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Specialist Feature News -  Science Week

Selamat Siang semuanya, 

This week we are celebrating Nation Science Week. This is Australia's annual celebration of science and technology. It's a nationwide event that aims to inspire curiosity, promote learning, and highlight the vital role of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in shaping Australia's future.

As a special treat, Foundation to Year Six students have visited the Wildlife Xposure incursion and taken part in Science activities across their curriculum areas over the week. 

At the incursion, students met a host of animals, including Alba the barn owl, Stumpy the shingleback lizard, Frilly the frill-neck lizard, Booger the long neck turtle, Jasper the python and Xena the baby crocodile. What an engaging and incredible experience! 

Here are some pics from some of the grades: 

INDONESIAN DAY

Just a reminder that we are celebrating Indonesian Day on Monday 18th September. Students can wear red and white (Indonesian flag colours) or Indonesian-inspired outfits to enjoy a day filled with Indonesian themed activities!

Students will also have a special incursion visit from Sanggar Lestari Indonesian Dance Group during the day and get to enjoy an Indonesian dance performance at Assembly, as well as an Indonesian National costume parade. 

WOAH! How lucky are we at MPRPS?!

Happy Science Week & we can’t wait to celebrate again next week!

Terima kasih 

Warm regards,

Bu Yana - Indonesian                Sam - Visual Art

Kate - Performing Arts             Steph & Jess - Science

Eryn - Physical Education

Reminders:

Important Dates for your diary -

Indonesian Day: Monday 18th August (Cultural or red & white clothing)

Specialist Awards:

SCIENCE

Junior - Ada C (1/2G)

For using your scientific skills to make a prediction, record results and draw a conclusion from our “Scrunching” experiment this week. Outstanding!

Senior - Anna R (5/6C)

For using your character strength of bravery when faced with snakes and crocodiles in our wildlife incursion this week. Proud of you!

INDONESIAN

Junior - Nitya K (1/2E)

For demonstrating creativity and teamwork when helping others to write the colours in Indonesian. Terima Kasih! 

Senior - Skylah M (3/4A)

For demonstrating creativity and working hard to complete an Indonesian Tourism Brochure. Bagus sekali! 

VISUAL ARTS

Junior - Arthur T (FT)

For demonstrating creativity and a love of learning when drawing the plan for your helpful robot!

Senior - Kai M (5/6C) 

For demonstrating creativity and care when sketching your tri-fold landscape.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Junior -  Jasper C (1/2E)

For demonstrating bravery and talent when participating in sports. Keep it up!

Senior -  Sam S (5/6G)

For taking the initiative and demonstrating his leadership qualities during sport. Well done!

PERFORMING ARTS 

Junior -  Xavier W (FA)

For putting so much effort into your movement and dance during Performing Arts lessons. Superstar effort, Xavier!

Senior - Skylah M (3/4A)

For sharing your wonderful jokes with the class and participating with such enthusiasm in learning activities. Well done, Skylah!