Student News

Our Spotlight Winners for the Week - Put away all your belongings and be organised

This week - Behaviour Spotlight

Our PBL Focus for the Next Week! Keeping your belonging neatly put away like filing your worksheets into subjects, packing your backpack the night before, and always returning your tech chargers to the same spotsaves you from last-minute morning panic. When your workspace and locker are tidy, your mind stays clear and ready to focus. By building these simple habits now, you will easily crush your new timetable, always have the right gear for class, and feel completely in control of your new routine.

Word Of The Week

This week, we are highlighting the word gallery, which is a room, building, or digital space used for displaying or selling artwork.

The word originally comes from an Old French term for a long, covered walkway, which is exactly where people used to hang their art collections long ago!

Tech Time Tales

Hi everyone. We want to tell you about cyber- security for you. We have 3 Helpful tips for you to stay safe.

Don’t trust online people you don’t know or have not met in person. If you haven’t met them don’t interact without proving they are who they say they are.
Only use trusted websites. If you use unsafe sites it could be very dangerous for you. It is best to use only kids sites and stay safe.
Only search up appropriate content.

We hope you stay safe this week!

Art Show & Fair

As the weekend draws near, we’re excited to remind our school community that our Art Show and Fair is happening this Saturday. It’s a wonderful chance to celebrate the creativity of the local artists in our area, enjoy family‑friendly activities, and come together for a fun and vibrant day in our school. We can’t wait to see everyone there and share the amazing artwork and experiences the students and teachers have been preparing!

Holiday Fun

Here are some fun things to do during these holidays!

Go for a bike ride along a local path or trail.
Fly a kite at a nearby park on a windy afternoon.
Feed ducks or watch local birdlife at a neighborhood pond.
Have a picnic on a blanket in your own backyard or local green space.
Do a nature walk scavenger hunt looking for flowers, unique leaves, and insects.
Play a round of mini-golf at a local course.
Wash the car together on a warm, sunny afternoon.
Feed the birds by scattering seeds or hanging a simple backyard feeder.
Visit a local playground you haven't been to in a while.
Bake a batch of cookies or decorate pre-made cupcakes with pastel icing.
Have a board game marathon with whatever games you already own.
Build an epic living room fort using blankets, chairs, and pillows.
Host a movie afternoon complete with homemade popcorn and the blinds drawn.
Paint or draw a simple spring landscape using a free online video tutorial.
Do a puzzle together at the dining table on a quiet afternoon.
Rearrange a bedroom or living space for a fresh, updated seasonal look.
Have a DIY spa day at home with face masks and manicures.
Go ten-pin bowling at a local alley.
Visit the local library to browse new books and graphic novels.
Browse a local nursery or garden center just to look at the colorful plants.

Congratulations To Ashlyn!

On Friday, Ashlyn achieved an outstanding second-place finish at the prestigious Bear Pit public speaking competition. Held inside the historic NSW State Parliament House, Ashlyn delivered an incredible, confident presentation that proudly represented our school community.

Congratulations!

Happy Weekend

Melissa Overton

Coordinator