Education News

The start of Term Three, for our Foundation students, has begun at an amazingpace. In our first three weeks they have attended: the NED Show, “Safe Kids, SafeBodies” run by Life Education (parents, families and friends may have fondmemories of visiting Harold in the Life Ed Van – he will be returning to our school inTerm Four), taken part in Jeans for Genes Day, welcomed a vet nurse into ourclassrooms to learn about caring for pets, learnt about being safe around dogs withthe Responsible Pet Ownership team and of course they have celebrated being atschool for 100 days!Learning in English and Maths has continued as usual, and students’ skills are beingconsolidated and extended according to their individual needs. In English they arebeing introduced to new concepts in grammar and syntax. They will be applying theskills they are developing through ‘writing for meaning’ tasks, related to theirpersonal experiences and the things that they are learning about in our “Safe andSound” Core Knowledge (Inquiry) lessons. In Maths students are extending theirunderstanding of additive strategies and are exploring subtraction problems whilstcontinuing to develop their number sense through regular Maths Toolbox activities.Spanish lessons this term are linked to mathematical concepts with students learninghow to count to ten, a skill which they will be applying to their understanding of theLa Merce Festival. A key part of this festival is the human tower; students mimic thetower concepts using various materials and count the many layers.The term will continue to be jam-packed with learning and fun with Murrup Day at theend of Week 4, a visit from a parent police officer in Week 5, swimming lessonstaking place in Week 6 and much more!

Year 3/4 Legoland Excursion – 8th August

On Thursday 8th August, our Year 3 and 4 students had an exciting day exploring Legoland. The excursion began with a fun and interactive workshop where students worked in small groups to design and build creative LEGO models, using problem-solving skills and teamwork. 

Students also enjoyed exploring the various Legoland attractions, including the 4D Cinema,  Merlin’s Apprentice ride, Kingdom Quest laser ride. They were thrilled to experience these and test their skills in a fun, interactive way. Students also had time to experiment hands on building stations, bringing their imaginative designs to life.

The day was filled with curiosity, creativity, and collaboration!Next stop.... Year 3/4 camp!

Year Five and Six City Camp

Last week, our Year 5 and 6 students, teachers, and Mrs Halket enjoyed an exciting three-day adventure at CYC City Camp, located on Collins Street in Melbourne.

During our time in the city, we explored some incredible places, including the Melbourne Zoo, the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, the Queen Victoria Night Market, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and the Sports Museum. To get to each destination, we travelled by train, tram, and—most often—on foot, clocking up plenty of steps along the way!

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Caroline, Priscilla, John, David, and Jason—our amazing parent volunteers—who generously gave their time to join us on camp. Your support, enthusiasm, and care made our experience all the more memorable.