Specialists
Week 1, Term 4
STEM
Grade 1 & 2:
Students will engage in activities involving physically changing materials. They will experiment with making and mixing different types of paint by crushing, grinding and combining a range of materials. Students will connect this learning with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples use of natural materials.
Grade 3 & 4:
Students will explore how solids and liquids can change state when heat is added or removed. We will use ice cubes and the magic of shaking to create ice cream in a bag, observing how heat transfers between the substances to change their state.
Grade 5 & 6:
Students will be creating solutions by combining solutes (substances that can be dissolved) and solvents (liquids that can dissolve other substances). They will build their science inquiry skills by recording data including times and observations, as well as drawing conclusions about the experiment.
They will unpack the following vocabulary ;
Solute, solvent, solution, mixture, dissolve, dilute, homogenous, immiscible.
Performing Arts
PREP
Students are focusing on dance. They will experiment with using different body parts to create movements and sequences. Students will also explore how their bodies can move in different ways to match the music.
GRADE 1/2
Students are focusing on drama. They will play games that encourage teamwork, concentration, and the use of different voices and movements. They will also bring picture story books to life through drama, building empathy as they step into the characters and their situations.
GRADE 3/4
Students are focusing on drama. This week they will play games that build focus, confidence, and expressive use of their voices and bodies. They will also continue working together to create their group scene based on a news segment.
GRADE 5
Students are learning the ukulele. This week they will revise the open strings and begin playing chords. They will start with the C and A-minor chords, which only need one finger on the fretboard.
GRADE 6
Students are working on their own/g creative project to showcase their skills in the performing arts. They are continuing to shape and refine their ideas. Most classes will also pitch their projects to their classmates, explaining how they plan to develop and present them.
Visual Arts
ART SHOW HELPERS NEEDED!
The Art show (as part of the 130th birthday) is fast approaching and there are around 1500 pieces of Art to go up in the BER in the next two weeks!
If you can spare any time, I would love you to fill out this google form to let me know your availability. Thankyou in advance!
Art Room Parent Helping
Thankyou to those parents that have already signed up for helping in the Art room this term.
There are still some availabilities so please follow the link below if you would like to help out:
Art Club
The Grades 1 and 2s enjoyed their first Art Club for the term last week. They collaged with a variety of materials to create a scene from their holidays.
In the Art room this week...
Prep
Students will looking at the artist Indigenous artist Betty Muffler and the way she makes marks on her canvas paintings. Each student will make their own unique mark and then make that mark on all of their peer’s work too.
Grade 1 and 2
Students will be finishing off their Jude Walker protea painting by adding paint pen outlines to their petals and leaves.
Grade 3/4
Students will be creating some 3D features for the ‘Coast to Coral’ section of the Art Show, exploring ways to make coral and seaweed using art materials.
Grade 5
Students will be continuing their Indigenous x-ray artwork. They will finish etching their animal onto scratch paper, and begin to draw symbols to represent the story about their chosen animal.
Grade 6
Students will continue with their Steampunk 3D sculpture. They will then spray paint it black before smudging bronze paint over the top with their fingers, to create a rusted effect.
Physical Education
Hooptime
On the last day of Term 3, our Senior Hooptime teams competed at Nunawading Stadium in a fun, action-packed day of basketball. All students represented the school with great pride, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
A special congratulations to our Year 6 All Star Boys and Future Stars teams, who both won their grand finals and will now progress to the Regional Finals this term. The Future Stars team will compete this Friday at Kilsyth Basketball Stadium, and we wish them all the very best!
Division Athletics
Last week, four of our talented athletes represented the school at the Maroondah/Manningham Division Athletics Carnival in the following events:
- Maddie (Grade 6) – Hurdles
- Victoria (Grade 5) – 1500m
- Emersyn (Grade 5) – Discus
- Charlyze (Grade 4) – Shot Put
All four girls gave outstanding performances, with Emersyn finishing 5th, Maddie 4th, and both Victoria and Charlyze achieving 1st place in their events! Victoria and Charlyze will now move on to compete at the Regional Finals — an amazing achievement!
Student Achievement – Flynn B
Congratulations to Flynn B of Year 4, who was selected to represent Victoria at the National Inline Hockey Tournament held in Tasmania over the school holidays.
Flynn was honoured to be named Captain of the Victorian Under 9s team, leading his side to victory as National Champions in their division! To top off an incredible achievement, Flynn was also awarded Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the Grand Final, as voted by the tournament officials.
What a fantastic accomplishment, Flynn — well done on your leadership, teamwork, and sporting excellence!
In the PE Classroom
This term, students across all year levels will be developing their skills, teamwork, and understanding of fair play through a variety of fun and engaging activities. Our focus continues to be on building confidence, encouraging participation, and promoting a lifelong love of being active.
Prep
Our Prep students will be learning about and practising the fundamental skill of catching. Lessons will include a range of fun, movement-based activities designed to develop hand–eye coordination, focus, and control. Students will explore catching using different types of balls and objects, working individually, with partners, and in small groups. These foundational skills will support their success in future games and sports.
Grade 1 & 2
Students in Grades 1 and 2 will be focusing on soccer skills. The main emphasis will be on the two key kicking techniques — passing and striking — as well as controlling the ball when moving. Through mini games and team challenges, students will develop accuracy, timing, and awareness of space, while also learning about teamwork and communication on the field.
Grade 3 & 4
Our Grade 3 and 4 students will also be learning soccer skills, with a slightly greater focus on ball control while dribbling and refining their passing and striking techniques. Lessons will include a mix of skill-based drills and small-sided games that encourage students to apply their skills in realistic game settings. They’ll also explore basic gameplay strategies, decision-making, and fair play.
Grade 5 & 6
Students in Grades 5 and 6 will be introduced to the exciting and fast-paced sport of European Handball. They’ll learn and practise the core skills of passing, catching, dribbling, and shooting, before applying these in modified games. A big focus will be on developing game sense — understanding how to move into space, support teammates, and switch effectively between offence and defence. Students will also learn to referee and manage small games, helping them develop leadership and teamwork skills.