5/6L

Discovering the Journey to Christmas.

In the lead-up to the Church’s season of Advent, our students have been creating Advent calendars with a special focus on acts of kindness. They have reflected on how their words and actions can share God’s love and help prepare their homes and hearts for the coming of Jesus.

Through simple actions such as helping at home, including others, offering encouragement and taking time to pray, students are discovering meaningful ways to bring hope, peace, joy and love to those around them. We look forward to seeing these calendars inspire kindness in our families as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas. 

VCOP Letter Exchange

A letter can brighten someone’s day, and our Year 5/6 students have been putting this idea into action through the Random Acts of Kindness: VCOP Letter Exchange. Over the past fortnight, students have written to children in schools across Australia, introducing themselves and sharing what makes our school and local community special.

Each envelope contains more than a friendly message! Students have also made kindness tokens that invite the recipient to complete a small act of kindness on the day their letter arrives. With connections reaching Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania and schools closer to home, our students are discovering how their words and actions can spread kindness far beyond our classroom. The arrival of our first letters from other schools has brought plenty of excitement as we wait in anticipation to open and read them.

As Advent approaches, this experience also reminds us of the many ways we can prepare our hearts for Christmas. Through thoughtful words, generosity and care for others, students are exploring how giving can be just as meaningful as receiving. We look forward to continuing the exchange and seeing how small gestures can make a positive difference.

Sports Day

Our students enjoyed a fun-filled morning of sport, participating in a round robin of activities in their house teams. They practised fundamental movement skills while building teamwork, encouraging one another and showing plenty of school spirit.

Their enthusiastic participation earned valuable points for their house teams, contributing to our whole-school HERO award points. Well done to all students for making it such an active and enjoyable morning!

Upcoming Dates:

Week 5

• Monday 2nd of November - School Closure Day
• Tuesday 3rd of November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday (School Closed)
• Friday 6th of November - Water Safety @ PARC                                                                            pack swimming bag with- bathers, towel, goggles, underwear

Week 6

• NIL

Week 7

• Friday 20th of November - Arthur's Seat Eagle Excursion                                                            pack school bag with- snack, lunch, drink bottle, school hat, sunscreen