Bibra Lake Diary - 9th September

Walliabup (Bibra Lake) is brimming after all the rain. Bird life is plentiful, especially the swans which really are enjoying the large expanse of water. The air is alive with bird calls by day and frog calls by night. Now, with cool clear days, the wetland really sparkles like a jewel in the sun.

8th April

9th September

Primary School News

There’s a real sense of excitement in Primary as we head towards the end of term.

Last week, Class 1 performed a truly beautiful version of Briar Rose. Staged “in the round,” the children moved, spoke, and sang with such confidence and grace.

This week, it’s Class 4’s turn as they take us into the world of Norse mythology with their class play. In Week 9, Class 3 will perform their play about the life of Moses.

Amid all this dramatic talent, Classes 4, 5, and 6 are also preparing for a Music Concert, where they’ll showcase pieces they have been working on this year.

Also in Week 9, we’ll host our annual Class 5 Greek Olympics. This is always a much-loved event, full of fun, friendly competition and community spirit. We look forward to welcoming the visiting Steiner schools from around WA as they join in the festivities.

Finally, we close the term with the Djilba/Michael Festival, a special celebration of seasonal change and inner courage. Helpers are still needed, so if you’re available to support in any way, please see Jo’s article in this issue for more information.

There is certainly a lot to look forward to—and we’re so grateful for the support of our school community during this vibrant time of year.

Kevin Mazzer
Head of Primary School

Parent Helpers for Djilba Michael Festival needed

Wednesday, September 24 | Large Field

As spring begins to bloom, we’re excited to once again celebrate the Djilba/Michael Festival. Djilba is the Noongar season that connects with early spring, when flowers start to bloom and animals become more active. The archangel Michael; represents courage, cooperation and overcoming challenges (conquering the dragon).

This year’s festival will take place on Wednesday, September 24, on the big oval. Just like last year, our wonderful Year 6 students will step into leadership roles to guide and support their teams throughout the day.

The success of this much-loved event relies on the generous help of our school community—we’re looking for around 35 parent volunteers to assist with a range of activities, from setup to scoring and packing up.

Here’s how you can help:

Setup (8:45 – 10:00 a.m.) - Approx. 7 parents needed

Scoring & Support (12:00 – 2:30 p.m.) - Approx. 15 parents needed

Pack Up (2:00 – 3:00 p.m.) - Approx. 5 parents needed

The day will begin with setup at 8:45 a.m.. Students will arrive and begin their activities at 12:30 p.m., with games running until about 2:10 p.m. As is tradition, we’ll end the day with Anzac cookies (an email will be send out by the class carers to ask parents to help supplying them) and juice—a perfect finish to a joyful and energetic day. Hours volunteered can go towards the Parent Participation Scheme.

If you’re able to lend a hand in any way—whether it’s during setup, scoring, packing up, or assisting throughout the day—please get in touch with me atjodoernberg@pws.wa.edu.au or speak with your child’s class teacher.

Thank you for helping us bring this special event to life once again!

Jo Doernberg

A Symphony to Remember

Last week, I got to witness the primary school come together to rehearse for their upcoming orchestra performance with Yesim at the helm. It was extremely uplifting and heartwarming to see the practiced pieces blending into such harmonious sounds.

With violins, cellos, flutes, and clarinets all playing their part, the hall was filled with a beautiful mix of tones and textures.

The students’ focus and enthusiasm shone through, and the joy of making music together was truly palpable. We can’t wait to hear the magic they’ll bring to the stage at their performance!

Tamara Yousry
Class 6 Education Assistant

Class 6 Camp Request

For our Term 4 camp in Margaret River, Class 6 is seeking:

⛺ 4-person (or larger) tents

Thank you for supporting our camp adventure!