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What’s going on in the Leadership Centre?

What another busy and exciting week in the Senior School!

This week, our senior students proudly received their Leadership and SRC badges. It was wonderful to see so many family members and friends join us at the assembly to celebrate this special achievement. We are very proud of our senior students and look forward to seeing the positive leadership they will continue to demonstrate throughout the year.

In Year 5/6, students have continued their guided inquiry into Biomes. This week, they explored First Nations land management practices and examined how land development and human impact can affect different biomes. These discussions have encouraged students to think deeply about sustainability and caring for Country.

In Mathematics, Year 5/6 students began exploring divisibility rules. They demonstrated impressive perseverance as they trialled new strategies and learnt the “tricks” involved in dividing large numbers.

In English, students have been thoroughly enjoying their class novel. A surprising twist revealed that Morrigan Crow’s once foreseen future has taken a very different path… dun dun dun! This has sparked great discussion and excitement during reading sessions.

This week year 6s were randomly selected to represent their Leadership Team as part of our Leadership Kerrimuir Incursion. Students worked alongside peers from our school and two other local schools. This program focuses on developing and strengthening students’ leadership skills, as well as learning how to plan and organise events within their school community.

Lastly, it was lovely to see so many parents and carers at our three-way conferences this week. The Senior School team truly values these opportunities to celebrate student achievements and work in partnership with families

Warm regards,

The Senior Team

Nick, Julia, Amanda, Gabby, Jonny, Miss Liu, Ros, Claire, Ciara, Jess and Sam 

Reminders:

• Please ensure your child has a named, sun-smart hat at school
• Tissues- 
  • We would welcome any donations from families of tissue boxes for use in your child's classroom 

• Please ensure Year 5 students have downloaded the most recent update of the NAP Locked Down browser, and that you have headphones, in readiness for the upcoming NAPLAN Assessments. 

   

Pupil of the Week 

3/4N: Baani M

For demonstrating a love of learning when using the TEEL structure to write a persuasive paragraph. 

3/4J: James J

For displaying life long learning and challenging yourself to solve algebraic equations in Mathematics.

3/4A: Hudson H 

For demonstrating perseverance when learning how to use different strategies to solve 2 and 3 digit addition problems. 

3/4G: Rashi B

For demonstrating the school value of Lifelong Learning when writing persuasive paragraphs and using wonderful words.

3/4M: Sophie W 

For demonstrating great teamwork skills when working with her peers in mathematics. Great work!

5/6R: Marley N

For demonstrating a strong love of learning and genuine curiosity while exploring and applying divisibility rules in Mathematics.

5/6JS: Harriet L

For demonstration curiosity and a love of learning when exploring the language features of our fantasy mentor text.

5/6C: Jayden B

For demonstrating the value of lifelong learning and perseverance when working on exploring divisibility rules in mathematics. Well done!

5/6T: Aiden K

For demonstrating the value of lifelong learning by actively sharing his thoughts and ideas about the features of the narrative in class discussions