News from around the school 

Foundation ~ Prep News 

Over the past two weeks, our Prep students have been actively engaged in learning with the support of older students, creating a collaborative and vibrant environment that fosters both growth and connection. Together, they’ve explored various topics and activities, from exploring 'sharing and groups' in Maths, to seeking out resources and researching bug houses and the unique new seed pods on the trees around the Prep area. They've also had the opportunity to test their homemade lemonade, preparing a special treat for our upcoming bake sale.

This cross-age learning experience is more than just joy; it shows significant benefits for both younger and older students in these types of interactions. This approach has been shown to improve academic skills, build confidence, and enhance social skills. For younger students, it provides a role model they can look up to, helping them feel comfortable taking on new challenges with the guidance and support of an older peer. For the older students, guiding and teaching younger ones reinforces their understanding and builds essential leadership skills, empathy, and patience.

The beauty of cross-age learning lies in the way it strengthens our school community, creating bonds across year levels and fostering a sense of mutual respect and shared purpose. As these young learners work together on projects like creating bug houses, learning about nature, and preparing for events, maths and literacy activities, they are building both academic and life assets and dispositions that will serve them well in the years to come.

Middle Years ~ 3/4 News 

Uppers Years ~ 5/6 News 

2024 MacKillop Art Exhibition:

Our Year 6 Leader Addyson Almond's is an entrant artist in the 2024 Sandhurst MacKillop Art Exhibition. We congratulate Addyson on her beautiful artwork, Steve was able to be in Bendigo with Addyson's family for the opening night of the exhibition. 

Foodshare ~ 

We are extremely grateful to Foodhare for keeping our St. Mel's Breaky Club and Lunch Program running with their generous donations. Thank you to Vihana, Jasmine & Sofia for helping to distribute the food amongst our learning suites. 

St. Anne's Visit ~ Highlight was our shared soccer game. We can't wait for them to visit again!

Book Club ~ 

Issue 8 is now out and students should have been given the catalogue.

This is the last one for the year. Orders are due online by Dec 2nd.

Books make great Christmas presents and there are plenty of books to choose from.

Thanks, everyone for your support this year and the more books bought the more we can buy for the school library.

Piano/Keyboard lessons:

Mrs Sandra Davidson has been teaching piano for over forty years.

She has a Bachelor & Diploma of music from the Victorian College of Arts. Sandra has completed all levels in the AMEB exams, achieving an A+ for her 8th grade when she was 12, and Associate & Licentiate Diplomas in the following two years.

Sandra teaches all styles and enters some students in exams.

Lessons are held every Monday at school.

Parents can contact Sandra on 0412 767 205 to make arrangements.

St Mel's Breaky Club ~

Come for breaky, second or third breakfast! All welcome!

Thank you to SPC who sponsors our St. Mel's Breakfast Club!

Lunch Orders ~ Term 4 Lunch Orders are available ONLY on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays!

Current Menu as seen on PAM

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