Years F-6 

Late stay/sleepover 

Last Thursday afternoon, the F/1/2s had their much-anticipated Late Stay and Sleepover! The afternoon began with some pirate punch, jelly cups, and a fruit platter, before students headed in to the gallery to make and decorate a pirate hat. Then it was time for some pirate games – students had to ‘walk the plank’ and ‘hide the cannonball’. Our Foundation students headed home at 5:00, then the Grade 1/2s had a ‘pirate disco’, dancing to some sea-shanties. Next, it was time to follow some clues in a treasure hunt around the school, and our little pirates were rewarded for their clever problem solving with some golden (chocolate!) coins. For dinner, Mr Kemp cooked up a storm of fish, nuggets and chips. Staff were very impressed by some helpful kids doing the dishes! After dinner, the Grade 1 students went home and the Grade 2s set up their mattresses and sleeping bags on the floor of their classroom. We watched a pirate movie then settled down for the night. In the morning, we enjoyed toast and rice bubbles for breakfast in our PJs, packed away our beds and got ready for the school day. We’re sure some tired little pirates needed the long weekend to recharge! Miss D and Lizzie would like to thank Bec, Jac, Miss Rees and Mr Kemp for helping on the night, and all the F/1/2 students for joining in the fun.

Students Write-ups

Yesterday the F–2 students had a late stay and sleepover at Charlton College to experience sleeping over. First, we played on the playground, we played tiggy. Secondly, we ate fruit like watermelon, strawberries, and oranges. Then we had jelly with an orange on top. After that, we made a paper pirate hat.

Next, we played Escape the Cannon Ball Bomb, and after that we played a fun game called Walk the Plank. Once we finished, the Preps went home, and our final game was Here Comes the Captain. Afterwards, we had a disco and played Bobs and Statues.

Just after that, we went on a treasure hunt. The teams were the Year 2 boys, the Year 2 girls, and all the Year 1s together on a team. Then we had tea. We ate dino nuggets, fish fingers, and chips, and had ice cream for dessert.

After dinner, we put mats on the floor and got our sleeping bags and mattresses if we had one. Before bed, we watched a movie called Pirates! Band of Misfits. After the movie, we brushed our teeth and went to sleep.

In the morning, for breakfast, we had toast or Rice Bubbles and orange juice to drink. Then we packed away our sleeping mats and bags and changed into our casual clothes for Wear What Makes You Happy Day. We had a great time at the late stay and sleepover!

By Ash

On Thursday the 30th, the F/1/2 students had a late stay at Charlton College. First, we played on the playground for 5 to 10 minutes. Then we had some fruit and a punch to drink. After that, we made a pirate hat and chose a pirate name. Then we played Walk the Plank. After that, the Preps went home, and we had a disco — it was fun!

Next, the 1/2s had dinner. We ate hot chips, nuggets, dino nuggets, and small chips, and then we had ice cream for dessert. After that, we watched a movie called Pirates! Band of Misfits, and then we went to sleep.

On Friday, we had toast for breakfast and got dressed for Wear What Makes You Happy Day in our casual clothes. We had a great day!

By Peggy

2026 Foundation Transition Days

We’re very excited to welcome our future Foundation students for their upcoming transition sessions at Charlton College!

Friday 7th November: Our first orientation morning will run from 9:00am to 10:55am. This session gives children the opportunity to meet their classroom teacher and future classmates for next year.

Friday 14th November: The second session will run from 9:00am to 12:55pm. Students will take part in a range of fun learning activities across different curriculum areas. 

If you have any questions about starting school, please don’t hesitate to contact Bailey Kemp via the office. Ms Lizzie Judd is also available to discuss any additional or alternative transition arrangements if required.

We can’t wait to see our 2026 Foundation students begin their exciting learning journey!

2026 Year 7 Transition