News From Around The School ~

Early Years ~ 1/2 

SEDA Soccer Clinics ~ 

Last week, students from SEDA College Shepparton ran a series of soccer clinics with our students from Prep – Year 6.  The SEDA students were amazing teachers (some even past St. Mel's students - which was a proud moment). Our students enjoyed learning new skills, drills, and games while having so much fun.

Water Week ~ 14 - 18th August

The annual Water Week will run from Monday, August 14th to Friday, August 18th. The theme for this year is “Every Drop Counts”. Students will be creating their own door hanger, which will be displayed around our school and will be a part of the competition, which is judged by a Goulburn Valley Water representative. (Below are some examples from a previous year's competition). 

Water Week is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about water and how we can contribute and do our bit for a more sustainable future.

Book Week ~ see the library page for more news 

ASHEdaya ~ Monday 28th August

The ASHEdaya program promotes a correlation between traditional gameplay & connection to culture, whilst promoting physical activity to support a healthy lifestyle. Participants learn through expression and engagement in a culturally safe environment.  

Our local ASHE Students will bring this special day to our school. 

St. Mel's Athletics Day ~ Friday 8th Sept

Guitar Lessons at St. Mel's ~ 

            For Term 3 Mr Nick Teague is wanting to put on an extra guitar student.

            - Lessons are run at school and during class time, but could perhaps be given at Lunch time.

            - Students eligible: Gr3–Gr6 (although Nick reserves the right to take on younger students at his own discretion).

            - Parents may contact Nick for details on: nick.d.teague@gmail.com

            Mr Nick Teague has been teaching the guitar in Shepparton schools for thirty years.  He has a degree in Visual Arts, in which he was able to do a cross faculty subject titled Comprehensive Musicianship for a year and a half.  He received honors for his Fourth Grade AMEB Classical guitar exam and is involved in Gospel Music.  Nick teaches a range of guitar styles, from Heavy Metal, Rock and Pop, through to Classical Guitar.