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SPECIALIST FEATURE NEWS

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We are very happy to welcome back all our students for an exciting Term 3!

Last Friday our Grade 5/6 children competed in the District Hooptime Competition at Dandenong Basketball Stadium. We entered two Future Stars teams, Boys and Girls and two Mixed Rookies teams. The children played amazing games considering we had five-a-side, which meant there were no substitutes available. Three of the teams were undefeated, and the fourth team only lost two games by a small margin. The children showed great sportsmanship, behaviour and persistence over a long day. Thanks to Amy Moore for coaching the girls' team and Jack Bell for coaching the boys' team.

In Physical Education lessons, the children in Grade 3-6 have begun preparing for the House Athletics Carnival to be held on Wednesday 19th August at Bill Sewart Athletics track in Nunawading. We have practised high jump in the Hall, long jump in the sandpit and relays and 100m sprints on the basketball courts. These sessions helped to assist the Grade 3 students in knowing how events are run and what to expect on Athletics Day.

For the Junior grades, in Foundation-Grade 2 we have focused on the skill of a two-hand strike using tennis and softballs, practising hitting off a Tee stand. We played a modified game involving running between bases at the end of each lesson, with children really improving their hand-eye coordination to successfully hit the ball off the tee.

We will start to finalise numbers for the Grade 4 Hooptime competition with upcoming trials during lunchtimes to decide on the number of teams to enter and at what level for the District event.

Physical Education

5/6C: Gemma C

For showing great resilience to have a go at a sport that is new and challenging to her by participating in the Grade 5/6 Hooptime competition. So proud of you, Gemma!

3/4A: Natasha P

For showing a natural ability and concentrating on instructions to complete some great technique in her Long jumps during our P.E. lesson. Awesome to see your efforts for a sport and skills that are challenging, Natasha!

Performing Arts

3/4N: Annika C

For coming to Performing Arts sessions with an eagerness to build on your skills by participating in all learning opportunities. You demonstrate the school values of respect, responsibility and lifelong learning in our sessions. Well done Annika!

5/6R: Jayden L

For your unwavering enthusiasm and eagerness to share your talent with others. You have such a passion for music, holding yourself to a high standard at all times. You're a superstar, Jayden!

Visual Arts

3/4J: Joshua C

For demonstrating creativity and a love of learning when sketching and painting your pop art doughnut piece. Great use of complementary colours, Joshua!

5/6C: Kai M

For demonstrating creativity and curiosity when creating your abstract design for our Picasso Cow program. A very creative concept, great work Kai!

Chinese

5/6R: Marley N

Impressive initiative and excellent learning habits in Chinese! You surprised Huang Laoshi by independently typing new Chinese vocabulary inHanziand recording their meanings on your iPad Notes. Your enthusiasm and commitment to learning are wonderful to see!

5/6R: Summer A

Science

3/4A: Vaanya S

For demonstrating zest and a love of learning in Science this week. You consistently give your best efforts. Keep up the great work!

3/4N: Jasper C

For your outstanding work in Science this week while testing the properties of different materials. You should be very proud!

Monday 10th - Friday 14th August (Week 5) - NationalScience Week

Wednesday 19th August (Week 6) - MPRPS House Athletics

Warm regards,

⚽ David - Physical Education

🎵 Kate - Performing Arts / Visual Art (Foundation)

🎨 Sam - Visual Art

🐼 Huang Laoshi - Mandarin

🔬 Steph and Suzie - Science