Specialist News
CPS Sport Update
Footy Season!
During the first four weeks of term, students have been learning AFL skills in PE and it has been fantastic to see their enthusiasm and effort each lesson.
Students have been developing their fundamental AFL skills including handballing, kicking, marking, and teamwork through a range of drills, modified games, and skill-based challenges. It has been wonderful to watch their confidence grow as they practise and apply these skills in game situations.
We have also seen many of our more advanced students step up as fantastic leaders and mini-coaches, supporting their peers, demonstrating skills, and encouraging others to have a go. Their positive attitude and willingness to help others has made a big difference during lessons.
There has been huge improvement across all year levels, and students should be very proud of the progress they have made so far. Their enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and willingness to challenge themselves has made AFL such a successful and enjoyable unit in PE this term.
Winter Play-Offs Training
Over the past few weeks, our Grade 5/6 students have been training hard in preparation for the 2026 Winter Play Offs, taking place next Friday, 15th May. We are excited to have teams representing our school in netball, hockey, and soccer as they head to Port Melbourne Primary School and Murphy Reserve to compete against other schools across the district.
Our students have shown great dedication, teamwork, and determination during their training sessions, consistently demonstrating excellent sportsmanship and a positive attitude. It has been fantastic to see their commitment and enthusiasm as they prepare for the big day.
We are incredibly proud of all students involved and wish our teams the very best of luck as they represent our school. Go team!
Ms. Molloy
STEM in Term 2
Across all year levels, students are currently exploring the topic of food and fibre production, investigating how natural resources are used to meet human needs and how sustainable practices support our environment.
In recent STEM lessons, Prep students have been learning how gardens are designed to meet different needs. They explored how plants can be used for food, shelter and enjoyment, including how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples use native plants for a variety of purposes. Students then began designing their own garden maps, carefully selecting features to match a checklist and considering who would use their garden. It has been wonderful to see them explain their ideas and make thoughtful decisions as they prepare to bring their designs to life.
In Year 1/2, students have been exploring how everyday products are produced. They investigated how milk travels from cow to carton and how animal fibres, such as wool, are collected and transformed into useful items. Through sequencing, discussion and drawing tasks, students are developing their understanding of where everyday items come from and how they are processed to meet our needs.
Over the past three lessons, Year 3/4 students have been investigating production journeys and the technologies that support them. They explored how products move from farms to our tables, created flowcharts to represent each stage, and considered the benefits and challenges of importing goods. Students also designed and built model irrigation systems to transport water to a vegetable garden, testing and evaluating how effectively their systems controlled water flow. Most recently, they explored food preparation techniques and designed new kitchen equipment to improve efficiency when preparing simple meals.
In Year 5/6, students have been examining production through a sustainability lens. They investigated fibres such as cotton and wool, tested soil samples to determine suitability for crop growth, and explored how products move through supply chains. Students also used environmental, social and economic criteria to evaluate items such as milk cartons, and examined how technologies in managed environments, such as fisheries, support efficient and sustainable production.