Connections Centre

 Specialist Feature News - Indonesian & Marrung

Selamat Siang semuanya, 

Welcome to Term 4! 

In the Senior School our 5/6 students have learnt about more Indonesian cuisines and spent time comparing and contrasting similarities and differences between food that we eat in our home, compared to everyday Indonesian foods. We also learnt some more vocabulary and pronunciation of Indonesian foods and phrases. 

3/4 students have received their responses from their pen-pals in Jakarta! This week, students worked on responses learning how to share information about the current weather and answer some of the questions in the letter! We look forward to continuing this partnership! 

In the Junior School, Foundation students have been learning about colours. Students learnt the names of the colours of the rainbow and practiced naming and writing and categorising the colours with everyday objects.  1 /2 students learnt about the Indonesian coat of arms and we explored different countries coats of arms before creating our own!

This week for Professional Development afterschool, our teachers participated in a Marrung PD to deepen and implement our understanding of authentic, valuable First Nations culture and lessons into our curriculum. Teachers planned for short and long term goals and participated in co-creating an art piece for each office space using symbols we learnt about with our Artist in residence, Sam Richards. 

Bu Yana

Terima kasih 

Warm regards,

Bu Yana - Indonesian                Sam - Visual Art

Kate - Performing Arts             Steph & Jess - Science

Eryn - Physical Education

Reminders:

-Please ensure you have your hat and water bottle for PE

✨Calling students with a talent/skill to share!✨

We invite any interested students who would like to share their special talent or school on the stage at Pleasant Day Out to express their interest. Whether you sing, play an instrument, dance, tumble or perform magic... we'd love to see you do your thing!

 Simply scan the QR code below, complete the form and wait to hear from us about your allocated time slot. We can't wait to see some of you up there performing!

Specialist Awards:

SCIENCE

Junior - Zakia (1/2E)

For always bringing a positive attitude, generously sharing what you know, and taking great care with your work. Congratulations, Zakia!

Senior - Donovan (5/6E)

For applying critical thinking skills to ensure fairness and accuracy when conducting your fire triangle experiment this week. Impressive work, Donovan!

INDONESIAN

Junior - Wild M (1/2G) 

For demonstrating curiosity and creativity when learning about the coat of arms. Bagus sekali!

Senior - Oscar M (3/4J)

 For showing a love of learning and creativity when responding to your penpal letter! Hebat!

VISUAL ARTS

Junior -  Ellie Y (FE)

 For demonstrating creativity and a love of learning when drawing your holiday reflection sunglasses!

Senior - Kitraa S (5/6S) 

For demonstrating a love of learning and creativity when designing your graduation bear draft.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Junior -  

Senior -  

PERFORMING ARTS 

Junior -  Leila (1/2S)

For always bringing your energy, enthusiasm and very best effort to Performing Arts classes. You are a great role model for your peers, keep on shining Leila! 

Senior - Atharv (5/6E)

For being such a great leader and helping to guide your classmates through the process of creating a multi-sensory storytelling resource. Wonderful modelling, Atharv!