W.A. NAPLAN TOP 20 SCHOOLS – 2024
Centre School for Excellence 2023-2026
Great Students, Great Staff, Great Parents, Building Greater Communities
Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you to all those that participated in the Walk to School Day we had last Friday (16 May). Specialist, Administration and other staff were out and about sharing stickers and tattoos with children to congratulate them in celebrating ‘Walk to School Day’. As mentioned in last week’s assembly, Walk to School Day started in NSW in 1999, and then went nationally in 2004, so this year we celebrated 26 years since it began. Walk to School Day encourages road safety and physical health as well as the environmental benefits. The weather was beautiful and perfect for a nice stroll to school.
As part of our Protective Behaviours and Health program, Caladenia welcomed Constable Care to our school on Monday, 12 and Tuesday, 13 May. All classes went along to either the Fun Scary Puppet Show or the Frenemies interactive performances. These topics support students to develop their understanding as well as promoting safety and well-being. The students all enjoyed the shows and learnt some valuable points.
I’d like to offer my special thanks to our staff on the English Committee for organising our participation in the National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday 21 May. As you would be aware that as a school, this year – Reading is a focus – and to participate in these types of events, encourages our children to value reading and the importance of reading for pleasure. I’d also like to thank Mr Terry Healy MLA for donating a copy of ‘The Truck Cat’ by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell, as well as reading the story to our Kindy classes. The children enjoyed the book greatly.
In conjunction with National Simultaneous Storytime, we held our first ‘Book on a Blanket’ event for our Kindy and PP families. On Wednesday, 21 May all the Kindy B and PP classes enjoyed some time in the play area reading with their families. On Thursday, 22 May the Kindy A classes got to share a book as well. Thank you, parents, for coming along and sharing a book with your children. The children all enjoyed having a little more time with their parents and to read a book together.
As a school we also want to send a huge THANK YOU! to our wonderful P&C. It is P&C Day on Friday, 23 May. In our Junior Assembly this week we invited members of our P&C to come along so that as a school we could thank them for the amazing job that they do for our school. The money they raise from events they organise goes to items that the school needs. We are privileged to have been able to have such great support over the years from our P&C and our school community. Thank you!
Traffic Flow and Parking
Thank you again to all parents using the Kiss ‘n’ Drive on Bushy Gardens. The traffic seems to be flowing much better. If we can keep the cars all going in the same direction, it makes it much easier and quicker to collect your children.
Parents, please remember that the City of Gosnells request that all school families observe the traffic rules around the school:
· Remember that the Kiss and Drive is not a parking zone
· The City of Gosnells Ranger will be in attendance from time to time and will issue infringement notices.
· Please do not carry out dangerous driving around the school or park your car where you shouldn’t – please do not be the person who, for the sake of a few minutes of patience, creates an accident outside our wonderful school.
· It is only for a short twenty minutes in the mornings and afternoons that we need to be super careful, polite and patient.
Reminder
· We have a staff development day on Friday 30th May – students do not attend school on this day
· There is a public holiday on Monday 2nd June
Thoughts: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr Seuss
Kind regards,
Paula Asplin
Principal
School News
WA Student Assistance Payment for 2025
Families, please remember to claim your WA Student Assistance Payment for 2025. Claims are currently open, and they close on 4 July 2025. Parents and carers of eligible students can claim $150 for each primary school or Kindergarten student. To claim simply go through ServiceWA, we have also included the link for the WA Student Assistance Payment Claim form below. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please contact the office for further information and/or assistance.
Intervention Program
This year, Caladenia Primary School has been reviewing and adjusting what we do as a school We have also made adjustments to our intervention program to support students in need. Through the measures that we have instigated this year; we have been able to refine our targeted teaching to support students further.
We are in the process of upskilling our staff, as well as creating resources to provide support to students where needed. Classroom teachers will be in contact with parents and carers of students receiving further support to share our focus plans with you.
If you have any queries, please talk with your child’s classroom teacher or contact the office.
As a school, we are continuing to support each and every child’s learning through refining our teaching focus and practices.
Kindy 2026
If you have a child born between 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2022, you are now eligible to enrol for Kindy in 2026. Application forms can be collected from the front office. All applications are by appointment only and accepted between 9am and 2pm. Please call 6258 9350 to book.
Student Achievement
Joseph in Year 2, won 3rd Place in the Grade 5 Group in The Fremantle Eisteddfod on May 13 performing Tarentelle Op 123 No 10 composed by Cecile Chaminade. What a wonderful achievement Joseph. Congratulations.
At Caladenia, we love showcasing our students’ sporting achievements and events, as well as any other interests that they would like to share with our Caladenia Community.
If you have something your child would like to share, please email along with photos to the email address below:
Justine.arnold@education.wa.edu.au
National Simultaneous Storytime
This week we had the pleasure of having Terry Healy MLA come to visit the Kindergarten classes to read the story, “The Truck Cat.” This book was also kindly donated by Terry to our school library. The students listened attentively to the story and enjoyed meeting Terry. We thank him kindly for his visit to our school and his generous book donation to the Library. 
Class News
Year 3 Room 35
Welcome to Room 35’s Chicken Farm!
We’ve been very busy looking at the well being of chickens and learning about what they need to be happy, healthy and productive in egg production. After looking at the differences between raising chickens in the cage system, barn system or the free range system, we designed our own chicken pens. The end result – Room 35’s chickens are definitely happy and healthy – with a little added sparkle too!
Year 5 Room 11
Room 11 Writers Shine with “Show, Don’t Tell”
In Room 11, Year 5, we’ve been diving into the art of “show, don’t tell” to make our narratives stronger and more exciting. Instead of simply telling our readers what’s happening, we’re learning to paint vivid pictures with our words—bringing characters, settings, and emotions to life.
Our classroom walls are proudly lined with our work, each piece reflecting our growth as writers. We enjoy sharing our stories aloud, celebrating each other’s creativity and ideas. Every day, something amazing happens—whether it’s a powerful sentence, a surprising twist, or a moment that makes us all stop and smile.
The storytelling in Room 11 is more than just writing—it’s about connecting, imagining, and inspiring each other to be our best.
P&C and Community News
Before and After school Daycare Centres
TheirCare – 1300 072 410 info@theircare.com.au
Cuddles – 6243 6750 canningvale@cuddlesearlylearning.com.au
Kids Active – 0450 021 135 info@kidsactive.com.au
Shining Kidz – 2685 6199 www.shiningkidz.com.au
Saturday Soccer School
Nick Corrigan here from the local soccer schools on Saturday mornings in Southern River.
I have a special offer for the pupils of your school.
Half price for the remaining 7 weeks of this term’s soccer program at Bletchley Park Primary School, Balfour Street, Southern River.
Also, we are looking to expand our after-school soccer sessions.
These are one-hour, 8 week terms specifically for the pupils of your school.
It gives parents that extra hour to get to school to pick up their children.
We have been running these sessions for many years at several schools.
Please check out my website.
Click on Private venues, and it will show you where we run such programs.
www.ncsoccerschools.com.au
