Pre-Kindergarten - Little Adventurers

Our Pre-Kindy children have been busy exploring the exciting world of bugs and ocean animals through a range of hands-on learning experiences. They had lots of sensory fun playing with blue chia slime, sparking conversations about the ocean and its fascinating creatures. The children also created beautiful finger-painted backgrounds for their bug homes, which they are looking forward to decorating this week.

To strengthen their fine motor skills, the children carefully cut dried autumn leaves and enjoyed scooping and pouring activities using tubes. These experiences help develop hand strength, coordination and concentration while encouraging exploration through play.

Our active learners have also been building their gross motor skills by climbing up and down the climbing frame. This has helped them practise balance, coordination, confidence and body awareness in a safe and supportive environment.

It has been wonderful to see the children showing curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm as they learn through play. We are so proud of the friendships they are building, the new skills they are developing, and the joy they bring to our classroom each day. We look forward to another week of exciting discoveries and adventures together!

Specialists

MUSIC

Students have had a busy term in Music, learning about beat, rhythm, note values and rests through practical listening, clapping and performance activities. They have continued developing their skills on guitars, ukuleles, djembes and xylophones, learning new notes, chords and playing techniques.

In preparation for NAIDOC Week, students explored Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music and culture, learning about traditional instruments and songs such as Wandjoo My Friend. Students have also been practising hymns and songs for St Helena’s Masses and liturgies, building confidence in singing and performing together.

It has been wonderful to see students' enthusiasm and musical skills grow throughout the term.

ITALIAN

Students across the school have embraced a wide range of engaging Italian learning experiences this semester, each year level bringing wonderful energy and curiosity to their lessons.

Year Two students showed great creativity as they designed and decorated their own animal masks. Alongside the art component, they explored a variety of Italian and English adjectives, experimenting with how different words can describe appearance, personality, and movement. Their confidence in using new vocabulary has grown beautifully.

A highlight in Year Three has been the way students used Seesaw to record and share short descriptions of themselves and their classmates. This activity encouraged careful listening, clear pronunciation, and thoughtful sentence construction. Their enthusiasm and uwillingness to speak in Italian made these sessions especially enjoyable.

Students in Year Four have been building their language skills through a series of practice tasks inspired by well‑loved traditional games. By adding an Italian twist—such as using Italian instructions, vocabulary challenges, or cultural references—students strengthened their recall and fluency while having plenty of fun working together.

The Year Six cohort has taken impressive steps toward conversational Italian. Through guided practice, role‑plays, and partner exchanges, they successfully completed simple dialogues that showcased their growing confidence and understanding. Hearing them communicate meaningfully in another language has been a real highlight of the semester.

We are incredibly proud of the effort, enthusiasm, and progress students have shown in their Italian learning. Their joy in exploring language and culture continues to shine.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

This term in Physical Education has been full of energy, skill-building, and teamwork! Students have been actively participating in a variety of sports, including Netball, AFL, and Rugby. Throughout these units, they have developed their fundamental movement skills, game awareness, and understanding of teamwork and sportsmanship. It has been fantastic to see students grow in confidence and enthusiasm across all activities.

We were also fortunate to have the WAFL visit our school to deliver an AFL incursion. This was a fantastic opportunity for students to learn from experienced coaches, refine their skills, and engage in fun, high-quality activities. The session was thoroughly enjoyed by all involved. Looking ahead, we are excited to welcome the NRL, who will be running a Rugby incursion in Week 11, giving students another opportunity to deepen their understanding of the game.

In preparation for our annual Cross Country Carnival, students participated in regular cross country training sessions during PE lessons. Their commitment and determination were impressive, with many students showing great perseverance and improvement over time. The Cross Country Carnival, held on the 19th of June, was a wonderful success, with students giving their best effort and demonstrating excellent resilience and sportsmanship throughout the event.

Finally, a reminder that Run Club continues every Tuesday morning at 7:30am. It’s a great way for students to build fitness, set personal goals, and start the day in a positive and active way. All students are welcome to join!

We look forward to another exciting term of Physical Education activities ahead.

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