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Visual Arts

In Visual Arts, students have been exploring modelling and construction techniques using air-dry clay. Throughout the process, they learnt key clay-building skills such as attaching pieces, scoring, using slip, and smoothing joins to strengthen their creations. Every student successfully created their own friendly clay character while experimenting with shape and texture.

• Foundation students followed step-by-step instructions to create an air-dry clay fish, adding details like eyes, fins, and a mouth, as well as textures and patterns to bring their sea creature to life.

• Year 1/2 students explored the pinch pot technique to design their own treasure pots with lids, adding texture, patterns, and decorative attachments to personalise their creations.

• Year 3/4 students built on their pinch pot skills to make imaginative pinch pot monsters, adding features such as eyes, fangs, spikes, and horns—each with its own personality!

• Year 5/6 students created clay hamburgers, carefully shaping each component from buns and meat patties to cheese and lettuce before assembling them into a realistic 3D sculpture.

Students loved the hands-on experience of working with clay and showed wonderful creativity and persistence as they brought their ideas to life!

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Culture Studies

In Culture Studies, students in Years 1 to 6 were introduced to the German culture. With the help of Ms Anna, who is originally from Germany, students watched a short video to learn more about life in Germany and what makes the culture unique. They discovered the official name of the country (the Federal Republic of Germany), its location on the map, capital city, population, currency (the Euro), and official language. Students also learnt about the meaning of the German flag colours and practised simple greetings such as good morning, thank you, goodbye and how are you? 

Year 1 and 2 students took part in a special hands-on activity inspired by a German school tradition — the Schultüte, or school bag. At the start of each school year in Germany, children receive a colourful cone filled with small gifts and treats to celebrate beginning school. Students designed and decorated their very own Schultüte, enjoying the creativity and learning about this joyful cultural custom.

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Over the first two weeks of term 4, students in all classes have begun a learning unit on cricket. A classic Aussie summer sport, it is a great chance to introduce our students to this great sport and learn the skills leading into a big Ashes series against England.

In week one all students had a focus on fielding, which is catching and throwing both underarm and overarm to a partner. With not just a focus on throwing it was about accuracy and synergising well with your partner. The focus for catching was to make a birds nest with our hands and let the ball (egg) land in their hands (nest). For years 3-6 they also learnt how to catch the ball above their heads.

For the years 3-6 students they also had a very basic introduction into bowling. A lot more technical and difficult to understand, but you have to bowl with a straight up. We used a simple technique using the sayings, ‘Little star, big star, rock star and roll’ and most students were able to successfully bowl the ball to their partner with a straight arm. They then finished with a game of ‘Bob the Builder’ where they bowled at a set of stumps and each time they hit the stumps they either broke them down or built them up. Students had a great time in both fielding and bowling the ball.

In week two, they years 34 were at camp, but all other years were introduced to the skill of batting. To do this, students used a small batting tee to allow them to use the correct technique to hit the ball with a straight bat, NOT a baseball swing. It is important during this skill that students step to the ball (tee), get their head over the ball and hit with a nice straight bat in the direction they want the ball to go. 

Again students really enjoyed the art of batting.

Jarrod Bradley

PE/Sports Coordinator

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34 Camp

On Monday 12th October, 55 year three and four students gathered at school with excitement and nerves to get ready to leave for Camp Woorabinda for three days. For our year 3 students this was their first school camp and for many it was their first time away from family. The year 4 students had done this camp last year, but were still a little anxious.

Everyone arrived on time which was great, we loaded the bus, said our final goodbyes and waved to family as we drove away.

The three days and two nights were filled with many activities, lots of laughs, lots of great food and a lot of successful challenges being overcome.

All students participated in all the following activities, but did them to their own comfort levels.

• Canoeing – which they loved, but the wind made it quite challenging at times. But a special mention to Joseph and Eloise who managed to do the whole activity without any speed boat assistance. Well done.
• High ropes course – again many students were a bit scared and hesitant at first, but once they had a go, they were able to navigate the whole course. Some students had a try, but were a little bit unsure and had a very short effort before they came back to land.
• Zip line – one of the most popular activities, the student zip line about 60m and they love it. They had multiple goes and it is one of their highlights
• Hut building – where they make huts from sticks for their group and see if they can all fit in and whether it is waterproof. 
• Environmental – which involved planting a number of seedlings, and putting out some cameras which they will be able to look at next year to see what these cameras found.

The night activities included a movie with popcorn and a very successful and fun talent show with 16 acts from the students, and they did a fantastic job.

Everyone slept really well, and the manners and support of each other and staff was amazing.

Well done to everyone that came along, thanks to the parents for putting the trust in the staff and the school and finally a MASSIVE thanks to our very own teachers and staff for coming along and making the camp such a wonderful experience for our students.

I can’t wait till next year.

Jarrod Bradley (Camp Coordinator

Bayside Division Girls Softball 

On Friday 17th October we have a number of year 4, 5 and 6 girls playing in the girls division softball competition at Kingston Heath Reserve.

This team advance to this competition after winning the Kingston District Lightning Premiership at the end of term 2. The girls have been practising a lot over the past couple of weeks and we are quietly confident that they will have a very successful day. More to come in our next newsletter. 

We wish them well for a great day on Friday.  

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Library 

Welcome back to the last term of 2025!

There are lots of amazing events happening in the library until the end of the year.

The first-ever Le Page Spelling Bee started this Thursday. It will run every week until a grand finale. 

We have multiple author visits coming up: Catriona Hoy, author of “My Grandad Marches on ANZAC Day”, will be speaking to grades 3-6 on the 7th of November, the week before Remembrance Day.

Dean Rankine, a graphic novel author who wrote the series “Death Metal Emo Elves” and is the only Australian illustrator to ever work on the official Simpsons comics, is coming in on the 27th of November to run a graphic novel workshop with the 34s and 56s separately. 

Finally, we will run our last book Fair of the year from the 24th to the 28th of November. The fair will be open every day from 8.30-9am and 3.30-4pm. 

To finish off the year, we will have Library Day on the 8th of December. This is a day for library leaders to spend in the library, getting it ready for 2026. We will be tidying shelves, returning scanned books, and cataloguing everything that is left. 

As you can see, lots happening, so make sure you keep an eye out on compass and in the newsletter.

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Auslan

In Auslan the students have been making paper robotic hands. They will be making the Auslan hand signs with them when they are completed. The designs have been very creative and the students have enjoyed the hand making process. 

Ms. Buchan.

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The ‘One Voice, One Song’ Concert — A Celebration of Joyful Singing!

On the 4th of September, over 200 students from Le Page Primary School, Hampton Primary School, Cornish College, Brighton Primary School, and Docklands Primary School came together for the inaugural ‘One Voice, One Song’ Concert — a joyful celebration of music, connection, and community singing at the Bayside Church.

The concert was part of the ‘One Voice, One Song: Festival of Joyful Singing for Kids’, a unique initiative open to children aged 7–13 from all abilities and school types, including public and private school choirs, community groups, and singing clubs. Eight songs in a range of musical styles were selected, with students learning the melody lines and optional Auslan signs and movements. More advanced singers were invited to explore harmony parts. After just one combined rehearsal, the choirs united to perform together in a spectacular one-hour concert held in Melbourne.

A Virtual Singing Festival also ran alongside the live event, inviting choirs of all ages and abilities — from preschools to aged care groups — to participate online by submitting video performances, which were showcased on the big screen during the concert and on our YouTube channel.

The evening was a truly memorable experience. With over 200 voices, a live band from Le Page Primary School, professional sound and lighting, and visual backdrops on large screens, the concert created an atmosphere of celebration and inclusion. The children shone with confidence and pride, sharing their voices and joy for music with the audience.

The Purpose Behind the Program

The ‘One Voice, One Song’ project aims to:

• Build bridges and positive connections through music and community singing
• Support wellbeing, inclusion, and personal growth through creative collaboration
• Strengthen musical confidence and capability
• Advocate for the importance of music education in schools and the wider community

Music is an essential part of learning and wellbeing. Research shows that music participation boosts language development, memory, confidence, and social connection (Hallam, 2010; Kraus & Chandrasekaran, 2010). Beyond the classroom, music builds community and belonging — nurturing creativity and resilience in young people.

A Shared Musical Experience

Participants and choir leaders received access to teaching materials including lyrics, scores, recordings, and video resources, supported by acclaimed conductors and educators. The day included one rehearsal and one concert, with professional learning opportunities for choir leaders and the chance for individual schools to showcase their talents.

What People Said

“I love seeing all those children shine. What an unforgettable childhood experience they will carry for the rest of their lives.”— Srebrenka Casacelli, Instrumental Program Co-ordinator

“All of the children looked like they were having a great time and were so well-rehearsed. Le Page are very lucky to have you!” — Renate Axford, Parent

“Our kids were still exhilarated on the bus ride home — they’ve never done anything like that!” — Maddie Thiele, Teacher, Docklands Primary School

The ‘One Voice, One Song’ Festival was more than a concert — it was a powerful example of how music connects, uplifts, and unites us all. A heartfelt thank you to all the teachers, students, parents, musicians, and volunteers who made this extraordinary event possible.

Here is the link to the edited video – many thanks to Alain Behar – click HERE.

Rehearsal at the Bayside Church

The Concert

Luke and Monique, music captains were the MCs