Primary School News
It has been an exciting and busy fortnight for our Primary Years students.
Nutbush
Here are some photos of the Year 3s performing the Nutbush City Limits Line Dance in Sport this week. Our lovely Year 12s Tash and Eda helped us learn the dance.
'Get Your Move On'
on Monday 15th May, our YR 3-6 students participated in " Get Your Move On" as part of Education week . This years theme being 'Active Learners; Move, Make, Motivate'. There was a plethora of activities for our students including yoga/stretching, taekwondo, hip hop dancing , bocce and ball sports .
Please see below some photos of the day
Prep Local Walk
The Prep inquiry this term is Where do I live? Students explored local places in their community, why they are needed and how we can look after these places. Below is some pictures of the trip to the Altona Police Station, the FRV Fire Station 46 (where they even met Fireman Cam who is Grace's dad) and Goods Grocer.
Years 3/4 Civic Centre Walking Excursion
As part of the inquiry unit on local government, the 3/4 students went to the Hobson's Bay City Council to learn about local government. They sat in the Council chamber in the same chairs as the mayor and councillors.
Year 12 VCAL Reading Buddies
Year 12 VCAL students are currently mentoring Prep students through a reading unit. After visiting our local library, the year 12s selected special books to engage the Preps.
Drawing Club
Drawing Club is on once a week on a Friday during lunch, the sessions are a supportive and sharing environment for all students who love to create.
The sessions are designed to build confidence and enjoyment through fun, expressive drawing activities! Today, some of the students coloured their own bookmarks.
2023 Prep Bags
Each year, the Department of Education gives every Prep student attending a Victorian government school a bag full of goodies to celebrate this milestone in their education journey. The information and educational resources in the bags are designed to help Prep students and their families thrive from the start of Term 1.
The department is inviting parents and carers of current Prep students to participate in a short survey about the 2023 Prep bags, by 5 pm on Sunday 9 July 2023.
Your feedback will help the department learn what families liked about the Prep bags and what can be improved in 2024. The survey takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete, and responses are anonymous. You can have your say using the below web link www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023PrepBags-Families
2024 Prep Enrolments
Altona College is currently taking 2024 Prep Enrolments. If your enrolled child has a sibling that is entering Prep next year please complete and submit the enrolment application form found on the college website as soon as practicable.
Alternatively drop in to the administration office and collect one.This will really help us with our 2024 planning and staffing.