Learning and Teaching
Year 3 Excursion to CERES – Towards Zero Waste
On 17 August, the Year 3 students enjoyed a wonderful excursion to CERES as part of the Towards Zero Waste program. It was a unique, hands-on learning experience that provided
students with a memorable and engaging day while helping them understand the importance of caring for our environment.
Students explored what waste is, where it comes from and the impact it can have on our environment. They discovered the exciting ways CERES works with the community to turn waste into something valuable and learnt how people can work together to keep our environment clean. Students also had the opportunity to put their learning into action by walking around the CERES grounds with tongs and collecting rubbish they found along the way.
A highlight of the day was learning about composting and discovering the important role worms and other creatures play in keeping our soil healthy. Students participated in Garden Bingo, searching for different bugs that contribute to a healthy ecosystem. After lunch, students enjoyed playing on a 100% recyclable playground, providing another opportunity to see how reused materials can be given a new purpose. Students also made their very own paper using shredded pieces of used paper. This was a wonderful hands-on experience that demonstrated the process of reusing and remaking materials rather than simply throwing them away.
Overall, the excursion was an engaging and meaningful experience that connected learning to real-world sustainability. Students had the opportunity to explore, ask questions, work together and actively contribute to caring for the environment. It was a fantastic day of learning, discovery and getting our hands dirty while learning that waste may be smelly and messy, but it is oh so important!
District Athletics Event
On Tuesday 12th August, 55 students from Years 3–6 represented SMCM at the District Athletics Carnival held at Meadowglen.
Each one of our athletes represented our school with determination and gave their very best effort throughout the day. They demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, celebrated their achievements and those of others and finished the day second overall. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and the way they represented our school.
Congratulations to the following students who progressed through to the Division Athletics Carnival, which will be held on Tuesday 8th September. We wish them all the best for this event!
Daniel A - 2nd Triple Jump 11 yrs
Jayden L - 2nd High Jump 10 yrs
Jonathon P - 1st Long Jump 10 yrs and 2nd Triple Jump 10 yrs
Mateo K - 1st Triple Jump 12/13 yrs and 1st Hurdles 12/13 yrs
Thomas C - 2nd High Jump 12/13 yrs
Jordan K - 2nd 200m 10 yrs
Noah W - 2nd 200m 11 yrs and 1st Hurdles 11 yrs
Jax N - 2nd 1500m 10 yrs
Lionel D - 2nd 800m 10 yrs
Lucas N - 2nd 100m 10 yrs
Lucas, Jax, Lionel and Jonathon - 2nd Relay 10 yrs
Mateo, Jonaz, Antonio and Ethan - 2nd Relay 12/13 yrs
Janai D 1st Discus 12/13 yrs
Lilly C - 2nd Triple Jump 10 yrs
Charlotte I - 1st 1500m 12/13 yrs