Classroom Reports

Foundation 

Wow, what a week!

From the excitement of Circus Week to being captured by pirates, what an incredible week we have had in Foundation!

We were amazed by the thrills and spills of the circus, with the strongman, hilarious clowns, talented acrobats, roaring lions and their tamers, horse riders and, of course, the ringmaster bringing all the magic of the big top to life. The children embraced the excitement and fun of our circus adventures!

Thanks to Mr Forrest, Mrs Postle and Annette for all your hard work! 

But the excitement didn't stop there! Before we knew it, we had been captured by pirates and were sailing the seven seas on a mission to hunt for hidden treasure. With plenty of adventure, imagination and pirate fun along the way, our little explorers were certainly kept busy!

What a week full of excitement, laughter, adventure and unforgettable memories. We wonder what next week will bring!

Mrs Tanya, Classroom Teacher

Year 1 & 2B

Mrs Torney, Classroom Teacher

Year 2 Local Excursion 

Year 3/4

 Camp Recount!

Tuesday! We had to wait an hour for the bus. Because it was late and we got to have free time, we got to go on our computers. Now the bus came and we had to wait 2 hours to get there. When we got there we brought all our stuff in and we unpacked.

In blacksmithing, we got to see a person named Amy make nails and all different kinds of cool stuff. Group two had Pioneer Building and they were making walls with rocks. Now we went back to the cabins because it was lunch time so we ate all our lunch and went to the next activity. 

Now group one had lamington making and group two had site exploring. We had sponge cakes to start with, we melted chocolate to roll the sponge cake in. Now we had to roll it in coconut and then eat it.

Then we had afternoon tea and lastly, group one had site exploring and group two had wood turning. Now we went back to have tea and free time.

At 8 o’clock, we went to the Heart of the Murray. Stella and I were near the steps and they had fake snow, some got in my hair! We went back to our cabins to go to sleep. 

DAY 2 

We had pancakes with choc chips and normal pancakes. Then group 1 had peg dolls and group 2 had photo scavenger hunt, then  group 1 had photo scavenger hunt and group 2 had peg dolls. After, group 1 had pioneer school and group 2 had pioneer photo parlour.  Then we had morning tea, followed by group 1 going on rides, we went on a big horse and a dodge 1925, group 2 had pioneer school. Next, group 1 had rope making and group 2 had rides, then group 1 had pioneer toys and games and group 2 had rope making. Later,  we had lunch together then we had the aboriginal culture, then we had some free time at the lodges and went to bed. 

Day 3 

We had a morning run to the park and we found a bike that only had 1 wheel on it and we played in the skate bowl. Then we went back to the cabins, group 1 had shopping and group 2 had a music shop tour. Next, group 2 had shopping and group 1 had music shop tour and group 1 had a print shop tour and group 2 had rides. Later, we had morning tea. It was so yummy (thank you Kylie!!!!) then group 1 had rides and group 2 had print shop tour. After, we hopped on the Whitmore bus and had a 2 hour drive back to school and then we went home.

Mr Campbell, Classroom Teacher 

Year 11

Can you believe we're already at Week 6? The year is quickly coming to an end, but there's still plenty happening over the next few weeks!

A big thank you to all the parents and guardians who attended Learning Conversations to discuss your student’s progress. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate their achievements, identify areas for improvement and work together to support students as they finish Year 11 and prepare for the challenges of Year 12. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated!

Next week is Exam Week, and all students should now have received their exam timetables. A few important reminders:

• VCE students only need to attend school for their scheduled exams. Please remember to sign in and out at the office when arriving and leaving. You should be meeting in the library 15 minutes before the scheduled start of your exam. 
• All exams will be held at Donaldson Park, giving students a great opportunity to become familiar with the venue where they'll be sitting their exams next year.
• Full school uniform must be worn for all exams.
• VCE VM students are expected to attend school as normal, unless they have an exam scheduled that day, in which case they only need to attend for their exam.

The end of next week also sees our Energy Breakthrough teams heading to Maryborough for what promises to be a fantastic weekend! We have a group of Year 8 students competing, along with our Year 10 and 11 students who will be taking on the exciting challenge of competing in a new vehicle. A huge congratulations to everyone involved (especially Mr Braybrook!) for all the hard work, preparation and dedication that has gone into getting to this point. We wish you all the very best of luck and look forward to hearing how you go!

Once exams are finished, we'll jump straight into our HeadStart program, with students beginning their Unit 3 subjects in preparation for Year 12. We all know how busy and demanding Year 12 can be, so this is a fantastic opportunity to get a head start, build confidence and establish some good study habits before next year. Make the most of it!

Mr G's Final Study Tip – Trust Your Preparation!

With exams just around the corner, remember that the hard work you've put in throughout the year matters. Focus on reviewing key concepts, practising questions and getting plenty of rest rather than trying to learn everything at the last minute.

Read each question carefully, pay attention to the marks available and don't rush. If you get stuck, move on and come back to it later.

Most importantly, stay calm, back yourself and give it your best effort. You don't need to know everything to do well — just show what you know!

Mr Gretgrix , Homeroom Teacher

VM Report

Our VM students have only a few weeks left before they sign off for 2026. It has been exciting seeing the students grow in their chosen career field, as well as actively participate in all tasks given to them at school. Before finishing up, our VM students still have the Energy Breakthrough to conquer. Under the guidance of Mr Braybrook, the students have worked on the human powered vehicle and trained for the event. We wish all students the very best at the highly anticipated event!

Mrs Postle, VM Teacher