Visual Art – Clay Creations 

This term in Visual Art, students have been experimenting with clay and building on their skills from previous years. Each year level has created unique artworks using hand building techniques.

These masterpieces will be proudly displayed in classrooms during the Open Classroom Afternoon on Monday, 22nd September. Be sure to come along and see their creativity in action.

Well done to all our talented young artists.

Clay Bird – Pinch pot base
By Mirabel S C, Kuralbrang (Room 1), Year 1

Clay Frog – Pinch pot base
By Lulu L, Moodgar (Room 7), Year 2

Clay African Mask – Slab base with added coils
By Sora B, Marri (Room 10), Year 4

Greek Vase – Hand-built with coils
By Vivienne C, Biara (Room 13), Year 5

House Athletics Carnival

Last Friday we held our annual House Athletics Carnival, a day filled with fantastic competition, enthusiasm, determination, and wonderful sportsmanship. While details of individual championships and results can be found in the Sports section of this newsletter, every child who participated should feel very proud of their efforts – you were all champions!

A big thank you to our staff and student leaders who helped the day run so smoothly, and families who came to support our students. A special acknowledgement to Mr Stephens for his organisation of this fantastic event.

Congratulations Sakeenah A

Congratulations to Sakeenah A who was a finalist in the South Perth Young Writer’s Competition. Sakeenah received a Highly Commended Award for her story “The Years that Ceased to Matter.”

The award ceremony was held at the South Perth Civic Centre last Thursday evening, and we are incredibly proud of her wonderful achievement.

Sakeenah’s published story, along with all other winning entries, can be enjoyed in the anthology now available in our school library.

Congratulations, Sakeenah

Student Leadership Opportunities 2026

On Monday, Year 4 and 5 students will bring home an information sheet about student leadership opportunities for 2026. Elections for 2026 Prefects will be held on Wednesday, October 30, with House Captain elections taking place the following morning, after Speech Night.

Open Classrooms Reminder

Our classrooms will be open on Monday from 3:10pm – 4:15pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to proudly share and explain the work they have been doing in class this term with their parents and family members.

Please note:

• Students must remain with their parents/carers for the entire visit.
• If you are unable to attend, your child/ren will go home at 3:05pm as per a regular school day.

We look forward to seeing many families join us for this special afternoon!

Keep the Dates: December 3rd & 10th

The PP-Year 3 Awards Assembly will be held in our hall at 8:50am, December 3rd. This special assembly will include class awards and the Pre-Primary Graduation.

The Year 4–6 Speech and Graduation Night will be held at 6:30pm on Wednesday, December 10th in our school hall. The evening will include class awards, Year 6 subject awards, citizenship prizes, the announcement of our 2026 Prefects and a performance by our senior choir. It will also be a very special occasion as we celebrate our Year 6 students’ official graduation from primary school. The evening will conclude by 8:00pm. All Year 4-6 students are expected to attend this very special event.

Market Day – Wednesday 24 September!

On Wednesday 24 September, our Year 6 students will be running their much-anticipated Markets Day!

Students have been busy creating fun stalls full of games, activities and treats for everyone to enjoy. Prices will vary, so please bring along a mix of gold coins and 50c pieces to join in the fun.

Students may also wear free dress on the day with a gold coin donation, with all funds raised going to the Prefects’ chosen charity – All Stars for Autism.

It’s always a fantastic afternoon of fun, creativity and community spirit. We look forward to seeing our students get behind this great cause!

Annual Book Fair

Thank you to the Como Community for your support of our annual Book Fair. We had a wonderful response and I am glad to say that as a result of the sales, we are able to purchase many new books for the school library.

Thanks once again!

Mrs Lomma

Virtues

The Virtue this week is PEACEFULNESS.

Monday

• Edu Dance Concert at 2.15pm – Rooms PP1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 17
• Open Afternoon – 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Tuesday

• Edu Dance Concert at 2.15pm – Rooms PP2, 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 14

Wednesday

• Market Day plus Free Dress

Thursday

• Massed Choir Festival – 8.45am – 2.30pm

Friday

• Peace Assembly
• Massed Choir Festival – 4.00pm – 9.00pm

Tomorrow’s assembly is a House Point Assembly.

Term Trophy

Annual Shield

Sport News

House Champions- Athletics Carnival 2025

Individual Champions- Athletics Carnival 2025

Perth Goju Karate – Term 4, 2025

Perth Goju Karate teaches karate classes at Como Primary School, in the school hall.

A special offer for Como students - 4 WEEKS FREE beginners karate lessons!

Classes are held after school on Friday’s and are a great way for children of all ages to learn self-defense in a fun and safe environment.

We also teach classes for teens and adults and they are fantastic for fitness, wellbeing and of course, self-defense.

Students who attend the schools on-site After Care are collected and taken to the class in the hall and returned to After Care when their class is finished.

Classes continue throughout the school term and the school holidays.

Karate has many benefits which include confidence, respect, discipline, fun and fitness.

Call now to take advantage of this 4 week trial.

Sensei Johnny Moran - 0402 830 402

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Instagram – perthgojukarate

Google – www.perthgojukarate.wordpress.com

Aquafanatics – Swimming Lessons are Back!

Sports X – Term 4, 2025