Specialist News 

SPANISH NEWS

Last term, our school had the opportunity to learn about Venezuelan culture and enjoy making arepas. This event highlighted our cultural diversity and understanding of other languages.

Since then, SBS News wanted to know more about the Arepa Factory event, and we are proud to share that my family, Señor Toni, and us were interviewed and our school was featured on the radio and the news.

A big thank you to Marcia, SBS News and to all of you South Melbourne Park Primary School for embracing this event with such joy and enthusiasm.

¡Gracias! 

Mia and Miranda

Here's the link:

https://www.sbs.com.au/language/spanish/es/podcast-episode/arepa-factory-un-proyecto-escolar-que-unio-culturas-y-expandio-horizontes-en-south-melbourne-park-primary/ewpnws4rf?fbclid=IwY2xjawHHRxRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQKS8WIj1Nk50PGBAvSr3EZkKmN72UcAaN-dmqeHFnCf2cAQXW0KKiNgPA_aem_xChSoRct13caqZdxGGQixQ

PERFORMING ARTS NEWS

Congratulations go to all the Threes and Fours who learned recorder this term, and all the

 Fives and Sixes who learned ukulele. A special shout out to the following students who worked through many goals and improved their playing during the term.

Grade 3: Will H, Peter C, Leana, Leonard, Ian, Susie, Rocky, Angelo, Brian

Grade 4: Enishi, Annabelle, Aimie, Scarlett, Abby, Yilu

Grade 5: Asher, Ethan, Henry, Will HK, Bronte

Grade 6: Otto, Keira

PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEWS

SWIMMING LESSONS TERM 4

Well done to all of our students for completing swimming lessons at MSAC this term. Thank you to all the classroom teachers for facilitating the swim program and especially those who gave up their lunch breaks and recess so that the students could attend lessons. Thank you to our parent community and amazing parent helpers that supported the program and for having your children equipped and ready for the lesson. This essential program wouldn't happen without your support. 

It is vital that children continue swimming lessons after the school program. 

The program introduces and refines the fundamental movement skills required in aquatic settings. There is also a big emphasis on many aspects of water safety including; swimming between the flags, never swimming alone and always swimming with a friend, lifejacket safety, how to identify and avoid dangers, know what to do in an emergency, read safety signs and check conditions before swimming and much more. The program is designed to complement and not replace formal swimming lessons.

DISTRICT SWIMMING CARNIVAL PRAHRAN POOL 21 FEBRUARY 2025

Further information about this event will be posted on compass in week 1 of Term 1 2025.

Only one student from each school can enter each event at District and students can only compete in 2 individual events plus the freestyle relay and the open age medley relay. A student can only compete in a Maximum 4 events at District.

Students will compete in the events according to their age group and their age is calculated as of 31/12/25

The age categories are:

• 9/10 yr Boys/Mixed & Girls
• 11 yr Boys/Mixed & Girls
• 12/13 yr Boys/Mixed & Girls

This means that if your child is born in the years 2016, 2015 they will compete in the 10 years and under age group. If they are born in the year 2014 they will compete in the 11 year old age group and if they are born in the year 2013 and 2012 they will compete in the 12/13 year age group.

Congratulations to the following students who will represent our school in the District event.

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season. 

See you in 2025!

Can Osman & Andrew Beattie