Specialists

ART

TERM TWO IN VISUAL ARTS. 

Once again it has been busy and very productive in the art room this term. 

Foundation Students have enjoyed experiences in: 

Clay (Mother's Day bowls) 

Paint (Colour blending using paint scrapers) 

Wax Rubbing blocks and rubbing plates 

Collaging (Lady bird creations using a blend of Primary colour to create a Secondary Colour) 

Colour paint sticks (Directed shape and pattern drawing) 

3D Shape building and drawing. 

Level 1 and 2 Students have enjoyed experiences in: 

Still Life Drawing and Water colour Painting. (Based around the work of Van Gogh) 

Pattern and Shape designs. (Using gold and silver permanent markers and shaped mark makers.) 

Level 3 and 4 Students have enjoyed experiences in: 

Clay and Paper wire constructions. 

Colour paint stick textured pattern designs and heart shape collage. (Based around the work of Jim Dine.) 

Level 5 and Six Students have enjoyed experiences in: 

Graffiti style name Printing. (Foam and Texta colour printing and Lino cutting prints) 

Fine liner Pattern designs using a key shape.  

We are all looking forward to a well earned break.  

Enjoy the rest, stay warm and keep creating. 

AUSLAN

Auslan End of Term 2 Newsletter 

This term all students attended an Auslan incursion with a member of the Deaf Community, Naomi from Auslan Education Services. Students were able to ask questions about what it is like to live as a deaf person, how she communicates with her cats and if she was born deaf. Additionally, they enjoyed engaging with songs and activities around topics they had learnt in lessons and were able to show off their fingerspelling and alphabet skills. 

Some topics that were covered in Term 2 included appropriately gaining attention and being aware of Deaf Culture, Sea Animals, Days of the Week, Months of the Year, Feelings, Weather, Greetings and Everyday Questions. 

Students have enjoyed bringing together signs they have learnt to talk about themselves, their drawings, their favourite things and their creative short stories. It has been fantastic to see confidence grow as students begin to bring signs into their everyday school life.  

DIGITECH

DigiTech: End of Term 2 Newsletter 

This term in DigiTech: 

• Foundation students have explored and built basic skills focused on how we use iPads as a learning tool at school. 
• Level 1 & 2 students have continued to develop their digital literacy when using laptops and explored simple algorithms using Tale Bot robots. 
• Level 3 & 4 students have been planning, creating and communicating short stories using the medium of stop motion. 
• Level 5 & 6 students have further developed their problem-solving skills and understanding of algorithms using Lego Spike Prime robots. 

GERMAN

GERMAN NEWS

Deutsch für die Zukunft

(German for the Future)

LEVEL 6 KINO FOR KIDS EXCURSION

On 21 May 2026, all Level 6 students attended the German Kino for Kids excursion at the Palace Balwyn Cinema. Students enjoyed watching the German film Das geheime Stockwerk (The Secret Floor), which provided an engaging opportunity to experience the German language and culture beyond the classroom.

The excursion was a wonderful learning experience, and students thoroughly enjoyed the movie, along with popcorn and a drink during the screening. It was fantastic to see our students enthusiastically participating in this special German language event.

LEVEL 5 SPASS MIT DEUTSCH

On Monday 11 May 2026, our Level 5 students attended the Spaß mit Deutsch (Fun with German) Day at Heathmont Secondary College.

Throughout the day, students participated in three engaging rotation activities: a German art activity, European handball, and a Schnitzeljagd (scavenger hunt). The event provided a wonderful opportunity for students to develop their German language skills, learn about German culture, and collaborate with students from other schools.

We were extremely proud of the way our students represented our school, consistently demonstrating our values of Resilience, Respect, and Kindness throughout the day.

GERMAN POETRY COMPETITION

The AGTV (Association of German Teachers of Victoria) German Poetry Competition has been running for over 30 years and provides a wonderful opportunity for students to enhance their German language skills, build confidence, and connect with other German learners from across Victoria.

On Tuesday 16 June, students interested in participating in this annual event auditioned by reciting a German poem to Frau Lindner and Frau Schon. We were impressed by the enthusiasm, courage, and preparation demonstrated by all students who took part.

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent Rangeview Primary School at the Regional Final, to be held at Mullauna Secondary College on Wednesday 5 August. Students will perform their chosen poem before a panel of judges as part of the competition.

We wish all participating students the very best and look forward to hearing about their success at the Regional Final.

Congratulations to:

Level 4: 

Aayush 4L, Ashley 4L, Isabelle G 4M

Level 5:

Lara G 5G, Alba 5H, Niketh 5J

Level 6: 

Ryan 6V, Myra 6V, Luke 6T, Annika 6J (Open Category)

DID YOU KNOW?

By our Language Captain, Diya

• Wishing someone a happy birthday before their actual birthday is considered bad luck or a jinx. 

• Berlin is home to more than 1,700 bridges, meaning it actually has more bridges than Venice.

• German is the most widely spoken native language in Europe, with over 90 million native speakers across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Belgium

Should you have any queries about how to best support your child’s German language development, we would love to hear from you.

Frau Ulrike Lindner

MATHS SPECIALISTS

This term lessons began with Maths Talks before students engaged in collaborative problem-solving tasks that developed the four Maths Proficiencies: Problem-Solving, Understanding, Fluency and Reasoning. 

Using the Building Thinking Classrooms approach, students worked in flexible groups to tackle rich mathematical challenges, share their thinking and learn from one another. This engaging approach supported students to build confidence, deepen their mathematical understanding and strengthen their reasoning and perseverance skills. 

Please see photos below of our junior school students exploring and learning about Mathematics in a fun and engaging way. There is also an activity for our Junior School students to problem-solve at home with their families. Good luck! 

PE

What a fantastic Term 2 it has been for PE and School Sport at Rangeview! 

One of the standout achievements this term was our District Cross Country team winning the Nunawading District Cross Country Championship for the fifth year in a row. This is an incredible effort by our students and something the whole school community should be proud of. We also had over 20 students qualify for the Division Cross Country Championships, with nine students progressing through to the Regional Championships. 

A special congratulations to Rayani in Level 5, who has continued her outstanding season by qualifying for the State Cross Country Championships next month. We wish her all the very best as she represents Rangeview at the highest level. 

A big thank you to Mrs Janes and Clint Anderson for their support with training sessions and helping manage the Cross-Country team throughout each round. Their time and commitment have been greatly appreciated. 

Our Level 3/4 students also enjoyed a fantastic Hoop Time Day at the State Basketball Centre, with more than 70 students taking part. Congratulations to our All-Star Girls, Future Star Boys and Future Star Girls teams, who all won their Grand Finals and will now represent Rangeview at the Regional Finals next term. 

Our Level 5/6 students competed in the Nunawading District Winter Inter-school Sports competition, with more than 200 students representing Rangeview across five venues. It was terrific to see our students display great teamwork, skill, sportsmanship and resilience while enjoying the opportunity to compete against other schools. 

We were thrilled to come away with premierships in: 

• Girls Soccer 
• Boys Teeball 
• Girls Teeball 
• Rounders 
• Lawn Bowls 

• Mixed Netball 

   

Congratulations to all students involved and good luck to the teams progressing through to the Division Finals next term. 

I'd also like to thank all of our parent helpers who volunteered their time throughout the term. Whether it was coaching, scoring, transporting equipment or supporting students on the day, your help is invaluable and allows these opportunities to happen. 

Looking ahead, Term 3 is shaping up to be another busy and exciting term. We have: 

• Level 1/2 Hoop Time 
• Level 5/6 Hoop Time 
• District Athletics 
• Level 4 Sports Extension Program 
• Summer Inter-school Sports 
• Girls AFL Gala Day 
• Boys Netball Gala Day 
• Division Winter Inter-school sports days  

There are plenty of opportunities ahead for our students to get involved, challenge themselves and represent Rangeview with pride. 

Thanks again for your support throughout the term. Have a safe and enjoyable break, and we look forward to another great term of PE and sport at Rangeview. 

Regards, 

Mitch Clark & Meg Hubbard PE Teachers