Primary School

Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge 2023

Let the festivities begin as we extend our warmest congratulations to our exceptional students who have triumphed in the Premier's Reading Challenge! We are delighted to share the exciting news that a total of 89 students from our Primary School have successfully completed this literary adventure by reading a specified number of books within the allocated time frame and diligently documenting their progress online.

Our school's avid readers collectively delved into an impressive 4,964 books, demonstrating an extraordinary level of dedication and effort. This remarkable accomplishment not only highlights our students' profound passion for reading but also underscores their unwavering commitment to intellectual growth and exploration.

We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the families who supported their young readers on this rewarding journey. Your encouragement has played a pivotal role in this achievement.

We couldn't be prouder of our budding bookworms! Let's continue to turn those pages and embark on new literary adventures, exploring the captivating worlds that await us through the magic of literature.

A HUGE congratulations to our following literary enthusiasts: Mia B, Aidan B, Rosalie B, Audrey B, Esmeralda B, Samarjit B, Austin B, Ashira C, Jaiveer C, Mikayla D, Valerie D, Libby F, Ava F, Lucy F, Jaxon F, Tommy G, Emily E, Holy H, Hayley H, Iang H, Sejas K, Alayna K, Ira K, Julian K, Evie K, Emma L, Joshua L, Molly L, Anna M, Smera M, Selina M, Honey M, Akuol M, Nyadhiech N, Aarav P, Amelie P, Chapouth P, Smyra R, Mitchell R, Pia C, Nivin R, Jasleen S, Romel S, Lily S, Anika S, Diltegh S, Harshbir S, Emelia S, Harper W, Karaj S (Prep), Raiden C (Year 1), Rihaan P (Year 2), Joel S, Kunwarvir R, Flynn M, Adeebnoor S, Ariah A, Prabhsimran S and Nantha R (Year 3), Caitlin C (Year 4), Jaiden J, Arayna J, Neel P (Year 5), and Maya B, Luca H, Samuel H, Apech M, Indi C, Nisinu D, Riley B, Harper M, Maya O, Johnathan R, Chevyleigh R, Isla T, Chloe T, Ketut S, Nature-Rae H, Jack C, Emily F, Keth M, Ella P, Marlee E, Montana H, Richard D, Sarah M, Aarav S, Holly S and Beaulah T (Year 6). 

Thank you for showcasing your love of reading. We look forward to handing out your certificates when they arrive.

Book Week 2023 – Read, Grow, Inspire 

This year, our celebration of Book Week was a resounding success, filled with exciting author visits, a fantastic costume parade that brilliantly combined our love for reading and science, a captivating production, engaging incursions, and targeted learning activities inspired by the books nominated by the Children's Book Council of Australia.

While our classrooms are always abuzz with enthusiastic readers and writers every day, this special week provides a unique opportunity for us to pause and truly cherish the incredible gift of literacy. The author visits throughout our Primary School not only added to our love of writing but also deepened our appreciation for the written word. Many authors graced us with their own stories, which further enriched our literary journey.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parents and friends who joined us for the parade and continue to support us on this wonderful journey of reading and writing. Your presence and encouragement mean the world to us as we nurture the next generation of avid readers and skilled writers.

Group Sport

Throughout the latter half of this term, our Year 3, 4, 5, and 6 students have had the privilege of benefiting from the guidance of our Year 10 student coaches. During group sports activities, our students have enthusiastically taken part in a variety of sports, receiving focused skill coaching and engaging in the actual gameplay.

The experience of working across different age groups, with our senior students serving as admirable role models, not only fosters a caring and supportive community but also nurtures a profound sense of connection and unity within our school.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our senior school coaches and would like to acknowledge Mr Hillard, Mr Keirnan and Ms Langdon for their dedicated efforts in making this enriching experience possible. Our Primary students truly value this time, and it has been a wonderful opportunity for them to learn, grow, and connect with their peers in an amazingly supportive environment. 

Mrs Melissa Harford

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

Year 5 Explore the Wonders of Space in IMAX

In the early hours of a frosty Wednesday morning, 30th August, Year 5 students set-off into outer space to witness the beauty of our planet at Melbourne Museum.

Linked directly to our Science unit of learning, where students are exploring the idea of colonising Mars in lieu of our own planet becoming inhospitable, our visit to the museum had students watch the IMAX film, ‘A Beautiful Planet’. This stunning film let students see the majesty of Earth from outer space; specifically, the International Space Station presently orbiting our planet.

In the film, astronauts working on the International Space Station shared their experiences of what it is like to work, life and sleep in space. They also shared amazing, never-to-be-believed views of our planet from orbit. This allowed students to see Earth from an entirely new and different perspective, helping them put into perspective the ever-changing, rapidly evolving nature of our planet.

Students also had the opportunity to visit various other exhibits, including a dinosaur and rock mineral exhibit, walk through the stunning forest gallery, and travel back in time in the Melbourne Story and Mini Museum exhibit.

Here is what students had to say about their experience about the film, and the museum more generally:

Zahli  - I think the museum visit we did was good, because it was fun to look at all the different kinds of extinct animals and facts about them, It was also pretty interesting to see so many different birds when we went outside into the forest gallery. 

Tahira - I think the museum was a fun experience. The bus ride was fun. We got  to learn new things about animals and dinosaurs, which was interesting and fun.

Barnaby - I think the museum was a very fun experience and we got to learn about lots of different animals. But i think it was too short and we didn't have time for most of the things

Harlan - I think that the museum was a good experience. I liked seeing the mini museum. It was cool because it had a sovereign hill in it. It was also good because we got to see the IMAX. I thought that was really cool.

Mr Jayden Williams

Year 5 Homeroom Teacher

Primary District Athletics 

On Thursday the 24th of August, a number of students represented the College at the Officer District Athletics Carnival. The results are as follows: 

Hargun K – 8th Shot Put

Grace G – 1st High Jump, 6th 100m, 12th Long Jump, 6th 200m

Maya O – 7th Long Jump, 12th Discus, 1st Shot Put

Thomas D – 2nd High Jump, 12th Long Jump, 10th Discus

Jessica S – 10th Shot Put, 6th 100m, 2nd 200m

Ethan W – 7th Triple Jump

Abi K – 15th Long Jump

Neriah L – 6th Discus

Amelda O – 5th 100m

Riley B – 6th Long Jump, 7th 100m, 4th 200m, 4th Shot Put

Logan B – 6th Discus,

Luca H – 7th 100m, 1st 200m

Chevyleigh R – 7th 100m, 2nd 200m

Sophie D – 8th Triple Jump

Ketut S – 7th Triple Jump,

Flynn M – 4th 200m

Harlan P – 12th Shot Put

Barnaby  – 1st 100m, 1st Long Jump, 1st High Jump

Arabella  – 3rd Triple Jump, 4th High Jump,

Samuel H – 6th Discus

Victoria N – 3rd 100m, 1st 200m

Darcy C – 6th 100m, 5th 200m

Congratulations to all involved, everyone represented themselves and the college with great pride.

Primary Division Athletics 

On Wednesday the13 th of September, a small group of students represented the College at the Cardinia District Athletics Carnival. The results are as follows:

Grace G – 2nd High Jump

Maya O – 4th Shot Put

Barnaby – 2nd Long Jump, 1st High Jump

Victoria N – 4th 200m

Well done to all involved, and best of luck to Barnaby and Grace in the upcoming Regional Athletics Carnival.