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DINOSAUR DISCOVERY: A ROARING VISIT TO KINDER

By Kirsty Meese (Kinder Director) 

We in Kinder have been very excited about the upcoming dinosaur van visit, and just what it would entail. Would a dinosaur drive the van, would there be dinosaurs in the van? 

When the day finally came of the dinosaur van visit, we were not disappointed. Ryan and Selwyn introduced themselves and we learnt that Selwyn was deaf and that he would be using Auslan to sign some of the words that we would be learning.

During their visit, we learnt that dinosaur scientists are called palaeontologists and that the dinosaurs left us clues such as fossils, claws, teeth, bones and footprints to help us learn about them after they became extinct.

We now know from clues that Brachiosauruses (armed lizards) left, that they had small bumpy teeth and a long neck which makes them plant-eating dinosaurs or herbivores. Brachiosaurus name means - armed lizard. We also now know from clues that a Tyrannosaurus Rex (Tyrant or terrible lizard king or queen) has long and sharp teeth making it a meat eater or carnivore. 

Whilst we loved learning about dinosaurs I think the most favourite part of the visit was when Ryan and Selwyn surprised us with a Tyrannosaurus Rex foot, then a Tyrannosaurus Rex shin bone and finally a Tyrannosaurus Rex thigh bone. When they put all the pieces together it was truly awe inspiring to see how big a Tyrannosaurus Rex would have been in relation to the ELC building.

Ryan and Selwyn had one more dinosaur exhibit to show us, a Tarbosaurus's head! We originally thought that it was a Tyrannosaurus Rex's head but when Ryan demonstrated how big a Tyrannosaurus Rex's tooth was in comparison to the teeth of a Tarbosaurus, we quickly realised quite how big a T-Rex's head would be - as big as a car! 

We cannot wait to see what our next Kinder visit might be.

VET STUDENTS COOK UP A STORM!

By Glenn Booth (VET Cookery Teacher)

The students in the VET Cookery class have been honing their skills in the kitchen and have had the pleasure of creating a cafe experience for staff and their families on a Wednesday lunchtime every second week of this term. The students are doing an amazing job of preparing and serving restaurant quality meals and making it all from scratch. It is so awesome as a trainer to see how they have come together as a group of students to now operate as an efficient kitchen team. 

Their communication and support of each other is quite impressive to watch and the food they are creating could be served in any professional restaurant. This week they made fettuccine, with three different types of sauce that people could choose from as part of their two course meal. Also in the pictures below were a couple of our entrees from earlier in the year, a seared rump steak served on an ancient grain, fruit and nut salad and also a crispy chicken tender served on a poached chicken and soba noodle salad. 

It is great to see their skills and confidence strengthen throughout their two year VET Cookery program. Next term we will see four more restaurant days with the challenge of three course meals towards the end of the year and the annual high tea for the ping-pong-a-thon. There are so many great opportunities for our students to pursue their interests and have fun in the kitchen and around the school here at BHCS and I am so glad to be part of it.

AN EVENING OF PERFORMANCES

By Hannah Denny (Head of Music)

Relaxed in the restaurant with fabulous food and polished performances, the 2024 Soiree was a wonderful evening. We heard from 25 students, ranging from first time performers through to those with years of experience. Well done to everyone that performed, it was wonderful to see the God’s gift of music on display for others to enjoy.  

TATE'S VICTORY ON THE DIAMOND

Tate, one of our Year 5 students recently attended the Little League Baseball National Championships in Sydney. He was playing with the Melbourne Rangers U12 team, which was 1 of 2 teams in the tournament representing Victoria. Although the week-long tournament had 2 wet weather days, they were able to still complete 6 games against all other states. Their most thrilling game was televised live against Brisbane when they played on the main diamond in the Sydney International Baseball Stadium, where they won in a tight game, 13-12. Tate was captain of the team and led his team with enthusiasm and integrity against some tough competition. He pitched in 3 out of the 6 games. The team just missed out on playing off for the bronze medal, and ended up finishing 5th out of 12 teams. Their team was awarded the best sportsmanship award, which represented the little league values and spirit of the game. Congratulations Tate, you’ve done our school proud.