Learning and Teaching
MUSIC THIS TERM
This has been a great start to 2026, students were introduced to their new Teacher Dimitri, and began with a positive attitude, he has brought in his experiences to make the classes fun, interactive and Christ centred.
In Juniors, students began with learning to come out of their shell, they started singing songs as greetings to be more confident singers and to feel comfortable in their music environment. They also learned various songs and games to assist them in learning their first two Solfa sounds, So and Mi. They also learned various musical elements such as ‘loud’ and ‘soft’, ‘fast’ and slow, and rhythms such as Crochet (Ta), a Paired Quaver (Ti-Ti). In just one term fortnightly, they have developed these foundational skills, ready to take it to the next level in term two.
This term in Music, the Seniors have learnt about different rhythm patterns and how to clap them using the 'Kodaly' method. They have practiced saying and clapping 'ta', 'ti-ti' and 'za'. Ta represents a quarter note (one beat, single sound), while ti-ti represents paired eighth notes (one beat split into two fast sounds). "Za" is the rhythm syllable used for a quarter rest (a one-beat rest). We also call these rhythm patterns a Crochet (Ta), a Paired Quaver (Ti-Ti) and a Crotchet Rest (Za) which is one beat of silence.
The students then have had opportunities to work in small groups to compose their own 2 bar rhythm pattern in 4/4 timing and perform their composition to their peers using drums and djembe drums.
We look forward to continuing to develop the students' knowledge of the Music curriculum in Term 2.
Dimitri and Rachel
SENIOR SPORTS
GRADE 5/6
On Friday our Grade 5/6’s played against Lyndhurst Primary School. It’s great to see our Grade 4’s enjoying the morning and being able to experience the competition mode. Both schools played with great sportsmanship. We are very proud of our students, and I commend our students in their competitiveness and showing respect to the other students from River Gum Primary School.
INTER-SCHOOL SPORT
The schools we are playing, dates and locations for these events are as follows:
- Friday April 24th, Lynbrook Primary School - Away Game.
- Friday May 1st, -St Kevins Primary SchoolHome Game.
- Friday May 15th, Hampton Park Primary School - Home Game.
- Friday May 29th, Lyndhurst Primary School - Away Game.
- Friday June 5th, Coral Park Primary School - Home Game.
- Friday June 12th, Kilberry Valley Primary School-Home Game..
- Friday June 19th, Summer Lightning Premiership
Venues for each sport are as follows for Lightning Premiership:
- Soccer - Melbourne City Synthetic Pitches (Casey Fields)
- AFL 9’s - Oval 2 (Casey Fields)
- Netball - Casey Stadium
- Volleystars - Casey Stadium
- Teeball - Oval 3 (Casey Fields)
BIKE EDUCATION
The students are gaining confidence when riding their bikes and the road rules around Lynbrook bike pathways and also using Banjo Paterson Bike Pathway. They are also gaining an understanding of what to anticipate while riding, recognizing the significance of safety, for example, pedestrians, other riders, and cars. It is crucial for the students to attentively follow instructions from the instructor and each other to ensure that everyone can enjoy the experience. Bike education serves as a means to instill in the students the importance of prioritizing safety above anything else. Furthermore, engaging in regular activities is crucial, as it contributes to the enhancement of fitness, health and overall well- being.
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Lulli Barbakos
Physical Education Teacher
Senior Sports Coordinator
lbarbakos@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
SFS HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY
Thursday April 2nd, 2026
The SFS House Cross Country is on the last day of this term - Thursday April 2nd and it will be held at school.
Seniors will participate from 9.00-10.00 and Juniors from 10.00-11.00.
The track will start behind LS2 and go along the side of the basketball courts, down the front of LS3 and LS1 and out the gate near the front of the school. They will then run across the front of the school and through the gates near the hall, across the front of the hall and back to the oval. Gates to the car park will be closed and there will be parents supervising along the track.
Foundation: One lap around the track
Grade 1: One lap around the track
Grade 2: One lap around the track
8 year olds: Two laps around the track
(This race will be mixed both boys and girls)
9/10 year olds: Two laps around the track
11 year olds: Three laps around the track
12/13 year olds: Three laps around the track
If parents need to enter the school they will need to use the peadestrian gate near the rainbow playground. Please use this gate only.
Parents who are attending to support their child, there will be a designated area for you to sit behind the Hall or behind LS2 near the sandpit. This is a great spot to view the start and finish of the races. Please feel free to bring chairs to sit on. We ask that parents remain in this area for the safety of our students.
There will be separate races for boys and girls in each age or grade level except the 8 year old race where girls and boys will run together. Students placing in the first ten will be awarded a ribbon and points for their House and those who are first in each race will have their names engraved on the perpetual school trophies that are kept in our trophy cabinet.
Students will be required to wear their sports uniform as they will be running, but we hope that they will wear a t-shirt that is in their house colour. They may also accessorise in their house colour. E.g. hair ribbons, socks, sweat bands, hair spray… They will also need to bring their drink bottle and hat and we suggest applying sunscreen in the morning before school. Please also remember to update your child’s profile on nForma and acknowledge the nForma notification.
Teresa House - Blue
MacKillop House – Yellow
Bosco House – Red
Patrick House – Green
We will then have assembly after 1st lunch commencing at 12.00 pm to announce the winning house and the winners for each race. Mini Vinnies will also make their pledge and receive their badges.
A big thank you to the parents that have offered to help. I have contacted each parent and explained what you will be doing on the day. Please remember to provide the office with your WWCC if you have not already done so. A reminder for parents assisting with the Senior Cross Country to be at school by 8.45 am, sign in at the office and then come and meet us out on the oval. Those assisting with the Junior Cross Country if you could follow the same procedure and arrive at 9.45 am.
SCHOOL SPORTS VICTORIA
The first 6 students in each race from 9/10 year olds, 11 year olds and 12/13 year olds will also have the opportunity to proceed to District Cross Country in Term 2. Parents of students who come 1st – 6th will be notified in Term 2 via nForma
A big thank you also to P&F who are providing the students with a Hot Cross Bun fun lunch. What a great way to end off the term!!!
Lulli and Giuliana
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
SENIORS
GRADE 6 BIKE EDUCATION
Grade 6 Bike Education is now complete. We would like to thank Lulli for running the program and both Ursula and Vinod for assisting with each of the sessions. We are very grateful to them for providing this experience for our Grade 6 students. We hope that our students will now be safe on pathways when riding their bikes.
A reminder to parents who dropped off their children’s bikes and they have been stored in the bike shed that you will need to organise to pick them up before the end of term if you have not already done so.
WHOLE SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS
NETBALL CLINICS
Unfortunately, netball clinics were cancelled today, due to the coach not being able to attend. The clinics will be re-booked next term.
Any queries please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Giuliana
Extra-Curricular Coordinator