Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander News 

Term Dates 2025 

Compass Consent & Info 

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Stage 2 - History 

Stage 2 have been learning about Aboriginal Culture, this was the perfect opportunity for our team to invite Craig Whitfield back into the school since he made big impressions on the students at Naidoc Week. 

Craig came in with so much knowledge and enthusiasm. Craig taught the students about connection to culture and land, totems, emu egg hunting, blowing and carving of eggs. Craig bought in a variety of artefacts that he had created - like coolamons, emu eggs, jewellery he had made from echidna quills, emu feathers and more. The students even had an opportunity to show off their shake a leg skills and some boys had a turn at playing the didgeridoo. All the students were raving about the experience and seemed to thoroughly enjoy the afternoon. 

Can all parents please remind their children that when using the crossings to wait for the cars to stop before entering onto the road. We've seen an increase in children just running across without waiting to see if the cars are going to stop. We've also witnessed many cars not stop at the marked crossings. 

Canteen

Recess and Lunch orders can be ordered on the Compass app. Please see the steps below for ordering. If emergency meals need to be dropped to the school, please take note of the students break times and have meals at school on time. This will help your child have a smoother day and not miss crucial learning in the classroom. 

Primary Break Times - 

Recess: 11am - 11:30am

Lunch: 1pm - 1:30pm

Secondary Break Times - 

Recess: 11.10am - 11:40am

Lunch: 1:40pm - 2:10pm