Primary School News

Forces and Motion Incursion 

Students investigated different forces to learn more about the relationship between force and motion. Students explored the effect of friction, and learn about the forces of attraction and repulsion between magnets. Students were challenged with testing a reaction rocket to investigate air resistance and gravity. The passionate science educators carefully guided students through each step, prompting students to predict, observe and reflect on each activity.

Recycling club

This term we have commenced a recycling club in the primary space. Many students bring juice boxes and flavoured milk cartons as part of their recess and lunch, and we will be collecting these eligible containers for the 10-cent deposit scheme and fundraising for the school. Students have been creating posters and will be helping me to collect the containers. If you would like to collect your containers at home, you can choose to donate to Altona College Fundraising Committee via the CDS Vic West phone application. Please see the included infographic that the students have helped to create for more information. – Miss Bragg

Primary Aged District Cross Country

On Friday  May 3rd, 18 students from Grades 3-6 headed down to JK Grant Reserve to compete in the Altona District Cross Country. It was a very cold affair, but all students ran incredibly well and should be really proud of their efforts. Ms Carter’s cross country training has paid off as we had the following students finish in the top 10 for their age group. They will now be representing us at the Hobson’s Bay Division Cross Country on Tuesday 28th May at President’s Park in Werribee. 

9/10 Boys

• Conor Godwin 2nd
• Jacob Dyball-Fraser 3rd
• Parka Brosnan 6th
• Ollie Dillon 7th

9/10 Girls 

• Harah Nithianandarajah 7th
• Grace Davey 9th

11 Boys

• Michael Dymott 6th

11 Girls

• Charli Hill 5th

12 Boys

• Jackson Brooke 10th

12 Girls

• Talia Mirzayeva 1st