Specialists 

Performing Arts

Prep

Students are putting the final touches on their performances for Matilda Jr. The music tracks to these can be found here to help practise with your child/ren. Students will take part in full runs of the show this week, performing their songs and practising walking on and off the stage at the right time with the help of their Grade 6 buddy. 

For all the up to date information on Matilda Jr., please keep an eye on the Prep Handbook

Grade 1 and 2

Students will continue developing their understanding of setting in drama. They will use their creativity to imagine the details that bring a place to life, such as its appearance, the characters or creatures that might belong there, and the sorts of happenings that could take place. In addition, students will focus on their role as an audience. They may view full rehearsal runs of Matilda Jr., practising how to show attention, encouragement, and respect for their peers as performers.

Grade 3 and 4

Students will be finalising their stage positions and rehearsing transitioning on and off the stage for their performances. They will rehearse their songs (Chokey Chant, Hammer, School Song, Smell of Rebellion and Revolting Children) as we complete full runs of the show. 

Students can find the tracks to practise their songs by joining the 3/4 Matilda Showbie class with the code: U7HQN

For all the up to date information on Matilda Jr., please keep an eye on the 3-6 Handbook

Grade 5 and 6

Students will take part in full runs of the show this week, continuing to build their confidence in moving on and off the stage and to their position during their Matilda Jr. songs;

Grade 5: Bruce, School Song, Revolting Children

Grade 6: Bruce, Revolting Children, When I Grow Up, Miracle

They will continue to rehearse their singing and movements for these songs as well. 

Students can find the tracks to practise their songs by joining the 5/6 Matilda Showbie class with the code: VDA6Z

For all the up to date information on Matilda Jr., please keep an eye on the 3-6 Handbook

Physical Education

District Athletics – Thursday 4 September

Next week, a number of Wonga Park PS students will proudly represent our school at the Ringwood District Athletics Carnival. These students qualified through their fantastic efforts at our recent House Athletics Carnival – congratulations to all involved!

👉 If your child is competing, please ensure that payment and permission are completed on Sentral as soon as possible.

Senior Hooptime – Friday 19 September

Our Year 5 & 6 students are looking forward to taking part in the Senior Hooptime Basketball Competition at Nunawading Stadium. Team lists will be finalised this week.

👉 Families of participating students are reminded to complete payment and permission on Sentral.

In the PE classroom this week…

With rehearsals well underway for the Matilda production, our timetable has been a little flexible! As a result, some students are still finishing assessments from our last unit of work, which we will continue this week. Alongside this, students will take part in activities that focus on teamwork, skill development, and in particular, improving their throwing technique.

Visual Arts

Prep

Students will be finishing off their Line Monster, adding in eyes, a mouth and accessories to bring it to life!

Grade 1 and 2

Students will be continuing to weave on their paper plate loom, learning how to add colours by tying knots and practising the over and under weaving technique. 

Grade 3

Students will begin to design a mosaic artwork being inspired by 'Australia'.

Grade 4

Student will be creating a ceramic chicken to link in with their work in SAKG. They will focus on the ‘slip and score’ joining of clay.

Grade 5

Students will continue creating their reptile using the felting technique, focussing on blending colours and adding in background.

Grade 6

Students will be making a gift for their Dad’s for Father’s Day. They will also be continuing to work on their 3D names on their street art fence, focussing on creating a realistic shadow and adding in pop art details and designs. 

STEM

Grade 1 & 2:

Students will investigate how things move, through the forces of push and pull. Together, they will search for things that move, then use arrows to show the direction of pushes and pulls.

Grade 3 & 4:

Students will look at the different types of seed dispersal of plants. They will create a model to demonstrate explosive seed dispersal, and begin to explore the use of forces in nature and simple machines.

Grade 5 & 6:

This week, students will finish their digital presentations about their chosen habitat. They will include information about how living things, including plants and animals, have adapted to survive in their specific habitat.

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

A big thank you to Mat Stone and his family for their generous donation of four air fryers to our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. These will be a wonderful addition to our kitchen, allowing students to explore new recipes, learn different cooking techniques and enjoy preparing healthy meals together. We are so grateful for this thoughtful gift, which will help make our cooking sessions even more engaging and fun!