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Principals' Page Celebrating Learning at Great Ryrie Primary School , Teaching and Learning Remains Our Focus, A Special Visitor, Welcome to Toby McIlrath, Bike and Scooter Safety

Parent Contributions

From the Office August, September, Uniform Shop Hours, Recurring Dates

Student of the Week Please see the Team Kids page for the Team Kids Value Awards

Kind on Purpose Award

Wellbeing & Engagement INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY!

Literacy Support

Parents and Friends Association Banner Photo

Parents and Friends Association Fundraising Events

Learning in Prep

Learning in Year 1 Grade 1 Newsletter, Important Dates, Literacy, Maths, Integrated Studies, Wellbeing

Learning in Year 2 Maths, Writing, Integrated, Wellbeing, Important Dates

Learning in Year 3 Welcome Back to Term 3!, Literacy, Mathematics, Integrated Studies – Feather, Fur and Fin

Learning in Year 4 Welcome Back!, Literacy , Maths, Integrated , Wellbeing, Camp, Thank you! , Miss Hamilton, Miss Murphy & Miss Kirkwood

Learning in Year 5 English , Maths:, Integrated, Wellbeing

Learning in Year 6

Chaplain's Spot T.H.I.N.K.

Wakakirri 2026 Wakakirri Performance Information for Families, Wakakirri – Performance Information for Families, Costumes, Performance Day, Tickets

Book Week Book Week is just around the corner, and GRPS will be celebrating during Week 6, Term 3 (17–21 August) with a range of exciting activities for students., A highlight of the week will be our Book Week Dress-Up Parade on Friday 21 August, so it's time to start thinking about a creative costume inspired by a favourite book character!, If your child would like to participate in our "Reading in Cosy Places" Photo Challenge, please send your photo to Miss Hamilton., Keep an eye out for the fantastic Book Week door displays that each class is creating. We can't wait to showcase everyone's creativity!, We would greatly appreciate donations of any pre-loved books for our annual Great Book Swap. Your donations will help make this event a success while supporting a wonderful cause., We are also incredibly fortunate to welcome two wonderful Australian authors to our school. Morris Gleitzman will be visiting our Year 5 and 6 students, while Coral Vass will be presenting to our Year 1 and 2 students

I.C.A.S.

AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION

Premiers' Reading Challenge

Instrumental Music Instrumental Lessons 🎹

Library

Team Kids This Week at TeamKids, TeamKids Value Awards

From our Community

Northern Star Chess Tournaments

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Learning in Year 2

Maths

In Mathematics, we have been exploring fractions by identifying and representing halves, quarters, and, for some students, eighths of both shapes and collections. We have also been revisiting addition and subtraction, learning how to solve problems vertically using MAB blocks to strengthen our understanding of place value and regrouping. Alongside this, we have been building our fluency by practising our 2, 5 and 10 times tables, with some students extending their learning by working on their 4 times tables.

Writing

In Writing, we have been focusing on descriptive writing, learning how to add detail and excitement to our work by using our five senses. Students have been practising the skill of showing, not telling to create vivid pictures in the minds of their readers. We are looking forward to beginning our Information Report unit, where students will learn how to research, organise facts, and present information clearly for their audience.

Integrated

In Integrated Studies, we have begun our exciting Farm to Table unit. So far, we have explored how milk is produced and transported from farms to our local supermarkets. Students have also been learning about whether different foods come from plants or animals and discovering how farming varies across Australia depending on the climate and the types of crops or livestock best suited to each region. We are looking forward to visiting Myuna Farm in the coming weeks, where students will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding through hands-on experiences with farm animals and food production.

Wellbeing

In Wellbeing, we have been exploring Respectful Relationships and learning how we can work together to solve problems in a kind and respectful way. Students have been developing their communication skills, understanding different perspectives, and finding positive ways to support one another. We also had lots of fun celebrating Friendship Day with our crazy socks and engaging activities. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate friendships, kindness, and connection within our classroom community.