With the beautiful sunny spring weather the F/1s wrote some wonderful Imaginative text in the form of letters to the Kitchen garden and creatures living there.

These will be displayed in the garden next term for all to read.

In Stem last week we learnt about seed dispersal. We created a model of a seed which is transported by the wind like the sycamore seed.

We tossed them outside and watch them spin like tiny helicopters in the wind.

A list of exciting free citizen science activities which can be taken outside, even in lockdown offered by the Merri Creek Management Committee over the Term 3 holidays

Lunchtime session: ‘Top Spots For Frogging’ Froginar

Tuesday 21 September, 12noon-1pm

Where are the best spots to hear frogs? Join Melbourne Water, and Julia Cirillo, Waterwatch Coordinator at Merri Creek Management Committee, at a ‘roundtable’ discussion with experienced "froggers" from around Melbourne who will share their top sites for hearing frogs.

This family friendly event is for new froggers and experienced froggers alike and there will be time for questions and discussion. Bookings essential here: https://www.mcmc.org.au/29-front-page/front-page-blurb/1067-lunchtime-session-top-spots-for-frogging-froginar

Frogs online with Darebin libraries!

Wednesday 22 September, 10.30-11.30am

September is Biodiversity month and it's the perfect time to learn about the ecology of our local creeks and waterways. In this wonderful watery workshop, we'll learn about the frogs that support Merri Creek with educators from the Merri Creek Management Committee. And play a kahoot quiz! Discover how you can be a citizen scientist! Bookings essential here

Platypus back in the Merri? Meet the 'Merri Platypus Paddle'

Thursday 30 September, 7-8pm

The Merri Platypus Paddle invites you to join MCMC’s Waterwatch Coordinator and Melbourne Water’s Dr Teresa Mackintosh for an interactive and informative evening to learn more about the iconic platypus and the plan by Merri Platypus Paddle to get platypus back into Merri Creek.

In this webinar, you will find out more about platypus biology, population statistics on Merri Creek, its habitat requirements, and the ambitious and exciting plans by Merri Platypus Paddle to bring platypus back into the Merri, and how you can be a part of this. Bookings essential here.

-Robbie & Vicki

Performing Arts

Many of our students recently took part in a virtual choir as part of their remote Performing Arts lessons. They performed 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' with singing and actions. Watch the video to see the final product.

A huge well done to all involved!