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Visual Arts

In Visual Arts, students were bursting with creativity as they continued working on their construction projects. It has been wonderful to see their ideas come to life in so many imaginative ways!

• Foundation students created something extra special for Father’s/Special Person’s Day. They designed and illustrated their own colourful pictures, then turned them into unique wearable badges. Each badge was full of personality and made with lots of love and care.
• Year 1/2 students proudly completed their hamster mazes and their handmade hamsters. To make their projects even more exciting, they built cosy homes by using packing noodles. Their playful touches made each maze feel like a true little adventure course!
• Year 3/4 students finished constructing their mini 3D cardboard houses. Once their houses were complete, they added gardens to complement them—designing lawns, trees, flowers, and outdoor spaces that made each home unique. The creativity and attention to detail were outstanding!
• Year 5/6 students continued developing their miniature 3D rooms, carefully crafting tiny furniture and accessories from a variety of materials. As they arranged each piece, their spaces grew more detailed and expressive, showcasing their individuality and creativity. To finish the session, students evaluated their work using a five-point rubric and thoughtful reflection questions.

This week our young artists celebrated International Dot Day, inspired by The Dot, a story about courage and creativity that begins with a single mark on a blank page. Students designed their own vibrant dots using markers, oil pastels, paint daubers, and coloured pencils. After cutting a large circle, they added colour and used a light water-spray technique to create beautiful prints. Every unique dot will join a whole-school collaborative display—showcasing how many individual ideas can come together to create something amazing!

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Culture News 

In Culture Studies, students continued their journey into the fascinating world of French culture by discovering some of France’s most important national symbols.

They began by learning about France’s national animal, the Gallic Rooster (Le Coq Gaulois). The rooster is a proud symbol of courage, strength, and resilience, and it has been linked to France for centuries. Students enjoyed hearing the history of this emblem and discussed why countries often use animals to represent their identity and values.

We also looked at another beloved symbol of France—its national soccer team, “Les Bleus” (The Blues). Students were excited to learn about the passion French people share for their team and how sport can unite an entire country. Many were eager to share their own favourite teams and players, making for some lively discussions!

To bring their learning to life, students had the chance to create artwork inspired by the Gallic Rooster and design their own mini jerseys in the colours of “Les Bleus.” 

The classroom was buzzing with curiosity and creativity as students celebrated France’s national pride through completing their France booklet 

Ms Zehra and I would like to wish all our students and their families a happy, safe, and relaxing holiday break. Thank you for your creativity and hard work this Term.  

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State Finals Tee Ball

The day finally arrived, the girls State Teeball finals.  Unfortunately it was a clash with camp, but we had committed to coming back for the event. We left camp at 7am and arrived around 9am, to get ready for our first game at 9.30am. The girls had a great start showing all the skills they had learnt to win the first game easily 25-1. However, the second game was always going to be a challenge as we played Bass Valley, who have won the past 4 state finals. They were an amazing team, and we played very well, but they were just too good and we lost 26-8. The third game wasn’t our best and although I believe we were a much better skilled team, we struggled to play to our best and went down. 

The girls played hard and competitively. Unfortunately they didn’t make the final but I admire their sportsmanship and dedication. Well done to the following students for representing Le Page at our very first State Final! It was a goal we had set after almost reaching state finals last year and the girls worked so hard and trained hard to reach the final. We are all very proud of their efforts. The main thing is they had a great year and a great day and it is something they will always remember. Well done girls.

Kira B

Monique H

Maya S

Marie L

Zoe L

Kaira A

Sai A

Marine S

Lara B

Maddie F

Congratulations to Mr Bradley and Miss Anna for coaching this amazing team

Kingston District Athletics Day

On Monday 15th September, we took 37 students to the Kingston District Athletics event at Duncan McKinnon. For some reason the weather is never that kind for this day and usually rains a lot, but this time it was sunny, however, it was extremely windy. All students competed well and supported each other fantastically. We had two students win their event and another two students who came second. These students were:

Maya - first in discus

Nate - first in 100m and second by 1cm in long jump

Noah H - second in discus

Holly F - second in discus.

These four students now progress to the Division competition which will be held on the first Thursday of term 4. Well done to them all and good luck.

We also had a few more students who got a ribbon for coming third.

Again, it was a great day, and all students really enjoyed themselves.

Well done.

56 School Camp - Woorabinda

Last week Sept 8th - 12th, 51 year 5 and 6 students travelled to Woorabinda School Camp. The students were so excited as last year a storm impacted the camp and reduced it to just a two night camp.

The bus ride was approximately 2 hours, which included a short stop at Yarragon for a toilet break and fruit snack. Once we arrived at camp, the students hopped off the bus, got into their coloured groups, put on a coloured beanie and headed off on a walk to collect sticks to then create a fire to cook their lunch.

The camp continued throughout the week which included lots of camp fires, kayaking, climbing, flying foxes, lots of walking, lots of food and so much more. It was an amazing camp with all students getting along so well with each other and supporting and encouraging each other through every activity.

The night activities included a night hike and games night, a movie night, toasting marshmallows and finally ending with a very entertaining talent show. 

It was a great week with new friendships formed and current friendships growing stronger.

I would love to thank all the Le Page staff for their support on camp, and for all the students for being so well behaved and respectful. Well done to everyone.

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Library News 

The term is already at its close. Time is really flying!

Our Reader Leader for Term 3 is Bodhi Brewer with 20 books borrowed - well done, Bodhi!

The class that read the most is 1B; they borrowed an incredible 198 books this term.

Fishy Stories and Kingston Story Lines also closed for submissions today. We had so many amazing little writers work on their stories the last five weeks, and are crossing our fingers for some wins. 

Keep your eyes open in the newsletter and on compass for the last events of the year in Term 4: we have multiple author visits and our second Scholastic Book Fair coming up in the last months of 2026. 

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Auslan Newsletter Article.

Term Three. Week Nine.

This term has passed by so quickly! The students have been working very hard in Auslan. Their letter decorations are so creative and imaginative. I put up a display in the main building corridor space to celebrate the amazing work produced! 

We have also been practising and signing, our Acknowledgement of Country and our school song. We hope to start demonstrating this at our assemblies next term. 

Our school library now has some Auslan books. Thank you very much Miss Anna!! It is so wonderful to have a collection of books to read with the corresponding signs. We have also been enjoying books with Auslan interpreters on our screens. 

Wishing everyone happy holidays and I look forward to seeing all the students next term. 

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Music News 

Term 3, 17.9.2025

The Importance of Inclusive Concerts for our Children

This year at Le Page Primary School, it’s been a big concert year where we have already had several music concerts:

• Music without Borders           Grades 5&6 in Term 1
• What a Wonderful World       Grades 3&4 in Term 2
• One Voice One Song              Choir and Band in Term 3

• Funky Money                        Grades 1&2 in Term 3

   

And in Term 4, we look forward to the preps concert and the picnic concert. 

It has made me reflect on why concerts are so important for our children to participate in!

Concerts are an important part of a child’s music and performing arts journey. They provide a special opportunity to share and celebrate the joy of learning with families, friends, and the wider community. More than a performance, concerts are about growth, connection, and fun.

For children, concerts are a wonderful way to celebrate their love of music in front of an appreciative audience. They encourage children to present in a supportive environment, which in turn builds confidence — skills that will carry through to all aspects of their lives, from speaking in front of a group to tackling new challenges with courage.

Concerts also offer children the chance to learn from each other. By watching their peers, they can be inspired by different talents and approaches, while also learning the valuable skills of being an attentive and respectful audience member.

Importantly, inclusive concerts allow children to do their best without fear of judgment or grades. The focus is on participation, enjoyment, and shared achievement. Children are encouraged to listen, to practise, to persevere, and to perform with professionalism, all while understanding that performances do not need to be perfect to be powerful.

Beyond the stage, concerts develop a wide range of skills that support children’s overall learning. Literacy is strengthened through reading lyrics, scripts, and understanding themes. Creativity flourishes when children design backdrops and costumes or illustrate ideas connected to a particular theme. Concerts also build teamwork, resilience, listening, patience, confidence and self-esteem, problem-solving, and organisational skills, showing children how the arts connect to many aspects of their education and personal development.

Every child experiences concerts in their own way. Some may step into the spotlight with confidence, others may prefer to blend into the group, and some may simply enjoy being part of the experience without taking centre stage. Each response is valid and celebrated, recognising that every child is unique and that their involvement matters.

At the heart of it all, school concerts are about joy. They put smiles on faces, create lasting memories, and highlight the magic of music as a shared experience. Through concerts, children discover the power of music to bring people together, to inspire, and to celebrate the creativity that lives within every child.

Miss Susie

Funky Monkey Concert – Grade 1&2 students

WOW! The Grade 1 and 2 students truly did themselves proud as they performed their Funky Monkey mini musical not once, but twice over the last two weeks — to a packed and delighted audience each time. Dressed in their fabulous jungle animal costumes, they looked an absolute treat, and the stage came alive with vibrant jungle decorations (special thanks to Oz Mete and Gerry Tan for their amazing work in transforming the space).

The seven narrators were confident and clear as they took turns telling the story into the microphone, while the chorus provided sound effects that brought the jungle to life. Lions, snakes, goats, hyenas, meaner hyenas, and frogs listened carefully for their cues, while the owls and monkeys spoke their lines off by heart with great professionalism. Lucy, Arizona, and Austin shone in their solo dance routines, and the dance leaders guided the chorus with enthusiasm and finesse. To finish, the whole cohort joined together in singing and dancing the Funky Monkey song, a joyful highlight for all.

This term-long project saw weeks of rehearsals and refinement, culminating in two polished and energetic performances that highlighted the magic of theatre and music. Huge thanks to Richard Earl for capturing the show on video (watch here: vimeo.com/1118983725) and to Miss Annette for her invaluable assistance. Most of all, congratulations to every Grade 1 and 2 student for bringing Funky Monkey to life with such joy, creativity, and confidence.

Here's some pictures to enjoy.

Yours in Music

Miss Susie