Primary Years, Tarneit

IB Learner Profiles and Courage

The IB Learner Profile is a set of attributes at the heart of the IB mission statement in action. It represents a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that encompass intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth.

The attribute of being a Risk-taker is closely connected to the College value of Courage. The IB says that Risk-takers approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies and are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

As IB learners at Good News Lutheran College, our students have a range of opportunities to develop, demonstrate and reinforce attributes of the learner profile in the daily life of the learning community. For example, these opportunities arise:

• as part of the school curriculum—through the transdisciplinary units of inquiry and subject-specific learning and investigations
• through interactions in a variety of learning spaces—in the library, music room, maker space, through social interactions—recess and lunch, sport and interest groups, after-school activities during incursions and excursions—museum visits, sports events, camps
• through school events—assemblies, drama productions, sports days
• at home and in the wider community—interactions with family, friends, local businesses, sports clubs, and interest groups.

Showing courage or being a risk-taker is about being brave, not taking part in unsafe actions. Students are encouraged to trust their instincts when they have concerns that something is unsafe.

For children to thrive in today’s uncertain world, they will need to be courageous risk-takers who act with confidence. Let’s help them find their hero within and learn to be brave!

Mrs Maria Denholm

Head of Primary Years

National Reconciliation Week 

Our Primary Year students have been learning about the importance of reconciliation for our nation. Last week across Prep-Year 6, students explored many texts written by First Nation authors and illustrators to broaden their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and traditions.

Every student was invited to decorate a healing hand for our Primary Year display, located in the Primary Years Bethany Building. On each hand, students have reflected on one powerful word or phrase that can help us take action towards a more harmonious future for all Australians.

The theme for 2024 Reconciliation Week is 'Now More Than Ever'. Below are some of our students' reflections.

• Now more than ever we need to listen and learn. 
• Now more than ever we need inclusion and belonging. 
• Now more than ever we need to build a respectful nation.
• No more than ever we need the courage to stand up for what is fair and just.

Rebecca Moore

PYP Coordinator

Action for Reconciliation

After spending a full week exploring First Nations perspectives on our shared history, Year six students have reflected on the need for Reconciliation. Students from 6B were inspired to find authentic ways to acknowledge the importance of reconciliation and decided to take action during our free-dress day. They coordinated their winter outfits to match the three colours of the Aboriginal flag of black, red and yellow. They then worked together to form a human representation of the Aboriginal flag. This created an amazing and powerful message of respect for the world's oldest continuing culture.

Rebecca Moore

PYP Coordinator

Jump Off Day

We’re skipping through the term!

The Heart Foundation has run the Jump Rope program for the last 40 years. It’s a great way for students to keep fit and learn new skills, but it also helps raise funds for vital heart research and education programs. On Wednesday 5 June, the Primary Years students had their Jump Off Day. This was a celebration of all the skipping and fundraising undertaken by our students.

GNLC’s students have been skipping throughout the term. We currently have 105 registered students who have raised $5,922 and logged a current total of 65 hours of skipping with three weeks to go of the program, keep up the awesome work. 😊

Well done to our three top fundraisers:

Erin (Year 2)

Ishvika (Year 4)

Scarlett (Year 4)

Thank you for supporting the Jump Rope for Heart program!

Mrs Talita Zibell

Assistant Head of Primary Years (Upper)

German Puppenspiel 'Das Dschungelbuch'

On Tuesday 4 June, all Year 5 students had the opportunity to enjoy 'Das Dschungelbuch', a German live theatre puppet show.

Year 5 Showcase

On Wednesday, the Year 5 opened their classrooms to our school and parent community to present and share their knowledge and learning. The current Unit of Inquiry is centred around 'How the World Works'. In this unit, students have been exploring the different ways living things may adapt to survive in changing environments. 

Year 5 students have investigated the function of various adaptations through multiple disciplines. In Science, they have explored the concepts of structural and behavioural adaptions and camouflage. In Writing, they have completed scientific reports and information reports. Our students have even connected concepts in mathematics when measuring plan growth during one of their science experiments. Students were invited to research a chosen plant or animal and present their knowledge, understandings and skills during their diorama showcase. And what a sensational showcase it was!

We would like to extend our thanks to the parent community for joining us in our learning as well as the amazing educators in Year 5, who not only facilitated this incredible showcase, but also collaboratively planned and implemented a rich, engaging transdisciplinary unit of work for our students.

Rebecca Moore

PYP Coordinator

Arriving Early or Leaving Late?

The official times for Staff being on duty at GNLC to supervise students commences at 8.10am and finishes at 3.55pm each day. Please note that students on campus outside these times are not supervised by staff and are the responsibility of parents/caregivers.  We ask that you carefully consider the drop off and pick up times of your children. For safety and when required, a student on campus outside of the ‘staff duty’ times, may be taken to the OSHClub for supervision by our staff. Parents will be billed directly by OSHClub for this service.   

Automatic gates have recently been installed at the College to assist in keeping everyone safe on campus during school hours. Please note the following opening and closing times for these gates.

Morning:                                                               

Gates open 8:10am and close at 8.55am                                  

Afternoon:

Gates open 3:00pm and close 5:00pm

Parents and Students

Please note the following when the gates are closed:

• Do not touch or force gates to open or close. 
• Entry or exit to the campus when gates are closed is via the Front Office (Admin) only.
• Students arriving late or leaving early must sign in/out via the Student Services iPads.