Specialist News
PE/SPORT
This term in Physical Education, students have been developing their skills and teamwork through the fast-paced and exciting game of ultimate frisbee. With a focus on movement, strategy, and fair play, students have learned to throw and catch with accuracy, work as a team, and apply tactics in game situations. The sport has been a fantastic way to build cooperation, communication, and fitness while having a great time outdoors.
In addition to our PE sessions, students also took part in our annual House Cross Country event earlier this term. It was wonderful to see so many students give their best effort, encourage their peers, and proudly represent their house teams. From this event, a selection of students qualified to represent our school at the District Cross Country, competing against runners from other local schools. Congratulations to all who participated – it was a fantastic day showcasing determination and school spirit.
A special congratulations goes to Alana and Rose, who performed exceptionally well and have now been selected to represent our school at the Division Cross Country event, which will be held on Wednesday 4th June. We wish them all the best as they take on this next exciting challenge!
Mrs Roberts
Auslan (Australian Sign Language)
Grade 4/5/6
Over the past couple of weeks our Year 4, 5 and 6 students have been expanding their AUSLAN vocabulary with a focus on modes of transport learning to sign their way across land, sea, and sky!
Students have been learning to sign a wide range of transport-related words including boat, helicopter, van, truck, bus, bike, rocket, plane, train, tram, motorbike, caravan, car, taxi, and ambulance. Through engaging activities, games, and short dialogues, they are not only learning individual signs but also how to use them in meaningful context.
These practical and creative exercises are helping students build fluency, improve memory, and develop a deeper understanding of how AUSLAN is used in everyday communication.
Grade 2/3
The Year 2 and 3 students have been busy expanding their AUSLAN vocabulary with a continued focus on cooking-related signs and their enthusiasm is certainly heating up!
Building on their previous learning, students are now exploring descriptive language in the context of cooking. They’ve been learning to sign words such as add to, bumpy, chopped, close, dry, fast, frozen, full, ground and lots. These words are helping students describe textures, actions, and quantities—important elements in both cooking and communication.
Foundation/ 1
Our Foundation and Year One students have been focusing on learning to express basic feelingsusing AUSLAN signs. They have been practising signs for emotions such as happy, sad, angry, and grumpy with a intensive focus on using facial expressions to match the signs. Understanding that facial expression is an essential part of AUSLAN helps students appreciate how emotions are clearly and effectively conveyed in sign language. Watching students bring these signs to life with animated faces has been a delight!
In addition to expressing feelings, students have also been learning to sign the numbers one to five through fun and interactive games like Auslan Buzz. These types of games are not only practising number signs but also developing their memory and turn-taking skills.
Miss Bacon
Visual Arts
This term in Visual Arts, students across the school have been diving into exciting and hands-on sculpture projects, exploring texture, form, and colour through a range of materials and techniques.
Foundation and Year 1 students have been experimenting with paper mâché to create bright and whimsical hot air balloons. This project supported their fine motor skills and introduced them to basic 3D construction. The colourful results are truly uplifting!
In Year 2 and 3, students took inspiration from Polish-American sculptor Barbara Kobylinska, known for her playful, bird-like forms. Using recycled bottles and paper mâché, they constructed vibrant bottle birds, exploring balance, shape, and imaginative design. Each sculpture has its own personality.
Year 4 and 5 students designed and created their own expressive plaster masks, using layering and moulding techniques. They explored how facial expression and decoration can convey emotion, culture, and character. The finished masks are dramatic and full of flair. Our Year 5 and 6 artists let their creativity run wild with paper mâché dogs. This project challenged them to consider structure, proportion, and pose. Each piece reflects the student’s unique artistic voice – from realistic to fantastical breeds.
These engaging projects have encouraged students to problem-solve, experiment, and express themselves in three dimensions. We’re incredibly proud of the creativity and persistence shown in the art room this term!
Mrs. Roberts