Learning and Teaching
Year 4 Camp Experience to Kinglake Forest Adventure Camp
On Thursday October 9th, our Year 4 students travelled to Kinglake Forest Adventure Camp, ready to participate in a variety of adventure activities, explore the bush environment and build the dispositions of independence, resilience and teamwork. Some highlights of the day included conquering our fears and climbing the high ropes course and swingbridges, racing around the campsite to locate clues and radioing back to HQ using the walkie-talkie, and problem-solving as a team while trying to balance the giant seesaw. Whilst we were there, we also made friends with the resident wallabies and some of us were lucky enough to feed Vincent the wallaby. With all the hard wor,k we needed fuel for our bodies, and enjoyed a sausage sizzle lunch, lots of fruit and snacks, burgers for dinner and a well-earned ice cream dessert.
Curious Homegroup
“The highlight of my camp experience was playing Gaga ball because we had to choose four people to play. When I was chose,n I got so many people out until I won the game!” - Sienna
“The one thing that challenged me was the giant seesaw because I was hard to balance when everyone was on it” - Xander
“A new thing for me was working as a team and getting to work closely with others. I really enjoyed learning about how we can put our skills together.” - Elisha
“Camp was like a present, because you didn't know if it was going to be good or not, or the same as something you already had.” - Bethany
Inspire Homegroup
"My highlight at camp was the giant swing bridge. Even though it was a bit scary once we got to the end it was fun seeing the view and the forest." - Jesse
"The one thing that challenged me at camp was the leaky pipe activity because it was very challenging to pour the water into a very small hole." - Bhavika
"A new thing for me was the gaga ball. While I was playing I realised that I shouldn’t instantly gofor the ball first. I should wait for some people to get out and then that’s when I would go for theball." - Noah
Respect Homegroup
“Something that challenged me at camp experience was the relays because it took time, effort, teamwork and encouragement to win.”- Agnes
“A highlight of my camping trip was when we got to go on the rope bridge because we got to be so high up in the sky, and I could see the whole camp.” -Sam
“Camp was like a choc chip cookie because some parts were soft and some parts were hard, some parts were fun and some parts were hard.” - Cleo
“Camp was like a new window to nature because I really enjoyed walking in the bush and finding out interesting things.” - Teddy
“The highlight of my camp experience was my group because they made it so fun to be around while doing the challenges. We all always had a go at something we had not done before, even if some of the challenges were hard.” - Zara
Optimism Homegroup
“A highlight for me at camp was the leaky pipe activity because it was really interesting to see everyone trying to work together to block the holes so that the water would not burst out.” -Andrei
“Camp was incredible because I was able to build great relationships with those who were in my group. I also got to understand their emotions and improve on the skill of teamwork.” - Leon
“Something that was challenging for me was the wobbly bridge because I am usually afraid of heights but in the end I made it over.” - Lavina
“Camp was like an adventure book because we never knew what would happen next.” - Charlotte
Narelle, Melisa, Bec, Clare and Ria
Year 4 Staff
Sports Update
School Sport Australia Nationa Swimming Competition
Last week Alex D (Pilgrims) represented Victoria at the School Sport Australia National Swimming Competition. He competed in the 10 years 50m breastroke, butterfly, backstroke and relays. Alex’s 4 x 50m mixed medley relay team came away with the gold medal.
Congratulations Alex and Victoria!
Bike Education
This week the Year 4-6 students started their bike education unit. The lesson began with a helmet check and then we checked our bikes for ABCD (air, brakes, chain, drop). We then went for a ride around the school or along the paths in the local neighbourhood. We look forward to recommencing bike education in week six.
Track and Field Championships
On Wednesday the 15th October Angel, Odyssey, Olivia, Anabel and Noah represented SMCM and the Whittlesea region at the Northern Metro Track and Field Championships. Making it this far is a fantastic result and we are very proud of their achievements. Congratulations to Angel who progresses through to the State Championships in the 100m and 200m events.
| Angel K | 1st 100m 2nd 200m |
| Noah W | 3rd Hurdles |
Angel K Olivia P Odyssey L Anabel M | 4th 4 x100m relay |
Lisa and Yolanda
Sports Teachers
Lisa.Palma@smcmeppingnth.catholic.edu.au
Yolanda.Gross@smcmeppingnth.catholic.edu.au
Golden Children
Another two Golden Children- Congratulations to Janica and Martina from Year 4 Optimism.
It was wonderful to see both girls keep at it, steadily working through all their Masters since back in Term 1. Perseverance pays, and through determination they both got their once again. Both girls have earned their Golden Child before, Martina in 2023, 2024 and now again in 2025, whereas Janica earned her Golden Child back in 2023 and now again in 2025.
Well done girls on such a wonderful achievement!
(To earn the title of Golden Child, students must earn masters in and be able to name facts about: The planets, rainbows, bones, the solar system, clouds, the mouth, birds, towers, lightning and thunder and all 118 elements of the Periodic Table)
A huge achievement!
Do you want to fly around the moon?
NASA has planned a trip around the moon called Artemis. They’re asking if people want to submit their names.
If you do, your name will be included on an SD card that will fly inside Orion
during the Artemis II mission in 2026!
You can submit your names using the link below if you are interested:
https://www3.nasa.gov/send-your-name-with-artemis/
(This information was kindly passed on by Skye in Creeds and her family. Thank you!)
Mike
STEM Teacher