Year 5 Election Day

Year 5 students recently brought the democratic process to life through a hands-on mock election. Working in small political parties, they developed campaign platforms, created persuasive materials, and produced their own election videos. With voters drawn from multiple year levels, students had to adapt their strategies to appeal to a broad audience—showcasing creativity, critical thinking and teamwork.

The excitement culminated on Tuesday with a whole-school election day using a preferential voting system. Students demonstrated a strong understanding of democratic principles and a willingness to go the extra mile. It was a fantastic display of leadership and engagement from our Year 5 students in Biara (Room 13) and Pondil (Room 14).

District Speak With Confidence Competition

Yesterday, Harry P and Bridget M each represented our school at the morning elimination finals of the South Perth Speak with Confidence competition. Both students represented our school extremely well, delivering speeches of a high quality that captivated their audience. Almost all government and private schools within the City of South Perth catchment were represented.

Harry was selected to compete in the evening final with his speech, The Power of No! Against strong competition, Harry was judged to be the overall winner. Congratulations Harry, an outstanding and well-deserved result.

Dance-a-Thon

Thank you to all families who have already returned the sponsorship money promised for the Dance-a-Thon that was held yesterday. The draw to win $200 cash will be held at next Friday’s assembly. Any student who raises $20 or more is eligible for this draw, however, money is due back by next Thursday, July 3rd. All proceeds will fund picnic tables and seating near the Adventure Playground!

Semester 1 Student Reports

Semester 1 Reports have been distributed to parents through Connect this afternoon – Thursday 26 June. We encourage you to review the report with your child.

In these reports, teachers provide a professional judgement regarding the level of achievement demonstrated by each student. Judgements are made against achievement standards outlined in Western Australian Curriculum, considering the curriculum taught and assessed during the semester. Grades in Semester 1 reports demonstrate achievement at this point in time. Information on the WA Curriculum, and the Achievement Standards is available here.

In addition to learning area grades, teachers will provide a general comment covering your child’s engagement in learning, areas of strength/growth, and on your child’s social/emotional progress and development. Please be aware that it is not possible to comment on all outcomes – teachers will focus on the aspects of learning which are most important.

Parents who wish to discuss their child’s report are welcome to make an appointment to meet with the class teacher in Term 3. Translators can be engaged to support Parent/Teacher meetings if required.

Should you have difficulties accessing your child’s report, please contact the Administration Office.

WA Student Assistance Payment – Last Chance to Apply

The WA Student Assistance Payment helps parents and carers with the cost-of-living pressures associated with sending their children to school.

Claim submissions are available through the ServiceWA app, and payment close next week on Friday 4 July 2025.

Further information, including how to download the ServiceWA app, is available on the Department’s website – www.education.wa.edu.au/wasap

Dental Screening

Next Monday 30 June, dental therapists will be visiting the school to screen the Pre-Primary, Year 3 and Year 6 students that are enrolled for treatment at the Mt Henry Dental Clinic.  Only students that have consent for treatment by a parent/guardian will be screened.

Reminder: Uniform Shop – Semester 2 Price Updates

Uniforms West has advised the school of updated prices for uniform items. Changes will come into effect next semester (from Monday 21 July 2025).

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 UNDERSTANDING.

Monday

• Dental Screening

Friday

• Honour Certificate Assembly
• Last Day Term 2

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:

COMOVERS – BAREFOOT BOWLS – 2 JULY 2025

The Fathering Project promotes fathers and father figures getting together with other dads to help us engage, belong and learn, for the benefit of our children and the community.

I am organising a great opportunity for Como Primary School dads to meet other dads and have some fun. This event was rained out earlier last month so it has been rescheduled to NEXT WEDNESDAY. So far we have 19 dads registered and I would love for you to join us.

When: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Where: South Perth Bowling Club, 2 Mends Street, South Perth

What: Come and be part of the Como Primary School Fathering Group, the Comovers, for 2 hours of Barefoot Bowling. You don't have to know how to bowl, you just have to be there!

Cost: $22 per person for the two hours of bowls, covering rink hire, use of equipment and some instruction by a staff member

Please click here to register:

https://www.trybooking.com/DCAVY

Tony de Graaf, P&C President

president@comopspandc.org

0406 320 938

Sports X – Holiday Program

Sports X – Term 3, 2025

Creative Kids Art Club – Term 3 + July Holidays

https://www.creativekidsartclub.com.au/