Specialist News
Physical Education & Sports News
What a morning we had last Monday at the Senior School Swimming carnival! Plenty of noise and colour as our Year 3-6 students competed in a variety of swimming events. A huge thanks to Pete, Jarrod, Andrew, Maria, Min, Branka, Liz, Erle, Dayna, Monica, Tina, Emily, Tamara, Mich, Olivia, Sarah, Alison, Fon, Emilya and Huili who assisted with the day. The running of the day was so smooth because of the expertise and efficiency shown by our volunteers. Congratulations to our students who competed with zest, pride and courage. Swimming can be daunting… well done to those who showed bravery when competing. Further congratulations to our 25 students who have been selected to compete in the District Swimming carnival on Friday February 21st again at Aquarena. Look out for results in next week’s newsletter.
Cassie Brisbane & Treesje Butterworth
PE Teachers
Visual Arts News
As part of our sustainability initiatives - we are trying to create an activity that combines art and the artful re-purposing of discarded or disused materials. This Term we are asking students to look for very small pieces of toys or parts of toys/objects that are of a particular colour eg. pink, peach, basically - all the colours of the rainbow (this excludes black, white and grey as they are not colours of the visible spectrum). The pieces should fit anywhere within the following proportions: Approximately 5 cm length and width. The height should ideally be no greater than 3 cm if possible. We will be making an assemblage/ collage inspired by the Brazilian artist Vic Muniz. Please drop off your donations in the art room in the box labelled mini bits.
Many thanks
Gabby Uhlendorf (Art Teacher)
Performing Arts News
Can you hear the tribal beats? Last week we received new African drums and percussion instruments. The students have been enjoying playing in drum circles and rockin' out their rhythms. Drum Circles offer an expressive, stimulating and accessible musical environment for children while providing valuable opportunities for them to learn & develop other skills, such as; respect, self-control, listening, sharing, cooperation, confidence, expression and creativity.
Pupil of the Week
Physical Education:
Junior: Isla S - 1/2 K
For displaying an enthusiastic and positive attitude when performing catching & throwing skills. Thank you Isla for always having a smile
Senior: Juliet O - 5/6S
For her zest and leadership at the Senior Swimming Carnival. Congratulations Juliet on the positive attitude displayed throughout the day in and out of the water. Great job!
Indonesian:
Junior: Harriet L - FG
For showing leadership and kindness during your first weeks of Indonesian. You were a fantastic team mate when recreating the map of Indonesia and singing the Greetings song. Bagus!
Senior Josiah N - 5/6W
For demonstrating zest during our Indonesian lesson this week. You spoke with confidence when asking others’ likes and dislikes, and were able to write in full sentences using your previous knowledge of vocabulary. Hebat!
Performing Arts:
Junior:
Lucy W - 1/2O
For demonstrating courage and leadership when singing solo in front of the class. You sang beautifully and on a steady beat. Well done!
Senior
Mia L - 3/4M
For demonstrating excellence in music when rehearsing, playing within an ensemble and playing solo for the class. Well done!
Visual Arts:
Junior:
Nicole S - FD
Is pupil of the week for the amazingly detailed and delicate approach she showed in completing her rainbow collage, showing great care and aesthetic judgement. Her Perseverance was evident in her work. Humility was evident in her attitude. So impressive!
Senior:
Harish U - 3/4 M
Is pupil of the week in art for his easy and relaxed approach to art, unfussed and calm, channelling his inner sloth, he was displaying creativity, curiosity and a love for learning.