Junior Assistant Principal's Report

Welcome to week 5

It's hard to believe that we are already 5 weeks in to Term Two already!  What an exciting time it has been at Pakenham Springs.  Since I wrote last we have seen the arrival of new play equipment in the garden area, we have had Parent-Teacher interviews and we have also had two incursions.

Since writing last, the Prep Team have had their Responsible Pet Ownership incursion which was very exciting for all.  The students really enjoyed meeting our visiting Border Collie, Lucky.  They learned about approaching a friendly dog and what to do if they're approached by an angry dog.

The Year One Team also had an incursion last week and received a visit from some wild animals! They got to see an echidna, ring tail possum, saltwater croc, lizard, wallaby, dancing parrot and stumpy tail lizard.   Ms Baillie even held a giant snake!   Each student had an opportunity to hold and pat the animals.  They had a whole day of animal activities; animal bookmarks, Australian animal masks and word searches.

The Year Two Team have been very busy learning all about Australian native animals in readiness for their excursion later in the term.  They are currently writing Information Reports during their inquiry time, and have been researching these during their Library time.  By the time they get to Healesville, they will be experts!

What a busy time it has been!  I am sure that the next two weeks will be just as exciting.  I hope that everyone is keeping themselves warm as the days get colder.

Regards

Danny Forster

Acting Assistant Principal in Junior School