YEAR 3 - 6 News
The beginning of Term 4 has been a very busy one for the Years 3 – 6 students.
Windsor Primary School welcomed Ella Stephenson to the team as our Term 4 Year 4/5 A Classroom Teacher:
Name: Ella Stephenson
Place of birth: Melbourne
Likes: I love reading, drawing, sports, and sunny days.
Why did I become a teacher: I love working with children and making a difference. Helping students grow and learn new things is so inspiring.
What drew me to WPS: I was drawn to WPS because of the lovely community of students, families and staff. Everyone here is so kind and welcoming!
‘MAN-UP’ RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS PROGRAM
The Year 5 students are currently participating in this program run by Melbourne City Football Club.
4 sessions: Monday 11:30 – 1:30
9th, 23rd, 30th October and 6th November
The Man Up! Creating Respectful Relationships Program, delivered by City in the Community uses football as a vehicle to create respectful relationships between young men and women.
This will incorporate dynamic classroom workshops, fun football activities and play based learning that builds connection to the club and its philosophy of promoting equality across the sport.
Over the four-week block, students will learn about important topics such as being me, bystander action, gender stereotypes and respect and resilience. A formal consent form will go out to parents, regarding survey consent for students’ answers recorded based on the program, for further insight on the program to improve and gain more funding.
‘STEP UP’ TRANSITION PROGRAM
The Year 6 students are currently participating in this program run by Stonnington Youth Services.
2 sessions: Monday 9:30 – 11:00
23rd and 30th October
Step Up Transitions Stonnington Youth Services Program Overview
The Step-Up Transitions program is delivered to grade 6 students and is designed to help students feel more prepared with their transition to year 7. The program combines group discussions, activities, and games to address some concerns that students may have about starting high school such as getting lost, making new friends, and finding balance.
The secondary schools that the Year 6 students will be transitioning to, will also be conducting their own transition sessions with groups of students throughout Term 4.
YEARS 3 – 6 CAMP @ Ferngully Lodge, Healesville
Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th October.
Last week, the Years 3 – 6 students attended camp at Ferngully Lodge, Healesville.
Activities included:
Initiatives Course, Archery, Trampolining, Giant Swing, High Ropes Course, Zipline, Commando Course, Low Ropes Course and Bush Hut Building.
One of the highlights on the return journey home was a visit to Healesville Sanctuary, and a viewing of the ‘Spirits of The Sky’ bird show.
Thanks to all the staff and students who made this experience such an overwhelming success.
What an amazing time we had and some incredible work followed!
There were several items left on the oval area at the end of camp – if you recognise any of these, please collect them from the office.
Visit from Olympian – Anabelle Smith
On Friday the 20th of October the 3-6 students had an Australian Olympian athlete visit as a guest speaker. Anabelle Smith is a diving triple Olympian. She is a part of the Be Fit. Be Well program from the Victorian Institute of Sport. During her session, she spoke to the students about her journey and pathway to success. They learnt about dreaming big, healthy eating and resilience. Anabelle brought along some photos, medals, and a signed swimsuit for the students to pass around and become inspired. We were lucky enough to also score some autographs for the students to take home!
Year 6 2023/24 Bliss Ball Fundraising Drive
Thank you to the Windsor Primary School community for the overwhelming response to our annual Bliss Ball fundraising drive. The money raised will go towards the cost of subsiding the Year 6 2023 Graduation Excursion and the Year 6 2024 hoodies and polo shirts. The Year 5/6 students commenced their cooking sessions with Elaina (mum of Clay) and Elvira (London's mum).
