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Stage 3 News

Amazing Athletics

Along with the rest of Martin’s Gully, Stage 3 have been participating in weekly Athletics sessions with Jay Stone. This fortnight, students have been learning long jump and shotput. Check out our amazing athletes below:

Dingoes Assembly Performance

Last week was Martin’s Gully’s first assembly for 2026, and the Dingoes lead the pack by being the first to perform. The Dingoes braved the stage and dazzled their audience with a sparkling rendition of Bruno Mars’ Count on Me – they even signed the chorus in AUSLAN! AUSLAN is a visual language spoken across Australia by those who have hearing impairments, as well as by those who have family and friends who communicate through sign language. Here at Martin’s Gully, we have been lucky enough to have Miss Kelly teach us new signs every Monday. The Dingoes worked really hard with Miss Randall to learn to sing and sign for their performance and they should be very proud of themselves. Well done, Dingoes!

Road Maps and Songlines

In Geography, students have been learning about roadmaps, freight routes, and Songlines. Songlines are the traditional means by which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people once navigated the land. They would sing about their travels as they moved from one place to another and the song they sung would describe their route and guide the way. Songlines are an important part of Aboriginal history and culture. Stage 3 students have made informative posters about Songlines to others how they work, and why they are important. We hope you enjoy learning about Songlines from some of our posters below:

NAPLAN

As Year 3 and Year 5 students begin NAPLAN this week, we would like to wish them good luck! We would also like to tell them what no test can: You are AMAZING! Just remember, NAPLAN does not measure kindness, honesty, integrity, creativity, perseverance, resilience, passion, bravery, uniqueness, or kindness, nor is it always the best reflection of a child’s abilities. Each and every one of our students is fabulous in their own way. So, to our Year 3 and Year 5 students, never forget how amazing you are!

Best wishes,

Miss Randall, Mrs Bull and Mrs Waters

Harmony Week

Next week is Harmony Week. The ongoing theme of Harmony Week is ‘everyone belongs’. Harmony Week is a time of cultural respect for all. By participating in Harmony Week activities, we can learn and understand how all Australians equally belong to this nation and enrich it.

Term 1, Week 6 You Can Do It Champions

Kindergarten Koalas

Hannah received her You Can Do It award for always being organised and saying a cheery “good morning” every day.

1/2 Magpies

Ritchie received his You Can Do It award as he always arrives with a huge smile and is polite and respectful to others.

1/2 Possums

George received his You Can Do It award for always using his manners every day.

3/4 Bilbies

Amelia received her You Can Do It award as she consistently demonstrates exceptional politeness and respect towards her peers, creating a positive and welcoming environment.

3/4 Wombats

Chelsea received her You Can Do It award for being the “politeness queen” who you can always rely on to be respectful and considerate of others.

5/6 Emus

Isla received her You Can Do It award for always being prepared to learn and taking responsibility for her belongings and keeping her workspace tidy.

5/6 Dingoes

Ava received her You Can Do It award for being a focussed and organised student who is always ready to learn.