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- Mr Chrimes' Comments
- Mrs Sparks' Office Remarks
- Mrs Papadopoff's Ponderings
- School Holidays - By Mrs Rees
- Chaplain’s Chatter
- Term 3 Carnival News by Mr Wulff
- Levels of Playground Behaviour at Alkimos Primary School
- VacSwim 2025 - 26 Program
- Highlights from Atlantis OSHC Alkimos
- Attendance
- Term Dates 2025
- Support a Reader Program
- Story Dog Volunteers for 2025
- Community News
Hello families,
What a wonderful term it has been, filled with highlights such as the Carnival, Interschool Cross Country, Pyjama Day and the Mass Choir Festival. Book Week was once again a fantastic success, and it was lovely to see so many families join in the celebrations.
A special mention goes to these three Year 6 students from CR7, who proudly visited me and showcased their poetry, particularly their personification pieces up at the office. Their work was outstanding and certainly made an impression! The volume was certainly increased during the visit.
I am looking forward to our final assembly of the term on 26 September, presented by CR1 and CR2.
As we wrap up, I wish you all a wonderful break. Please take the time to reconnect, relax and enjoy after such a busy term. Thank you for all your hard work and support.
Cheers,
Mr. Chrimes
Associate Principal
Dear Families,
We are almost at the end of term 3, It’s been a busy one. It looks like the weather is warming up, and hopefully a return to better health for staff and students. In all the years organising relief staff, this term has been the most difficult.
Brekkie Club
No more Brekkie club this term – We will start up again week 2 Term 4
Schooling for 2026
If your child with not be returning to Alkimos PS next year (apart from those Yr 6 leavers) can you advise the office with the new school for next year.
Lost Property
Can I ask you to check the lost property or ask your child to check for any lost items. All items of lost property will be re-purposed or discarded at the end of the week if not claimed.
For those families who will be travelling during vacation, I wish you all a safe journey, and to those staying home, enjoy the sunshine, enjoy your precious family time at a slower pace. I look forward to welcoming you all back in term 4.
Kind regards
Sara Sparks
Manager Corporate Services
End of Term 3 already and we are all looking forward to a break to enjoy the Spring weather. What a busy and fun term it has been. The students in SLP enjoyed Open Night with their families and dressing up for Book Week.
This newsletter I thought I would quickly discuss the ways that schools support our students and their Executive Functioning.
Executive functions are brain processes that help us manage our thoughts and actions. These include the ability to organise and plan, shift attention, be flexible with thinking, and self-regulate, which can all impact how a young person copes with daily tasks.
In the classroom a child’s developing executive functioning is supported by teachers-
- using a structured timetable that provides a clear, visual daily timetable that outlines activities and transitions.
- breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable steps with mini checklists outlining what needs to be completed.
- teaching students planning skills explicitly, including how to prioritise tasks and set goals.
- use colour-coding for timetables and tasks to make organisation easier to follow.
- providing organisational tools.
- providing access to timers to allocate specific periods for tasks and breaks.
- have students reflect on their time management skills and set study goals.
- using visual supports incorporating charts, diagrams, and graphic organisers to help visualise information and visual prompts to signal the start of a task.
- engaging students in hands-on activities that reinforce memory through practice.
- offering support to increase their independence.
- use modelling and role-playing to demonstrate how to start a task and have students’ practise.
- explicitly teach students to identify and understand their emotions, provide regulation strategies, and create a quiet, calm space for students to support their self regulation. This could include different sensory supports and visuals.
- teaching flexibility skills and integrating lessons and role playing that discuss the concepts of change, decision making and adaptability.
If you would like to know more Executive Functioning, please do not hesitate to chat with someone in the office or your child’s teacher.
Kind regards,
School holidays
The school holidays are nearly here! Below are some simple, practical ideas that may help keep your child engaged, calm, and happy during the break:
- Keep a light routine
Even a simple plan written on a calendar or whiteboard can give children a sense of structure. Try including meals, bedtimes, and one or two activities for each day. - Get moving outdoors
Fresh air and exercise can do wonders for mood and energy. Some low-cost options include:
- A trip to the local park or playground
- Beach walks or bush trails
- Bike or scooter rides
- Backyard obstacle courses or water play
- Creative time at home
Encourage creativity with activities like:
- Drawing, painting, or craft using recycled materials
- Baking simple recipes together
- Building with Lego, blocks, or puzzles
- Putting on a “family performance” (dancing, singing, or a play)
- Quiet and calming options
Children also need downtime to recharge. Try:
- Reading together or visiting the library
- Listening to audiobooks or calming music
- Practicing mindfulness apps or short breathing exercises
- A family movie night with blankets and popcorn
- Connect with others
Holidays are a great time to strengthen relationships:
- Organise a playdate or family catch-up
- Involve children in cooking or chores as a team
- Share daily highlights at dinner (one good thing from the day)
- Parent tip – look after yourself too!
Plan a few small moments just for you – a coffee with a friend, a walk, or quiet reading time. Caring for yourself helps you support your child more effectively.
Wishing you all a safe, happy, and restful holiday period.
Renee Rees, School Psychologist
Hope you are all looking forward to the school holidays!
It is that time of the year again!
Operation Christmas Child
Alkimos Primary School participates in the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child each year, which is such a wonderful and happy event.
Operation Christmas Child is a hands-on way for schools/families to bless children in need across the world by filling shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and fun gifts. Boxes are collected and distributed to children living in vulnerable situations. It is heart-warming to see the pure joy on the faces of the children receiving a box.
Each class will receive a box next term, and everyone is welcome to bring an item to put in the box. This always creates such excitement in the class as everyone is involved in filling the box. We will send out a list of gift ideas.
Items will be accepted from week 1 in term 4, ready for packing by Thursday 23 October.
For more info about Operation Christmas child please click on https://occ.samaritanspurse.org.au/
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It is Self-Care September and a good time of the year to take a step back and reflect on how we are going with looking after ourselves. Are you ok?
According to the Action for Happiness website there are 10 Keys to Happier Living. Everyone's path to happiness is different, but there are 10 Keys to Happier Living that consistently tend to make life happier and more fulfilling.
Together they spell G-R-E-A-T D-R-E-A-M.
Giving - Do kind things for others Direction – Have goals to look forward to
Relating - Connect with people Resilience – Find ways to bounce back
Exercising – Take care of your body Emotions – Look for what’s good
Awareness – Live life mindfully Acceptance – Be comfortable with who you are
Trying out – Keep learning new things Meaning – Be part of something bigger
*Please check out the link for a great collection of resources from this site to help with all mental health concerns.
Resources | Action for Happiness
Take Care Everyone,
Marche Smith (school chaplain)
This term has been an absolute hype of activity with plenty of carnivals for all of our students at Alkimos Primary School.
Our senior students did an amazing job at the Interschool Cross Country Carnival, with Alkimos finishing second overall behind Alkimos Beach by 20 points. We had some great achievements, including:
- Tanner P (Winner of Yr 4 boys)
- Noah H (Runner-up of Yr 4 boys)
- Maddie J (Winner of Yr 4 girls)
- Zara D (Fourth place of Yr 4 girls)
- Jackson H (Third place of Yr 6 boys)
- Sarah A-A (Fourth place of Yr 6 girls)
Well done to all of our Cross Country team, you did our school incredibly proud.
Over the last two weeks, we had our annual Faction Athletics Carnival. It was a hive of excitement around the school with some fantastic performances on the track, and great sportsmanship off the track. Congratulations go to HERA for winning the Spirit of Alkimos Trophy and to APOLLO for winning the overall shield. Below are the students who were athletic champions for their year groups:
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Year Level and Gender |
Champion |
Runner-up |
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Yr 3 Girls |
Savannah P |
Yuuki N Josie D |
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Yr 3 Boys |
Levi G |
Anthonie L |
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Yr 4 Girls |
Maddie J |
Zara D |
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Yr 4 Boys |
Tanner P |
Noah H |
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Yr 5 Girls |
Marley B |
Angela N |
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Yr 5 Boys |
Oakley W |
Nao V-L |
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Yr 6 Girls |
Sarah A-A |
Diana A |
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Yr 6 Boys |
Jackson H |
Hamish G |
Well done to all of our students who participated valiantly on the day. Some of our Years 4 - 6 students will represent Alkimos Primary School at the Interschool Athletics Carnival to be held at Halesworth Park on Friday 31st October. The team will be announced to the students before the end of the term.
These events take a lot of organising, and I would like to say a massive thank you to each staff member for Alkimos Primary School because without you, the students would not have had the terrific time they had. Furthermore, thank you to the parents and community members who came to support their children. Next year, it would be great to see everyone stay to the end of the carnival to encourage sportsmanship and participation. Please see the below link for our Parent Survey if you would like to have your say;
Go Alkimos!
Mr Wulff
VacSwim offers fun swimming lessons over the October and summer school holidays. It aims to give children across Western Australia the skills to stay safe and confident in the water.
Who can enrol
Children aged 5 to 17 years old across swimming stages 1 to 16. For specific stage information refer to https://www.education.wa.edu.au/vacswim
How to enrol
The easiest way to enrol is https://www.education.wa.edu.au/enrolling-in-vacswim
You can also download an enrolment form to complete, print and mail by the enrolment closing date to:
VacSwim
Department of Education
Statewide Services Centre
33 Giles Avenue
Padbury WA 6025
Get ready for an action-packed Vacation Care program these school holidays! Our team has put together an exciting schedule full of adventures, creativity and fun for all ages.
Children can look forward to a mix of excursions, themed days and hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and create plenty of holiday memories with friends. From sporty challenges and cooking fun to arts, crafts and outdoor play, there’s something to engage every interest.
We can’t wait to see our OSHC learners join in the fun, try new things and share lots of laughter along the way. Bookings are now open, so make sure to secure your place and be part of the holiday excitement!
Kind regards,
Atlantis OSHC Alkimos Team
Attendance Every Day
At Alkimos Primary we know that attending school every day enables your child to get the most from their education and create a bright future. This helps them create more opportunities for their future and leads to better health, social and work outcomes. Every day your child learns something new at school. Every day they build on what they already know, growing their knowledge and skills.
While the majority of our students miss school for legitimate reasons such as illness, we do have a concerning amount of unexplained student absences.
If you receive a letter from the school noting days of unexplained absences for your child, please complete this and return it to the class teacher or front office as soon as possible. Over the next few weeks, teaching staff will be contacting families to follow up on any remaining unexplained absences.
Reminder – if a student arrives to school after the siren at the start of the school day, they are required to go through the front office, provide a reason for being late, and collect a late note.
Thank you for assisting us with this. If you have concerns regarding your child’s attendance or would like further information about how the school can help you and our child around this, please contact your child’s teacher or one of the school leadership team in the office.
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Term 1 |
(holidays Saturday 12th April – Sunday 27th April) |
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Term 2 |
(holidays Saturday 5th July – Sunday 20th July) |
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Term 3 |
(holidays Saturday 27th Sept – Sunday 12th October) |
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Term 4 |
(holidays Friday 19th Dec – Monday 2nd February 26) |
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School Development Days (Subject to Change) Friday 30th May (Week 5, Term 2) Friday 29th August (Week 6, Term 3) Friday 14th November (Week 5, Term 4) |
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Alkimos Support a Reader Program
Are you able to volunteer some of your time to assist with Reading?
The aim of the Support a Reader Program is to give children who need additional assistance with their reading the opportunity to read regularly with a supportive adult on a one-to-one basis.
We would like to invite parent volunteers to be involved in this very valuable program next term. A commitment of one hour per week would be required. Full training will be given prior to the commencement of the program.
Please see Mrs Cottam (ECE6) to register your interest or leave your details and availability with the ladies in the office.
2025/26 Player Registrations Now Open
Join Alkimos Ball Club at Halesworth Park for a new season of Tee-Ball, Machine Pitch, Junior, and Senior Baseball – in a club that’s committed to elite coaching, community spirit and family values.
Registration Links
Tee-Ball (Ages 5-10):
Register Here
Machine Pitch (Ages 7-10), Junior (Age 8+) & Senior (15+) Baseball:
Register Here
Club Fees – 2025/26 Season
- Tee-Ball: $110
- Machine Pitch: $100 (or $50 if bundled with Tee-Ball/Baseball)
- Junior Baseball: $180
- Senior Baseball: $340
- FIFO Options: $30/game or $220/season
- KidSport Affiliated
+ Mandatory Fees:
- Baseball Australia (BA): $58 (Juniors), $68 (18+)
- Baseball WA (BWA): $24
Important Charter Note (Ages 10–16)
Players transferring to a club outside their current charter will be ineligible for State Championship selection for 12 months and will be redshirted under Little League International rules.
This rule cannot be waived.
Transferring Players
Please contact previous clubs Registrar before registering if you are moving from another club. A clearance must be completed first.
Why Alkimos Titans?
- Experienced, quality leadership and coaching
- Strong focus on skill development and team culture
- Inclusive, community-first environment
- Family-friendly atmosphere with state-of-the-art modern facilities
Join a club where players thrive, families belong, and community comes first.
