

WA Languages Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of language learning. In PMACS we celebrated this on Friday 20th of August by having a Middle School Languages Afternoon. Students wore red and white on the day to support the theme.
 
The afternoon started with a Middle School Assembly for all Middle School students as well as Senior School students studying Indonesian. The assembly started with the singing of the Australian National Anthem and the Indonesian National Anthem, as it was Indonesia’s 76th Independence Day on the 17th of August. The Assembly had a variety of extremely entertaining and engaging performances from our Middle and Senior School students. A Balinese dance by the 3 Admaweda sisters, Neisha, Bianca and Mahalia was one of them. Gina Latimer from Year 8 sang a beautiful Indonesian song and students enjoyed a demonstration by the Pencak Silat (Indonesian martial arts) workshop presenters. This was followed by an informative session by our guest presenter, Nicholas Basan, who talked about his journey with regard to how he came to learn and immerse himself in the Indonesian language and culture. From visiting Bali with his family when he was 12 years old to doing an exchange in Jakarta and going on to have an array of study and work related opportunities, all because he engaged and spoke Indonesian! Nicholas left students with the challenge to consider the benefits of learning a second language; that it can result in many exciting possibilities and prove beneficial in the future.

Following this, all Middle School students participated in a variety of Indonesian activities for Periods 6 and 7. Year 7 students continued with their cultural journey with various music, dance and martial arts workshops. Students from Year 8 participated in cooking Indonesian special foods such as lumpia (spring rolls) and Martabak Manis (sweet pancake).  In addition, the Year 8’s showed their creativity by making ‘Wayang’ shadow puppets and the 8.5 class designed a spectacular map of Indonesia using Batik on a display cloth.  Year 9 students had the opportunity to learn some vital cooking skills preparing a sweet dish called ‘Klepon’ and designing their own Calico Bags with Indonesian prints. Senior School students enjoyed the afternoon hosted by Nicholas Basan with some competitive quizzes and playing traditional Indonesian games such as ‘Donut eating’.

The Languages Department was thrilled with the support and enthusiasm received from teachers and students for the afternoon. We take this opportunity to thank everyone involved for an overwhelmingly successful ‘Languages Afternoon 2021’ and look forward to more success in the future. 
 
Terima kasih,
Maya Swailes
Head of Languages

After being postponed from last year, ASC Schools Week commenced with a Eucharist service at St George’s Cathedral on Wednesday September 1 2021. 

A group of Year 9 students and student leaders represented the School and the newly elected 2022 Student Leadership Team attended their first official School function with Olivia Williams (Head Girl 2022) and Travis Woolley (Head Boy 2022) bringing the School banner into the cathedral. 

Deputy Head Boy, 2022, Noah Carey, delivered a prayer, along with school leaders from the other Anglican Schools Commission schools. It was a lovely service led by Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy. Her Grace and Rev Peter Lawrence AM, CEO of the ASC, were kind enough to have a photograph with our students outside the cathedral. 

To celebrate Book Week with the Primary Years, the Year 10 Drama class performed their annual Book Week Children’s Theatre piece. It was a colourful and creative way to share this year’s theme with the younger students and inspired many to explore the world through reading.

Ignite Award is an exciting program of discovery run by Awards WA. It is specifically designed for young people aged 9 – 13 years and provides a framework to learn valuable skills, be physically active, assist others in the community and experience adventures. It is a great tool for young people to transition into secondary school and fosters positive self development and leadership skills.

Students in Years 5-8 are eligible to complete the Award which has 4 levels, increasing in challenge. Each level has four parts:

Physical Activity - To encourage participation in physical activity and improve performance and fitness.

Hobby - To encourage the development of personal interests and practical skills.

Volunteering - To develop and encourage a sense of community spirit and responsibility to others.

Adventure - Encourage a spirit of exploration and increase confidence in unfamiliar places.

Ignite Award benefits young people by fostering positive attitudes towards learning, complementing their school curriculum whilst also building an environment for positive engagement and interaction between young people and the community.

This youth program creates opportunities for students to try new things and learn new skills and in the process, develop initiative and commitment, becoming more responsible and motivated young people. Ignite Award also builds an environment for positive engagement and interaction between the student, staff and family members.

If you are interested in the program and you child is in Years 5-6 please contact Ms Nicole Brown on nbrown@pmacs.wa.edu.au
 
If your child is in Year 7 or 8 please contact Ms Priest at spriest@pmacs.wa.edu.au

Year 12 student performances

As it has always been, the end of Term 3 for our Year 12s has arrived in unseemly haste!
It has been most enjoyable to see performances from our final year students in the creative arts of Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts. all of the performances and works make up a large part of their Practical Marks for their courses and provide that final adjustments for their WACE Practical Examinations, which occur in the October holidays prior to the School’s Mock WACE examinations. 

WACE Examinations

By now, all students sitting their WACE exams in November have their Personalised Exam Timetable. They have been reminded that each student has ensured that their best mobile number is registered on the SCSA student portal. Students will need to check the student portal after 7.00 pm each night of the examination period and on the morning of each examination in case any of their exam details have changes. Students must download and print copies of the personalised exam timetable both written and practical and to take a copy of this to every examination.

OLNA Results

The OLNA was smoothly completed in Week 6 by between13 to 26 students, depending on the test. Results will not be to the School until October. However, the OLNA Prep co-curricular sessions will continue, but with a focus on Literacy and Numeracy in general and specific to the student attending the Tuesday or Wednesday sessions. Students are encouraged to continue their attendance.
Once the results are in, those Year 10 and Year 11 who have not passed OLNA will be required to take a Foundations English or Maths course to ensure they are best supported to obtain a passing Grade in their WACE for that subject. More detail about this direction will be shared with the relevant students and their parents during Term 4.

Year 11 Courses

Students in Year 11 taking an ATAR pathway and their parents are reminded that a review of course achievement leading into and directly after the End of Year Examinations will be conducted. Based on our professional experience and knowledge, those students whose results indicate that direct entry into tertiary institutions in 2023 via their likely ATAR ranking will be unsuccessful will be required to change their pathway to one that is more viable. The reason for this is based on the fact that our students have many different pathways for entry into a tertiary institution. Peter Moyes ACS provides the guidance to ensure this if it is the aspiration of those students. As it is, in 2021, the proportion of students taking an ATAR Pathway in Western Australia is below 50% for the first time since 2014. Students on an ATAR pathway should be those of our cohort who clearly demonstrate academic excellence and it is this pathway that is most appropriate for them.
With my best wishes for a restful break

Natalie Shaw
Associate Principal Senior School

Term 3 marks the start of several fundraising projects initiated and hosted by the Year 11 cohort as a component of their Service Learning for Semester 2. It was wonderful to see entrepreneurial skills surface as helpers fastidiously organised a deliciously appetizing sausage sizzle to feed the Secondary School hungry masses on RU OK Day on September 9th. It was a great effort by all the members of Hollows Tutorial Group led by Mr Osman, however special mention goes to Vin Bradley, Sam Petschak and Cooper Moss who barbequed tirelessly to meet the high quality of cooking and high standards of Customer Service. We look forward to further community activities which enhance the appreciation of working collaboratively for a great cause.

Mrs Christine Hiotis

On the 16 September the class performed their production of ‘Hoods’ to the Year 12 ATAR Drama class. This was followed by a ‘Question and Answer’ session. All students rose to the occasion both on stage and behind the scenes.

We look forward to the upcoming Primary Performing Arts Festival, Year 9 and 10 Performance Evenings and 2 more Snapshot YTC Productions!

On September 9th the Year 12 General Health Studies class had the privilege to have a guest speaker from the Paraplegic Benefit Fund (PBF). Konnah works with the PBF to share his story and hopefully prevent others from taking the same risks he did. 

Konnah is an incomplete quadriplegic after being involved in a drink driving car accident as a passenger. He discussed the extent of care he has to be given to do everyday activities such as getting out of bed. He went into to depth about the ripple effect and how it effected not only him, but his friends and family physically and emotionally. 

He encouraged us to stay safe and think about the consequences of our actions. Konnah made this experience really enjoyable and engaging for our class and we would like to thank him for taking time out of his day to tell us his story and help us to stay safe. – 

Trin and Anique.

On 6 September the Year 12 ATAR Dance and Drama students performed a selection of their examination pieces for a live audience. They all have worked so hard, and the Dance and Drama staff are incredibly proud of them all! 

Since then, all students have sat their Mock practical Examinations and we wish each student great success as they sit their WACE Practical Exams during the holidays.

The Year 11 and 12 ATAR and General Drama students, as well as the Creative Industries students and their teachers, enjoyed a wonderful night watching a live theatre performance. “York”, performed at the State Theatre and performed by Black Swan Theatre Company, was both a moving and comedic piece, delving into a haunting story of Australia’s past and present, whilst challenging the audience to consider how we need to change for the future. Poignant and entertaining- all students and staff had a most valuable excursion!

Student Engagement Officers from the University of Western Australia representing two of the main Residential Colleges, Trinity College and St. Catherine’s College, visited the Year 10 and 11 cohorts to provide an insightful exposé into university campus life. There are several residences of varying sizes geographically located close to the Swan River along ‘College Row” accommodating TAFE and uni students within short proximity to Perth central. The experience of on-campus living has fabulous appeal for many reasons but notably it is the opportunity to reduce stressful and time-consuming travel time to and from university, with greater accessibility to university facilities daily. There is further opportunity for face-to-face learning experiences, especially amidst online learning, where the experience of university life has tarnished its appeal, by lacking the human interaction factor. Living on campus offers a bonus in the way it enhances the wholistic experience of pursuing higher education, post-secondary schooling. The quality of the campuses and their facilities are of a high standard where the benefits offer a great alternative to renting close by.

Should you have any questions, please request your child to pick up a brochure from my office.

Mrs Christine Hiotis

Will and I are thrilled to be able to announce the winner of the Good Human Award for 2021. This award goes to the most outgoing and caring student who shows a consistent and selfless sacrifice for the benefit of others. Will and I were blown away at the quantity and quality of the nominations and we hope you all continue to nominate and recognise those good humans around you into the next year. It was a difficult decision trying to narrow down the competition.

This semester’s winner received many nominations, all detailing great examples and traits, which makes them a Good Human. This person is described throughout their nominations as a kind, caring and compassionate person who consistently goes out of her way to assist her peers both in and outside of School. This student consistently demonstrates the School Values through her inclusive, non-judgemental approach to life. This Good Human can often be seen assisting others with schoolwork and helping students with study tips to ease the stresses of Year 12. Furthermore, she also generously hosted 120 restless Year 12s at her home after the Ball, which is a night I’m sure many of us will remember forever.

This Good Human also applies themselves to their studies, receiving DUX in 2020, and ranking highest in the state for Accelerated Indonesian.

It is our great pleasure to award Neisha Adma Weda the Good Human Award for 2021.

Grace Foster and Will Hodgson
(Head Girl and Head Boy 2021) 

Our Term Honour Awards Assembly recognised the achievements of our students across the term and had a cultural focus as we presented achievement awards to students across language, music, art and drama. 

Jacob Miles provided a musical interlude, performing a vocal piece that was outstanding. 

The Honours Awards are presented to a male and female student in both Middle and Senior School and is a prestigious award given to students who demonstrate the School Values and have particularly achieved their personal best. 

The School Values Award is presented to either a male or a female student in each year level, each term, by their Head of Year. It will be awarded to a student who consistently demonstrates one or more of the School Values – Faith, Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Responsibility and Courage.

Congratulations to all our Term Three Award winners.  

Middle School Honours Award:
Kya Fisher
Bailey Thompson 

Senior School Honours Award:
Georgia Taylor
Thomas Chambers

School Values Award:
Year 7              Blake Thompson
Year 8              Hayden Latham
Year 9              Teagan Edwards
Year 10            Ché Zeitsman
Year 11            Aaron Hemetsberger
Year 12            Atidaishe Gohwa
 
Colours & Honours Awards:

The School wishes to recognise the outstanding and exceptional achievement of its students in a variety of School activities - Academic, Cultural and Sporting- through enabling students to be awarded Colour and/or Honour Awards for these achievements. The School also wishes to recognise those students who provide outstanding service to the School by the granting of Service Awards. This term the following students were awarded Colours or Honours:

Service Colours:                                                                    
Sasha James                                                                Finley Oakes
Tom Prowton                                                               Ben Williams
Iwan Scrivens                                                              Luke Foster
Erin Wilkinson                                                             Joscelyn Melendez
Bianca Adma Weda                                                      Eli Mence       
Llara Fearon                                                                Rhys Harries
Abby Palmer-Smith                                                      Aoife Sheehy
Molly Hilditch                                                              Kirsten Wettner
Freya Maloney-Ross                                                     Jasmine Van De Peppel
Michelle Matsvororo                                                    Martino Bellu
April Gomm                                                                Zane Fitzgerald
Kathleen Maloney                                                       Tina Ly
Bella Rath                                                                   Izzy Coulson                           
Zach Elliott                                                                 Mieke Grobler
Tanika Jenkins                                                             Anya Dalglish 

Cultural Colours:   

Asha Lague (Dance)
Olivia Budimuir (Dance)
Katrina Wyer (Art)
Lize Strydom (Art)
Rachel Goode (Art)
Abby Snowball (Art)
Molly Hilditch (Art)
Elizabeth Xin (Art)
Neisha Adma Weda (Dance, song & promotion of Indonesian culture)
Caitlin Bird (Music)
Ellie Hayes (Music)
Harry Buck (Music)
Hayden Latham (Music)
Kathleen Maloney (Music)
Bobby Yang (Music)
 
Sports Colours:
Lily Anderson (Powerlifting)

Academic Colours:
Thomas Chambers (4 WACE ‘A’ Grades in Semester One)
 

At Peter Moyes ASC we promote good mental health through positive behaviours and each term we acknowledge a mental health and wellbeing day to support this message. This term the Secondary School marked RUOK? Day. Each year during Term 3 Secondary students enjoy a picnic together on the oval, but this year the wet weather meant we had to do something a bit different; however, we did not let the rain prevent us from doing something together. We adapted our event, with Years 10-12 having their picnic inside the Allan Shaw Centre Auditorium. Student in Years 7- 9 had their picnic and activities inside the Middle School and Creative Arts buildings. The students were able to share yummy food together and even brought the occasional piece of fruit!

The focus for RUOK? Day this year was ‘a conversation could change a life’. Students from different year groups participated in various activities throughout the week that focused on how to listen, identifying signs that people may not be okay and importantly, how to look after yourself – to engage in self-care. Some year groups held competitions and played Kahoot quizzes, answering questions about the day and displaying their understanding of mental health. Outstanding effort and participation of the day was shown by the Year 7s who designed different types of ears. The students were asked to create their own pair of ears after completing their activities regarding listening. The students then headed to Senior School for pictures of them with their wonderfully crafted ears alongside the large ‘ear to listen’ display in the Senior School Reception.
In acknowledgement of RUOK? Day we continue to support the Blue Tree Project which was created to help stimulate difficult conversations and encourage people battling a mental health issue not to suffer in silence, but to speak up and seek support.

At Peter Moyes ACS, we are always encouraging students to look out for each other and talk to adults when things don’t feel so good. We promote a safe environment by reassuring each other to seek help whenever it is needed through peers, teachers, the Chaplain or School Counsellors.

By Sophie Byrne

Term 4 is nearly upon us, please be reminded that all students change into our Summer Uniform from Monday 11th October 2021, most items are now available at the Uniform Shop.

School Hat

During terms 1 and 4 all students in years Kindy  to Year 12 are required to wear the School hat when outside, new stock has arrived and is available for purchase.

Uniform Shop Opening Times

Normal Term Time Opening Hours

Tuesdays and Thursdays                               7.45am – 12pm

Holiday Opening Hours October 2021

Thursday  7th October 2021                          12pm – 6pm

If you require any further information, please contact the Uniform Shop on 9304 5544 or email sasmith@petermoyes.wa.edu.au

 

A reminder to all parents that the Café will be closed on Thursday 21 October 2021. You will not be able to place lunch orders for this day and students will not be able to visit the café either. Please note this is only for the one day. If you have any queries at all please contact the School.

Planning to travel to Indonesia as soon as you can? Or just interested in the language and culture of our fascinating big Asian neighbour? There is no better time to get your language skills honed than right now!

PMACS, in partnership with Balai Bahasa Indonesia Perth, will offer evening classes in Indonesian language again in Term 4.  Two levels are available – Beginners 1 (Survival) and Beginners 2, both on Wednesday evenings in the Senior School. The cost is $25 annual membership of BBIP plus $200 for an 8-week course.

Enrolments are now open at https://balaibahasaperth.org/uncategorized-en/face-to-face-class-in-mindarie/. For further information please contact BBIP Class Coordinator Sue Cooper at enrolcourse@balaibahasaperth.org.

PMACS Quiz Night is back! It's the big one Disney Plus!

Get your friends together for a great night of fun, test your knowledge from all your favourites Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars and Simpsons.

Tables are ONLY $100.00 (10 per table) BYO food and nibbles. No BYO drinks as there will be a bar available on the night. Limited tables so secure yours now! Prizes for the winning table, door prizes and more.

Book at https://events.humanitix.com/pmacs-quiz-night

Erin Nash Ballet Academy, a local ballet school situated in Joondalup. They are running a series of workshops in collaboration with West Coast Music School over the upcoming school holidays (Tuesday 28th September - Friday 1st October) which centralises around music, dance and the performing arts. They are suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years old. The program is called "Time to Shine" and will be held in the True North Block, located in Merriwa.

Held over four days in the beautiful setting of the True North Block, our stars will attend daily workshops covering all aspects of the performing arts, providing them a valuable well rounded experience. Workshops include dance, singing, drama, &  music, as well as elective subjects tailored to the individual’s areas of interest. 

All of the newfound & developed skills will be brought together on the final day in the form of a showcase performance for friends and family. 

The session runs from 9-3pm each day, with free before and after care from 8-5.30pm available for those families who need it, as well as daily morning tea. Stars may attend Time to Shine for single days, the whole week or a mixture of days! Simply select which days on the application form when filling in.

Time to Shine is your stars’ next step in their performing arts journey. From the beginner enthusiast, to the advanced performer, all are embraced, nurtured and catered for. They will leave the week feeling empowered & enchanted. They will develop an overwhelming sense of self confidence. They will believe in themselves. They will Shine.