Welcome back for Term 4, and goodness, how did we get here so quickly? Every term is packed with stimulating events, but Term 4 has extra tinsel on top as we ‘clock off’ the weeks towards the end of year holidays. This term offers some wonderful opportunities for our musicians to shine and these include […]
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That unfamiliar ball is called a ‘rugby union’ ball. The students in Year 4/5 are learning skills and developing their understanding for their PE unit of Rippa Rugby. Rippa Rugby is a non-contact version of rugby union, and the students had their first go at handling the ball, carrying it, moving with it, and passing
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8 x 2 hour online sessions from October 23rd – December 11th For parents and carers of children aged 1-11 years. Learn how to better connect with your child and to support their social and emotional development. These programs will help you better understand and communicate with your child, and prevent anxiety and behavioural problems.
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It is hard to believe we are coming to the end of Term 3 already! It has been full of exciting learning moments. The students in 1/2 N1 have been waiting excitedly for the arrival of our special Gratitude Journal workbooks – and this week their patience was rewarded! These journals bring together opportunities to
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After our walking excursion to the local library on Rathdowne Street, the children in Prep immersed themselves in our neighbourhood shop inquiry experience. To prepare, we explored the different denominations of Australian currency. They created their own coins by creating rubbings, and handmade notes to put into their own little wallets and purses. Each learning
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Mental health workshops offer a wide range of benefits for individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Here are some of the key advantages: If you would like to learn more about free mental health events, click on the tab Upcoming mental health workshops there you will find a range of upcoming events with many
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Welcome back Jo! Since returning to school after camp, the children in the 3/4 Neighbourhood have returned to answering our two guiding questions: Physical play: How can we improve physical play for everyone at our school? We have children who are planning lunchtime clubs to improve play time across the school. Look out for expressions
Over the last few weeks, we have continued to build our understanding of stories and how stories are created. Our big ideas that we are investigating are ‘Films are developed with a big idea first’ and ‘Films have a message and purpose’. Through provocations and in workshops, students worked to identify the main themes that
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The last Friday of August each year is Wear It Purple Day. And like other wonderfully purple things (Cadbury’s chocolate-bar wrappers, grape-flavoured Hubba Bubba and Prince circa 1984, to name a few), it’s pretty special. Wear It Purple Day is all about celebrating and supporting young LGBTQIA+ people, and challenging societal attitudes to help shape
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In the country I play with the Morning Starsing the earth’s songfly with the red desert dustride with the whispering wind My Country written by Ezekiel Kwaymullina’s A wonderful reminder for all children about the importance of connection with country. After reading In My Country, the students discussed where they go with their families in
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