What’s On
| Upcoming | |
| Year 6ZG Assembly | 16 May |
| P&C K-Year 6 Disco | 16 May |
| Unexplained Absence SMS Change-Over Date | 20 May (see separate notice here) |
| School Board Meeting | 20 May |
| Year 1-6 Yirra Yaakin Theatre Incursion | 21 May |
| Community Coffee and Catch-Up with the Principal (8.45am-9.30am) | 22 May RSVP Here |
| Year 4V & 4/5C Reconciliation Incursion | 22 May |
| Year 2BT & 2D Kings Park Excursion | 23 May |
| School Development Day – Students Do Not Attend | 30 May |
| Payments Due | |
| School and P&C Voluntary Contributions | |
| IMSS Hire forms and Payments | Selected Students |
| HASS Reconciliation WA | Year 4V & 4/5C |
| Kings Park Excursion | Year 2 |
| Yirra Yaakin Theatre Incursion | Year 1-6 |
For details on extracurricular activities that occur before and after school, please visit our What’s On When page.
The Parent Term Planner for Term 2 is now available. Don’t miss out – click the link to stay ahead and plan your term like a pro.
Principals Message
Dear Kapinara Community,
Positive Behaviour Support Student Voice Opportunity
On the back of the inaugural Principals’ art award and seeing the students perceptive use of symbols that represent Kapinara, we’d now like to seek student voice around our school values.
As part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive, supportive, and inclusive school environment, we are excited to share that we are introducing a new behaviour system that will be based on our schools three core values:
- We are Kind
- We are Considerate
- We Lead through Service
To kick-start this exciting initiative, we are inviting all students to get creative and help design a logo that represents these values.
What is the Logo for?
The logo will be an important part of our new behaviour system, helping to visually represent the values that guide us as a school community. We are looking for designs that reflect the following key principles:
- Kindness – What does kindness look like as a symbol? How can we show care and compassion through design?
- Consideration – How can we represent thoughtfulness, respect, and understanding in a symbol?
- Leadership Through Service – What does leadership through helping others look like? How can we represent service and action through design?
Submission Details
We invite all students to submit their logo ideas using the linked document (a hard copy of this form is available from the office), we welcome creativity and originality. The design could be:
- A simple symbol or graphic.
- A combination of images that represent the three values.
Submission Deadline
All logo submissions should be sent as follows:
- Submit a physical drawing via class teacher or to the office.
- Due 6 June 2025
Selection Process
Once all submissions are collected, a panel of teachers and Year 6 students will review the designs, and we will select a final logo that will represent our new behaviour system across the school and be part of the new badge system.
Warm regards,
Natalie Oddy
Principal
Kaartdijin / Compass School Roll Out
Old Faction T-Shirt Donations Wanted
We’re proud to share a wonderful story of generosity and community spirit from our school community this week.
Thanks to the thoughtful initiative from the P&C, Kapinara PS is donating our old-style faction shirts to Westminster Primary School—just in time for their upcoming cross-country event.
To support this initiative, a laundry basket has been placed near the uniform shop for any families wishing to donate shirts (Both new and second-hand shirts are welcome).
This kind act reflects the spirit of service and community that we value so deeply at Kapinara. A big thank you to the P&C, all that have helped organise this initiative and to everyone who has already contributed or plans to.
Music Updates
We’re thrilled to announce that our Thursday music classes will be participating in the Musician in Residence Program, a fantastic initiative funded by WAM (West Australian Music) as part of their New Noise Audience Development Program.
This term, we welcome local artist Abi Rose into our school community as our Musician in Residence. Abi will be working with students every Thursday over 10 weeks, delivering engaging and creative songwriting workshops.
These sessions focus on:
- Songwriting and performance
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Belonging and self-expression
Students will collaborate with Abi to write and perform original songs, exploring how music can support emotional health and build community. The program includes a live performance by Abi and a chance for students to share their own creations.
This is an amazing opportunity to foster creativity, confidence, and connection through music. If you see Abi around the school, please give her a warm welcome!
For any questions about the program, feel free to contact Chani Hood, Music Teacher.
Vandalism and Anti-Social Behaviour – Help Us Respond Faster
Do you live near the school? You can help keep our school safe!
If you see any vandalism or anti-social behaviour after school hours, please report it immediately to School Watch on:
School Watch: 1800 177 777
School Watch often responds faster than Police in these situations and plays a vital role in protecting our school community.
Your call can make a big difference.
Empty Tissue Boxes
Year 1 & 2 Design & Technology Project – Week 5
On Monday of Week 5 (26 May), our Year 1 and 2 students will be using empty tissue boxes for an exciting Design and Technology activity. We kindly ask for your help in collecting empty tissue boxes from your classrooms or homes.
Please drop them off at the front reception by Friday 23 May.
Thank you
2026 Kindy Enrolments – Now Open
Closing date for applications is 25 July 2025
You need to apply to enrol your child if they are:
- starting Kindergarten at a school or community kindergarten – 4 years old by 30 June
- starting Pre-primary and enrolling in their first year of compulsory schooling – 5 years old by 30 June
- starting Year 7 – the first year of secondary schooling
- changing schools
- new to Western Australia.
- All children from Pre-primary to Year 12 are guaranteed a place at their local public school.
Please visit out enrolments tab to download an application to enrol at Kapinara Primary School.
For more information or to find your local school visit education.wa.edu.au.
Mother’s Day Celebration in Kindy
To celebrate Mother’s Day, our two Kindergarten classes warmly welcomed their mums into the classroom for a special play-based session.
Throughout the morning, students and their mothers enjoyed a variety of hands-on activities, including collage making, painting, bracelet threading, and imaginative play in our garden centre. There was plenty of fun to be had with construction materials and games, fostering creativity and connection.
The celebration concluded with a heartfelt performance of a special Mother’s Day song, making it a truly memorable occasion for all.
We thank all our wonderful mums for joining us and hope you had a joyful and meaningful experience.
Michelle Mee
Kindergarten Teacher
Year 6 Parliament House Excursion 12 May
Usually, politics is a topic that kids dread, but our excursion to Parliament House changed that forever for the lucky year six cohort of 2025.
As pupils who experienced this wonder, we can tell you firsthand just how enjoyable it was to learn about Australia’s democratic system of government. From the Education Electoral Commission to our Parliament House tour we learnt more than we thought possible for a seemingly dry subject. One activity was at the Constitutional Centre, set in a lovely, historical building, which was absolutely gorgeous. We learnt about the three levels of government and moved to the Educational Electoral Commission where we learned about the importance of voting correctly. During this session we participated in an epic mock election. One of the highlights of the excursion was going into Parliament House, where Basil Zempilas, member for Churchlands, generously spoke to us about his role and how we, year sixes, could affect the future. After meeting such an important political figure, we began our tour and headed to the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council where we did a role play of making laws for WA. It was an honour to sit in the seats of the Parliamentary Chamber of Western Australia.
Overall, our excursion to Parliament House was a fabulous learning experience and extremely engaging for all of us.
Josi, Lucy and Annabelle
P&C News
Urgently Seeking Canteen Volunteers
It’s your time to shine people! Our small but mighty canteen team need some help! Monday, Wednesday or Thursday – no food handling, just the easy jobs!
Sign up here – https://signup.com/go/EoJrifj
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Shenton College Information Session
Shenton College welcome parents to meet our School Leaders and learn about the College at a “Meet Us” information session taking place on Thursday 29th May OR Thursday 12th June 2025 from 3.45pm – 4.45pm.
With the majority of new enrolments commencing at Year 7, these presentations are best suited to parents of students in Years 5 and 6.
General information about the school will be provided and will include the opportunity for you to ask questions.
Registrations for the Term 2 sessions are now open here: Book a session (click on the link to register to attend).
Please monitor the College website for dates of sessions in Term 3, which will be published at a later date.
*The “Meet Us” sessions will be held instead of School Tours in 2025*