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Welcome to the 2025 school year. We hope everyone had a safe, relaxing and enjoyable summer holiday period.
Our school has welcomed new families and staff to our school community this year, and it has been wonderful to experience and see the way in which they have been warmly welcomed into our school.
We encourage all our families to stay active and engaged with our school’s events and directions as we continue the work within our strategic pathways to support our school vision – Building an inclusive community where all are inspired to learn and empowered to excel.
Learning is already well underway, and our school will continue to keep students as the focus for all we do. I look forward to working with the school community as we strive to always meet our school motto – ONLY OUR BEST.
Before & After School
Our school provides supervision for students arriving before school from 8.15am. Student should not arrive at school before this time.
Between 8.15-8.30am, students should go to the school library. From 8.30am, students are supervised in the quadrangle and may engage in small ball games. To ensure student safety, students are not permitted in the playground before school.
Kindergarten and Pre-Primary students may wait outside the classrooms near the P&C Hall with a parent/carer.
The school days ends at 3.05pm. If going home, students should be collected and/or exit the grounds promptly. Families are welcome to stay on the school grounds after 3.05pm, with parents/carers providing direct supervision.
No student should be on the school grounds before or after school without direct supervision.
To help support safety, students and families are also reminded that bikes and scooters are not to be used on the school grounds.
Composite Classes
A composite class contains students from more than one year level. They are commonly used across primary schools, and this year, our school has two composite classes. Industrial requirements limit the number of students which may be allocated to a classroom, and composite classes are the practical response when enrolment numbers in year level do not “fit” within these requirements.
Considerable time and care are taken when creating classes, with staff using their professional knowledge of the students to ensure each class provides the best climate for social, emotional and academic learning within the resources of the school.
Research has shown that composite classes have no negative impact on academic achievement. Rather, that students can become more confident and assertive in their learning, build both independent and collaborative learning skills, and develop wider social networks and connection to the school.
Teachers in all classrooms are skilled in differentiating curriculum delivery. In every class, including single year level classes, there is a significant range of students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities across all learning areas. Teachers are adept at building learning opportunities, based on the WA curriculum, across multiple year levels. Teachers can provide families information on specific structures used within their classroom to ensure full access to teaching and learning.
All students within a year level continue to have opportunities to interact through shared learning programs, extra-curricular activities, and recess/lunchtimes.
Whether a child is in a composite or a single year level class at Como PS, families can be assured that each child is in the best possible position as we achieve ONLY OUR BEST.
Welcome to an exciting term for Sport! We have a fantastic line-up of events, and we can't wait to see our students get active, compete, and have fun.
House Swimming Carnival – Week 4
Our House Swimming Carnival is on Friday 28 February (Week 4) at Aquinas College. It’s a great day of competition, team spirit, and encouragement, with students earning points for their Houses. This is our students' chance to qualify for the Interschool Swimming Carnival, with dates still to be announced. We’ll keep you updated as soon as we know more. Participation for the House Carnival is for students in Years 3-6. Further information will be sent out home shortly.
Interschool Cricket Carnival – Week 5
On Friday 7 March (Week 5), selected students will represent our school at the Interschool Cricket Carnival. It’s always a great day of skill-building and teamwork! More details will be shared soon.
This term, students will also be focusing on cricket, soccer, and multi-sport in Phys Ed lessons, building skills and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment.
Looking forward to a fantastic term ahead! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Thanks for your support!
Welcome back everyone! I'd like to invite those who are interested to add their names to the sign-up sheets outside the music room. Choir rehearsals will begin in Week 3.
Junior Choir is for students in Years 2 and 3. We rehearse on Tuesday mornings in the music room at 8.10am.
Senior Choir is for students in Years 4, 5 and 6. We rehearse on Wednesday mornings at 8.10am.
Both choirs will perform at assemblies and our senior choir will again enrol in the Massed Choir Festival which will perform at the end of Term 3.
Jenny Lourens, Music Teacher
I am looking forward to another great year at Como Primary School and another productive year for the Como Primary School Parents & Citizens (P&C).
CROC ROCK - P&C FUNDRAISER – WELCOME TO THE NEW FAMILIES!
This is one of the major P&C events of the school year and the kids LOVE IT! It is also our welcome to the new families that are joining Como Primary School for the first time.
DJ Nikki will be playing another amazing set. Kids, bring your dancing shoes because all of your favourite songs will be played! Think great music, non stop dancing and lots of laughs.
WHEN: Friday 21st February from 5.00pm
WHERE: Como Primary School Oval
WHAT: Bring a picnic rug, refreshments and a picnic
TICKET: $25 per family, ON SALE NOW!
Food, soft drinks and ice cream will be available for purchase on the night
Click here : https://www.trybooking.com/CYZQN
FIRST P&C MEETING FOR 2025
Our first meeting of the year will be Wednesday 19th February in the Staff Room starting at 7pm. It will go for about 1 hour and I would love to see as many parents there as possible, especially if you are new to the school. Together with Robert Marshall we identify school projects to improve the learning environment for our children so your input is vital. RSVP to me so that I know to expect you. See you there!
Tony de Graaf, P&C President
0406 320 938
Happy New Year Como PS families. Hope everyone had a fabulous Summer break. It’s exciting to see children, staff and parents getting into the routine from day one. The canteen team is here to lighten your load on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, so you can sleep in on those mornings and place an online order with our online provider Spriggy Schools.
Download the app on your mobile or head to the website:
https://www.spriggyschools.com.au
If you are unsure about the ordering process, please contact us at como.cookout@gmail.com and we will help you get set up. Orders need to be placed before 8:15am on the day you are ordering for.
Good news, canteen is open this Friday, so have a relaxed morning and place an online order for a Happy Fri-yay!
Our menu remains mainly unchanged, we will have lots of specials every week to ensure variety. We are having a little bit of trouble sourcing a new pizza base supplier, which will be sorted soon.
Fremantle College
Gifted and Talented Applications are open!
Provide your child with the opportunity to study in a learning environment that will challenge, inspire and empower them to excel. The Fremantle College Gifted and Talented program offers an enriched curriculum with opportunities to trave on inter-state tours, participate in project-based real world learning opportunities and compete in national and international competitions.
Find out more today at:
https://fremantlecollege.wa.edu.au/programs/gifted-talented-program/
or call Susan Fahey, our Gifted and Talented Coordinator on: 9338 8900
Team Tennis WA – Term 1, 2025
Perth Goju Karate 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 over the school holidays (with a short break over the Christmas period) which makes it perfect for the kids who are looking to try something on the holidays. Karate has many benefits which include confidence, respect, discipline, and fitness. Call now to take advantage of this 4 week trial. Sensei Johnny Moran - 0402 830 402 Facebook pages – perth goju karate Instagram – perthgojukarate Google – www.perthgojukarate.wordpress.com |
Rossmoyne Netball Club – BORN IN 2015?
Creative Kids Art Club – Enrolments now open for Term 1
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