Specialist News
Visual Arts
Wow! What an incredible few weeks it has been in Visual Arts! Our school has been buzzing with creativity as we put the finishing touches on our displays for the Womindjeka Festival, which took place last weekend. The event was a huge success, with a fantastic community turnout and so many visitors stopping by to see what Bittern has been working on.
A huge thank you to the Chawan and Antoniou families for their wonderful support in helping with our stall on the day—we truly appreciate it!
Ms. Roberts
PE/SPORT
The CPPSSA District swimming carnival was held last Thursday at the Crib Point Pool.
Bittern Primary had a team of 11 students who all did a sensational job of representing the school. Myself and Brenda were very proud of the way they conducted themselves as a team and gave it their all.
Thanks to Brenda for making sure students got to their allocated events while I fulfilled District responsibilities. Thanks also Brenda for providing lifts too and from the pool.
I havde mentioned it in the past but firmly believe swimming is an essential life skill for all students and unfortunately, the school swim program only provides a skill introduction. For students to really develop swimming competency skills, there must be ongoing exposure to these skills.
On the day we had some sensational efforts and as mentioned, each child doing their best, which is what is only ever asked of them. Rose Everist goes onto Zone in Breastroke so a huge congratulations to her (even if the PE teacher put her in the wrong age group). Clara Barrett and Grace Everist steped up to the plate competing in their first District events as grade 3's. Well done.
Congratulations to all team members;
Daisy C
Rose E
Hunter
Amelia W
Alana
Maya
Mary
Isla
Spencer
Clara
Grace E
Summer Lightning Premiership
Two weeks to go. We are busy getting our teams up to speed for volleyballl and volley Stars. A note will be going home via Compass in the next few days so stay tuned.
Mr E
Auslan (Australian Sign Language)
Over the past few weeks, our grade 1 and 2 students have been building on their Auslan (Australian Sign Language) skills, practising signs related to feelings, family, and occupations. This week, students are excited to begin learning about cooking-related signs, including those for common cooking utensils, food items, and helpful instructions. Through interactive activities and role-playing, they’ll not only expand their vocabulary but also gain a greater understanding of how Auslan can be used in a wide range of real-life situations, like preparing a meal!
In our recent Auslan (Australian Sign Language) lessons, students in grades 3 to 6 have been learning the signs for the days of the week. They have been practising how to sign Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, helping them connect with their weekly routines in a fun and interactive way. By learning these signs, students not only gain an understanding of Auslan but they also deepen their appreciation for the Deaf community and their communication methods. This unit has been an exciting opportunity to explore Auslan’s unique visual structure, fostering both language skills and cultural awareness.
In addition to the days of the week, students have been learning other useful daily signs such as "today," "tomorrow," "next week," and "this week." These terms are essential for discussing schedules and planning activities, and they provide students with practical language skills they can use in conversations.
Miss Bacon
Performing Arts
Music is all about having fun by singing, moving, playing, listening and creating.
One of our favourite dances in the Milk Shake. This song teaches students concepts such as tempo, dynamics, light and shade and rhythm.
We have also learnt song from different cultures. 'Taba Naba' is an aboriginal song from the Torres Strait Islands. It's a traditional children's song that is sung in the Merium Mir language. It is a joyful dance describing the everyday activity of going out to the reef to fish.
Mrs Herbert