Thank you to Room 3 for your fantastic effort in running our assembly during this very important week — National Reconciliation Week.
The whole school thoroughly enjoyed your Noongar version of Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes. You all performed brilliantly, and everyone who spoke did so clearly and confidently — well done!
After the assembly, the whole school gathered on the oval to reflect on the significance of the land on which we work and play, and its deep importance to the Wadjuk Noongar people. We stood barefoot on Country and observed a minute of silence to consider why reconciliation matters to us and to reflect on the learning that has taken place in classrooms throughout the week.
Following this moment of reflection, the whole school came together to sing Nidja Noongar Boodja Koort — performed with tapping sticks and increasing in speed each time. The song means our hearts are in the land and the land is in our hearts.
This special moment was beautifully led by Mrs Motherwell, along with Patrick, Cyprus, Tyler, Abigail, Theo, Milly and Johan.
National Reconciliation Week 2025: Now More Than Ever
This week, our school proudly acknowledges National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements — and to reflect on how we can contribute to reconciliation in Australia.
The 2025 theme, “Now More Than Ever”, reminds us that reconciliation is an ongoing journey that requires action from everyone. At school, students have been engaging in age-appropriate activities to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. Through storytelling, art, music, and respectful discussions, we are helping to build a future grounded in truth, respect, and unity.
We encourage families to talk about Reconciliation Week at home and explore ways to support meaningful change together.
Congratulations to this week’s award winners:
| Room | Award Winner |
| ECE1 | Gwenevieve |
| ECE3 | Angelina |
| Room 1 | Harvey |
| Room 2 | Lipa |
| Room 3 | Allegra |
| Room 4 | Eli |
| Room 5 | Hamish |
| Room 6 | George |
| Room 7 | Sameeha |
| Room 8 | Austin |
| Room 9 | Khushi |
| Room 10 | Milly |
| Room 12 | Yosif |
| Room 13 | Shivangi |
| Room 14 | Alfie |
| PE Award Room 2 | Ivan |
| PBS Medallion Award Room 9 | Tessa |
| PBS Medallion Award Room 10 | Abigail |
| PBS Medallion Award Room 4 | Cooper |
Kindergarten, Pre-Primary and Year 7 enrolments are now open for 2026
Kindergarten 2026:
If your child will be 4 years old by 30 June 2026, enrol them in kindergarten now.
Applications close 25 July 2025
Find out more:
education.wa.edu.au/au or call the school on 6228 0700 to speak with our friendly office staff.
If you know of families in our community, with young children, not yet at school, please let them know to come in and enrol for kindergarten next year.
Current Kindergarten parents:
You will need to apply for enrolment in Pre-Primary for 2026. Applications close 25 July 2025
Year 6 Parents:
Secondary school enrolments are now open for next year until 25 July. Now is the time to apply to enrol. Please be aware enrolment into secondary school is not automatic. It requires you to submit an application with the secondary school of your choice.
Keeping Everyone Safe – Why We Are a Nut Aware School
At our school, the safety and wellbeing of every student is our top priority. That’s why we are a nut aware school. This means we ask families to avoid sending nuts or nut-based products in lunchboxes, as even small traces can cause serious allergic reactions for some students.
Food allergies, especially to peanuts and tree nuts, can be life-threatening. Being nut aware helps us create a safer environment where all children can enjoy school without the risk of accidental exposure.
We thank our school community for supporting this important policy. By working together, we can help keep everyone safe, healthy, and included.
Important Notice – Parking
I respectfully ask that primary school parents do not use the staff car park under any circumstances. Please do not use the car park to pick up and drop off students and under no circumstances should our parents be parking in the staff car park. The staff car park is strictly for staff and as a pickup and set down point for our Education Support Centre parents and their children.
The availability of parking for our Education Support Centre families is critical for the wellbeing and safety of their children and I implore you to support the families of the centre by not using the staff car park.
I am acutely aware of the frustration that the lack of parking around the school causes, and the principal of the Education Support Centre and I continue to work together with the appropriate authorities to explore solutions. However, our number one focus is the safety of all students and their families.
Kind regards
Kim Knowles
Principal
Student Councillor Announcements
Please read on for the Student Councillor Announcements from this morning’s assembly:
Lance – Creative minds shape the world of books and writing. The Book Builders Challenge is a way to get people more involved with reading and writing, with celebrated authors coming in to help us create our own books. The Year 5s and 6s are learning how to challenge their brains and explode with ideas as we make our books. Kristy Nita Brown came into Rooms 9 and 10 for the whole day on Tuesday, where the Year 6s started planning their books. The Year 5s also had a session with Kristy on Wednesday, and it’s amazing how everyone was engaged and enthusiastic about our work.
Kavithma – Next week on Monday is WA Day, so it’s a school holiday for everyone. Please make sure no one arrives at school next Monday. Coming up next week, on the 3rd and 4th of June, we’ll have our school photos, so everyone, wear your very best and most appropriate clothing. For your school photos, don’t wear any faction T-shirts (except for sport captains). Only your school uniform is allowed, and Year 6s, please wear your school uniform and bring your leavers’ shirt in your bag.
Mujtuba – Coming up is the Water Corp Incursion for Years 3 to 6 on the 10th of June (Week 7). We know that everyone in the school is excited and ready to show the Water Corp team that EVPPS is the best school!
Johan – We have officially shortlisted our SRC candidates. If your name is called, please come and stand at the front.
Room 6: Lucas, Curtis, Lucy
Room 14: Alfie, Karisa, Jasmine
Room 13: Alice, Winona, Evie, Sean
Room 12: Sara, Sanvika, Nichika
Room 7: Sameeha, Aisha, Lottie, Tyler
Room 8: Ariya
Voting slips have been given to teachers, and we can’t wait to see the new SRC. Please listen carefully to your teachers.
Water Corp Incursion Coming Up
On Tuesday 10th June, students in Years 3 to 6 will take part in an exciting incursion called “Water in Aboriginal Culture”. In year group sessions, students will explore how Noongar people traditionally located and transported water and learn about Aboriginal knowledge-sharing practices. This incursion supports students in deepening their understanding of Aboriginal culture and sustainability. There is no cost to families for this incursion.
Mr Ryan Hadland
Premier’s Reading Challenge
Runs from 7 April to 27 June 2025
Students who log their reading achievements each week have the chance to win one of 200 weekly prizes, which include tech gadgets, book vouchers and e-gift cards. These weekly rewards recognise their dedication to the challenge.
At the end of the challenge students receive a certificate signed by the Premier celebrating and rewarding their amazing efforts.
For those who participated last year I have rolled over your registration. Parents please login to your account from last year and check that your child/ren are registered. If you don’t have an account and would like your child to participate, you can create a new account and register your child/ren via the link below Manage your account – Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Happy reading
Mrs Krieg
Perth Kids Marathon
This event is a great opportunity for children to start an exercise program that will continue over a number of weeks and culminate in the completion of a “marathon – 42.2195km”
Starting on Sunday, 8 June, the aim is to run the first 40km of the marathon distance over a number of weeks in the child’s own time (or at school) then on marathon day complete the final 2.195km at the 2025 Perth Kids Marathon, in conjunction with the Perth Half Marathon.
All registered participants receive a FREE T-shirt* and medal, and the school with the largest team receives a magnificent trophy to proudly display at their school – so get your school involved!
For further information and to register online, visit Event details for WAMC Perth Kids Marathon | West Australian Marathon Club | West Australian Marathon Club. 🏃♀️🏃🏽♂️➡️
2025 Winter Holiday Care
Protective Behaviour Parent Workshop
The City of South Perth and Manning Primary School invites parents and carers to a free community safety workshop delivered by the WA Child Protection Society.
The purpose of this workshop is to provide parents and carers with a sound knowledge of content, themes, concepts, and strategies for the Protective Behaviours Program.
Increase your knowledge and skills to help your child identify unsafe situations and arm them with the tools to seek appropriate assistance or protect themselves.
This workshop will also incorporate important information for parents and carers around the benefits of providing age-appropriate sex education to their children.
Manning Primary School – Library Room
60/80 Ley Street, Manning
10 June 2025
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please note this is an Adult Only Workshop.
Children are not permitted at this workshop due to the nature of the content.
Free event, booking required.
Tickets: Protective Behaviour Parent Workshop
WA Student Assistance Payment 2025
Parents and carers of eligible students can claim $250 for each secondary student, and $150 for each primary school or Kindergarten student. The preferred method for claims is through ServiceWA. Claims close on 4 July 2025.
July School Holiday Athletics Clinic
School Holiday Athletics Clinic for boys and girls aged 8 to 16 years. Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 of July 2025. WA Athletics Stadium.
8.30am-3pm. $150 per day, or $290 for both days. Includes a personalised certificate. Choose ANY 4 events per day. More Info: http://sprintingfast.com/
West Oz Wildlife Incursion
We recently hosted West Oz Wildlife for a very informative and hands on experience. Students were thrilled to meet Gummie and Nutella the koalas, Ginger and Ninja the pythons, Toothless the blue tongue lizard and Caesar the sugar glider!
The education program really motivated the students, they learnt a range of facts about each animal. The staff presented each animal separately, talking on each of the species of wildlife. Children were able to learn about the basic dietary requirements of each animal, where they live and why they look the way they do.
- They discussed the particular habits and environmental needs of each species.
- Investigated their habitat and discovered ways to protect them.
- Endangered species
- Special features to help survival in the wild
- Offspring
- Snake safety and much more.
The school received positive feedback from presenters about how well behaved students were, and that they are asked great questions!
