Years F-6
Kim Fitzpatrick
Charlton College
Our Monday morning assemblies are a great opportunity to hear from students what they have been doing in classes, and celebrate their successes. Last Monday the F-2 students demonstrated a Folk Dance to us.
Calder Cricket
Our Year 5/6 students enjoyed a fantastic day at Calder Cricket in Boort, playing four games alongside students from schools across the Calder Association. They showed impressive cricket skills and knowledge of the game, putting their batting, bowling and fielding into practice. They mixed in well with their new teammates, showing great teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the day.
Congratulations to Don B., who was part of the winning team, the Sixers! Well done to all students for their enthusiasm and the way they represented Charlton College.
A few comments from the students:
Noah: Calder Cricket was a great day, we all had a great time playing cricket with different people as the teams were fair which made a great competition.
Tom: It was a very hot day playing in Boort, it was fun having a go with different people from different schools, even if I needed to work on my bowling.
Eli: It was a great day, we had heaps of fun meeting new people from different schools even though it was really hot! I especially liked whacking 6s all day.
Don: We had a great day because our team won! It was really good meeting new people and getting to play against all the different schools.
A massive thank you to our Sport and Recreation students, who assisted with umpiring and helped our younger students develop their cricket skills and understanding of the game. Their knowledge and leadership were a great support throughout the day. Thanks also to Mrs Smyth and Mr Thompson for organising the day, and to Miss Godkin-Briggs for accompanying and supporting the students.
F-2 Late Stay and Sleepover
Final preparations are underway for the F-2 Late Stay and Sleepover that is taking place next Thursday. Staff have been busy planning lots of fun activities, and excitement is beginning to build amongst students.
Our Year 4 and 5 students were sent information about Somers Camp yesterday. Every two years, our school is offered a limited number of places at the Department of Education’s Somers School Camp. Students selected from our school will join approximately 160 Grade 5 and 6 students from across our network for this unique nine-day Outdoor Education and Personal Development program. Expression of interest forms are due back next Wednesday.
Wycheproof Races Artwork
Students have also been busy over the past fortnight preparing artworks for the Wycheproof Cup art exhibition.
Star Students
F-2:
Harry, Scarlett and Harlow for making a fantastic transition to the F-2 classroom.
F-2: Sophie, who has consistently been organised and started classes ready to work since joining the class.
Years 3/4:
Nate for taking pride in his work, doing really neat handwriting.
Years 3/4: Audrey for showing pride in place in the classroom.
F-2:
Harry, Scarlett and Harlow for making a fantastic transition to the F-2 classroom.
F-2: Sophie, who has consistently been organised and started classes ready to work since joining the class.
Years 3/4:
Nate for taking pride in his work, doing really neat handwriting.
Years 3/4: Audrey for showing pride in place in the classroom.
Reading Awards:
50 nights: Don & Oscar
100 nights: Peggy, Eli & Scarlett
125 nights: Tully, Olive & Sophie
150 nights: Renee & Dakota
175 nights: Chloe & Audrey
200 nights: Cody & Walter
225 nights: Maisie & Oliver L
And also reaching 250 nights is Maisie!
Numeracy Achievement:
Students gaining 100% on their using and understanding time topic post-test were Peggy and Tyson.
Live Mathletics Achievements:
Level 3: Nate
Book Recommendations:
Hazel recommended the Book, Duck took who talking, by Matt Stanton. She describes this book as a graphic novel with adventure. It is set in a coffee shop, the theatre, on the highway and at school. The main characters are Duck, Mouse and Dog. In short, Duck, Mouse and Dog have decided that the owner of the fancy new coffee shop in town is bad, so they unite before it is too late. Hazel recommends this book to students in years 3 to 6 and rates it 4 and a half stars.
Nate recommended the Secrets of a Fortnite Fan, by Eddie Robson. This book, he describes as being a graphic novel with adventure. It is set in Tilted Towers, a city in Fortnite. The main characters are Tyler, Ellie and Jake, who all play Fortnite together. This story follow’s Tyler’s hilarious Fortnite journey, as he plays with his friends to win his first victory royale. Nate recommends this book to students in year 3 and above who like Fortnite and rates it 4 stars.
Alodia reported on the 143rd Annual Charlton Agricultural and Pastoral Show that took place on Saturday the 17th of October 2026. Three interesting facts that Alodia found was that the show is one of the regions oldest surviving community events; They have had a Dog High Jump each day, where each dog is allowed three attempts at a height; They have also held events such as the Boot Hurl competition, where locals and visitors gather on the main arena to see who can throw the farthest. This event is important as it keeps the community together. One question Alodia would like to ask, is what is the biggest change you have seen at this show since you were a child?
Year 3/4:
3/4s have been using spheros in Digital Tech. They have been programming them to draw different shapes, change colour and drive through an obstacle course.
