Dear Parents/Carers,

ORCHESTRA VICTORIA VISIT

Today, our students took part in a highly engaging and educational incursion run by Orchestra Victoria.

The performance, titled “What Noise Do Numbers Make?”, explored the deep connection between mathematics and music. Students discovered how numbers underpin the music we hear every day — from the rhythm and tempo to harmony, melody, and structure. The program highlighted how maths makes music possible and revealed the hidden numerical patterns that give music its beauty, emotion, and complexity.

A highlight of the session was the interactive composition segment, where students had the unique opportunity to help create a new piece of music with the orchestra, guided by mathematical principles. The story was about a magical place called New South Wales with a superhero named Mason and a basic shopping item corriander. This hands-on experience brought abstract concepts to life in a fun and memorable way.

Following the performance, a resource kit was made available to teachers. The kit includes lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, with specific resources for both Maths and Music classes. These materials offer ongoing opportunities for students to explore the fascinating overlap between these two subjects.

The incursion was a resounding success, captivating students across all year levels and inspiring a new appreciation for the role of maths in the world of music. For more information visit Homepage | Orchestra Victoria

Orchestra Victoria are playing at the Lighthouse Theatre tomorrow evening Saturday 28th June at 7.30pm, for tickets visit https://www.lighthousetheatre.com.au/orchestra-victoria-concert

YEAR 1 NIGHT WALK ADVENTURE

Our Year 1 students had an exciting evening on Tuesday filled with fun, food, and learning at our annual Night Walk event! Students enjoyed a series of energetic tabloid sports games, showcasing their teamwork and enthusiasm followed by a BBQ dinner.

The highlight of the evening was an engaging astronomy talk, where students learned about stars, planets, and the wonders of the night sky. Although the much-anticipated walk to the Botanic Gardens had to be cancelled due to the weather, spirits remained high, and the evening was still a memorable experience for all.

Thank you to all the staff who helped make the night a success!

ART-icle of the Week

Letter by letter, our students have been building their own unique alphabets, drawing inspiration from the Book of Kells to bold street art.

Along the way, we embraced happy accidents, turning drips into meteorites, and smudges into dynamic effects that brought letters to life. Sometimes, a “mistake” is just the start of something even better!

LIONS EYE HEALTH PROGRAM (LEHP)

We were very fortunate to have the support of the Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP) at Warrnambool Primary School today.

The LEHP provides free vision screening for children in Victoria, starting from age 3.

This program aims to detect vision problems early, which is crucial for a child's learning and development.

LEHP teams, trained by the Lions Eye Health Program, can come to childcare centers, schools, sporting clubs, or community groups. The screening checks for conditions like myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, strabismus, and anisocoria.

Key aspects of the program:

Free service: The vision screening is provided free of charge to schools and parents.

Early detection: The program focuses on identifying potential vision problems in young children to improve outcomes.

Trained screeners: LEHP has teams of trained volunteers who conduct the screenings.

Comprehensive checks: The screenings include assessments for visual acuity, colour vision, depth perception, and spot vision.

Referral if needed: If a child is identified with a potential issue, a referral is provided to parents for further assessment.

Community involvement: The program relies on the support of Lions Clubs and community members.

How to get involved:

For parents:

The Lions Eye Health Program is a valuable resource for ensuring that children in Victoria have the best possible start to their visual development.

For Lions members:

Lions Clubs can participate in the program by becoming trained vision screeners and facilitating screenings.

Lions Clubs welcome members of all ages and backgrounds who are dedicated to serving their communities. Lions Clubs International encourages people to get involved and make a difference.

https://lionsclubs.org.au/get-involved/how-to-join/

FAREWELL OUR CANADIAN VISITORS

This week we bid farewell to our Canadian visitors Sarah Louth and Kirsten McKay. Last week staff treated them to an Aussie morning tea which consisted of some favourite Aussie treats including, cheesymite scrolls, fairy bread, tim tams, little saveloys and more.

We thank them for coming to visit and we hope they enjoyed their time here as much as we have enjoyed having them.

GOOD LUCK JAKE GODDARD AND NATE CROSS

Thankyou and good luck to Jake Goddard and Nate Cross from Warrnambool College for their participation in a Secondary School placement at Warrnambool Primary School. They have been of great assistance to our staff- especially PE during this semester. We wish them all the very best for the future.

SCHOOL CROSSING SUPERVISORS - JAMIESON STREET

A friendly reminder regarding safety and parking around the Jamieson Street crossing. It is illegal to park close to the crossing when the flags are displayed. If you are too close, it is difficult for the Crossing Supervisor to see oncoming traffic, especially if your vehicle is large. The safety of your children is of paramount importance to the Supervisors so we would appreciate your assistance in ensuring that this is complied with. Please note that the easeway at the pickup gate on Jamieson St is for students with disability. No other families should use this at the busy collection time.

Your friendly Crossing Supervisors.

MOVIE/ELECTRONIC GAMES/ONLINE CONTENT REGULATIONS VICTORIAN SCHOOLS

In Victorian Government schools, the selection of films and computer games for educational purposes is governed by the Department of Education's guidelines on selecting appropriate teaching and learning resources.

Key Regulations for Selecting Films and Computer Games

Age-Appropriate Ratings: Teachers and principals must ensure that the content ratings of films and computer games align with the age group of the students. For instance, materials rated M require parental consent before use in Primary Schools.

G and PG no parental consent is required.

Educational Value: The chosen materials should support the curriculum and have clear educational objectives.

Community Sensitivity: Schools should consider the cultural and religious sensitivities of their community when selecting materials. If a resource is likely to cause objections, schools must inform parents and offer alternative resources where possible.

Parental Consent: For materials that might be deemed controversial or are rated M or higher, schools need to seek parental consent.

Controversial Content: If a resource contains themes that might be considered highly offensive or obscene by the school community, it should not be used, regardless of its educational value.

These guidelines ensure that the materials used in schools are appropriate, respectful, and beneficial to students' learning experiences.

REF: www2.education.vic.gov.au

TERM 2 CONCLUDES FRIDAY 4 JULY 2025 AT 2:30PM - NOTE EARLY DISMISSAL

It is an early dismissal next Friday 4 July 2025 - 2:30pm. Please collect your children an hour earlier.

Students and staff will return to school for Term 3 on Monday 21st July 2025.

Have a great weekend.

Peter Lee

Principal

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