School News and Information 

STAGE 2 NEWS

Last week four Stage 2 students participated in a two day Film Makers workshop that was planned to be held at Thalgarrah however, due to our weekend of snow this workshop was moved to Sandon Public School. The workshop was led by filming experts from the Department of Education Arts Unit. The students worked on creating a documentary using the features of WeVideo and had the opportunity to work with students from a number of schools within the Armidale area.

This week the children have finished their bushranger interviews. They planned questions, wrote scripts and recorded their interviews in character using GoogleVideo. We were impressed with how well they planned their interviews and solved problems in the filming process. Many children even embraced their bushranger character by changing their voice, appearance and movements. We have included one video for you to view. What a huge effort Stage 2 - you should be very proud!

Recently we completed a unit of work in maths on position and mapping. We learnt about how to use and read a compass and then combined this knowledge with technology. The photos and videos explain how we coded a set of directions for our bee bot to reach the flower.

Over the past couple of weeks, Stage 2 have been enjoying gymnastics sessions with Mr O’Hara. The children are such active participants, working on their flexibility and developing better strength. They are taking the opportunity to develop new skills and get out of their comfort zones with a positive attitude (which you can see in the photos underneath). Keep up the great work Stage 2!

The ‘Evening with ACOS’ concert is fast approaching on the night of Thursday 28th August! This week we had our dress rehearsal. The students all ‘looked the part’ and enjoyed performing in character. A note about stage makeup will go home shortly with some photographs and a video to help with this process. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents and family members for their support of this event. Whether it be buying costumes, encouraging children to practise at home, buying tickets to the performance or applying makeup, it is very much appreciated. Please keep an eye on School Bytes as the coming weeks will be very busy!

Thanks for support

Karen Dunham and Jane Townsend

What's Happening 

Please check SCHOOL BYTES and GULGOS for the most current updates.  

Below are the dates that we have so far.

Please remember to let us know if we have missed anything.

We do not add the NW trials and State events to this list of dates as it causes confusion.

Please remember that changes may occur and we will do our best to keep you informed of those changes.

What’s Happening Term 3

Week 4  

Book Week and National Science Week

Wednesday 13 August - Gymnastics Stage 3

Thursday 14 August- Gymnastics Stage 2 and K-2

Thursday 14 August - ASC Taster Day

Friday 15 August - UNE Discovery bus and Science rotations

                                 -  ACOS Choir rehearsal

Friday 15 August - Spelling Bee Finals

Week 5

Wednesday 20 August - Gymnastics Stage 2

Thursday 21 August - Gymnastics Stage 3 and K-2

Friday 22 August - Assembly 12:30pm - Koalas and Magpies

Friday 22 August - PSSA Athletics Carnival      

Week 6

ACOS Rehearsals all week

Thursday 28 August An Evening with ACOS

Week 7

Tuesday 2 September - Stage 3 Thalgarrah

Wednesday 3 September - North West Athletics - Tamworth

Friday 5 September - P&C Father’s Day Stall

                                      - Assembly 12:30pm - Possums

                                      -  P&C BBQ for children and family

Week 8

Week 9

 Friday 19 September - Assembly 12:30pm - Stage 3

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Week 10

Wednesday 24 September - ASC Colour Blast Year 6

Friday 26 September - Last Day of Term.