Acting Assistant Principal Reports

Term 2 Challenge of the Week - Sudoku

This week, we are changing the challenge from boggle to a math based puzzle, Sudoku.

Sudoku is a cool puzzle game with numbers from 1 to 9. The aim of the game is to fill up a 9-by-9 grid with numbers, so that each row, column, and little 3-by-3 square has all the numbers from 1 to 9.

To begin playing, you get a grid with some numbers already in it. You have to fill in the rest of the numbers to finish the puzzle.

Here's how you play:

1. Look for an empty square on the grid.
2. Think about which number from 1 to 9 could fit in that square. Look at the other numbers in the row, column, and little square to help you decide.
3. Write the number you picked in the square.
4. Keep doing steps 1 to 3 until all the squares have a number.

Remember, you can only use each number once in each row, column, and little square. Sudoku puzzles can be easy or hard, so if you're just starting out, try an easy one with fewer empty squares. 

As you get better, you can try harder ones with more empty squares. Ready to try?

Here is this week’s game board.

Once you have filled in the missing numbers, bring your sudoku sheet to the ‘Challenge’ box in the corridor by recess on Thursday.  Each student will receive a PAC for taking up the challenge. 

Challenge of the Week Winners:

Well done to the following students who participated in Challenge of the Week last week. You have earnt yourself a PAC.

Emily 1A (& mum)

Dion 1B

Andrew 3A (& mum)

Alessio 3B

Kind regards,

Sharon Rogers

Acting Assistant Principal 

Foundation Afternoon Tea Term 2

Last Wednesday, the 22nd of May, we welcomed our Foundation families for our Term 2 Afternoon Tea. 

Our Foundation students proudly performed to their parents and grandparents and showcased their musical talents. Our Foundation teachers shared valuable information about the importance of Writing in the early years and provided supports for parents to use at home.

Our school speech pathologist Ms. Karina Sundjaja shared her professional knowledge and discussed how she supports our current Foundation cohort.  A brochure on Phonics and Oral Language was provided to parents. Should you require a brochure, please do not hesitate to contact the school. 

It was lovely seeing many parents continue to support their child’s first year of schooling. Your ongoing attendance is crucial in continuing to build school and home connectedness. 

We thank you and we look forward to seeing you again in Term 3. 

Many thanks,

Spira Antonopoulos

Acting Assistant Principal