Art Room Update

Welcome parents to term 1 of visual arts. This term grades Prep, one and two will be participating in art activities.

All grades have been introduced to the art room with short discussions at the beginning of lessons on expectations and rules which will hopefully keep our art room a safe, happy, and engaging place.

Now is a good time to remind parents that all students should have an art smock to protect their clothes. As always, I do not exclude children from taking an active part in any of our activities.

If they don’t have an art smock I will endeavour to keep them paint, clay, pastel and glue free. However, this can be a tricky task at times, and the responsibility for clean clothes ultimately rests with parent choice.

Preps this term are enjoying the exploration of drawing and painting plus several multi-media activities. We will be focusing on how we hold and cut with scissors and how to correctly glue paper shapes.

Grade ones will be given a simplified introduction to several artists, which will then be used to influence their art works. An example of this is their Picasso Zoo animals. They will also be exposed to some new media such as paper magic modelling clay and different construction materials.

Grade two will spend time revisiting the skills they have already mastered and establishing new ones such as clay building and printing.

In the next ‘At A Glance’ I will try to include a few photos of our children at work but in the meantime, please have a quick peep at the display boards outside the art room. You may find some of your child’s art on display.

Monica Curnow

Visual Arts teacher

‘Welcome to Auslan’

Auslan is short for Australian Sign language, a language developed by, and for, Australians who are deaf or hearing impaired. It’s a visual form of communication that uses hand, arm and body movements to convey meaning.

In term 1, the prep students have been introduced to the Auslan language beginning with the alphabet, colours, everyday signs, family signs, school signs and farm animals. These signs can be combined to build Auslan communication, and we are so excited to see already how the students have embraced this new language.

The grade 1 to grade 6 students are building on their knowledge from last year and this term are learning signs for breakfast, transport, shopping, outside the house, vegetables, and shapes.

Be sure to get your child to show you some of the signs they have learned already. 😊

Caroline Courtis

Auslan Teacher

PE Update Term 1

Preps & 1’s

Our Preps and Grade 1 students will be participating in a variety of fun activities designed to develop their gross motor skills. They will practice catching, throwing, kicking, and jumping, helping to improve their coordination, balance, and overall physical confidence.

These activities not only support their physical development but also encourage teamwork, resilience, and a love for movement.

Grade 2’s

This term, our Grade 2 students will focus on three exciting sports: Cricket, Tee Ball, and Newcombe. Through these activities, they will develop essential skills and develop their strategic thinking.

Cricket will help improve their batting, bowling, and fielding techniques, while Tee Ball will enhance their hand-eye coordination and teamwork. Newcombe, a modified version of volleyball, will introduce them to passing, catching, and game tactics.

Grade 3’s

This term in Physical Education, our Grade 3 students learning with be centred around Tennis and Cricket. In Tennis, students will practice fundamental skills such as gripping the racket, backhand and forehands as well as maintaining a rally. The Cricket unit will introduce them to batting, bowling, and fielding techniques.

Grade 4’s

This term, Grade 4 students will be actively engaged in Tennis and Tee Ball during their PE lessons. They will refine their movement skills, enhance coordination, and build confidence through dynamic drills and gameplay.

Tennis sessions will focus on stroke techniques, footwork, and game strategies, while Tee Ball will help develop batting, fielding, and teamwork skills.

Grade 5’s

This term, Grade 5 students will focus on Basketball and Touch Rugby, developing their skills across a range of dynamic team sports.

In Basketball, they will work on dribbling, passing, and shooting techniques while improving their game awareness. Touch Rugby will introduce movement strategies, passing skills, and positional play in a fast-paced, non-contact format.

Grade 5 Sport

This term, Grade 5 students will rotate through Volleyball, Tee Ball, Netball, and Soccer. They will have the opportunity to mix with peers from other classes, enhancing teamwork and social connections while developing skills across multiple sports.

Grade 6’s

Students will develop their skills and game knowledge in AFL, Soccer, Tee Ball, Netball, and Badminton. This will help prepare them for Interschool Sports, where they will be placed into teams for one of these sports.

Interschool Sport

Each Friday, students will either train in their teams or compete against local schools. The program will conclude with a Lightning Premiership Tournament in Term 2, where winning teams can advance to Division-level competition.

Cross Country

On Friday, March 28th, Grade 3-6 students will participate in the school cross country event. This is a great opportunity for students to challenge themselves and build endurance.

The top runners in the 10, 11, and 12-year-old age groups will qualify for the District Cross Country, held on April 30th. We encourage all students to give their best effort and enjoy the experience.

Junior School