Senior School  

你 好 (ni hao)

What an exciting and productive week in the Senior School!

Our Year 3/4 students have been busy engaging in their Guided Inquiry project, designing, building, and testing their very own sustainable watercrafts. There was great excitement as students finally had the opportunity to see their creations out on the water! The watercrafts were truly "splashtastic," and students enjoyed observing how their designs performed while reflecting on what made them successful. It was wonderful to see their creativity, problem-solving skills, and perseverance shine throughout the challenge.

In English, students are currently writing newspaper articles based on the boat challenge, making connections to our class novel which we recently finished. We have been focusing on using factual language, creating engaging headlines, and organising information clearly to inform and entertain readers.

In Mathematics, students have been continuing to develop their understanding of division. Through a range of hands-on activities and problem-solving tasks, students have been building confidence in using division strategies and explaining their mathematical thinking.

This week, our Year 5/6 students participated in Gala Day. We hope they enjoyed taking part in all of the sporting activities and representing our school with enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Well done to all students involved!

Warm regards,

The Senior Team

Nick, Julia, Amanda, Gabby, Jonny, Miss Liu, Roz, Miss Teo, Ciara, Jess and Sam 

Reminders:

• Compass permission for year 5/6: Menstrual Health and Pelvic Pain Education Session
• Compass permission for Year 5/6 CYC City Camp 2026
• Year 5/6 CYC City Camp 2026 student medical and dietary forms to be returned

Pupil of the Week

3/4N: Zohan A

Well done using your creativity and growth mindset to make changes to your boat after testing it. 

3/4J: Joshua C

For demonstrating creativity and a love of learning when writing and publishing your news article about the Sugarcane Kids.

3/4A: Roy S

For your work on the Australian Maths Challenge. You have done a wonderful job working independently to complete the challenge.  

3/4G:  Jonah A

For trying your absolute best to complete problem solving tasks during Maths sessions. Well done!

3/4M: Lachie C

For working collaboratively and using creative thinking skills to design and construct a sustainable watercraft. Excellent job!

5/6R: Vidya C

For demonstrating love of learning by using correct informative text structure and including headings, topic specific vocabulary, and detailed facts.

5/6JS: Evan C

For demonstrating dedication and perseverance while researching, drafting, and publishing a detailed and informative piece about the National Apology.

5/6C: Gemma C

For demonstrating fantastic teamwork and perseverance during T-Ball at Gala day. And for showing a love of learning when writing your informative writing piece. 

Well Done :)

5/6T: Esha S

For demonstrating perseverance and enthusiasm in showing up to play for her soccer team at Gala day even though she was initially unwell.