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Specialist Feature News - Physical Education

Selamat Siang semuanya, 

We have had a great start to Term 4 in sport! Students have been working hard to finish the year on a high. This week, we have been fortunate to have Luke from Melbourne Tumbling Academy to provide specialised clinics for all stages across the school. 

In Foundation, students have been developing their movement skills through practising forward rolls, balancing, and following sequenced movement patterns. They have also had opportunities to explore early handstand progressions.

Throughout Year 1/2, students have continued to build their agility by engaging in activities that promote balance and coordinated movement sequences. They have been working on forward rolls, a range of handstand progressions, and tasks designed to strengthen their upper body.

In the senior school, students have participated in similar learning experiences with an increased focus on fitness and skill progression. They have been exploring a variety of gymnastics jump positions, challenging balance poses, and more advanced skills such as free handstand and cartwheel progressions.

Students have thoroughly enjoyed the program, and we would like to extend our thanks to Luke and the Melbourne Tumbling Academy for providing such an engaging and rewarding experience.

Pleasant Day Out Art Auction!

The Art Auction will go live this afternoon at 3:30pm. Each class has worked hard to create a collaborative artwork that has been framed and ready for auction. The auctions run as a silent auction and will close at 4:00pm on Saturday. All payments for winning bids are to be paid in the week following by bank transfer, with artworks to be collect from the school office.

You can view the artworks and start bidding here: https://www.32auctions.com/PDOArtAuction

Terima kasih 

Warm regards,

Bu Yana - Indonesian                Sam - Visual Art

Kate - Performing Arts             Steph & Jess - Science

Eryn - Physical Education

Specialist Awards:

SCIENCE

Junior - Gio R (1/2G)

For your awesome work learning about earthworm body parts and showing what you know with sketches!

Senior - Summer A (5/6G)

For your amazing teamwork while researching, planning, and writing a script for your TV segment on animal adaptations.

Senior - Marley N (5/6G)

For your amazing teamwork while researching, planning, and writing a script for your TV segment on animal adaptations.

INDONESIAN

 Junior -  Leila K (1/2S)

For always showing respect, curiosity and a love of learning in Indonesian lessons. Bagus sekali! 

Senior - Bella D (3/4A)

For demonstrating creativity and perseverance when creating your ‘hutan’ forest work. Bagus sekali!

VISUAL ARTS

Tsion K (FA)

For demonstrating creativity and a love of learning when creating your crazy hair artwork!

Princess T (5/6E)

For demonstrating creativity and care when designing, creating and sewing your plush toys! 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Junior - Xing S (1/2G)

For putting in a great effort and showing enthusiasm during our gymnastics incursion.

Senior - Amelie B (5/6S)

For demonstrating a love of learning and great talent during our gymnastics incursion.

PERFORMING ARTS 

Junior -  Delvin T (1/2G)

For active listening and participation when learning your concert songs. So impressed with the effort you are putting in and your groovy dance moves!

Senior - Kiaan L (3/4A)

For your incredibly enthusiastic participation in our class songs and dances for the Christmas Concert.