Dear Caladenia Community,
We are now into the second half of the term, our final 4 weeks of the year.
As the year winds down, we are, as always, continuing to celebrate achievement and success with our students. Today, I had the pleasure to attend my first junior assembly. As always, student behaviour was exemplary and the singing was most enjoyable.
I am currently working on our workforce plan and confirming the school’s staffing levels and requirements. Class allocations are then, my next priority, ensuring we have appropriate teacher allocations in all year levels.
Moving forward we are busy planning and finalising Year 6 Graduation, Graduation Lunch and Year 6 Day Camp (2 Days). It will be a special time for our Year 6 students as they “Graduate” and “Transition” to the next stage of their learning journeys.
Paul Bottcher
Caladenia PS Principal
Below – Mr Bottcher greeting students at recess.
School News
School App
Our school App is called School Stream and you can download it for free. It is an essential resource for parents to have as we use the app for all communication. It is also advised to keep your notifications setting turned on as, at times, it may be the only way the school can communicate. Scan the barcode below or Download the School Stream app today.
Student Achievement
Pia in Year 2 achieved gold at the WA Gymnastics State Championships. She competed against WA’s best gymnasts and reach her goal of becoming a state champion. She is extremely proud of her achievement and can’t wait to get back into the gym and learn more skills. Congratulations Pia on your amazing achievement.
Revva a Year 4 student recently competed in the Star Mite Gymnastics Championship Competition and came 1st place. Congratulations on such a wonderful accomplishment Revva.
Sisters, Ebony in Year 6 and Ivy in Year 2, competed at the 2024 State Dance Championships this October with the following outstanding results:
Ebony placed 2nd in her Jazz Solo at State Championships and Ivy placed 1st in her Jazz Solo and 3rd in her Lyrical Solo.
Both girls are in the top 3 of dancers in their age group in Western Australia. Congratulations girls on such a wonderful achievement.
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
Class News
Year 1 Room 10 – Miss Jacobsen
This term in Room 10, we have been learning about Australian states and territories and their famous landmarks! We have learned that Australia has six states and two territories. We followed Hush and Grandma Poss on their journey around Australia to find a way to make Hush visible in Possum Magic and learned about the state capitals. We have also learned some interesting facts. ·Western Australia is the biggest state in Australia. ·Uluru is found in the Northern Territory. ·Queensland is home to Great Barrier Reef and amazing sea creatures. ·New South Wales and Victoria couldn’t agree on who should have the capital, so the Australian Capital Territory was formed. ·Tasmania is separated from mainland Australia by the Bass Strait. ·The Great Australian Bight stretches across Western Australia and South Australia.
Year 4 Room 20 – Mrs Devenish-Krauth
This term, Room 20’s Year Four students have been diving into the fascinating world of forces in Science lessons. This week, through hands-on activities, we’ve learned how friction affects the movement of objects in our daily lives. We have been experimenting with various surfaces, discovering how different materials can either increase or decrease friction.
One of the highlights of our investigation was an exciting game of tug-o-war, followed by a second game where students donned gloves coated with soap! This fun experiment allowed them to directly experience how friction can change the outcome of a competition. As they pulled against each other, they quickly learned that the slippery gloves significantly reduced friction, making it more challenging to hold on. This hands-on activity not only brought the concept of friction to life but also fostered teamwork and problem-solving skills. We can’t wait to see what our young scientists discover next. 
Year 1 Room 30 – Miss Williams
The students of Room 30 have been busy learning how to recognise and describe the features of Australian coins and order them according to their value. We played a fun game called ‘Show Me the Money’. Students had three guesses to solve the hidden coin under the flap!
In Geography, we have been studying ‘The World Around Us’. We have been writing and drawing the features of our suburb and city on small maps. Then we identified the States and capital cities of Australia and their major landmarks. Possum Magic even made a special appearance taking us on a magical journey around our beautiful country eating yummy Australian food!
On the 11th of November, Room 30 commemorated Remembrance Day by painting poppies and displaying them proudly on our classroom door.
P&C and Community News
Willetton Basketball Stadium
School Holiday Camps
December ” Christmas ”
holiday camp
Monday 16th – Friday 20th
7 – 12 years of age
[ 9.00am – 3.30pm daily ]
January 2025 summer
holiday camp
First Week
Monday 20th – Friday 24th
9 years and under [ eg minimum 6 yrs ]
[ 9.00am – 3.30pm daily ]
Second Week
Tuesday 28th – Friday 31st
9 years and over
[ 9.00am – 3.30pm daily ]
Please visit www.willettonbasketball.com.au via the ‘’ Program ‘’ page
where you will find Holiday Camps
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
School Phone Number
6258 9350
Text Absences
0417 984 196
Caladenia App
Uniform Concepts
9270 4669
30 Kembla Way, Willetton 6155
Excelsior Dental Therapy
9256 4170
School Hours
Gates open at 8.15am
School starts at 8.30am
Recess 10.35am
Lunch 12.55pm
School finishes 2.30pm
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
8.00am – 4.00pm
For payments please see the front office.
We accept cash,EFT and Direct Deposit
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