Learning and Teaching
Take your pen/ pencil for a walk
The phrase "Take your pen for a walk" is often associated with a creative drawing exercise that encourages free expression, spontaneity, and exploration in art.
The concept has its roots in the automatic drawing techniques used by Surrealist artists, and it's also a popular activity in art education and expressive therapy. The idea is to let your pen move freely on the paper without planning or overthinking.
The LS2 Senior Teachers decided to use this drawing technique to help students build their identity because it encourages self-expression, reflection, and connection to personal and cultural history.
It also connected well with our Concept of Continuity- allowing students to create their thread of history by drawing a continuous, unbroken line, symbolising ongoing movement, flow, and connection.
The students start with a blank sheet and a pen, drawing continuous, meandering lines across the page—looping, swirling, zig-zagging. Students were given the challenge to think about the people, places, words, and things that define who they are. The paths their pens and pencils take become a visual metaphor for a journey—personal, emotional, and imaginative. There’s no fixed destination, just movement and exploration. Students then add colour, patterns, or turn shapes into figures, while focusing on the initial gesture of letting the pen move freely to tell their story.
LS2 Senior Teachers- Melody, Claire, Amy, Grace and Rita
Building Dreams, One Career at a Time
On Monday, 26th May 2025, the LS2 Learning Space was buzzing with energy, excitement, and a sprinkle of imagination. The room was transformed into a vibrant hub of future possibilities as our Junior students arrived, proudly dressed to represent their dream careers. From the moment they stepped through the doors, the air was filled with curiosity and joy.
We were delighted to be greeted by a wonderfully diverse mix of professionals-in-the-making — from police officers, soldiers, firefighters and veterinarians to doctors, nurses, and teachers. There were also aspiring basketball stars, AFL and soccer players, astronauts, pilots, hotel managers, business people, retail workers, DJs, dancers, car wash entrepreneurs, and construction workers, just to name a few!
Throughout the day, students enthusiastically shared their career aspirations, telling stories of what inspired them and how they imagine their futures. Their creativity, confidence, and genuine excitement were a joy to witness and a powerful reminder that no dream is too big.
It was a heart-warming celebration of ambition, imagination, and identity — and we couldn’t be prouder of our LS2 Juniors. We can’t wait to see where their journeys take them, and we feel honoured to be a part of the first steps along their career paths. The future is bright — and it starts right here!
Even our teachers are dreaming big !
Even our teachers are dreaming big !
Here’s to today’s dreamers becoming tomorrow’s leaders. Dream big, little legends!
Have a lovely weekend! 😀
LS2 Junior Teachers,
Natasha, Matilda, Sarah, Kristy and Andriana
SENIOR SPORT
GRADE 3/4 SPORT
The students consistently demonstrate excellent listening skills and a strong motivation during their sports rotations. Their enthusiasm has positively impacted both their peers and us as coaches. The students get to experience what is expected of them when representing their school in Interschool Sport.
GRADE 5/6 SPORT
The Grade 5/6 students demonstrated attentive listening during their recent training session in anticipation of their first Interschool Sport competition. The teachers provided active support to enhance the students' development in their sport and addressed any questions they had. Wishing them the best of luck in their last Interschool Competition against Coral Park Primary School on Friday 6th of June, where AFL, Volleystars and Netball will be playing at Coral Park Primary School and T-ball and Soccer will be playing at St Francis DeSales Primary School.
The schools we are playing, dates and locations for these events are as following:
· Friday June 6th, Coral Park Primary School - Away Game.
· Tuesday June 17th, Winter Lightning Premiership
Venues for each sport are as follows for Lightning Premiership:
· Soccer - Livingston Reserve
· AFL 9’s - Livingston Reserve
· Netball - Casey Stadium
· Volleystars - Casey Stadium
· Teeball - Casey Fields- Oval 3 (behind the Athletics Track)
For away matches and the Lightning Premiership students will travel to and from the venue via chartered bus with staff members attending.
Lulli Barbakos
Physical Education Teacher
lbarbakos@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
JUNIOR SPORTS
GOLF CLINICS
Golf clinics will continue on Mondays. The next one is next week.
Week 7: Monday June 2nd
Week 9: Monday June 16th
This term all Juniors will have their clinic on the same day. Parents please ensure your child is wearing their sports uniform on the above dates. Further information has been provided via Operoo which we ask parents to acknowledge.
SENIOR SPORTS
DIVISIONAL CROSS COUNTRY
We are so proud of our Divisional Cross Country Team! They did a fantastic job not only representing SFS but also the Hampton Park District. They’re support for each other was amazing to see as they encouraged and demonstrated empathy for each other. Well done team! I am very proud of you!
Well done at Divisional Cross Country
Well done at Divisional Cross Country
WHOLE SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS
LEAGUE STARS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
The students had a fantastic time at their first League Stars After School Program wearing their new shirts that they received in their League Star Pack after their parents registered them. Jake taught the students how to do tries, weave in and out of cones holding their rugby ball and how to catch the ball. Lots of new skills were learnt and students had a great time in friendly competition.
Many students came and tried the session Wednesday. If parents would like them to continue they now must register them using either the QR code below or on the NRL website. Students will not be able to attend next week unless they are registered. We ask that all students who want to attend are registered by the end of this weekend.
The program includes 6 after school sessions and a League Star pack and the cost is $79. Your must register your child through the link https://www.playrugbyleague.com/league-stars/ . Enter the Lynbrook postcode, 3975and search. Our school will be the first program that appears, Term 2. 2025 League Stars After School Program – Lynbrook. If you then click on the arrow, it will give details of our program. To register you will need to create an NRL account but once you press register it will prompt you through this.
Please refer to the flyer below and the screenshots for how to register for our program or you can use the QR code. I hope to see many students there!!
CASEY NETBALL CLINICS
We are excited to inform you that we have been able to organise netball clinics for the Grade 3/4 students and LS1 Junior students. Danielle who coordinates the primary school netball clinics from the Casey Netball Association, has kindly organised a coach to come out on Friday June 13th.
The students will attend a 55 minute clinic. Please ensure your child is wearing their sports uniform and has their water bottle on the day.
We would like to thank the Casey Netball Association for this opportunity. If your child enjoys the session during school, you can continue their netball experience by joining Casey Netball. A flyer has been attached in the community section of the newsletter.
Parents we ask you to acknowledge the Operoo that has been sent out and give permission for photographs to be taken.
CASEY BASKETBALL CLINICS
We are excited to inform you that we have been able to organise basketball clinics for the Grade 3/4 students and LS2 Junior students. Umesha the Grassroots Program Coordinator from Casey Basketball Association, has kindly organised a coach to come out on Friday June 20th, 2025.
The students will attend a 55 minute clinic. Please ensure your child is wearing their sports uniform and has their water bottle on the day.
We would like to thank the Casey Basketball Association for this opportunity. If your child enjoys the session during school, you can continue their basketball experience by joining Casey Basketball. There is a flyer attached in the community section of the newsletter with more information if your child is interested.
Parents we ask you to acknowledge the Operoo that has been sent out and give permission for photographs to be taken.
Any queries please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Giuliana
Extra-Curricular Coordinator