Visual Arts

Art Club

The Grade 3/4 students are invited into the Art room this term on a Thursday lunchtime to participate in Art Club. Last week they made mini books to add to a special Matilda Jr. display that will go up in the office foyer.

Donations

The Artroom is seeking some donations - if you have any of the following items could you please drop them at the office and we will gladly take them off your hands and use them for our class projects!

Newspaper
Paper towel rolls
Bolts/nuts/screws
Timber off cuts

This week in the Artroom...

Prep

Students will begin to look at the art element ‘line’ and will create a line monster focussing on a variety of lines and colours.

Grade 1

Students will be finishing off their Father’s Day art work ready to gift to their Dads.

Grade 2

Students will be looking at artist Jude Walker and particularly her protea artwork. They will observe real proteas and practise still life drawing of the petals, stems and stamens.

Grade 3/4

Students will be continuing their textiles project. They will take the resist tape off their painted calico and begin to stitch on beads.

Grade 5

Students will be continuing to work on a gift for their Dad. They will finish the drawing of their chosen sea creature onto their foam board, and then print using ink and a roller to see the image transferred onto their paper!

Grade 6

Students will be continuing with their abstract expressionist painting, this week adding a layer of dots and stencils.

Physical Education

This week in PE...

Prep

This week in PE, our Prep students will continue developing their underarm throwing skills, with a focus on improving accuracy, control, and consistency.

During the lesson, students will:

Revisit the key elements of the underarm throw (step, swing, release)
Take part in partner and group activities that involve aiming at both stationary and moving targets
Engage in fun, game-based challenges that promote teamwork and problem-solving

The goal this week is to refine technique through repetition and purposeful practice, helping students gain greater confidence and success when throwing. As always, the emphasis remains on having fun, encouraging effort, and fostering a positive attitude toward physical activity and skill development.

Year 1 & 2

This week in PE, our Year 1 and 2 students will continue developing their basketball skills, with a focus on dribbling under pressure and in game-like situations.

Students will:

Practise dribbling while navigating obstacles and space
Learn how to maintain control when moving at different speeds
Work on protecting the ball from others using body positioning
Take part in small-sided games and activities to apply skills in context

The lesson is designed to build on last week’s foundations, encouraging students to use their dribbling skills with greater confidence and purpose, all while having fun and collaborating with classmates.

Year 3 & 4

This week in PE, our Year 3 and 4 students will continue to strengthen their ball control in basketball through more challenging and dynamic activities.

Students will practise:

Dribbling with increased control using both hands
Performing controlled movements such as pivoting and changing direction under pressure
Navigating space while keeping the ball protected
Participating in fun individual and partner challenges to reinforce ball-handling skills

The focus remains on building confidence, coordination, and control with the basketball. These skills are essential for successful game play and will be further developed in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Year 5 & 6

This week in PE, our Year 5 and 6 students will continue to refine their ball control in basketball, with a focus on applying these skills in more complex, game-like situations.

Students will work on:

Dribbling under defensive pressure to maintain possession
Combining dribbling with quick changes of direction and speed
Using pivoting and shielding techniques to protect the ball
Participating in small-sided games and competitive drills to test control in real-time scenarios

This lesson supports the development of composure, agility, and smart decision-making under pressure. Students will continue to grow in confidence as they use their ball-handling skills in fast-paced, team-oriented activities.

Prep to Year 2 Gymnastics Continues This Thursday!

Gymnastics for Prep to Year 2 students continues this Thursday. The students had a fantastic time in Week 1 and really enjoyed getting active and learning new skills!

A big thank you to all the parents who have volunteered to help — your support is greatly appreciated.

We’re looking forward to another fun session this week!

Congratulations to Tiarra from Year 5!

We are excited to celebrate Tiarra’s recent participation in the Under 12 Trials for the SSV State Golf Team Victoria. Competing at this level in golf is an impressive achievement that highlights her skill, dedication, and hard work.

Tiarra has represented our school with pride and determination, and we are incredibly proud of her efforts. We wish her all the best as she continues to pursue her passion for golf!

Well done, Tiarra!

Congratulations to Victoria from Year 5!

Last week, Victoria proudly represented our school at the State Cross Country Tournament. What an amazing effort she showed competing against some of the best runners in the state!

Victoria’s determination, sportsmanship, and dedication were outstanding, and she truly made our school proud. We congratulate her on this fantastic achievement and look forward to seeing what she accomplishes next!

Well done, Victoria!

Reminder: Hooptime Basketball Competition – Tuesday 29 July

A reminder that select Year 3 & 4 students will be representing our school at the Hooptime Basketball Competition on Tuesday, 29 July at Mullum Mullum Stadium. We’re excited to see our team participate and show great sportsmanship as they compete against other local schools. Best of luck to all our players for a fun and rewarding day of basketball!

Reminder: House Athletics Day – Monday 4 August

Years 3 to 6 students will be participating in the House Athletics Day on Monday, 4 August at the AC Robertson Athletics Track in Ringwood.

Students will compete in a range of athletic events representing their houses, fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and school spirit.

Please ensure your child comes dressed in comfortable sportswear and their house colours if possible, and brings a water bottle, snacks and lunch.

Permission and payment need to be completed on Sentral before the event.

We’re looking forward to an exciting day of competition and fun!

Performing Arts

Prep

Students will continue to learn their production songs; When I Grow Up and Miracle. These tracks can be found here to help practise with your child/ren. Students will also continue to learn the actions to one of the songs.

For all the up to date information on Matilda Jr., please keep an eye on the Prep Handbook

Grade 1 and 2

Students are continuing to learn about drama. They will continue to collaborate on creating freeze frames, using their bodies to tell stories. Students will use their voices, bodies, and imaginations, to create characters in a park setting. In small groups, they will create and perform short scenes featuring characters like people exercising, kite flyer, photographer, dog walkers, and ice cream sellers, using movement and dialogue to bring their stories to life.

Grade 3 and 4

Students will review their Matilda Jr. songs - Chokey Chant, Hammer, School Song and Smell of Rebellion. They will also learn actions to Hammer and School Song.

Students can find the tracks to practise their songs by joining the 3/4 Matilda Showbie class with the code: U7HQN

For all the up to date information on Matilda Jr., please keep an eye on the 3-6 Handbook

Grade 5 and 6

Students will review their Matilda Jr. songs;

Grade 5: Bruce, School Song, Revolting Children

Grade 6: Bruce, Revolting Children, When I Grow Up, Miracle

They will also learn moves for Bruce, School Song and When I Grow Up.

Students can find the tracks to practise their songs by joining the 5/6 Matilda Showbie class with the code: VDA6Z

For all the up to date information on Matilda Jr., please keep an eye on the 3-6 Handbook

STEM

Grade 1 and 2

Students have begun exploring the parts of plants. We will be venturing into the garden to identify, describe and compare the different parts of plants. Students will set up a living seed necklace experiment, where they will ensure the basic needs of a seed are met, to enable it to germinate.

Grade 3 and 4

Students will investigate the life cycle of plants, including the many amazing ways that they can begin their life, and the adaptations that have helped them survive and thrive. Students will design and build insects to be used in an experiment about pollination in the following weeks.

Grade 5 and 6

Students will continue to explore how changes to an environment can impact the growth and survival of living things. They will experiment with different conditions to influence the growth of seeds. Students will consider the importance of organisation and safety when conducting experiments.

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