Makybe Rise Primary School

📸 It’s Time For School Photos 📸

School photos will be taking place from Tuesday 9 June to Thursday 11 June.

Students are encouraged to:
✨ Wear full school uniform
✨ Have neat hairstyles
✨ Ensure long hair is tied back appropriately

We can’t wait to capture some wonderful memories for 2026! 😊

To place photo orders or find more information, visit:
www.photohendriks.com.au

Makybe Rise PS 2026 Pre-Orders
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Today our students enjoyed coming together for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026! 📚✨

This year’s story, Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller, follows rookie captain Luna Roo as she leads FC Outback in a thrilling football match, learning to overcome nerves, trust her teammates and believe in herself. It is a heartwarming story about courage, teamwork and determination.

There’s something extra special about sharing a story together, and today our students joined children across Australia to celebrate the joy of reading, imagination and connection.

It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces enjoying this special event. ❤️📖

As part of our celebration of National Reconciliation Week, our Year 1, 2, and 3 students were treated to a fantastic performance by the Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company.

Yirra Yaakin (which means "Stand Tall" in the Noongar language) is one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal theatre companies, and their visit was a wonderful way for our students to engage with First Nations storytelling.

The students watched a captivating story about a world where the stars began to fade from the night sky. To bring the stars' light back, a clever Dingo, a wise Emu, and a resourceful Crow embarked on a journey of connection. They successfully brightened the sky by sharing stories from Scotland, Spain, and India.

It was a beautiful tale of unity, showing our students, how sharing different cultures and global stories can bring us all closer together—a perfect message for Reconciliation Week! The theme for Reconciliation Week this year is ‘All In’.

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation.

🚸 Zebra Crossing Safety Reminder 🚸

To help keep all members of our school community safe, please remember the correct use of our zebra crossing.

✅ Stop and check for traffic before stepping onto the crossing
✅ Make eye contact with drivers to ensure they have seen you
✅ Walk safely across – do not run or ride bikes/scooters across
✅ Drivers must slow down and give way to pedestrians using the crossing
✅ Stay alert and avoid distractions such as mobile phones

Working together to use our zebra crossing safely helps create a safer environment for everyone before and after school. Thank you for doing your part to keep our school community safe. 💛

Please see information about the Life Education School Incursion happening in Week 1 Term 3. Payment can be made via Qkr! and consent given on Compass. No late payments accepted after June 30.

National Simultaneous Story Time Day – Wednesday 27 May

Next Wednesday 27 May, Makybe Rise PS will be taking part in National Simultaneous Story Time Day — a special event where children, families and book lovers across Australia come together to read the same story, at the same time, celebrating the magic of reading and connection.

This year’s featured book is Luna Roo – The Kangaroo Baller. Students will follow Luna and her friends as they chase their football dreams across the outback in a story filled with fun, teamwork and adventure.

Pyjama Dress Up Day

To help celebrate the day, the P&C will be hosting a Pyjama Dress Up Day. Students are invited to come to school dressed in their favourite pyjamas.

Please remember to either:

bring along a gold coin donation for your classroom teacher, or
donate directly to the P&C via the Qkr! app under P&C Events.
Colouring Competition

Our librarian, Ms Thomas, is also running a Luna Roo colouring competition in the library.

Students can collect a colouring sheet from the library.
Completed entries must be returned to Ms Thomas by Tuesday 26 May.
The winning student will receive a copy of Luna Roo – The Kangaroo Baller.

We look forward to celebrating a wonderful day of stories, creativity and fun together!

🏉 Special Player Appearance – Save the Date! 🏉

Join us on Tuesday, 26th May at Hungry Jack’s Baldivis North for a special meet and greet with Brady Hough and Lauren Wakfer from the West Coast Eagles, from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.

There’ll also be some exciting raffles on the night, including:

🎉 10 Mini Footies
🎉 1 Guernsey

Plus, everyone who attends will receive a signed poster!

Bring the family along for a great evening and your chance to meet some West Coast Eagles players! 💙💛