School Newsletter 6 April 2022

As I write my notes for the latest edition of the School Newsletter, I have been reflecting on what has been another unique term. At the time of writing, the School has managed close to 200 positive Covid cases and almost 400 close contacts. Despite the obvious challenges these numbers have presented, I have been overwhelmingly proud of our community’s response to the evolving level of restrictions and the resilience shown by all students in the face of adversity. Pleasingly, we have managed to maintain a sense of normalcy by continuing with many of our usual events in a Covid-safe manner. Just last week we ran our Secondary Cross Country Carnival in a modified format to enable all students to participate. This is on top of other activities such as Incursions, Peer Support and our Co-Curricular Programme which have all proceeded this term, albeit in a slightly different manner! I am tremendously grateful to all staff for their flexibility in striving to maintain these opportunities for our students.  

I trust you will enjoy reading the latest edition of the School Newsletter which provides a snapshot of the happenings at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School over the past month.

NAPLAN

The National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests are an annual assessment of skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy. Students complete four assessments: reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) and numeracy. To prepare students for the assessments, practice tests have been conducted over the past few weeks. The practice tests are an important way for schools to test network capacity and resolve any technical issues prior to the official tests in early May. Parents are reminded that while NAPLAN provides a useful snapshot of student progress, the School continually collects formative and summative feedback to monitor student progress and we encourage parents to regularly check SEQTA and engage with their child’s teacher to monitor progress. On another note, ACARA have announced that from 2023, all NAPLAN assessments will be conducted in Term 1. This will allow for a speedier turnaround of results for parents and provide greater scope for schools to adjust teaching and learning programmes.

SCHOLARSHIPS

I am pleased to report that the School had an overwhelming response for our 2023 Scholarship programme. The School received over 70 applications from current and external students. We appreciate the time taken by students to complete the application and it has been fascinating to learn a little more about each student’s achievements and personality. The process of narrowing such a large applicant pool was a challenging one, especially when we had so many worthy candidates. The School conducted a rigorous shortlisting process, to determine which students should proceed to the interview stage. These interviews are currently underway, with final scholarship allocations to be determined by the end of Term, and families notified of the outcome by the end of the School holidays.

COVID-19 UPDATE

As we near the end of term, I wish to thank all of our staff, students, and families for helping to support and care for our community as WA heads towards the peak of COVID-19 cases. In pleasing news, current restrictions are being eased in time for the commencement of Term 2. These changes will mean a return to a more normal mode of operation, with Chapel, assemblies and larger events permitted. Furthermore, parents will be allowed back on site next term for carnivals, parent teacher meetings, learning journeys and all our usual events. I will communicate the relevant details to all families at the start of next term and I encourage you to monitor the School App, Facebook, and our website for regular updates. If you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the school at admin@pmacs.wa.edu.au

PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

The annual AGM for the Parent’s and Friends Association was held on Tuesday 29 March. I am grateful for the parents who attended the meeting on Zoom and I congratulate the following parents who have been elected to the P & F Committee: Sarah Turbutt – President, Kylie Roemermann – Vice President, Sarah Lanes – General Member, and Jazmina Chamberlain – General Member. The Committee is already looking forward to organising various events including a Primary School Disco, the Twilight Markets, a Quiz night and other assorted community activities.

As the term draws to a close, it is now vital that all students take the time to refresh and recharge over the School holiday period. This includes switching off their laptop and taking a complete break from school to focus on family, friends, and the things they love to do. I wish all staff, students, and parents a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday break and look forward to seeing everyone back on site in Term 2.

Every Blessing.
Benjamin Lomas
PRINCIPAL

As we move into Term 2, the most pressing academic challenges are the upcoming examinations and external tests for students in Years 9 to12. Please see below the key academic dates for families to diarise and information about the School’s response to possible effects of COVID to your child’s teaching and learning programme.

Parents are reminded that they have an important role to play in their child’s continued academic success. By regularly viewing your child’s results and feedback on SEQTA, you will be kept informed and current as to their progress. Teachers continue to refine their teaching and learning documents on course pages in SEQTA. If you find anomalies, such as non-release of assessment marks or lack of clarity surrounding task completion and assessment feedback, it is important to contact your child’s teacher via email or phone. 

Please be reminded that our teaching staff are busy people and are responsible for more students other than just your child; therefore, please frame your query respectfully.  

During Term 2, I will be taking leave and Mr Keith Briggs will be responsible for all aspects of Secondary Teaching and Learning. I look forward to resuming my duties in Term 3. In the meantime, I wish all our students the best from their hard work and effort and the resultant success that comes from this for the remainder of Semester 1. Some of the keys to success include reducing the gaps in their learning by seeking and acting on teachers feedback, persisting and finding a growth mindset and recognising that errors are part of learning.

My best wishes to all families during Term 2 and the upcoming breaks.
Natalie Shaw
Associate Principal Teaching and Learning

The School aims to promote and develop leadership skills in all students. These opportunities range from classroom responsibilities and personal confidence development to more formal leadership roles. These roles can take place in curricular, co-curricular or purely social forums in which the students are involved.

Students across the School have additional opportunities to develop their leadership skills. One of these opportunities is a House Representative. Two House Representatives are elected for each House in each year level. They complement and assist the Year 12 House Captains.

Leadership is an incredibly important component of our School programme, and we are particularly proud of the way our leaders will affect their peers, their school, their community, and the broader community in which they live. One House Representative from each level will join the five Year 12 leaders and five Year 6 House Captains to form this year’s Student Representative Council (SRC).

We will elect year 7 House Representatives early in Term Two once the students have had a little more opportunity to get to know each other.

Congratulations to the following students who are House Representatives in 2022:
Year 8: Brooke Sayers, William Kapitola, Donna George, Stephanie Inkster, Tayla McIver, Gemma Agostini, Rayne Maldero, Jaydn Williamson, Grace Chalmers, Tony Phan
Year 9: Abigail Daniels, Danielle Graham, Charlotte Burrows, Ryan Chhun, Sophie Ashurst, Eddie Brown, Carli Basson, Grace Cameron, Gemma Vine, Sam Williamson
Year 10: Chloe Pogson, Mitchell Bennett, Alice Arnold, Eloise Powell, Ava Rancatore, Bailey Thompsom, Teagan Edwards, Brandon Roe, Nicola Bowness, Carys Yates
Year 11: Leiahan Osborn, Reece Martin, April Gomm, Brady Reynolds, Faye Bradford, Martino Bellu, Anya Daglish, Kathleen Maloney, Tivya Pillay, Luke Foster
 

 

 

 

Environmental Conditions Heat Laboratory

As part of the Exercise Physiology unit of study, Year 12 ATAR Physical Education Studies students have been looking at the impact of exercising in different environmental conditions. The aim of this laboratory was to investigate the effects of heat and humidity on the body during exercise and see how the body reacts to different conditions during exercise. Students recorded the physiological effects of thermal stress, rate of exertion, fluid consumption, heart rate and core body temperature. Students analysed two different environmental conditions in order to investigate which would allow the athlete to reach their optimal performance level, one participant being located in a temperate, air-conditioned room indoors whilst the other was located outdoors in the temperature of 31 degrees.
 

Pi day (Monday the 14  March, or in the American style, 3/14) is quite possibly a mathematician’s favourite maths-themed day. Mathematicians around the world celebrate by eating pie, wearing pi themed merchandise, and making pi related calculations with their colleagues. Here at PMACS, we decided to celebrate by livening up the maths area of the Senior School by decorating it with more than 300 (and counting) digits of pi! During our classes and House Connect, students across the entire senior school cut approximately 600 digits out of brightly coloured paper. Then on Tuesday, Mr Acott and Ms Di Lallo began sticking those digits to the wall, in the exact decimal order of pi.

By the time of writing, the Maths Department (with the help of a Year 11 Methods class) have put up more than 300 digits of pi, using Mr Acott’s book of 10,000,000 digits of pi as a reference (so you know that the order is correct!).
Soon, as you walk into the maths area, there will be digits of pi on every wall, forming an entire loop of the building, and maybe even more!

The Maths Department would like to thank all students who helped cut out digits and those who helped put them up.

Happy pi day!

On Friday 18 of March Year 11 Biology and Year 12 Integrated Science students took a bus to Lake Joondalup to study the freshwater ecosystem. We arrived around 9am at Picnic Cove and had a look around and then we met our Nearer to Nature instructor called Hannah. With her help we tested the lake water for nutrients (nitrogen and phosphate), temperature, pH and turbidity. After we had done a survey of the water birds, we headed back on the bus to Neil Hawkins Park where we had lunch and tested the water again. This time we also surveyed macroinvertebrates (tiny water animals) and found many interesting ones including leaches! Overall, everyone had an interesting and enjoyable day studying the ecosystem at Lake Joondalup.

Lawrie Eichhorn
Science Teacher

On Tuesday 15 March and Wednesday 23 March, The Year 11 Outdoor Education students participated in two Surfing Excursions at Back Beach, Lancelin. These two excursions were replaced with the Margaret River Surfing Expedition as this was postponed due to the current Covid-19 restrictions.

The students had the opportunity to surf in two 3-hour blocks, testing their skills learnt at Brighton Beach, Scarborough throughout the term. The conditions were challenging at times, with a mixture of whitewash and green waves on both days. All students attempted to catch at least one green wave during both sessions. It was fantastic to see the students consolidating their surfing skills and having fun!

Thank you to Mr Streeter for Assisting on both days.
Sarah Branley – Outdoor Education Coordinator
Cameron Fannon – Year 11 Outdoor Education Teacher 

Year 11 General Physical Education Studies have been playing Lawn Bowls as part of their first sporting assessment. Students have been coached by the local Quinns Rocks Bowling Club members. It has been an enjoyable experience for our students, which for most of them, has been their first introduction to the sport of Lawn Bowls.

The social interaction between the generations has also been pleasing to witness as the students have competed in singles, pairs and triples matches. The Peter Moyes students have been encouraged to continue their association with the club as many have potential ‘talent’. The students would like to thank the many coaches for their expertise in improving their skills and the ongoing relationship with the Quinns Rocks Bowling Club.

PE Teacher – Mr Mark Fussell

 

Unfortunately, this term has been a term of constraints and restrictions, which has meant many of our usual activities, including Year 7 Camp and a Term One Honours Assembly have had to be postponed. 

This meant we have also run a reduced and modified Peer Support programme between Year 11 and Year 7 students. The programme runs on a Thursday during House Connect to facilitate interactions, connections, and relationship building. School connectedness is an important protective factor that contributes to students’ mental health and wellbeing. For students to feel a strong sense of belonging, they need to have positive experiences and good relationships with their peers at school. 

Our support programme provides students with the opportunity to broaden their connections across the School community in a safe and structured format. Our Year 11 students run activities to foster relationships and connectiveness with younger students by taking on a leadership role. Through hands-on fun activities and discussions, students explore and apply a range of social and emotional skills, leading to improved positive social engagement in and beyond school.

Year 7 students are busy assembling their electronic bugs. All students must be commended for their patience with their goggles being steamed up by their masks!

Friday 18 March 2022 was National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA). NDA is Australia’s key bullying prevention initiative, connecting schools and communities to find workable solutions to prevent bullying.  The theme for this year was ‘Kindness Culture’. Across the week students from Primary and Secondary School created a culture of kindness with various events promoting inclusiveness, respect and community belonging for all students.

Planning for a safe and supportive school community requires a whole-school community approach. Whole-school responses to bullying prevention build positive and supportive school environments by incorporating strategies for intervention at all levels, inclusive of students, teachers, parents, and carers.
Three key characteristics outlined in the national definition of bullying distinguish bullying behaviours from other forms of peer aggression behaviours which do not constitute bullying. The key characteristics of bullying include:

1.            Power imbalance

2.            Deliberate intent to cause harm, and

3.            Ongoing and repeated behaviour

Knowing the types of bullying behaviour can help identify if an incident is bullying, or peer aggression. While neither of these behaviours should be tolerated, they do require different management strategies, and the first step for responding is to correctly identify the behaviour.

Communication with school around these issues is essential and encouraged. If you require further information on bullying or cyberbullying, then please refer to The Bullying No Way, or eSafety Commissioner websites.

https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/big-issues/cyberbullying

 

What an amazing first term!

Can I take this opportunity to thank you all for your support during this first term in spite of the continuing difficulty of working around the challenges the pandemic throws at us? Our students and staff have demonstrated renewed enthusiasm and engagement for learning at school despite all this.
I do acknowledge the difficulties many families have faced with siblings or other household members succumbing to COVID, or household contact isolation. I am also so grateful for your continued support of the Primary students' compliance with mask-wearing. We have noticed that, for younger students, wearing a mask has limited their need to be classified as a close contact, and is helping us to maintain a low level of infections throughout the School. It has been imperative that we have maintained this as a strong priority, to keep staff and students safe, and help to keep our wonderful staff healthy and able to continue face to face teaching with your children.

Primary Reception is changing face!

Some of you may or may not be aware, but the lovely Claire Long who has been our wonderful face in the Primary School as our Receptionist since 2017, is sadly leaving us. Claire and her family have decided to return back to England, to be closer to their family at the end of this term.

This is, of course, very tragic for us, as she has become one of our most loved and treasured faces in the Primary School!

Claire has a long history of involvement in our School. Firstly, starting as a parent when her son, Daniel, enrolled for kindergarten in 2007. Not long after, Claire joined the ‘Triple H Club’ which was the ‘Happy, Healthy, Humans’ play group. Her daughter, Megan, also began in the Primary School in 2010. Claire was extensively involved in many volunteer roles in and around the School. She was a representative for the Early Years focus groups, Co-ordinator of ‘Minnows Playgroup’ for 2 years, P&F Committee member for quite a number of years before becoming P&F Secretary for 3years. She was recognised for her diverse and capable skills when she became P&F Administration Assistant for 5 years. Her current role as our illustrious Primary Receptionist began in 2017.

Claire has made many friends in our Primary School and has played a significant role in also helping to build community in our School.

I am sure you will want to farewell Claire who will be greatly missed before the end of this term and I am sure she would be happy to see you!

I would, however, also like to welcome our new face to the Primary Reception. Please make yourself known to Linda Henn!
Our Primary students will all know who Linda is as she has worked in the Primary School as a relief Education Assistant in previous years, and then this year, in various Administration roles in the Secondary School.

NAPLAN

Children in Years 3 and 5 were involved in the first test practice run of NAPLAN held last Tuesday and Thursday. This test run was in preparation for the online NAPLAN - a national literacy and numeracy assessment held in May each year for all Australian students in Years 3, 5, 7 & 9. As schools are transitioning from paper-based to computer-based assessments, this test run is designed to expose and rectify any potential ICT problems that may impact the school. Information to parents and carers concerning the NAPLAN has been forwarded to parents via school bags – you may need to have a look if your child has not handed you the information sheet!

Primary Drama

The Year ’s have gone on a wonderful adventure this term as part of their “Choose Your Own Adventure” Task. They have travelled by sea, plane and train to arrive at their destination and have come across a portal to another land. The groups created fantastic scenes showing their fantasy land. They were creative, imaginative and highly energetic! We look forward to our ‘Clowning Around’ unit in Term 2.

Year 2

One morning when the Year 2’s arrived at school, they discovered footprints in their classroom. Where did they come from? Who do they belong to? Why are they here?
It turns out that an Emperor penguin called Emily had been looking for her friend, Sydney the mouse, who had been exploring Antarctica.

Year 2 students were asked to help Sydney decide what continent to visit next. And our inquiry began! They have loved discovering information about the different continents: the different animals, landmarks, weather, people, festivals, and the list go on...

Year 4

The Year 4’s have been working hard on their mental maths strategies throughout the term. What better way to test these than with games? They have played games using dice, cards, counters, laptops, and whiteboards. Not only are these games lots of fun, but the players were also required to perform numerous calculations while developing their mathematical thinking skills. 

Year 5

In Science this term the Year 5’s have been looking at light and investigating how our eyes see colour. They have conducted a number of different investigations which has developed their understanding of the behaviour of light. Their final task was to design a pair of sunglasses using craft materials that would block out the light without affecting the colour an object appears. They certainly were creative and used what they learned to great effect.

Thank you/welcome back…

I would like to particularly thank Mrs. Amanda Chilla for starting the year and finishing the term with 4.2. The class have enjoyed her enthusiasm and passion for learning. Mr Patel will return back from his lovely break of Long Service Leave for the start of Term 2.
I also want to thank Mrs. Jaime Bartley who started the year with 1.1 but needed to begin her maternity leave earlier than expected. She was able to pass over the baton, successfully to Mrs. Karen de Swardt, who has played a number of large relief roles covering 2.2 initially, and then 1.3 for the last 3 weeks of this term. We thank her for her flexibility and energy she brings to her teaching. Mrs. Suzanne Smith has had a wonderful break for her Long Service Leave and is excited to be able to come back to start the term with her 1.3 class.

A final thank you must also go to Mrs. Karen Morrissey for doing a fabulous role in supporting the 2.1 and 2.2 as Education Assistant for a number of weeks. She has been a wonderful support to the team!

Have you filled your bucket today?

Each of us…carry an invisible bucket that contains our feelings. When our bucket is full, we feel great. When our bucket is empty, we feel sad. A bucket filler is someone who says or does kind things for other people. By doing this, they are filling other people’s buckets and filling their own bucket at the same time. From ‘Have you filled a bucket today?’ by Carol McCloud.

Break time over the school holidays is a wonderful time for us all to reflect and get our buckets filled and in turn, help fill those of others. 

As we head to our school break, I am extremely grateful that we have been able to provide the quality of education and interaction that is so important to building relationships with our children. Peter Moyes is a one great big, cheerful family, enabling children to learn many of life's challenges through a variety of experiences.

I do wish you all a wonderful Easter break and I look forward to seeing all our community face to face, as a reality, and maybe even maskless upon our return!

With my best wishes,

Rod
Associate Principal - Primary

Congratulations to the Term One award winners for their consistent effort and kindness.

Term One Honour Award:
Lara Branford
Harry Sullivan

Aussie of the Month:
Addison Sherman
Zara Houlahan
Jasper Curtis
Indi Slade

Bronze House Point Certificate:
Zac Britten
Noah Plitcha
Jake Roworth
Juniper Wilson
Saoire Casey-Burress
Mia Cahill
Eliza Morgan

We are pleased to announce that we have had a great start to the year in the Pre-Kindy Room. The children have settled in well and are getting used to the daily routine. 

We are learning to interact with our friends and engage in meaningful play experiences. We are encouraging the children to use their imagination through role-play and many other activities, both indoors and outside.

Recently we have been taking part in activities based around Autumn (the Indigenous season of Bunuru/Boonaroo). These activities have included cutting and collaging leaves, painting and taking prints, storytelling, and exploration at the nature table and light table.

Mrs Sue Todd & Mrs Jacqui Geurts

In Pre Primary we enjoyed celebrating Harmony Week. This gave the students an opportunity to discuss how they are all unique, have different families and have come from different places. The children participated in relay races to dress in clothing from around the world. Students talked about different food that is traditional in each country and even watched sushi be made. Students also used different construction blocks to recreate famous buildings seen around the world.

With the help from parents, students created a stick person wearing traditional clothing to represent where their family comes from. While looking where to place our stick person on the map, our discussions quickly moved to where different animals and insects come from and why they live there. The love for insects led to researching where different bugs come from during investigations. The students looked closely at different insects from around the world. They even had a go at inventing an insect that might live in Australia. Keep an eye out for any new looking bugs around the Pre Primary classrooms!    

Pre Primary teaching team

BERITA Kelas Bahasa Indonesia Sekolah Dasar

Selamat siang siswa-siswa dan orang tua!  (Good afternoon students and parents)

Indonesian class has been very busy across all the different year groups but I would like to especially congratulate the Year Three students for their brilliant creative writing. Each student created a book that described 6 different animals hiding in the forest. Students were tasked with introducing each animal in Indonesian and writing descriptive sentences about their colour and location. The results were amazing and several students across the three groups were sent up for a Principal’s Award.
 
Salam hangat
Ibu Bell Primary Indonesian teacher

Each Wednesday the Primary Library hosts a round of the Lunchtime Lego Competition. The Competition is fierce, with half the teams eliminated each week.  

This term the Years 3s and 4s competed, testing their build skills in teams of 2. Eight excited teams gathered for the grand final, the toughest test of all, where only one team can win. The Easter theme brought on some excellent builds, but the judges could only choose one winning team, and that was Zac Britten and Marcus Fallan. 

Their Bunny build was simple, but extremely effective and quite recognisable.  Well done to all the teams that competed, especially those that made it through to the grand final. 

Some students had time at home this term, and what better way to spend it than reading?  

The Library’s Get Caught Reading Competition challenged them to get caught reading somewhere weird or super cute, and the resulting photos showed amazing creativity from the students and parent photographers alike. Here are just some of the delightful entrants in the competition.

Teachers vs Students Lunchtime Dodgeball Game

To end Term 1 the teachers took on the students who have earnt the most House Points. 

Congratulations to Noah Plitcha, Mia Cahill, Marcus Tenni, Jasper Curtis, Mia Stewart, Zac Britten, Jake Roworth, Juniper Wilson, Eliza Morgan, Saorise Casey-Burgess, Mia Stewart, Daniel Lawton, Hudson Goddard-Maloney and Bradley Fox for being selected. 

These students have continually displayed good behaviour, effort and a positive attitude at school.
It was lovely to have everyone join in at the end.  

It was a fun way to end the term.

Due to the current COVID restrictions the Cross Country Carnival on Tuesday 29th March 2022 was organised differently than normal with each year group running during a period throughout the day. Students in year 7-8 completed 3000m. Students in years 9-12 were selected to run in the Championship event which was 4000m. The remaining students in year 9-12 ran an inner loop track of 400m, earning a House point for each lap completed.

The weather for the event was mixed, however mainly dry which allowed the event to run smoothly. Blue Chip Timing system was used again to ensure all students received an instantaneous, accurate time. Moreover, offering a professional look with the use of individual numbers for students. 

Presentations were conducted immediately after the event for each year group on the north oval to female and male competitors respectively. 

YEAR 7 GIRLS (3000m)

YEAR 7 BOYS (3000m)

YEAR 8 GIRLS (3000m)

YEAR 8 BOYS (3000m)

YEAR 9 GIRLS (4000m)

YEAR 9 BOYS (4000m)

YEAR 10 GIRLS (4000m)

YEAR 10 BOYS (4000m)

YEAR 11 GIRLS (4000m)

YEAR 11 BOYS (4000m)

YEAR 12 GIRLS (4000m)

YEAR 12 BOYS (4000m)

Congratulations to Lingiari House who achieved the most point across all year groups on the day and won the House Cup for Cross Country 2022.

Our Inter-House Cross Country Carnival will form the basis for selection at the Inter-School level, where Years 7 to 12 will compete in the School Sport WA State Trials. This will take place on Friday 20th May. The Associated and Catholic Colleges (ACC) Carnival will take place on Thursday 2nd June. Further details will follow regarding these Inter-School events.

Overall, the event was a great success with excellent participation and effort shown by our students. I would like to say thank you to the Health and Physical Education Department for their efforts. Moreover, the support of the House Co-ordinators and the Certificate II Sports students from year 11 and 12.

Mr Drew Hall
Head of Health and Physical Education

This term has been an exciting time for Dance within the school; with the introduction of a Junior and Senior Dance Troupe, as well as a Bootcamp programme for students wishing to improve their technique and skills.

With two external and experienced Dance coaches taking the Troupes both Maddy Parker and Madi McCaw have engaged, inspired, and shown fantastic leadership throughout Term 1.

The Junior Troupe have worked hard on an upbeat performance piece, which will be showcased early next term. The Senior Troupe have worked tirelessly rehearsing for the Easter Service filming as well as having the recent opportunity to perform in the school’s livestream to China.

The Bootcamp students are working enthusiastically each week with Miss Di Lallo on their skills development whilst also having a lot of fun and laughs in the process.

As Head of Dance and Drama, I could not personally be prouder of the students involved- their dedication, commitment and clear love for Dance has shone through on many occasions. We are looking forward to seeing what next term brings for these very talented students and their coaches.

Head of Dance and Drama - Emma Leadon

During term 1 our budding photography co-curricular students enjoyed being outside taking a range of artistic photographs.

Photographs were taken by:

Aiden Siemens

Amity Humann

Annabell McNamara

Lani White

Mannat Khaira

Paige Burnett -Smith

Rhea Gourdie

The Primary School is collecting pots and pans for our sandpits. If you have any unwanted pots, pans, trays or muffin tins please drop them to Miss Lazarus in PP2 or any of the receptions. We will ensure they make their way to our sandpits. 

In late March Isabelle Curtis in Year 8 made her way to Sydney with her Mum to compete in the Australian Athletics Championships. She competed in the 3km Race Walk, there were 16 competitors in the U14 girls from across Australia and Isabelle placed 6th with a personal best time of 16:18.43. A great effort for her first nationals campaign.

Towards the end of the April School holidays Isabelle is travelling again this time to Melbourne as she was selected to compete in the 1500m Race Walk at the Australian Little Athletics Championships for the U13s, giving her the opportunity to compete for WA again.

We would like to congratulate Isabelle on her achievement so far and wish her all the best for upcoming competition in Melbourne.

In late March PMACS was well represented at the State Junior Swimming Championships with Grace Wallace Year 8, Jayden Freind Year 8, Cassie Joyce Year 6 and Amelia Lissett Year 6 all competing. We have some of their results to share with you.

Grace Wallace - Year 8

Grace competed in 50m backstroke, 50m freestyle, 200m freestyle and 200m IM. Grace managed personal bests in all 5 of her races. Well done Grace

Cassie Joyce - Year 6

50m Freestyle - 7th
50m Backstroke - 7th
100m Freestyle - 14th
100m Backstroke - 8th
200m Freestyle - 10th
200m Backstroke - 7th

Congratulations to Grace, Jayden, Cassie and Amelia on all of your hard work and training.

In March Indianna and Jackson participated in the 2022 State Little Athletics Track and Field Championships held at the WA Athletic Stadium. The children participating in this event are the best of the best from all over Western Australia.  Their achievements are certainly worth mentioning. Congratulations to both Indianna and Jackson.

Their results are:  

Jackson
Under 10 Boys 70 meter Final – 2nd Place Silver Medalist (new PB 9.98s)
Under 10 Boys 100 meter Final – 2nd Place Silver Medalist (new PB 13.95s)
Under 10 Boys 200 meter Final – 1st Place Gold Medalist (new PB 27.97s) – NEW STATE RECORD (old record was set 49 years ago)
Under 10 Boys 400 meter Final – 1st Place Gold Medalist (new PB 1.03.12s) – NEW STATE RECORD

Indianna
Under 10 Girls 400 meter Final – 1st Place GOLD Medalist (new PB 1.06.80s)
Under 10 Girls 800 meter Final – 2nd Place Silver Medalist (new PB 2.36.29s)
Under 10 Girls 200 meter Final – 1st Place Gold Medalist (new PB 29.61s)
Under 10 Girls 100 meter Final – 2nd Place Silver Medalist (new PB 14.75s)
Under 10 Girls 70 meter Final – 4th Place (new PB 10.55s)

Have a read of the article that was written about Indianna and Jackson by the Mulga Mail.

Congratulations to Spencer Norris one of PMACS Year 6 students. Spencer recently competed in the WA State Athletics Championships, he completed in 4 events and these were his results:

• Javalin - Gold Medal and PB 33.56m
• Discus - 4th with a PB of 33.86m
• Shot Put - 6th 9.49m
• High jump - 10th with a jump of 1.25m

All your hard work and training is paying off, great work Spencer!

Congratulations to Hayden Carter from Year 5. Hayden recently passed his Black Belt and was presented with his certificate at the Graduation Ceremony. 

The end of March the Nippers State Championships were held. 

Jasmin Whitaker a Year 7 student took place in the individual events congratulations Jasmin on your results.

BRONZE in Beach Flags
BRONZE in Beach Sprints
GOLD in Beach Relay Team

Jasmin also competed in the relay teams event where they won gold! A big congratulations goes to Jasmin, Chanel, Isla and Caylee  who are all PMACS students what a great effort!

Year 7 student Brady Fulcher has been selected for the HockeyWA U13 State Academy. He is incredibly excited and has worked hard for selection. Well done, Brady!

Cheryl Crisp used her highly valued artistic skills to create a magnificent bookshelf wall display at the entrance to the English Department.  Students are welcomed to the department with beautifully bound old classics and some friendly little fellow ‘readers’ -see if you can spot who these are next time you walk past the wall. 

Uniform Shop

At the beginning of Term 2, we change into our formal winter uniform and winter sports uniform, most items of winter uniform are now in stock.
 
Pre-ordered Blazers will be ready for collection from Tuesday 8th March.

Uniform Shop – Opening Hours Easter 2022
Tuesday 19th April                         8am – 12pm & 2pm – 6pm

Thursday 21st April                        8am – 12pm & 2pm – 6pm

Wednesday 27th April                     7.45am – 12pm

Thursday 28th April                        Normal term time openings resume 7.45am – 12pm

 

The Anglican Schools Commission International is looking for families to host regional, interstate and international students intending to study at one of our Anglican Community Schools located in WA. 

International Student hosting opportunities available now!

• No cost to register 
• Long term hosting available
• Short term hosting available
• School holiday hosting available
• Up to $300 weekly fee paid - T's & C's apply

Please send all enquiries to Accommodation Coordinator email - homestay@ascschools.edu.au

Visit www.ascschools.edu.au/hosting for more information

PMACS Playgroup is back in term 2 starting on Wednesday 4 May 2022. Playgroup is held every Wednesday morning during term-time from 9:00am - 10:30am. Playgroup is open to all families living in the local and surrounding areas with children 0-4 years old. Playgroup is free to attend, it is held in PMACS beautiful nature playground.

A reminder to you all that the School subscribes to ParentTV, parent advice on demand! ParentTV offers hundreds of on-demand videos and courses to support the parenting and care of children from birth to teens.

Feel more confident and connected with access to reliable advice on a wide range of topics from Australia and the world’s leading parenting and educational experts.

You can now access reliable advice on a wide range of topics from leading parenting and educational experts in Australia and beyond, all in one place.

Please go to www.parenttv.com/membership and enter the school code ‘moyes’.
From here you will be able to set up an account.

So… you have created an account and not sure where to start?

Parent Topics – short videos for parents
Child Topics – short videos for parents and children on some of those difficult topics that you might need help with answering
Activities – a range of fun activities for young children
Courses – series of videos for parents on particular topics
Experts – videos for parents arranged by expert
Blogs – weekly blogs on a range of parenting topics
Ask an Expert – your opportunity to ask your question directly to the experts
Search – type in a topic and all posts relating to it will appear

We hope you utilise the wealth of parenting information and advice on this fantastic website. Remember that this is general advice only. Please take the bits that you think will work for your family and leave the rest. Just like no two children are alike, neither are two families the same, what works in one household may not work in another. However, there have been some key messages from the experts that are relevant to all.

Finally, we are always willing to help you along your parenting journey in any way we can. Please do contact us via email kshimmings@pmacs.wa.edu.au or agrey@pmacs.wa.edu.au

Wishing you a blessed Easter and happy holidays.

Kellie Shimmings and Alison Grey
(Deans of Students)

Mastermind Australia offers students comprehensive subject revision and prepares students for their First Semester Exams.

Enrol now for the April exam preparation and revision programs https://www.mastermindaustrali...

A FREE film for parents/carers to watch with their child over the forthcoming school holidays. This covers a universal topic Screens vs Parents.

"Just five more minutes!" The battle-cry of 21st century parenting.

In our brave new world of computer-driven entertainment, most parents and carers struggle with limits around screen time for their kids.

Parenting Connection NWM is proud to present the film SCREENAGERS:NEXT CHAPTER

This thought provoking film examines the vulnerable corners of family life and the tricky struggles over social media, video games and online safety.

Screenagers offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world.

Available over the school holidays, this film provides an opportunity to connect with your teen and open the discussion regards screen management

Available to watch anytime from 9 April to 30 April 2022.

To register go to:

https://www.eventcombo.com/e/s...

Would your child benefit from help with the following skills these April school holidays?

• Social Skills: making and keeping friends, conversational skills
• Resilience/coping skills
• Attention and Concentration 
• Handwriting: pencil control, legibility, speed, endurance
• Following Instructions
• Listening Skills
• Telling Stories
• Writing Stories

NDIS covered and Private Health rebates are available.

For more information of the April School Holiday Group Programs please go to: https://aimtherapy.com.au/serv...

If you are unsure which program is suited to your child? 

Email hello@aimtherapy.com.au with your child's:

• Name
• School Year
• Area of Focus
• Diagnosis (if applicable)

Individual Intensive programs are also available https://aimtherapy.com.au/scho... these programs involve higher frequency sessions in order to result in faster therapy progress for your child's therapy goals.

For more information please email 

hello@aimtherapy.com.au

Northern Beaches Cycling Club are looking for keen cyclist 10 years and up to join their Youth NBCC Squad. For more information email northernbeachescycling@gmail.com

Is your child constipated? If your child is aged between 5 an 16, this study may be for you.

For more information see image below, contact Davina Houghton 0426 036 594 or email dhought1@our.edu.au