School Newsletter Term 2 Week 4
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Kaya WCSS Community
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Administration Matters
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Shining a Light On...
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Family Commitment Opportunities
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Steiner Spotlight
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Parent Education
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Parent Engagement
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Early Childhood News
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Primary News
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Drama
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Soft Handwork
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Woodwork
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Sustainability
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WCSS Community Association
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Parent Business Directory
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Community News
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Coming Events
Kaya WCSS Community

Rich treasures planted long ago
Within my soul, so dark and deep,
Are wakened by my will from sleep.
They stream into the world; they grow.
They bear star-substances of greatest worth,
Through loving deeds of mine, uniting heaven and earth.
In the Light of a Child, Michael Hedley Burton
This week, May 19-25, marked National Volunteers Week. This year's theme was Connecting Communities, and I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the spirit of connection and incredible impact that the parent volunteers of WCSSCA, our parent-led community association, have in building a thriving and inclusive community at our school. Volunteering creates lasting relationships that enrich lives and strengthen communities. Giving to others fosters community engagement, connection, and belonging. And there are benefits to the volunteers also. In a world often marked by stress and disconnection, the act of serving others emerges as a powerful remedy. Research reveals that acts of service go beyond simple gestures of kindness; they create profound, measurable changes in the brain and body. Serving others has been shown to reduce stress, boost mental health, increase happiness, and even drive personal and professional success. By understanding these benefits, we can see that helping others is not just a moral choice but a scientifically supported path to a more fulfilling, healthier life.
Our WCSSCA committee, having had some long-standing members leave as their children have finished their time here or moved to other corners of the world, are on the lookout for those in our community who can spare some time volunteering to support them so they can continue their community-building activities that are such an important part of the fabric of our school. Soup Day is looking for parents from across the classes to help out with either cooking soups or serving and packing up. When the call for help comes your way, and you can spare some time, make the effort to volunteer so you can experience all the benefits it brings.
Next week marks another special week in the calendar – National Reconciliation Week (NRW). Monday, May 26, is National Sorry Day. This day commemorates the tabling of the landmark Bringing Them Home report and is a day in which we acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations survivors. NRW then follows from May 27 – June 3. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful referendum of 1967 and the High Court Mabo decision in 1992, respectively. NRW is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and explore how each of us can continue to contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds, and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships.
We warmly invite our school community to a special event for NRW – a Book Launch. Last year, our Class 6 students, together with the family of late Noongar Elder, Cliff Humphries (1910 – 1998), undertook a powerful reconciliation project. Our upper primary students collaborated with the Elder’s family to illustrate one of the Elder’s favourite Dreamtime stories. Cliff Humphries was a senior Ballardong Elder, recognised as one of the last fluent Noongar speakers in the world, who held within him a library of ancient Noongar knowledge. The elder recorded hundreds of Dreamtime Stories and songs prior to his passing and tasked his family with sharing these with the Noongar and wider community to preserve Noongar language and culture. For decades, his priceless recordings sat in a restricted-access archive in the Battye Library. Surviving family members have now begun the publishing process, working with school children on Noongar boodja to get their ancestral knowledge returned to the community through the Elder Cliff Humphries Reconciliation Project. With the support of our school's Reconciliation Action Plan, we have been able to publish 1000 copies of the book. Part of a series of teaching resources for Noongar Language, Song and Culture, the books’ unique QR codes link to previously unheard archival materials, allowing readers to "meet" the late Elder and learn from him exactly how the Noongar words are traditionally spoken. We hope you can make it to the Book Launch and purchase one of these very special books for your family.
With warmth,
Jacqui Hollingworth
School Administrator/Principal

WCSS 30th Anniversary Sundowner








Thank you to those who helped organise, and to all those who attended our 30th anniversary sundowner on May 9. It was a lovely night of community and celebration with staff, parents and alumni joining together to share their experiences and reflect on our work in the world.
Administration Matters
2025 Parent Teacher Interviews
The Parent-Teacher Interview portal is now open. We encourage all parents to attend these interviews which foster collaboration between parents and educators and aim to promote student success and holistic development by ensuring that home and school environments are aligned in supporting the student's educational journey.
Interviews run for 15 minutes with a 5 minute break for transitions.
The online booking system is open until Monday, 23 June.

FAREWELL to FULL TIME FOR AUDREY
Our much loved, passionate and multi-talented, Business Manager, Audrey Princi is stepping back from her role at WCSS in order to grow her family business. Over the past six years Audrey has worked tirelessly adding to the fabric of WCSS in so many ways - from spearheading staff wellbeing initiatives to revamping our school grounds, Audrey leaves WCSS in a stable and strong position. We are thrilled that Audrey will continue as part of our team one day per week after handing over the reins to a new Business Manager.
Thank you Audrey!
Shining a Light On...
In order to ensure our policies and procedures are highly visible to parents/carers, we highlight a policy or important procedure in each newsletter. If you are interested in a specific policy check the Key Info Tab on the school website or email Reception to receive a copy.
All WCSS policies are reviewed periodically and updated and/or amended guided by compliance and best practice and ratified by the School Council.
In this edition, we bring to your attention to guidelines on deciding when to keep an unwell child at home.
Deciding on when your child is too sick for school is not always an easy decision. This guide will assist in helping make that decision so that you achieve the best outcome for your child and their recovery, and to prevent spreading the illness to their classmates and teachers.
Ask yourself:
- Is my child well enough to comfortably take part in the day’s activities?
- Will my child pass on their illness to other children or staff?
- Will my child’s teacher be able to care for my child without it impacting on their ability to care for other children?
- If I felt like this, would I go to work?
If you are unsure, speak to your qualified healthcare professional.
Please keep children at home if they have:
- a fever, and keep them home for 24 hours after the fever has gone away without the help of medication.
- vomiting or diarrhoea, and keep them home for 48 hours after the last episode.
- a severe sore throat.
- a rash with no known cause.
- a severe cough, especially with other symptoms like a runny nose and headache.
- redness, swelling or discharge of the eyes, ears or skin, unless treated.
- been acting unwell and have little energy to join in school activities.
It is important to remember that school and play is work for our children. Their days are full of learning, cooperation, negotiation, patience and physical movement. Many of these tasks are much harder when feeling unwell and rest at the right time can result in a speedier recovery.
Family Commitment Opportunities
WCSSCA
Our Community Association (WCSSCA) is always on the look out for members - from making lanyards or coffee, to chopping fruit, baking a cake or picking an item up. Joining WCSSCA means you will be in the loop to hear about happenings at WCSS and ways to help - big and small. There are many FCH opportunities available via WSCCA so consider becoming a member today! (Forms are available at Reception).
GARDENING AND WEEDING WEDNESDAYS
If you would like to help with gardening let our School Gardener, Chris know - we always have tidying, weeding etc that can be done during school hours. Our Community Association, WCSSCA also have Weeding Wednesdays at the Hub from 8.45am - 9.45am - see their section of the newsletter for more details.
KISS AND DRIVE
Volunteers are always needed to ensure Kiss 'n' Drive runs smoothly and safely. Slots are available Monday-Friday 8.15am-8.45am and 2.55-3.25pm (Thursdays 2.05pm-2.35pm due to early finish). See Reception for more information.
STEINER PARENT EDUCATION INITATIVE
As part of our commitment to parent education we continue to offer all current WCSS caregivers access to the Steiner Parent Education Initiative. WCSS pays for parents/guardians to attend the workshops of their choice and parents can claim FCH for time attended. See the Parent Education section below for this term's offerings.
Steiner Spotlight
THE MAKURU WINTER FESTIVALS
Festivals are a vital part of Steiner Education as they provide nourishment to the individual and bring the community together in meaningful ways. Festivals are rhythmic anniversaries, that bring a richness of story and song, light and food and celebrate our shared humanity. A festival is a joyous celebration of life and has the quality of lifting us out of the ordinary and into the mysteries and magic of the rhythm of the seasons.
Each festival is a mood, an attitude, an experience. It is a social expression that reflects and celebrates an entire season. Celebrations are interwoven with the life of the earth and the cycles of nature.
Festivals are of special pedagogical significance for the development of the child. They help the child to increasingly find orientation in time. For the younger child, time is still passing slowly. Festivals help to subdivide time into different qualities and provide a sustainable experience of being ‘at home in time’. In our present fast-paced life, such a place of inner residence is important.
Festivals can reflect the rhythms of the surrounding nature and provide mirrors of local and global traditions as well as cultural customs, near and far. The Winter Festival is celebrated when the sun sends the least power to the earth. The Winter Spiral takes place near to the Solstice. The days are short, the nights are long and the Winter Festival helps remind us all of our ability to bring light into darker times.
We hold several Makuru Winter Festivals at WCSS, each designed to nourish and meet the needs of the children and their families. For 2025 Makuru Winter Festival dates check the calendar at the end of this newsletter and look out for more specific information emailed from your teacher.
Our staff are starting their inner work in preparation for the solstice and this very special evening now, and we invite you to do the same. This festival is a contemplative spiritual journey, a journey made with family (for our children) but ultimately it represents the journey to the self, the journey of light into darkness and must be taken alone. This is why we ask for all attendees to demonstrate reverence, stillness and quiet throughout the festival as we turn inwards and find the light within ourselves. In a world of busy-ness and noise we work hard to create this evening of reverence for our community and appreciate your support and participation in holding the mood.
Vanessa Fountain, our Rose Kindergarten Teacher, wrote an informative article which explains our special Makuru Winter Festival in further detail. Please click the link below and read this in preparation for the festival.

Parent Education

Dear Families,
We have exciting news! We are thrilled to announce that as part of our Strategic Plan 2024 - 2028 we are offering the Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) course to all families enrolled at West Coast Steiner School free of charge. This is an incredibly exciting and innovative commitment for a school and we are proud to be leaders in this area.
Our Strategic Plan identified key areas of focus including improving student wellbeing, academic outcomes and school culture. Embedding an internationally renowned, evidence based program such as the Circle of Security (COS) at WCSS will nourish and support all of these areas. By securing a grant we have already trained a WCSS staff member so the course can be delivered ongoing, with every family having the chance to participate over their time at WCSS.
Teachers and school staff can also be significant attachment figures for students and as such, all WCSS staff will be offered COS. Almost all of our Early Childhood staff and many of our Primary and Administration staff have already completed the course. This allows our community a shared understanding and language to work cooperatively to support the children.
COS is a transformative program which allows participants to learn, understand, and make mistakes without judgement. The program fosters not only healthy relationships between caregivers and children, but lifelong benefits for the child. COSP is an eight week course that helps participants understand the concepts of the Circle, learn how to identify what they are seeing in their children, and discover the best ways to respond so that they meet the emotional needs of their child.
Taking a COS course when your children are young has a myriad of benefits for not only your relationship with your child, but for their lifelong development.
Research shows that attachment problems in infancy and early childhood increase the probability of psychopathology later in life. Conversely, children who have a secure attachment will benefit in the following ways:
- They will feel more happiness and less anger at their parents
- They can solve problems on their own and ask for help when they are in trouble
- They have lasting friendships and get along better with their friends
- They have better sibling relationships
- They feel better about themselves and what they can contribute
- They are more protected against feeling hopeless or helpless about life
- They trust the people they love and know how to be kind
- They believe that good things will happen.
Kindergarten families will receive an email early next week for their chance to sign up to the first offering. Courses will run every term so keep an eye out for ongoing opportunities to join.
Parent Engagement
EMPIRE GAME OF THE WEEK

LOVE LETTER
Help sneakily manoeuvre your love letter to the Princess – or to those closest to her, in this fast and fun game of deduction. In Love Letter, players take turns choosing which of their two cards to play while figuring out which cards their opponents possess. Being the last person standing in each round wins you a token of affection. First to five, wins!
Through keeping track of which cards have been played and how players react, this brilliant little game teaches the art of probability, bluffing, and deduction.
Originally released in 2012, this more recent edition of Love Letter (pictured) was released in 2019 by Z-Man Games. Love Letter has won countless awards, including 2013 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game, Card Game, Party Board Game, and Innovative Board Game, and has many differently themed variations now available!
Love Letter suits 2-6 players, ages 10+ (community vote: 8+) for 20 minutes, and costs around $20.
David “The Wanderer” Hammond
Teacher and Host of games club, Empire
Early Childhood News

⭐ Kindergarten 4, 2026 - Applications closing soon! ⭐
If you are interested in Kindergarten 4, 2026 at WCSS now is the time to apply! If you child is turning 4 years old in 2026 you can apply for our popular K4 program now. Kindergarten at WCSS is usually at capacity so applying now is the best way to gain a place. To find out more, register for one of our tours via our website, or email enrolments@wcss.wa.edu.au.
Tuesday Playgroup Sessions are coming back in Term 3!

Due to a high demand for our Playgroup sessions, as of Term 3, we will have our Tuesday afternoon sessions back. This session will run from 12:45pm - 2:45pm every Tuesday of term. If you would like to apply, please register via our website to attend a tour, or email us at enrolments@wcss.wa.edu.au. We look forward to seeing your friendly faces soon!
Primary News
Class 1 Keyen




Class 1 with the help of a parent volunteer have been working hard as a team to create and care for a beautiful fairy garden. The children water plants and do daily weeding and raking work to keep our garden growing. We are constantly seeing the beauty of nature in our garden and make bush crafts out of things that naturally fall to the ground.
Mel Lenzi
Class 1 Keyen Teacher
Class 3 Dambart
Class 3 is deep in the joyful work of preparing our class play, and the energy in the room is lively, imaginative, and full of purpose. This term, rather than setting aside a separate main lesson block for the play, we’ve woven our rehearsals into the daily rhythm, allowing us to stay connected to our academic work while still honouring the creative life of the classroom.
To balance the outward expression that comes with rehearsing a play, I’ve introduced a daily session of mathematics practice. The children are engaging in open-ended tasks, problem-solving challenges, and mathematical games that strengthen number sense, logical thinking, and collaboration. All we need to get going is paper, pencils, dice, and the occasional deck of cards or counting blocks. We mainly play in pairs. The classroom can grow quite noisy during these sessions, but it’s the good kind of noise, the kind that comes from minds at work and joyful cooperation.
With warmth,
Kasia Rymarczyk
Class 3 Dambart Teacher










Class 4 Koodjal Koodjal




Most children enjoy Form Drawing. They look forward to it, and their expressions reveal this. For a teacher, it is a pleasure to step into a class that is familiar with drawing forms and has enjoyed this subject over many years. Few things compare to the stillness and peace that descend when every child is engrossed in creating a new form. In Class 4, this quiet focus can be sustained by the gentle repetition of a beloved story, a softly sung song, or the simple presence of a lit candle. The children flourish in these moments and, once their work is complete, they are eager to share it with their peers.
Form Drawing provides an artistic means of strengthening and healing. It meets children's inner needs, for in actively shaping forms, they are also shaping themselves. While drawing, the child is simultaneously developing forces that will later blossom into thinking. Steiner advised that in the lower grades, children should begin with freehand forms—squares, circles, triangles—allowing geometry to emerge later from these artistic beginnings. Form Drawing, he said, is not only a preparation for geometry, but also an introduction to art and to curative work.
For the nine-year-old in Class 4, central symmetry exercises can be particularly helpful. This is a developmental stage that can bring a deepened awareness of the distinction between ‘I’ and the world—between inner and outer experience. Drawing freehand circles and marking their centres, then reversing the process by placing a central point and drawing a circle around it, offers a quiet discipline. From these simple gestures, many varied forms arise through the interplay of centre and circumference. In-going and out-going spirals, in particular, have a harmonising effect.
As Hans Rudolf Niederhauser, Swiss Waldorf educator and artist observed, "These exercises speak not only to the outer skills of the child but also to their inner development."
Class 4 is indeed fortunate to be engaging with such a rich and nourishing aspect of the Steiner curriculum.
Patricia Crook
Specialist Teacher for Class 4 Koodjal Koodjal
Class 5 Maar










In Class 5, we are continuing our exciting journey through the ancient civilisations in our Main Lesson, and now, we are immersed in the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt.
The class have been captivated by the rich culture, mythology, and monumental achievements of this incredible civilisation. From the construction of the pyramids and the mystery of mummification, to the stories of gods and pharaohs, there has been no shortage of wonder and curiosity.
At the same time, we are focused on building our strength and fitness in preparation for the Greek Olympics later this year. Class 6 has generously shared their experience, helping us learn the craft of holding the javelins just right. We’ve also begun weekly sessions at the Northern Districts Gymnastics Club, where students are developing balance, coordination, and confidence through a variety of physical challenges.
It’s an exciting term full of movement, mythology, and momentum.
Donna Shaw
Class 5 Maar Teacher
Class 6 Maar Keyen

The Stars
I love to watch the stars at night,
They pierce the sky with icy light,
They glint and sparkle all night long
And sing to us a soundless song.
Through all the midnights dark and deep,
They watch our dreams and guard our sleep.
Like angels’ eyes their timeless beams,
Enlighten all our happy dreams.
When morning steals across the sky
Their candles seem to fade and die
But when the evening comes once more,
They shine again through heaven’s floor.
I can almost guarantee that at some point you have all looked up into the night sky with curiosity and wonder?
All the ancient cultures we have covered so far have been fascinated by the night sky.
The ancient Greeks, Romans, and Middle Easterners named many of the constellations we use today. They associated the star patterns with gods, goddesses, animals, and objects from their stories.
The Ancients use the stars for navigation and the tracking of time.
Many ancient civilizations-built temples and monuments aligned with specific stars or constellations, believing that these structures would connect them to the divine realm and bring prosperity and protection.
The Egyptians built huge pyramids and temples based on the positions of the stars. An example of this practice is The Great Pyramid of Giza. It was built to align with the North Star.
In Class 6 we study astronomy as we have an emphasis on observation. The children keep an observational journal, observing the sky each night for a period of time to track the stars the moon and the planets. The students choose a place and a time each night to make their observations. They record the phases of the moon. And find constellations also observing their movement throughout the year.
We review astronomy according to the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. We hear mythology stories about the star constellations.
Students observe directly and then think imaginatively. They make regular observations of the sun, the moon and the stars. They learn to predict the motions of stars and learn to orient themselves by the circumpolar stars. They also study the origin of the seasons, moon phases and eclipses.
On Tuesday, Class 6 went on an overnight adventure to the Gingin Gravity Discovery Centre, located on the Swan Coastal Plain, 80km north of Perth. We were met by Daniel (funnily enough an ex-student of mine back in 2010) who showed us the powerful telescopes at that the Observatory, and we were able to stargaze and identify the star constellations close up.
Unanimously, the children enjoyed climbed the Leaning Tower the most. The purpose-built steel tower rose 45 metres in height with many many steps! Here we replicated one of Galileo’s experiments which demonstrated that all objects, regardless of their weight, fall at the same rate. We used balloons filled with different amount of water.
Overnight stays are always magical in bringing a class closer together as we enjoyed sharing meals, being amongst the amazing Australian bushland where we saw gorgeous wildlife and cosying up together on a very cold night.
Aimee Waller
Class 6 Maar Keyen Teacher








Pyjama Day | Friday 6th June
Class 6 Senators are excited to invite primary students to wear their pyjamas to school on Friday the June 6 for a gold coin donation. Class 6 have decided to fundraise for more music stands for the Orchestra! Pyjamas and footwear need to be appropriate for outside play. E.g. No slippers.
From Aimee, Renee and Class 6
Drama






Drama is the bridge from free play in early childhood to more organised play in the primary classes. Wearing a costume and feeling what it is like to be a character who is unlike oneself can change a human being’s whole perspective on life! Even professional actors have expressed their love of costumes and character development.
Of course, putting on a dramatic production is challenging work, inspiring though it is!
We ran our Drama Club last term with students across the Primary school. Our meetings happened during morning tea and lunch time. 12 very talented actors gathered with greatest excitement.
To watch the children bring the story of Pinocchio to life was nothing short of a miracle. Well done to all our participants - we look forward to the next production!
Ramneek Kaur
Class 4 Friday Teacher and Drama Club Teacher
Soft Handwork


Class 1 have started their knitting journey - these are beautiful scarves knitted on their hand and using the magic ball of wool that changes colour and was also made by them.



Class 2 are now masters of knitting learning lots of new skills and making lots of new projects.
Bunnies, chickens and lambs.

Class 3 - the final doll made with skill.

Class 5 the first of the lovely Owl Puffs - this is the first project made on a set of needles.
Woodwork








Class 6 students are working hard - some are make their bush stools using the ratchet brace and bit to bore holes into the stool top for the legs, others are using the Shinto rasp to curve the stool top and the drawknife to debark the legs of the stool. Another group are making bowls using curved gouges to dig out the bowl.
Sustainability

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The three Rs of Recycling. How about Refuse, Repair and Recover? Here’s my list from the last few weeks.
Refused
- Bags
- Straws
- Coffee cups
- Bonus gifts with a purchase
- Receipts (have it emailed)
Repaired
- Clothes (shortened straps on a jumpsuit, sewed two dresses, darned a cardigan, patched two shirts, sewed on buttons)
- Handbag, glued and sewed a handle
- Quilt cover chewed by dog
- Earrings, replaced ear wire
- Watches, replaced buckles
Recovered
- Purchased a used cone crusher, used in gold mining, as a firepit.
- Used old kitchenware as succulent containers (cast iron casserole dish, porcelain, bowl, camping kettle, roasting dish)
- Op shop buys (dress, leather jacket, dog blankets)
- Plain brown paper bags used for gifts (with something in them!), decorated or not (with a card made by children)
- Used rocks and debris dug up from garden to build small retaining wall
- Reused packaging from Enjo (new makeup removers, only water needed) to return worn out products for recycling.
- My Mother’s Day present from my 16-year-old, op shop Royal Doulton cup and saucer and business card holder (see photo above).
In non-related recycling news … In the last newsletter, I made some suggestions to replace the single use pouches of yoghurt. The other item I see in lunch boxes that include excess packaging is seaweed. Foil outer layer, plastic inner layer plus desiccant in plastic. Perhaps buy the large sheets of Nori (10 in pack) and include individual sheets in lunch boxes. Much cheaper too. $2.20 for 5g versus $4.00 for 25g.
Let us know what Rs (reduce, repair, refuse etc) are working in your home!
Vanessa Beesley
Deputy Principal
WCSS Community Association

Dear School Community,
Thank you for your support of the Walkathon - it was such a fun event and nice to see parent volunteers helping nourish the children and cheer them on! Our thanks to all who helped out, and don't forget to send your pledges in!
Next on our fundraising calendar is Soup Days. Delicious and warming soups to nourish students and staff will be served for Wednesday lunch from June 4 until July 30. Cost is $4 and students need to bring a cup and spoon. Pumpkin and Minestrone Soup will be available every week. If you can help out with food prep in the morning, serving at lunchtime or pack up afterwards please let us know.
We are also holding a Morning Tea on Friday June 6 from 8.45am to welcome new families and show gratitude to our existing families. Enjoy complimentary coffee and morning tea and soak in the community atmosphere of the Hub.
See you in the Hub!
Warmly
WSCCSA
wcssca@wcss.wa.edu.au
Walkathon 2025







What a perfect day we had for the Walkathon! Thank you to all our volunteers and parents who came along to support our participants.
Now is the time to return your forms and pledges. Please ensure these are returned to Reception by Thursday May 29. Thank you for your support!
Term 2 Market Day Roster
May 27: Class 6
June 3: Baking Club
June 10: Class 2
June 17: Class 1
June 24: Class 5

Parent Business Directory
Welcome to the section where we share information on WCSS family owned businesses. If you are an enrolled WCSS family, run a business and would like to promote this to our school community please send your details (a few sentences describing your business, contact details and a logo or image) to marketing@wcss.wa.edu.au

Cheesebuddy is an Australian made Brazilian cheese bread which is gluten free, versatile, delicious... and owned and operated by a WCSS family! Cheesebuddy products are available at Woolworths, Costco, IGA, Farmer Jack’s and others. Chat with Yuri - M:0402730490

BREATHWORK: What is it? And how it can help?
Breathwork is a practice that relaxes your nervous system with the power of your own breath.
Breathwork will bring you out of the fight and flight state your body and mind are constantly in, allowing you to find joy, peace and bliss in your life.
The benefits of breathwork are endless, including helping you work on your chronic pain as well as helping with PTSD and trauma. To learn more about breathwork contact kindergarten parent, Giulia on 0451 119 102.

Rhema Group is a WCSS family owned building and carpentry company specialising on all structural carpentry projects, from house framing to decks and patios. Contact them via the details below or visit their website to learn more.


Yol Creative
Run by our very own Woodwork Specialist, Yolanda Millar, Yol Creative provides creative workshops for anyone who would like to explore their artistic side. Workshops are great for team building activities, get togethers, birthdays or just if you would like to learn some skills and have some fun! Explore the Facebook Page for more info.

Author - Nicole Watts
WCSS parent and author, Nicole Watts has a Bachelor of Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts. She has been on both sides of the mental health divide, having worked in the mental health sector and having a history of depression and anxiety. Nicole's book, Little Bundle of Sorrow, is a collection of womens' stories of postnatal depression. Find out more at her website. Copies of the book can be ordered from Amazon or publisher, Austin McCauley.
Community News
HOUSE TO RENT IN BALCATTA
Our house in Balcatta is available for rent for 1-2 years. We are looking for a suitable family that appreciates gardening, will look after our house and our sweet 15 year old cat (low maintenance, indoor/outdoor cat) while we are overseas. The house has 3 bedrooms, one bathroom, an outdoor shower, garage, solar panels, and spacious backyard with a climbing wall (if wanted).
There is a big veggie patch at the front, fruit trees (lime, grapevines, passionfruit, pawpaw, banana, apple), cubby house and a park across the road.
Can be half furnished or unfurnished. Can also come with 4 chickens (if wanted).
It is a good location in a quiet street: a 5 minute drive or bike ride to school, 15-minute drive to the city (5-minute walk from public transport on Wanneroo Rd, Main St or Karrinyup Rd) and 15 minute-drive to the beach.
The house will be available around the second half of July (exact date not available yet).
Contact Tim 0409 800 856 of Julia 0415 898 101 for more info and/or to visit the house.

Coming Events
May
Wednesday 28: School Tour 9.15am / Class 3 Play for Parents / Class 5 Gym Excursion / Sausage Sizzle Lunch
Friday 30: Pupil Free Day
June
Monday 2: Public Holiday
Tuesday 3: Elder Cliff Humphries Book Launch at 11:10am
Wednesday 4: Class 5 Gym Excursion
Thursday 5: Choir Assembly 8.45am
Friday 6: Primary School Pyjama Day and WCSSCA Morning Tea at 8:45am
Tuesday 10: Class 3 and Class 5 Landsdale Excursion
Thursday 12: School Tour 9.15am
Monday 16: Gumnut Winter Festival 5pm
Thursday 19: Gungurra. Sunflower and Rose Kindergarten Winter Festival
Friday 20: Early Finish 12.30pm/ Primary Makuru Winter Festival
Monday 23: Class 4 Parent Interviews
Thursday 26: End of Term 2
Friday 27: Parent/Teacher Interviews
SAVE THE DATES
For further Term Dates check the school website calendar
WEEKLY
Winter Festival Song Practice: Mondays 8.35am
Market Day: Tuesdays 3.05pm
Craft Group: Thursdays 12.45pm at The Hub
Parent Study Group: Thursdays 9.00am at The Hub or Library
Yarning Circle: Wednesdays 8.40am at The Hub
Weeding Wednesday: Wednesday 1.45pm - 2.45pm
Winter Festival Song Practice: Mondays at the Hub 8.30am
WA Anthroposophical Study Group: Mondays 7.30pm in the Staff Room
Golden Threads
Monday-Friday 8.00am-10.30am
Mon, Weds, Fri 2.30pm-3.30pm
Thursday 1.30pm - 3.00pm
