Term Overview
What a Wonderful Term 3 We've Had!
Term 3 has been full of action and packed with fun, learning, and memorable moments! With a calendar brimming with exciting events, our students and staff have made the most of every opportunity.
Throughout the term, our students have taken part in a wide variety of engaging activities that have inspired creativity, built confidence, and strengthened connections across our school community.
Each week brought something new, keeping our students active, engaged, and involved in a diverse range of learning experiences.
Take a look below at just some of the highlights from Term 3. We’re so proud of everything our students have achieved and are excited for the opportunities and adventures Term 4 will bring!
CORE VALUE AWARDS
✨ Congratulations to all our award recipients! Your hard work, dedication, and positive attitude shine through in everything you do. Whether it was for Curiosity, Endeavour, or Respect, each award is a reflection of the effort you put into learning and being a valued part of our school community. We are so proud of you all, keep up the amazing work! 🌟👏
Curiosity Award was presented to Jake N, Kaila P, Thomas L, Elora W, Rosie P, and Naetochukwu O for the wonderful way they approach their learning with inquisitiveness and creativity.
Endeavour Award went to Sapphire P, Dejan D, Kenzie A, Matilda C, Zaria O, Connor W, Maddalin K, Hunter M, Archer S, Giana D, Hunter U, George G, Eli S, Jaxson C, and Levi P for their determination, persistence, and commitment to doing their best.
Respect Award was awarded to Shikopa A, Marquez K, Kyson L, Alexis W, Oakley V, and Emmalyn J for the way they consistently show kindness, care, and respect to others.
Green World Expo!
Our 5/6 students designed and developed their very own countries from the ground up! Students explored nation-building, resource management, climate, culture, identity, and sustainability. From crafting national flags and anthems to budgeting for education, tourism, and energy, no detail was too small.
The students brought their ideas to life through 3D-printed totems, handmade dioramas, cultural dishes, and even invented sports!
A huge well done to our 5/6 students! We are proud of your creativity, confidence, and collaboration! Thank you and congratulations to all involved!
Japanese Hiragana Competition
Congratulations to the Japanese Hiragana Competition Team who took out 1st place, for the third year in a row! Competing against 10 schools, GPS team scored 67 points, just ahead of Redwood Park (66 points) and Keithcot Farm (59 points).
Well done to Hannah, Ashley, Indie, and Mia. You represented our school with pride and excellence. Not only did you achieve an incredible result, but you also displayed our school values perfectly throughout the competition.
Play Through Nature with 1303!
Miss Tegan’s class has been diving into hands-on ‘Play Through Nature’ lessons, exploring the wonders of the natural world! From building, creating, and problem-solving to boosting teamwork and vocabulary, students are learning while having a blast with natural materials.
Footsteps Fun in Action!
This term, all GPS students are taking part in the Footsteps Program!
Through dance and movement, our students are building fitness, teamwork, confidence, and social skills. It’s been wonderful to see the enthusiasm, smiles, and energy as classes join in and learn together. We’re so proud of how our students are embracing this experience!
Year 1 & 2 Students Explore Gorge Wildlife Park!
Our Year 1 and 2 students have been busy researching animals for their information reports and what better way to learn than by seeing them in real life at Gorge Wildlife Park!
Students were excited to spot their chosen animals and hear from the keeper about a koala, a corn snake, and a tortoise. It was a fun, hands-on experience that brought our learning to life, we can’t wait to read the fantastic reports that will come from it!
Fathers Day Stall
Happy Father’s Day to all our GPS dads & loved ones!
We hope you enjoyed your special gifts chosen with love by the children.
A huge thank you to our Parents & Friends volunteers for organising the stall and supporting our students as they picked the perfect present!
Book Week 2025 📚
What an incredible celebration we had for Book Week!
A big congratulations to all our students for their creativity, enthusiasm, and wonderful costumes – you truly brought your favourite characters to life.
We also extend a big thank you to our staff, whose efforts helped make the day such a success.
The parade was full of colour, excitement, and plenty of smiles. Each class had the chance to walk proudly around the courts, showing off their costumes and enjoying the cheers from their peers. One of the highlights was the high-five lap, where every student got to celebrate with the whole school in a fun and supportive way.
It was a fantastic day filled with joy, laughter, and a love of reading. Well done to everyone for making Book Week 2025 such a memorable event! 🌟👏📚
As part of Book Week 2025, our students enjoyed a special Buddy Class Activity based on this year’s shortlisted picture book, We Live in a Bus.
The story follows a family’s adventures as they travel around Australia, sparking curiosity, imagination, and lots of fun discussion. Students nominated peers to present the story, with one reading aloud and another performing sound effects. These presentations were shared with both their own class and their buddy class, creating a wonderful collaborative experience.
The Buddy Class Activities were a fantastic way to celebrate reading, teamwork, and creativity, and we thank all our students and staff for making it such an engaging part of Book Week! 🌟📖
