Reminder
The last day of school will be Thursday 14 December.
School will commence again on Wednesday 31 January 2024.
Graduation
The Graduation Ceremony was a highlight of the year as we farewelled our graduating Year 6 cohort who had led the school magnificently throughout 2023. Our thanks go out to Mrs Button, Mr Tiffllin and all the staff who attended the evening. Thanks also to the Year 6 parents for fundraising throughout this year, to fund the evening and decorating the room for the night.
Prize Winners
English – Imogen
Maths – Henry
HaSS – Lua
Science – Tom
Technologies – Lola
Health and PE – Emmi and Cillian
Italian – Isabella
Art – Sasha
Music – Abby
JCCA All Rounder – Bronte
Effort – Felix
Citizenship – Ava
Message from Isabella and Shayla
Last night, the year 6’s had their graduation dinner. Staff, family and students were all invited to celebrate their last year at Richmond Primary School. To start the night off, everyone chatted with friends, took some photos and talked about how good we all looked. Then, we had our amazing celloists in the IMMS program perform the Pink Panther. All year 6’s had to come up with a speech which would be recorded and played through the speakers at the Swan Yacht Club, along with a slideshow of our adorable baby and child photos. The speeches had to be about our time at Richmond and what we are planning to do in the future.
After all of the amazing speeches, the violinists played Jingle Bells and had an amazing rhythm. Next up, we had the scariest part of the night. Awards! First up, was the English, then the Hass, Maths, Science, Health and Physical education, Music, Art, Civics and Citizenship and last but most definitely not least, the effort award! We had some more musical items and then parents left while students had dinner, photos, dancing and chatter then the best part, dessert! A little more chatter, photos and then it was time for the graduation songs, a slideshow about all of our time at Richmond and then lastly, the school song.
Thanks to all the staff, family and friends for joining the year 6’s for our graduation dinner. Thank you for always being there for us through thick and thin. Thank you to Mrs Button and Mr T for organising our Graduation dinner. It was an amazing night that we will never ever forget!
By Isabella and Shayla
Final Assembly
The Graduation Assembly will be held on Wednesday 13th December and it is an opportunity for the student cohort to farewell our Graduating Year 6 Students. It is also an opportunity to recognise class award winners.
Year 6 Gift
Our graduating year raised money earlier this year and have been working with a local Noongar Artist Amanda Hart to paint a mural as a gift to the school. It has been great to observe Amanda working with small groups of students and the art will be mounted above the new bubblers.
Annual Report / Bumper Newsletter
The School Annual Report will be handed out to representative of each family next week. The publication showcases the wide range of programs in place at Richmond and reports against the Business Plan which was developed after the Public-School Review in first term. Financial compliance information will be included early in 2024.
Reports
The Semester Reports will be emailed to parents next Tuesday after 3.00 pm.
Meet the Teachers
On Thursday students will meet their next year’s class teacher. Class lists will be sent home via Connect and will not be subject to change. The class placement process has been comprehensive with teachers working collaboratively and guided by the Class Placement Policy.
Story Ballet Year 3
On Thursday all the Year 3’s went to John Curtin College of the Arts to see a ballet called Sleeping Beauty. It was for a treat. They had part 1, 2 and 3. Part 1 was set in the palace and they were dancing, it was fantastic. Part 2 was even better, that was set in the garden and park. In part 3 they soared through the air and continued to dance beautifully.
We really enjoyed the creativity, interesting characters and the costumes.
Josie, Matilda, Teia, Noah, Harry, Ava, Everlea, Rex and Oscar.
Swimming 2024
The swimming lesson schedule is determined by the Education Department. We are pleased to inform you that our year 4-6 students have been scheduled for a 5-day series of lessons during week 2 of Term 1, from the 5th to the 9th of February.
Please be aware that a note will be sent home with your child on the first day of school. We kindly request that you return this note as soon as possible to ensure that your child is placed in the appropriate swimming class.
Transport to the Fremantle Leisure Centre will be provided by bus for the students.
Containers for Change
The green bags will be on tables next week outside the library. Please fill up the bag with your empty cans or bottles.
The bin will be emptied regularly over the holidays, so please continue to empty your bag over the break. The goal is to raise money for the grounds and gardens. Thank you.
2024 OSHC Care for Kids
Care for Kids OSHC is starting at Richmond Primary School on Wednesday 31 January 2024 – the
first day of term 1 2024. Please click here for more details.
Email: richmondpsoshc@careforkidswa.net.au
Phone: 0487 385 818 or 9383 4361
Website enquiry: Richmond Primary School | Care for Kids WA
Booklists
ALL ORDERS MUST BE COMPLETED Online at www.campion.com.au by Friday 15th December 2023 Using “V93V” as your code Orders can still be placed past the ‘return date’ but it may incur a late fee.
Please click here to access the 2024 Booklists
Bike / Walk to School
How to Get To Richmond Primary School
As a Your Move school we have been working with the Department of Transport to create a Safe Access Guide for students wishing to walk, scoot or ride to school with all routes assessed for potential hazards.
We invite you to take a look at the map and choose your preferred route to school.
Hard copies of this brochure are available at the school office.
Happy Travelling!
P&C
‘Keep the River Clean’
Rubbish bin stickers for the East Freo council
Nai’s Christmas Cards for WA Wildlife Hospital
Nai’a raised $109.40 for WA Wildlife Hospital at Bibra Lake by selling 50 Christmas Card which had her own drawing prints
She’s very happy with her visit today at WA Wildlife Hospital and wants to be a Vet when she grows up!
Calming Minds
Counting On The Hill
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