Learning & Teaching
Josy Reeder
National Science Week: Get Ready for Some Chemical Chaos!
National Science Week: Get Ready for Some Chemical Chaos!
We’re excited to announce that our school will be celebrating National Science Week in Week 4, on Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th August with Chemical Chaos!
As a lead-in to our Term 4 Inquiry units on Chemical Science, students will dive into the world of chemistry through a variety of fun, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, experimentation and discovery. This exciting week will act as a provocation to ignite their interest and set the stage for deeper learning in the term ahead.
Parents and carers are invited to join in the fun with their children, as an opportunity to share in the wonder of science and learning in action!
A timetable for class sessions will be sent out soon, so you can plan ahead to attend your child’s session. We look forward to a week filled with excitement, colour, and a little bit of Chemical Chaos!
National Tree Day
Celebrating National Tree Day at School! 🌳
This week, our students got their hands dirty celebrating National Tree Day. Thanks to the generous donation of plants and shrubs from the Kingston Council, our Grade 2 students, with the helping hands of some Grade 5/6 students, planted new greenery on Monday.
It was an exciting, hands-on experience that brought learning to life and helped students connect with nature in a meaningful way. National Tree Day is a fantastic opportunity for students to do something positive, for both the environment and themselves.
And we’re not done yet! More planting is planned in the coming weeks with our Grade 1 and 2 students, so stay tuned for more green thumbs and growing smiles!
Clare Flood
STEM Teacher
Bee Hotels
The Grade 3/4 students were so proud to have planned and built these bee hotels!
Grade 5/6 Expo
It was lovely to see the Grade 5/6 classrooms buzzing with excitement for our Inquiry Expo on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. The senior students showcased their learning for our Biological Science RE/Inquiry unit on the study of living things with a focus on animals titled 'Adapt, Survive & Thrive.' Our students loved presenting to the younger students, parents and members of our community who attended. It was amazing to see their wealth of knowledge on display and immense pride in their work. Well done!
Milo's Birthday
As part of our Little Learners Love Literacy program, we celebrate Milo's birthday! Milo is a friendly monkey character who plays a central role in the storybook Milo's Birthday Surprise. He helps introduce children to letters and sounds, making early literacy fun and engaging
Book Week 2025
Book Week 2025 will run Monday 18 August - Friday 22 August with the theme 'Book an Adventure'. We are excited about all of the activities we are running to celebrate and promote a love of reading. Please take note of the upcoming dates and events.
Book Week Activities
To celebrate Book Week there will be a number of fun and engaging activities including Author Visits from Morris Gleitzman and Zanni Louise, Lunchtime Kahoots, a Genre Picnic, Buddy Reading and much more!
Week 3 | |
| Tuesday | Author Visit - Morris Gleitzman Grade 3-6 (in Brigid Hall) Session: 12:30-1:30pm Book Signing: 1:30-2pm (Morris will only be signing books, not paper or objects)
Morris Gleitzman is a celebrated Australian author known for his impactful and often humorous books for children and young adults. He is best known for the Once series, which explores themes of hope, resilience, and survival through the eyes of a young boy during the Holocaust. |
Week 4 | |
| Monday | Author Visit - Zanni Lousie Grade P-2 (in Brigid Hall) Grade 1/2: 9-10am Preps: 10-11am
Zanni Louise is an Australian children's author known for her warm, imaginative, and engaging picture books and junior fiction. Her stories often explore themes of friendship, emotions, and creativity, making her a favourite among young readers and educators.
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Week 5 Book Week | |
| Monday | Lunchtime - Book Week Kahoot! (Prep-Grade 2) Students in Grades P-2 are invited to the Library to put their book knowledge to the test in a fun, fast-paced Kahoot quiz! Come on your own or team up with a friend as you answer questions about popular books and well known characters. |
12:40pm - Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee (Grade 3-6) The Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee is a free, online competition for students in Years 3-8. Students are asked to spell 30 randomly selected words from their competition level and have 25 seconds to type each answer. The students with the most correct words in the fastest time progress to finals. The national champion in each age group wins a trip to Canberra to meet the Prime Minister, an iPad, HarperCollins book pack and a $1000 voucher for their school! | |
2:30pm - Buddy Reading Each class will pair up and share a book they love with a student from a different year level. | |
| Tuesday | 9am - Book Week Parade Come dressed up as your favourite book character and don’t forget to bring the book with you! Remember you don’t have to go spending any money, we love a costume made out of recycled goods! |
Lunchtime - Kahoot! (Grade 3-6) Students in Grades 3–6 are invited to the Library to put their book knowledge to the test in a fun, fast-paced Kahoot quiz! Come on your own or team up with a friend as you answer questions about popular books and well known characters. | |
| Wednesday | Lunchtime - Library and Chess Club Students are invited to explore the books in our Library or play a game of chess |
Snacktime - Make a Bookmark Students are invited to mark their own bookmark. | |
| Thursday | Lunchtime - Kahoot! (Prep-Grade 2) Students in Grades P-2 are invited to the Library to put their book knowledge to the test in a fun, fast-paced Kahoot quiz! Come on your own or team up with a friend as you answer questions about popular books and well known characters. |
| Friday | 10:30-11am - Whole School Genre Picnic Students are all invited to a ‘Genre Picnic’ outside (weather pending) complete with rugs, baskets and books where they have the opportunity to come together and share a love of reading with their peers. Students will bring their lunch and eat together outside. |
Lunchtime - Book Week Kahoot! (Grade 3-6) Students in Grades 3–6 are invited to the Library to put their book knowledge to the test in a fun, fast-paced Kahoot quiz! Come on your own or team up with a friend as you answer questions about popular books and well known characters. | |
As part of Book Week, students in Grades 3–6 are invited to participate in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee on Monday 18 August. This free, online competition challenges students with a timed quiz of 30 spoken words, helping build vocabulary and confidence. Participation is optional and requires parent consent; permission forms have been handed out and must be returned by Friday 15 August. All students receive a certificate, and top spellers can progress to the national finals where prizes include an iPad and a trip to Canberra to meet the Prime Minister! For more information, visit spelling-bee.com.au.
Shelby Turner - Literacy Leader
Josy Reeder
Learning & Teaching Leader