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What an amazing Science Week! National Science Week is a chance for people all around Australia to discover how science helps us understand the world and inspires us to ask questions, solve problems and make new discoveries.
The theme for Science Week 2026 was "Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Hidden Patterns of Nature." This year's theme encourages us to look closely at the amazing patterns, systems and mysteries that exist all around us - from the tiny cells in our bodies to the stars and galaxies in space. It reminds us that science helps us uncover how our world works.
To explore this theme in a hands-on and memorable way, our students spent their Science lesson this week investigating properties of cloud dough. They investigated the texture, shape, volume, colour and flexibility of the cloud dough. Students used their senses and observations to describe what they noticed and explored how the dough could be changed and manipulated. They squeezed, stretched, moulded and reshaped the dough, making predictions and discussing what happened when they applied different amounts of pressure.
Students discovered that scientists do not simply look at something – they investigate it carefully, ask questions, collect information and look for patterns.
There was plenty of excitement as the students explored the dough with their hands and senses. For those classes that didn't get to participate in any experiments this week will still have a chance to make their cloud dough in the following weeks.
Happy Science Week 2026! 🔬☁️✨
Physical Education
1C: Mia H
For displaying great resilience and a positive attitude to new things, especially during our Dance sessions. For always bringing your happy smile to our sessions! Awesome effort Mia!
1B: Amira K
For showing great enthusiasm and a positive attitude during our Dance sessions in PE. For always displaying a great attitude. Great job Amira!
Performing Arts
2S: Japneet C
For your skilful and confident 2-handed playing on the xylophone. Your technique has developed beautifully, and you keep wonderful time throughout your playing. Superstar effort, Japneet!
FE: Alyssa L
Always bringing a cheerful, thoughtful attitude to your learning in the Performing Arts, demonstrating the school values of respect and responsibility. You are a wonderful role model for others - excellent effort, Alyssa!
Visual Arts
2S: Ivaan P
For demonstrating creativity and curiosity when exploring new techniques in our neurographic art lesson. Great job, Ivaan!
FA: Eliana S
For showing fantastic growth in both your Visual Arts engagement and your creative skills this term. Such a fantastic effort Eliana, keep it up!
Chinese
2G: Pari C
For giving 100% effort in read-aloud, writing tasks, and all learning activities, while consistently demonstrating outstanding learning behaviours! Keep it up, Pari!
FA: Jolie N
For always showing respect and kindness to your peers and teachers, quietly striving to do your best in every task, and maintaining a beautifully presented workbook. Well done, Jolie!
Science
2S: Tiana
For demonstrating our school value of Responsibility while making Cloud Dough during Science Week. Tiana, your positive attitude and enthusiasm were amazing! Congratulations!
FE: Caterina M
For your 'love of learning' and enthusiasm this week when creating your cloud dough. You showed responsibility and were very focused on the texture and colour of the cloud dough. Keep up the great work!
Wednesday 19th August (Week 6) - MPRPS House Athletics
Wednesday 14th October (Term 4, Week 2) - An Evening with Arts whole school event
Warm regards,
⚽ David - Physical Education
🎵 Kate - Performing Arts / Visual Art (Foundation)
🎨 Sam - Visual Art
🐼 Huang Laoshi - Mandarin
🔬 Steph and Suzie - Science