Primary
Welcome Back Students, Teachers & Teacher Aides!
Welcome back everyone! Wow what a different two weeks some of our students and staff have experienced. We are so proud that our students continue to be resilient, patient and grateful learning together and connecting daily with each other to complete various QDL activities from our hard working teachers.
Special thanks to Miss Matthews who supervised and coordinated the Year 1-4 students and to Miss Briggs who dedicated all her time doing the same with our Year 5 and 6 students. Big thanks also to Mr Harris for his time and efforts joining in regularly and engaging with the students.
A special thank you to Mrs Pascoe for teaching and caring for 2M students over the last fortnight. Mrs Barber did a fantastic job with the combined Year 5 classes and the students adapted really well with the change. Thanks also to Mr Threlfall for teaching PDHPE in Mr Harris’s absence and to Miss O’Brien who has assisted with Teacher aide support in Year 3 and 4 with Mrs Day also being out of the border area. We want to say a very big thank you to our amazing parents and caregivers, who have also been fabulous supporting the students in these uncertain times.
Footy Colours Day
Today, the whole school celebrated Footy Colours day. It was great to see so many students and staff proudly wearing their favourite team colours. The K-6 House Leaders organised some great activities for the Primary students at recess and lunch. Our students displayed excellent skills and had lots of fun! We wish Mr Hall and his team all the best with the Great Cycle Challenge. All of the funds raised from today will go towards supporting children with cancer.
ICAS
Over the past three weeks, some of our Year 2 to Year 10 students have completed three ICAS tests - Science, English and Mathematics. There is a second testing window for students who were absent from school or were home completing QDL Quality Distance Learning. These tests will happen next term from Monday 12 October to Friday 23 October.
Colour Vision Deficiency Awareness Day – Sunday 6 September
What is colour blindness?
Colour blindness (colour vision deficiency, or CVD) affects approximately 1 in 12 males (8%) and 1 in 200 females in the world.
Did you Know?
- Colour blindness is usually a genetic (hereditary) condition (you are born with it).
- Red/green and blue colour blindness is usually passed down from your parents.
- The gene which is responsible for the condition is carried on the X chromosome and this is the reason why many more men are affected than women.
As parents or caregivers, it is important to be aware of what colour blindness is and being mindful of the signs. This is essential not just for your own children, but also their peers, friends or family members. We need to look at how we can best support students with colour blindness at school, playing sport/ outdoor activities or assisting them to adjust in the local community.
Below is an informative YouTube clip for further information.
Colour Blind Awareness Education Animation #1ineveryclassroom 2019
This is a useful website for information - https://www.colourblindawareness.org/
Deakin University Teaching Practicum
2D students and Mr Davidson have hosted Sarah Tritton for her teaching practicum over the past two weeks.
Sarah is from Deniliquin and is studying with Deakin University. She thoroughly enjoyed her experience connecting with students and staff as part of her first year practicum and we wish her all the best with her further studies.
Jump Rope for Heart
Our Year 5 students have raised $5,800 so far for Jump rope for Heart the goal is $6,000.
The students are busy working in groups choreographing their own individual performances which will be available to view later online.
Practise times have been maximised to ensure they are working collaboratively together and planning their final routines.
