Teaching and Learning 

Grade 4 Cultural Day                 

Last Friday, our Year four students connected with Aboriginal culture through meaningful hands-on experiences as part of their unit of study called, ‘The Story of Us’.

They made damper by an open fire, following traditional cooking methods that have been used for thousands of years. The experience of mixing, kneading, and cooking over the flames gave students a connection to ancient Aboriginal techniques.

Students created traditional woven Australian animals using natural materials and time-honored weaving methods that reflect the incredible artistry of Aboriginal culture.

A highlight for students was using Aboriginal symbols to tell stories about important things in their lives. This beautiful tradition showed students how art and storytelling come together in Aboriginal culture, where symbols carry deep meaning about personal experiences and connection to country.

The cultural day gave students a deeper appreciation for the richness of Aboriginal culture and the world's oldest continuous traditions.

Take a look at the photos to give you an idea of the day’s activities.

REPORTS & PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS                                                                            

Mid-year reports will be available to parents and carers via Compass on Friday, June 27. 

An opportunity for a parent-teacher interview will be available on Monday, June 30 

(4:00pm-6:00pm) and Wednesday, July 2 (1:30pm-5:00pm).   

Important Dates:

• Tuesday June 17 - Bookings open on Compass for Parent Teacher Interviews 
• Friday June 27 - Reports made available to parents via Compass
• Thursday June 26 - Bookings close for Parent Teacher Interviews at 4:00pm
• Monday June 30 - Parent Teacher Interviews 4:00pm - 6:00pm 
• Wednesday July 2 - Parent Teacher Interviews 1:30pm - 5:00pm (1:00pm dismissal for students)

*Please note, booking availability for part-time staff may be slightly different. Parents will be notified via Compass of any variations to the above dates/times.

As always, please give the office a call if you have any questions or require support to make your bookings.

Don’t forget to sign up for the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge!

Teachers have provided students with their log-in details on a sticker that has been stuck in the home reading diary/student diary. Please see your child’s classroom teacher if you have any queries about logging in, or you can’t find the log in details.

Steps to follow:

1. Go to the Challenge application.                                 
2. Select the School/Student button.
3. Select the VPRC login option.
4. Enter your username and password.
5. Select Login.