Year 3 & 4 

Our Year 3 and 4 students have had a fantastic start to the year! To kick off their learning, they explored the beautiful picture book "Welcome to Country" by Aunty Joy Murphy and Lisa Kennedy. The book provided a wonderful introduction to the cultural significance of the land and the traditional custodians of Australia, sparking meaningful conversations and a deeper appreciation for our country’s rich heritage.

In a creative project to reflect their understanding, each student collected a leaf from our school grounds. They then decorated their leaf to represent themselves, symbolising their unique identities and connection to the land. These decorated leaves will be proudly displayed in their classrooms, forming a colourful and personal showcase of the students' work.

Alongside these individual pieces, our whole school’s Welcome to Country wording will also be featured in the classrooms, emphasising the importance of respect and recognition for the traditional custodians of this land. It’s wonderful to see our students engage in such thoughtful activities that celebrate both personal expression and cultural awareness. We’re looking forward to seeing what the rest of the year holds for our Year 3 and 4 learners!

Clarke W

My leaf is cool. I like the way i have decorated it to represent me.

Poppy C

I enjoyed choosing my own patterns for my leaf and getting inspiration from the book.

Norah A

I was kind of like historical with the patterns and the old times

Georgie H

It was a fun activity and shows how we care about the Aboriginal people.

Bella B

When I read this book I loved it. It was really fun learning about the lyrebird that was in the pictures. 

Harry M

I liked the art. 

Maci R

When I read the Welcome to Country book it told all about the country and the ancestors. It also showed us a lyrebird. It also has Bunjil. Lots of Aboriginal people believe in him. 

Celebrating our Students

Students are nominated by their teachers to receive a certificate of acknowledgment. The below student's certificates will be presented at our next assembly. 

34A - Miss Dixon & Mrs Legge

Norah A

For settling into Yarra Road so beautifully! Welcome!

Eitan D

Norah A

For settling into Yarra Road so beautifully! Welcome!

34B - Mrs Macrae

Clarke W

For his helpfulness, organisational skills, efficiency, and respectful attitude towards both peers and teachers, which have greatly contributed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment in our first weeks of school. 

34C - Mrs Pagliaro

Quinn L

For making a great start to Year 3 by following the school values.