Dear Parents and carers
Thank you to Mrs Cutri and Room 3 for a wonderful assembly showcasing their learning in Japanese. The song and artwork shared were fabulous, and the students’ confident and beautiful singing was a pleasure to listen to. It was lovely to see how proud they were of their artwork. Congratulations, Room 3, on an amazing effort!
Congratulations to our award winners for this week:
| ECE 1 | Elise |
| ECE 3 | Eloise |
| ECE 4 | Kadambari |
| Room 1 | Charlie |
| Room 2 | Charlotte |
| Room 3 | Kaden |
| Room 4 | Indianna |
| Room 5 | Kane |
| Room 6 | Matilda |
| Room 7 | Jasmine |
| Room 8 | Emi |
| Room 9 | Rayaan |
| Room 10 | Benjamim |
| Room 12 | Collin |
| PE Award | Cooper Room 12 |
Thank You for Your Feedback – School Community Survey 2026
Thank you to all families who took the time to complete our 2026 School Community Survey. We received 103 responses, representing a 30% increase in participation compared with our 2024 survey. We greatly appreciate the valuable feedback and insights shared by our community.
The survey highlighted a number of key strengths, including our welcoming and inclusive school culture, strong relationships between staff, students and families, high confidence in our teachers and leadership team, and the strong focus on student wellbeing and belonging.
The feedback also identified opportunities for continued improvement. Our key focus areas will be strengthening communication about student learning and progress, increasing opportunities for parents to engage in their child’s learning, and providing greater visibility of school improvement initiatives and decision-making processes.
We thank our families for partnering with us in shaping the future of our school. Your feedback will help inform our planning and priorities as we continue to strive for the best outcomes for all students.
Why is it important to be on time for school?
• Students are ready to start learning as soon as the day begins.
• Important instructions and learning activities are not missed.
• Children have time to settle in and organise themselves for the day.
• Punctuality helps build positive habits and responsibility.
• Arriving on time supports confidence, wellbeing, and a successful start to each day.
Every minute counts — being on time helps students make the most of their learning opportunities
Changes to Student Reports
The Department of Education has introduced changes to student reporting from Semester 1, 2026. These changes aim to reduce teacher workload while maintaining clear and meaningful communication about student achievement and progress.
For primary school students, reports will continue to provide information about achievement and progress across the curriculum. However, learning area comments will no longer be included. Instead, parents will receive an overall teacher comment that provides a summary of their child’s learning, progress and next steps.
Reports will continue to include achievement information for English and Mathematics, ensuring parents receive clear information about their child’s development in these key learning areas.
These changes have been implemented across Western Australian public schools to improve consistency and ensure reporting remains focused on supporting student learning and parent understanding.
Please note that your child may receive a Not Assessed (NA) grade in a learning area if they:
- Attend a program such as PEAC or Instrumental Music, resulting in missed classroom learning and assessment opportunities in that subject area.
- Participate in intervention programs such as MiniLit or MacqLit during the teaching and assessment of a particular learning area.
- Are new to the school and have not been enrolled for a sufficient period of time to enable an assessment to be made.
- Have other special circumstances that prevent a teacher from gathering enough evidence to make an accurate judgement of achievement.
If your child receives a Not Assessed grade, you will receive separate communication outlining the reason. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher in the first instance.
Public School Review
On Wednesday 22 July, East Victoria Park Primary School will participate in its Public School Review. The review process provides an opportunity for the school to reflect on its performance and demonstrate how we are improving outcomes for students across the areas of teaching quality, student achievement and progress, leadership, learning environment, relationships and partnerships, and the use of resources.
As part of the review, staff, students, parents and School Board representatives may be invited to meet with the review team, which consists of a reviewer from the Public School Review Directorate and an experienced principal from another Western Australian public school. These conversations provide valuable insights into the strengths of our school and our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.
We look forward to sharing the many successes of our school community and thank our staff, students and families for their continued support and contribution to East Victoria Park Primary School.
Active Travel and Traffic Management
One of our parents, Hugo Jorge, shared this on social media earlier this week and has kindly given me permission to include in our newsletter.
Right, I’m putting on the hi-vis and saying what many parents are already thinking.
The morning school run in Perth is not “drop off”.
It’s a daily stress ritual with SUVs, rushed parents, blocked crossings, kids half-awake in the back seat, and everyone pretending the traffic is somehow caused by someone else.
Mate, we are the traffic.
As a dad, I get it. Mornings are hard. Kids are slow. Lunchboxes go missing. Someone always needs the toilet when you are already late.
And as a counsellor, I also know this: starting the day in a car-based pressure cooker is not great for anyone’s nervous system.
Not for parents.
Not for kids.
Not for teachers receiving a wave of stressed little bodies at 8:45am.
I’m also one of the volunteer parents who helped initiate a bike bus at my son’s primary school in East Victoria Park in the Town of Victoria Park.
A bike bus is simple: children and parents ride together along a planned route, picking up others along the way, like a school bus — but with bikes, scooters, helmets, fresh air and community.
What if the school run became less about speed and more about regulation?
A 10-minute walk.
A scooter ride.
A bike bus.
Parking a few streets away.
Walking with another family.
Letting kids arrive with fresh air in their lungs instead of cortisol in their bloodstream.
Active transport is not just about reducing congestion.
It is about mental health.
Confidence.
Connection.
Independence.
Neighbourhood safety.
And children learning that their bodies are part of how they move through the world.
Perth has the weather, the space, and the community spirit for this.
We just need to stop designing every morning around the assumption that every child must be delivered to the gate like a fragile parcel.
Less school gate chaos.
More walking feet, rolling wheels, calmer kids, and parents who arrive at work without already needing a second coffee and a counselling session.
At East Victoria Park Primary School, we are fortunate to have a committed group of parents leading our Active Travel initiatives. Over the past few years, I have noted a significant increase in the number of students and families choosing to walk, ride bikes, or travel by scooter to and from school. This has helped create a calmer, safer and less congested environment at drop-off and pick-up times.
Even if every family chose active travel just one day each week, it would make a substantial difference to traffic around our school and contribute positively to student health and wellbeing.
A sincere thank you to Hugo and all the parents who generously give their time to lead our Bike Bus and Walking School Bus initiatives. Your commitment is making a real difference to our school community.
Have a great weekend
Kind regards
Kim Knowles
Principal
Please read on for the messages delivered at assembly this morning, by our student councillors:
Fatima:
The Year 6s’ second camp day is coming up on the 19th of June. We will be attending A Guide to Film Music: The Music of Joe Hisaishi at the Riverside Theatre in the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Joe Hisaishi is a Japanese composer, conductor and pianist who is well known for his emotional film scores and his 35-year collaboration with Studio Ghibli. He has composed music for films such as My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away, Kiki’s Delivery Service and Howl’s Moving Castle.
After the show, we will catch a ferry to the foreshore for lunch before travelling back to school by bus. Thank you to everyone involved in making this wonderful experience possible. I am really looking forward to it!
Tyler:
Hi everyone.
As the end of the semester gets closer, reports are getting closer too! Make sure you are trying your hardest in all your subjects and showing your teachers what you can do.
Now that winter has arrived and brought us some very heavy rain, the 2026 Mission Possible Carnival has been moved to Week 11 due to the weather conditions.
We encourage everyone to stay warm, stay dry and take care of yourselves. Thank you for listening and have a great weekend!
Phoebe:
The Cross Country Carnival is coming up on Wednesday the 25th of June. I would like to wish all participants the very best of luck.
Just a reminder that the last day to order school photos is tomorrow, the 13th of June. Any orders placed after this date will incur a non-negotiable late fee of $30.
If you have misplaced the sheet containing your child’s unique ordering code, please contact the front office for a replacement.
Austin:
Coming up soon, from Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July, is NAIDOC Week. This year’s theme is “50 Years of Deadly”, celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC Week and recognising the strength, resilience, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The theme honours the Elders, leaders, artists and communities who have helped shape the NAIDOC movement over the past five decades and reminds us of the importance of culture, community and connection to Country.
NAIDOC Week is a wonderful opportunity for all Australians to learn about, celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
2026 Faction Cross Country Carnival
We invite all parents to come and support their children competing in the upcoming Cross Country Carnival. Students have been working on their fitness this term and it should be a great afternoon. Please see details below and event start times.
Date: Thursday 25th June
Time: 12:45 – 3:00pm
Venue: EVPPS Oval
Approximate start times:
- Year 1 Girls & Boys 500m (1 lap) – 12:55pm
- Year 2 Girls & Boys 500m (1 lap) – 1:10pm
- Year 3 Girls & Boys 1000m (2 laps) – 1:25pm
- Year 4 Girls & Boys 1500m (3 laps) – 1:45pm
- Year 5 Girls & Boys 1500m (3 laps) – 2:05pm
- Year 6 Girls & Boys 2000m (4 laps) – 2:25pm
We look forward to seeing you there. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding the day.
Mr Andy Stephens
Specialist Physical Education Teacher
Constable Care
Thanks to the support of the Connecting Schools Grant, our Year 3 students recently participated in an exciting bike safety workshop with Constable Care. Students learned valuable skills to help them stay safe while riding bikes and scooters, including helmet safety, recognising hazards and making safe choices when travelling around their community. The interactive session was both educational and engaging, helping students build confidence and awareness as active travellers. One student shared, “I learned why it’s important to wear my helmet properly and look for cars when crossing roads. Now I feel more confident riding my bike with my family.” We thank Constable Care for delivering this fantastic program and the Connecting Schools Grant for providing this opportunity to support safe and active travel at East Victoria Park Primary School.
Tristan Jones
ICAS information for Parents
Within our school community there are students who shine brightly, displaying exemplary dedication and academic talent. They deserve to be recognised and once again this year we are giving them the opportunity to showcase and celebrate their talents in the world-renowned ICAS competition.
What is ICAS?
ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee, and Digital Technologies.
ICAS results are in-depth and meaningful, and ICAS evaluates student performance against other competition entrants across the state and nation. The data reveals student strengths and weaknesses and can help you recognise and support your child’s academic journey.
Learn more about ICAS here: (icasassessments.com/products-icas/).
ICAS Results and Certificates
Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate in each subject area, and an online results report to track development each year. Top performers are eligible for one of the highly coveted ICAS medals.
Your child’s ICAS certificates will show their results and the login details, “TAP ID and Pin”. – Use these to enter the Results Portal (https://orti.icasassessments.com/ortiStudent).
How to participate in ICAS
If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please go to the Parent Portal to register for your chosen subjects.
You can do this in one of two ways:
1. Direct login link – faster!
Use this link to log directly into the shop and start registering:
https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/parent-payment/BCN905
2. Log in using the PPS code
Visit our shop and use our PPS code to log in:
Shop link: https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps
PPS code: BCN905
Registration for all subject areas closes on Monday 27 July at 11:59pm.
This year, our students can elect to sit the following assessments:
Subject Sitting Date Cost (AU$)
Digital
Writing 4 Aug $25.95
English 11 Aug $21.95
Science 18 Aug $21.95
Mathematics 25 Aug $21.95
Please note, the school cannot facilitate refunds or make alterations as all money is paid directly to ICAS Assessments.
School Photos
We have been informed by Kapture Photography that orders are still open for this year’s class and individual photos. Please place your order before the closing date, Saturday 13th June 2026, to avoid a $30 custom service fee. You will be notified when sports and special team photos become available for viewing and purchase.
To order, please visit www.kapture.com.au and use our school code: XBXWEG
♻️Bottle Bonanza – Help Us Collect 100!
We’re on a mission and need your help! We’re collecting 1.25L Coca‑Cola plastic bottles to support an exciting local art project — and we’d love our school community to get involved.
Before sending them in, please make sure bottles are: ✨ Rinsed clean
✨ Have lids on
You’ll find a collection box outside the office/administration area, so you can easily drop bottles off at school pick‑up or drop‑off.
📅 When: 18th June – 2nd July
We’re proud to be supporting a talented local artist, who will be transforming these bottles into a creative piece to be displayed later this year. How cool is that? 🙌
Want to see her amazing work? Check her out on Instagram:
👉 @margery.goodall.about_art
Let’s work together to turn recyclables into something incredible — every bottle counts! ♻️💚
