Our first group of Year 6 students started the YouthCare GRIT program this week, run by our Term 2 Chaplain, Andrew Findlay.

This four-week program is designed to foster Growth, Resilience, Insight, and Tenacity, providing students with a supportive environment where they can develop emotional regulation skills, build positive relationships, and strengthen their ability to overcome challenges. Through group sessions and hands-on activities, students were encouraged to reflect on personal goals and develop tools for long-term success both in and out of the classroom.

As well as supporting the Year 6 Health curriculum, this program supports our school’s commitment to strengthening our approach to addressing the physical, social and emotional needs of students (Strategic Pathway 2: Inclusive & Engaging Learning Environment).

To celebrate Mother's Day, the early childhood classes hosted a special MAGIC morning or afternoon for the Mothers, Aunties, Grandmothers, and Important Carers. Families enjoyed activities like painting, making fairy bread, and creating macaroni necklaces – a lovely way to honour the wonderful women in our children’s lives.

A reminder that tomorrow – Friday 16 May – is Walk Safely To School Day.

This event asks all to consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. Although walking all the way to school may not be possible for many of us, it is quite easy to build a walk into your family’s daily routine.

Tomorrow morning, our school will be joined by officers from Kensington Police Station, who will be here to greet families and share Walk Safely To School Day stickers.

We encourage all in our school community to participate in this event by:

• Walking together to school
• If using public transport, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop.
• If you drive, park the car at the nearby church and walk the rest of the way.

For more information on this event, visit www.walk.com.au.

Traffic Safety – Parking

Schools can be hectic places during drop-off and pick-up times. It is at these times we require support from our school community to ensure student safety.

To help ensure student safety when parking:

• Use the marked carparks on Alston Avenue or use the carpark behind the Holy Family Catholic Church.
• The Kiss & Drive zone in Coode Street is a “No Parking” zone between 7.30-9.30am and 2.30-4.00pm.
• Do not park in the marked “No Standing Zones”
• Do not use the staff carpark.

Parents are requested to exercise care, and to pay close attention to the Council Parking By-Laws. Rangers attend regularly to monitor the situation and could issue fines.

Thank you for your support in ensuring student safety.

Applications for Enrolling Students for 2026

If your child is starting Kindergarten, Pre-primary, or Secondary School, or if they’re changing schools, make sure you submit your application for enrolment by Friday 25 July 2025. Please remember that school holidays are from Saturday 5 July to Monday 21 July.  If possible, apply for a place at school by the end of term.

Please be aware of the selection criteria;

In all local-intake schools, if the number of applications is greater than the number of places available enrolment is prioritised as follows:

1. Children living in the intake area of the local-intake school, who will have a sibling enrolled at the school, and who live nearest the school.
2. Children living in the intake area of the local-intake school, who will not have a sibling enrolled at the school, and who live nearest the school.
3. Children not living in the intake area of the local-intake school, who will have a sibling enrolled at the school, and who live nearest the school.
4. Children not living within the intake area of the local-intake school, who will not have a sibling enrolled at the school, and who live nearest the school.

Applicants on particular visas may not be prioritised until all other applicants have been placed.  Please contact the school if you have any queries regarding visa numbers.

Virtues

The Virtue this week is CONFIDENCE.

Wednesday

• P & C Meeting at 7.00pm in the Staffroom

Thursday

• Year 4 - WA Shipwrecks & WA Museum Excursion

Friday

• Honour Certificate Assembly

Tomorrow’s assembly is a House Point Assembly.

Term Trophy

Annual Shield

Congratulations to the following children on receiving Honour Certificates at last week’s assembly:

Denma T	Angus V D L	Jack B
Mia A	Hanna V	Adam T-S
Nhi P	Zoe S	Lalita D
Lilly C	Brooklyn S	Neve V
Alfie I	Jordan T	Zachary W-M
Remy S	Leyla S	Liam P
Maya B	Drodhuel G	Lucy P

Interschool Winter Sports Carnival – Term 2, Week 7
Friday, 13 June | Hosted by Como Primary School at Manning Primary School

We’re excited to announce that the Interschool Winter Sports Carnival will take place in Week 7, on Friday the 13th of June. This year marks a special occasion, as it will be the first time in several years that all three sports—Soccer, AFL, and Netball—will run concurrently, making for a huge and action-packed day of events!

Como Primary School will proudly be sending four teams to the carnival:

1 Mixed Soccer Team

1 Mixed AFL Team

A & B Netball Teams

Additionally, a number of our Netball Squad students will be joining the Curtin B Team to help support their numbers, showcasing the spirit of teamwork and collaboration across schools.

Try-outs and training have been well underway since Week 8 of last term, and our students have been working with dedication and enthusiasm to sharpen their skills in preparation.

We are looking forward to a fantastic day of sport, teamwork, and school spirit. More detailed information, including team lists, schedules, and requirements, will be shared in the coming weeks.

2025 House Cross Country Carnival – Get Ready to Race!
We’re excited to announce that the 2025 House Cross Country Carnival will be held on Friday 1st August (Week 2, Term 3)!

Students from Years 3 to 6 are invited to nominate for their House Cross Country Race. Distances are as follows:

Years 3 & 4: 1.2 km (3.5 laps)

Years 5 & 6: 1.6 km (4.5 laps)

To ensure students are prepared for the challenge, all participants must demonstrate their ability to complete the course in under 10 minutes during their PE lessons. We have already been running the course at the start of each PE lesson to ensure will be ready by the time training sessions come around later in the term.

Nominations open in Week 5 of Term 2—so start training and get ready to represent your House with pride!

Course Procedure:

• The race begins at the yellow start line, located at the bottom of Alston Avenue.
• Students must keep the yellow/blue crosses on their left shoulder at all times, staying close to the tree line along Alston Avenue.
• They will run in front of the jump pit and AFL goals, then head up the stairs to the top oval.
• Keeping the crosses on their left, runners will enter the concrete ramp and follow it down onto the lower oval.
• Once at the bottom, they continue running in front of the second set of AFL goals (near Labouchere Road) and pass through the start line to begin their next lap.
• After completing three laps (Years 3 & 4) or four laps (Years 5 & 6), students will run one final half-lap: starting from the start line and finishing at the blue finish line.

Comovers Dads Get Together – NEXT WEDNESDAY

When: Wednesday 21st May at 6pm

Where : Como Primary School Library

What: Come and be part of the Como Primary School Fathering Group, the Comovers, for our first event of the year. Our special guest is Wayne Hounsom (Community Dads Group Manager for The Fathering Project WA) and he will be helping us understand the emotions of our children, and maybe a better understanding of our own.

Pizza and drinks will be provided 

$10 per dad to attend

Click here to sign up https://www.trybooking.com/DAXEL

COMO CARNIVALE NIGHT - TICKETS NOW FOR SALE – ONLY 4 WEEKS AWAY

The event is next month and we need you to sign up now so that we know numbers for catering.

Step Right Up for a Night of Magic & Fun! 

Join us for a spectacular Como Carnivale Night Fundraiser filled with wonder, laughter, and unforgettable entertainment!

• Be Mesmerized by our incredible magician
• Unveil Your Future with a tarot card reading
• Dance the Night Away with our DJ spinning the hottest tracks
• Win Big with an exciting raffle & silent auction
• Indulge in delicious food & drinks

Dress in your best Carnivale-inspired outfit – think bold colors, feathers, masks, and a touch of circus magic!

This is your chance to support a great cause while having an absolute blast! Limited tickets available – grab yours before they disappear!

Click here to buy your ticket: https://www.trybooking.com/DADKR

We do have some AMAZING local businesses that have donated their services and packages to this event, amongst them are Snap Fitness South Perth, Watkins Southside Swimming and the Universal Dance Studio.

Como_Carnival_Poster_Invite_A3_PR_school_version_.pdf

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Tony de Graaf, P&C President

president@comopspandc.org

0406 320 938

Not a lot of news out of the kitchen this week, just a big ask for some canteen helpers. Our roster for Term 2 is still almost completely empty and without your help we are simply not able to operate at full capacity.You don’t need amazing cooking skills to be able to help, we will guide you through your tasks and you will be a pro in no time. Volunteering in the canteen is also a great way to get involved in our amazing school community and gives you a chance to have a chat and meet new people. The kids simply love seeing their parents at the window and as a thank you, we will also give you a free lunch voucher you can use. If you can spare 2.5 hours somewhere over the next 8 weeks, please head over to Signup.com and put your name down.

We're using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming volunteer shifts.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/KSdWCPO
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Thank you,
Canteen Team

Sports X – Term 2, 2025

Perth Goju Karate – Term 2, 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

Facebook pages – perth goju karate

Instagram – perthgojukarate

Google – www.perthgojukarate.wordpress.com

Team Tennis WA – Term 2, 2025

Variety Kids Choir – For Free