In Our Classrooms
Prep Term 2 Highlights
What a fantastic Term 2 it has been in Prep! We are so proud of all the learning, growth and achievements our students have demonstrated throughout the semester.
One of the highlights of the term was celebrating Milo Monkey's Birthday as part of our Little Learners Love Literacy program. This special celebration marked the completion of Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4, meaning our students now know all 26 letters of the alphabet! We enjoyed a day filled with fun birthday-themed activities and were excited to celebrate this important literacy milestone together.
Throughout the term, students have also been exploring our Curiosity Unit, "Where We Live." As part of this learning, students created their own imaginative animals and worked hard to describe their unique features using detailed language. It was wonderful to share their creativity and learning during our Curiosity Expo, where students proudly showcased their work to families and visitors.
In Mathematics, students have continued to build strong foundations and develop their confidence as mathematicians. We have explored patterns, capacity, heavy and light objects, and strengthened our understanding of numbers to 20 through a variety of hands-on and engaging learning experiences.
As we finish Semester 1, we are incredibly proud of the progress every student has made. Their enthusiasm, curiosity and willingness to challenge themselves have made Term 2 a wonderful success. We look forward to another exciting semester of learning, growth and achievement in the second half of the year!
Year 1 Term 2 Highlights
Term 2 has been a wonderful term of growth, creativity and community in Year 1. As students have become more familiar with the routines and expectations of Year 1, we have seen increased confidence, independence and responsibility across the cohort.
A major highlight this term was our Curiosity unit, Places and Spaces. Students explored what makes a community thrive and investigated the people, places and services that support us in our everyday lives. They particularly enjoyed designing their own precincts and transforming them into miniature communities for our Community Expo. It was fantastic to see students proudly sharing their creations and explaining their ideas to visitors.
Throughout the term, students have also worked hard on important skills beyond the curriculum. We have focused on teamwork, problem-solving, perseverance and respectful communication. Whether working with a partner, contributing to class discussions or tackling a challenge independently, students have shown great growth in their ability to collaborate, support one another and take ownership of their learning.
Our classrooms have been filled with many memorable moments, from celebrating learning milestones to showcasing student work displays that highlight the effort and pride students take in their learning. We have loved seeing students set personal goals, challenge themselves and celebrate their achievements along the way.
Plenty of learning has taken place too! In Literacy, students have made progress in the Little Learners Love Literacy program and explored procedure and persuasive writing. In Mathematics, students investigated addition and subtraction, mass, patterns, locations and directions, counting collections and skip counting.
We are incredibly proud of the growth our Year 1 students have shown throughout Semester 1 and look forward to another exciting term of learning, discovery and achievement.
Year 2 Term 2 Highlights
It has been a wonderful Term 2 in Year 2, with students demonstrating curiosity, resilience and a genuine love of learning throughout the term.
One of the highlights of the term was our excursion to Myuna Farm. Students enjoyed exploring the farm while learning about sustainability, how animals are cared for, the products we obtain from them, and how plants are grown to produce the food we eat. It was a valuable hands-on experience that brought our classroom learning to life.
Our Learning Expo focused on the theme Farm to Plate. Students researched how different foods are produced and created informative reports and flow charts explaining the journey from the farm to our plate. They proudly shared their work with families and the College community, demonstrating their growing knowledge, creativity and confidence. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this special event.
In Mathematics, students explored the concepts of mass and capacity through a range of practical, hands-on learning experiences. They enjoyed investigating, measuring, estimating and comparing different objects and quantities while developing their problem-solving and mathematical reasoning skills.
We congratulate our Year 2 students on a successful term and thank them for the enthusiasm, kindness and effort they have shown each day. We also extend our sincere thanks to our families for their ongoing support throughout the term. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday break and look forward to another exciting term of learning in Term 3.
Year 3 Term 2 Highlights
As we come to the end of Semester One, we would like to take a moment to celebrate the wonderful learning and growth that has taken place in Year 3.
Throughout the semester, students have worked incredibly hard across all areas of the curriculum. In English, they have developed their skills in reading and writing, including creating information reports and learning how to research, organise, and present information clearly. In Mathematics, students have built their understanding of fractions and have enjoyed applying their learning through hands-on activities and problem-solving tasks.
In Curiosity, students worked collaboratively to design and create their own unique islands. They explored geography, climate zones, biomes, food chains, and natural features while using their creativity and teamwork to bring their ideas to life. This project provided a wonderful opportunity for students to share their thinking, make decisions together, and showcase their understanding in meaningful ways.
An important focus this semester has been supporting students to develop their coping skills, resilience, and confidence. It has been fantastic to see students becoming increasingly independent learners who are willing to challenge themselves, seek support when needed, and persevere through new learning experiences. One of the highlights of this semester has been watching the positive relationships within our classrooms continue to grow. Our students have shown kindness, respect, and support for one another, creating a welcoming learning environment where everyone feels valued. They have also developed strong relationships with their teachers and should be incredibly proud of all they have achieved.
Thank you to our families for your ongoing support and partnership throughout the semester. It has been a pleasure working with your children and watching them learn, grow, and thrive. We wish you all a safe, happy, and relaxing holiday break, and we look forward to seeing everyone back for another exciting semester of learning.
Year 4 Term 2 Highlights
As we come to the end of a busy and rewarding Term 2, we are incredibly proud of all that our Year 4 students have achieved. Throughout Literacy, students have developed their writing skills by exploring narratives, persuasive texts and part-whole information reports. In Mathematics, students have strengthened their understanding of shape, decimals, money, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and data through engaging and hands-on learning experiences.
Each class has had many exciting highlights this term. Students in 4A have thoroughly enjoyed reading and exploring the novel Wonder, using the text to build empathy and spark thoughtful discussions. In 4B, students demonstrated their persuasive writing skills through a memorable Chair Strike, passionately advocating for change. 4C students showcased their creativity and scientific understanding by designing impressive Water Cycle dioramas and posters for the Expo. In 4D, students confidently shared their persuasive writing through oral presentations, developing both their speaking and reasoning skills. Meanwhile, 4E embraced their curiosity through a range of engaging experiments, encouraging students to question, investigate and discover.
We are looking forward to an exciting Term 3 filled with new opportunities and memorable experiences. Students will be working towards earning their Pen Licences, participating in Hoop Time and embarking on their much anticipated camp adventure. We wish all our Year 4 families a safe, restful and enjoyable holiday break and look forward to welcoming everyone back for another fantastic term of learning.
Year 5 Term 2 Highlights
As Term 2 draws to an end, we would like to celebrate the many achievements and learning experiences of our Year 5 students.
Throughout the term, students have demonstrated enthusiasm, curiosity and perseverance across all areas of the curriculum. In Literacy, students developed their research and writing skills through the creation of information reports and causal explanations. They learnt how to gather, organise and present information effectively while deepening their understanding of a range of topics. In Mathematics, students strengthened their knowledge of multiplication and division and applied their learning to real-world contexts. In Measurement, through investigations involving perimeter and area, students explored how mathematics can be used to solve authentic problems and make informed decisions.
Term 2 has also been filled with many exciting opportunities beyond the classroom. Students participated in a range of engaging incursions, challenged themselves during Cross Country and participated enthusiastically in projects with real-world context, such as designing permaculture gardens and nesting boxes for penguins.
A highlight of the term was visiting the Year 9 Personal Best Projects, where students explored the impressive work of secondary students and interviewed them about the Learner Essences that supported their success. Inspired by these conversations, Year 5 students applied the Learner Essences throughout their own learning, particularly during their Wildlife Warriors Curiosity Project. Students proudly showcased their learning at Expo, sharing their research and knowledge about endangered animals with families and friends. They also created and presented persuasive animal awareness posters to the Year 5 cohort, encouraging their peers to take action and protect vulnerable species. It was wonderful to see students present their learning with such confidence, passion and purpose about issues that matter to them.
We thank our Year 5 families for their continued support throughout the term and wish everyone a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday break. We look forward to another fantastic term of learning and growth in Term 3.
Year 6 Term 2 Highlights
As Term 2 comes to a close, we would like to congratulate our Year 6 students on a busy and successful term. One of the highlights was receiving our Year 6 jackets, which students have proudly worn as they continue to embrace their role as leaders within the College.
This term, students participated enthusiastically in interschool sports and represented our College with great sportsmanship and teamwork. We also congratulate all students who took part in the Cross Country event, demonstrating perseverance and resilience throughout the day.
As part of preparing for the transition to secondary school, students enjoyed a visit to the canteen, helping them build confidence and independence for the years ahead. We were also pleased to welcome several new students to Year 6 and thank our students for helping them feel included and part of our College community.
Students have worked incredibly hard throughout the term preparing for their Travel Expo, where they researched an Asian country and created engaging displays to showcase their learning about the geography, culture, food and attractions of their chosen country. Last Friday afternoon, students proudly shared their work with families and the school community at the Learning Expo. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm, creativity and confidence on display, and we thank everyone who attended and supported this special event.
We thank our Year 6 students for their enthusiasm, effort and positive attitude throughout Term 2 and extend our appreciation to families for their continued support. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday break and look forward to an exciting Term 3.
