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What’s going on in the Leadership Centre?

The Year 3/4 and 5/6 students enjoyed a fantastic afternoon at our Twilight House Sports running event. It was wonderful to see so many families and members of our school community come together to support and encourage the students as they participated with enthusiasm, teamwork and great sportsmanship. A big thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a positive and energetic event.

In the classroom, our Year 5/6 students have begun their Guided Inquiry project. Working collaboratively in teams, students are researching and designing a sustainable town that supports a specific biome. They are exploring how communities can live more sustainably while considering environmental needs, resources and the impact humans have on different ecosystems. In 3/4 students spent time investigating resources and sustainability, practising their research skills. This is in preparation for their upcoming project, which will also be looking at sustainability in the home and community.

Year 5/6 and 3/4 are also continuing to edit and publish their narrative writing. This week, in 5/6 we focused on adding illustrations to make our stories more engaging for readers. Students explored elements of visual literacy and how images can help convey mood, support meaning and enhance the overall impact of their narratives. In 3/4 we started to develop exciting endings and practice our typing skills when publishing our pieces! 

Warm regards,

The Senior Team

Nick, Julia, Amanda, Gabby, Jonny, Miss Liu, Ros, Claire, Ciara, Jess and Sam 

Reminders:

• Please ensure your child has a named, sun-smart hat at school
• Tissues- 
  • We would welcome any donations from families of tissue boxes for use in your child's classroom 

• Please ensure Year 5 students have downloaded the most recent update of the NAP Locked Down browser, and that you have headphones, in readiness for the upcoming NAPLAN Assessments. 

   

Pupil of the Week 

3/4N: Kiara S

For showing lifelong learning when constantly challenging yourself in all learning tasks. 

3/4J: Nandipha M

For showing perseverance and great progress when completing your Essential Assessment.

3/4A: Maddy J 

For showing a love of learning when representing decimals on a bar model. 

3/4G: Aaron W 

For his enthusiasm and curiosity when completing learning tasks. Well done!

3/4M: Leo S 

For demonstrating lifelong learning by always trying his best and maintaining a positive attitude during mathematical enrichment tasks.

5/6R: Amelia D

For using highly descriptive language to bring your character and setting to life, effectively showing rather than telling in your narrative 'The Enchanted Piano'

5/6JS:  Durga K

For working hard on your narrative and thoughtfully responding to feedback by adding rich, descriptive sensory language to your story.

5/6C: Addison D

For demonstrating inclusion and kindness when supporting your younger peers during play time. Well done :)

5/6T: Pari L

For showing determination to do well and a positive attitude to completing you maths test on place value.