KF

KF have had a wonderful start to Term 2 and have returned to school after their first holidays excited and keen to keep growing their knowledge. They have been busy learning their sounds s, a, t, p, i, n and have started to blend them together to read words. Students can now count to and back from 10. Last term our rich learning task was ‘War on Waste’ and students investigated different ways to recycle paper and this term they will be exploring `Space.’

KM

KM finished off last term with so many exciting activities! We got a visit from Healthy Harold, who taught us all about keeping ourselves safe and who we can call if there is an emergency. Our Rewards Day celebration was amazing, where we got to show off our fantastic dance moves at the disco. We also celebrated Easter by completing some writing about the Easter Bunny and designing a home for the Easter Bunny to live in. The Easter Bunny visited our classroom, and we had tons of fun at the Easter Hat Parade with our wonderful hats!

After a refreshing holiday, KM have returned to school buzzing and ready to jump back into their learning. Stay tuned for what we get up to in Term 2!

KT

KT had a fun filled Term 1 that included lots of engaging learning and exciting  activities. Our families visited our classrooms to participate in our rich learning  where we made bird feeders using recycled materials. Our last day of term included a visit from the Easter Bunny and our Easter Hat Parade. We farewelled Mrs Taplin and this term have welcomed Ms Fiona McDonnell to our class. Our theme this term is Space and we are very excited to learn all about it. Our class have many questions we would like to find answers to, such as, How do you become an astronaut? And Is Pluto a planet? We look forward to sharing our learning with our families, so keep an eye on Seesaw each week for updates!

KV

Wow, what a great Term 1! 

Just in the last week KV visited Healthy Harold, hosted our RICH task and participated in the Easter Hat parade.   

At Healthy Harold we were learning all about how to stay safe and how to seek help.  We learnt to recognise safe and unsafe situations and environments, where and who we can go to, to ask for help and how to respond in an emergency situation - call 000.   

For Term 1’s theme ‘War on Waste’, KV made sensory bottles using recycled water bottles.  Thank you to all the parents who visited and donated some recycled bottles for us to use.   

Everyone’s Easter hats were fantastic, and we got to showcase them during the Easter Hat parade.   

Looking forward to an awesome Term 2! 

S1C

It has been so wonderful watching the children in S1C grow in confidence, form lovely friendships and improve their literacy and numeracy skills.

This term, in History we continue to explore significant people, sites and environments in our community. In Science and Technology, we are investigating Earth’s resources and learning all about digital systems. In Creative Arts, our students will participate in a drama program from Amplify and create a variety of art based on our Space theme. In PDHPE, we will continue to develop our fundamental movement skills, learn how to make healthy life choices and build our understanding of empathy.

We would love to see more students reading at home and filling in their reading record card. The kids love receiving dojos and certificates. If you’ve lost the reading passage or blue reading record card, please message us on Seesaw and we will send a new one home. Remember, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

S1M

In Literacy S1M have been working hard improving their sentence writing, creating compound sentences from two ideas. 

In Maths, S1M had fun finding different ways to measure classroom items and worked hard telling the time with analog and digital clocks. 

In CA, S1M have been enjoying learning about musical concepts like pitch and duration and even investigated different objects in our classroom that we could hit, shake and scrape to make music. 

The Rich Task was a great end to a term learning about the ‘War on Waste’, with some awesome instruments being created from recycled materials. S1M even had the chance to put their instruments to the test in our music lesson. Who knew you could make music out of rubbish? 

The last day of Term 1 was a highlight with our PBL Rewards Day Disco in the morning and our Easter Hat Parade in the afternoon, rounding out a busy Term 1.  

S1O

Last term S1O got up to some wonderful things in and out of the classroom. In the last couple of weeks of Term 1, S1O learnt all about recycling with our theme ‘War on Waste’. For rich task, Stage 1 welcomed parents and families into the school to use recycled items to make musical instruments (Stage 1 are so creative!!). Later, we then got a visit from Healthy Harold and learnt all about not giving up, parts of our body that keep us safe and how to stay fit and healthy. Then, we got to get right into the Easter Festivities. In S1O we got our own little Easter chicks to take care of for the week. They were so cute!

S1W

Reflecting on Term 1, we had so much fun with our learning and different activities within the school! I am so proud of everyone for their growth and achievement last term. It was wonderful to watch children develop their confidence and create new friendships. S1W loved the visit from Healthy Harold and enjoyed learning about making healthy choices and using different strategies when dealing with fear or self-doubt. We finished off the term with our PBL rewards day and our school disco which was so much fun! We also enjoyed the Easter hat parade, and everyone looked incredible with their Easter hats!

We have a very exciting and busy term ahead, introducing our new theme of ‘Space’ into our learning. Stage 1 will be continuing their learning and literacy and numeracy, supporting and extending their skills and knowledge. In History, students will be continuing to investigate life in the past and present. In Science, students will be exploring the solar system and Earth and utilising digital technology and processes. In CAPA, students will be experimenting with drama and creating artworks relating to our theme of space.

It is so lovely to see all the students who have participated and engaged in their homework and home reading passages. This is so important as it contributes to their success in the classroom. I am looking forward to watching everyone in S1W grow this term!

S2B

Term 1 went by in the blink of an eye! S2B enjoyed many activities during our 'War on Waste' theme last term. Some highlights were setting up our worm farm and our rich task where we went across to the creek for some water testing and examination as well as learning all about weeds and garden plants that have been taking over the area. STEM lessons were the big highlight outside of our theme learning. Everyone was focused and enjoyed learning how to program the Microbits and building a Lego Hopper.

This term we will be exploring space which will be full of exciting things to learn so that we can answer some of the long list of questions we have. Looking forward to another great term where we can support each other to grow and learn, strive for personal goals and celebrate our successes.

S2G

What an end to the term! S2G continued to meaningfully engage in our ‘War on Waste’ theme, looking to make an impact on our local area. During writing lessons, we composed persuasive pieces to convince an audience to help our environment as well as create emotive haiku and cinquain poems about our oceans. 

Time, addition facts and number patterns were our final focuses of the term during Maths. S2G also worked with arrays to explore the relationship between multiplication and division. 

In Geography, we learnt sustainability and the importance of looking after our planet for the future. S2G viewed texts, images and websites to gather information about First Nations Peoples’ connection to Country and how they care for the land and pass on this knowledge. 

We have loved engaging with the Amplify music program to build our knowledge of beat, rhythm, musical notation, different instruments and song structure.  

It has been great to see students return after holidays, ready to blast into our new theme of ‘Space’. 

S2K

Welcome to our latest class newsletter! We have had an exciting start to the year, filled with engaging activities that foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Our students have been diving into the world of STEM with our Robotics program! They have been learning the basics of coding and robotics through hands-on activities. The children worked in teams to build and program their own robots, which they then put to the test in various challenges. It's been wonderful to see their problem-solving skills grow as they troubleshoot and refine their designs!

In our recent rich task, students collaborated to create a stunning mural using bottle caps. This project not only creativity but also raised awareness about recycling and sustainability. The mural represents our commitment to caring for the environment. We hope to display it in the school for everyone to admire!

As we look ahead, we have some exciting activities planned for our students that promote teamwork, creativity, and a love for learning. Here’s what you can expect in the coming weeks:

Outer Space Theme

In class, we are embarking on an exciting rich task with the theme of Outer Space! Students will explore various aspects of space, including planets, stars, and galaxies. They will work in groups to create presentations, models, or artwork that reflect their research and creativity. This project not only encourages collaboration but also sparks curiosity about the universe. We can’t wait to see their imaginative projects!

History

The Country and Place unit invites students to explore and investigate the diverse characteristics of countries and places around the world. Through inquiry-based learning, students will develop an understanding of cultural, geographical, and environmental aspects that define different locations. There are opportunities for students to develop an understanding of the Aboriginal heritage of their local area and explore the historical concepts of perspectives, empathy, sources and continuity and change.

We are looking forward to an exciting few weeks ahead! Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement.

S2R

Welcome back to Term 2 and I trust that everybody has had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

Term 1 saw students from S2R participate in many learning opportunities across all Key Learning Areas around the theme ‘War on Waste’ which culminated in our rich task activity of tidying up the creek opposite the school.

Literacy

Through reading and writing, students learnt about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and composed articles to inform readers about this and persuade them to ban plastic. They also looked at recycling and learnt how different musical instruments have been made from trash. To finish the term, the students wrote different forms of poetry around the theme.

Creative Art

Using bottle tops of various colours, the students designed and created an artwork of a turtle swimming in polluted water.

We are looking forward to another great term of learning around our Space theme.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

S3B

We are thrilled to announce that S3B has had an incredibly busy and productive Term 1, which flew by in the blink of an eye! Our theme of 'War on Waste' allowed students to explore the vital concept of sustainability, engaging deeply with the challenges and solutions surrounding waste management. Their enthusiasm for this topic fostered meaningful discussions and innovative ideas.

In Mathematics, students focused on mastering place value and delved into various units of measurement, including length and perimeter. Their hard work and dedication have laid a solid foundation for future mathematical concepts, and we are proud to see their progress.

A highlight of Term 1 was the visit from Healthy Harold, where students gained valuable insights into positive and respectful relationships. This experience not only enriched their understanding but also reinforced the importance of empathy and kindness in our school community.

Additionally, we received some impressive submissions for our termly homework project on biomes, showcasing the creativity and effort of our students. A selection of these projects can be seen below, reflecting their hard work and commitment to learning.

As we embark on Term 2, we look forward to building on the successes of the previous term and continuing to foster a love for learning within S3B. We can't wait to see what this term has in store for our students!

S3J

S3J had an eventful and exciting end to Term 1! One of the highlights was our local creek exploration, where students tested water quality, investigated local wildlife, and learned to identify native and introduced plants—thanks to the support of a knowledgeable local council member.

STEM lessons with Mrs Morton were another favourite, as students coded Microbits to play Rock, Paper, Scissors and used LEGO Prime kits to build and program their own Hoppers for a thrilling class race. It’s been a fantastic term of hands-on learning, creativity, and discovery!

Looking ahead, we are excited for an engaging Term 2, where our learning will be explored through the telescope of all things space. We are also making a strong commitment to go above and beyond in choosing kindness and performing random acts of kindness for others throughout the term.

S3L

S3L has settled in well as a class and have been very busy learning. Our theme for Term 1 was 'War on Waste' and we learnt lots about how to reduce waste. Through our Literacy we explored various types of ways that waste has impacted the environment and how we can reduce it. The students suggested recycling at school to improve how we can reduce our impact. At the end of the term we went to Bellbird Creek for our Rich Task to observe the impact of not disposing rubbish and garden plants appropriately. Our class has particularly enjoyed STEM and creating podcasts about the environment and we are looking forward to seeing how we can apply STEM and all our learning this term to our new theme about `Space’. 

S3T

Students in S3T immersed themselves in the critical topic of the 'War on Waste,' exploring the pressing environmental issues of our time. Through engaging lessons, they have developed their persuasive writing skills, crafting compelling arguments to advocate for sustainable practices. Students conducted in-depth investigations into the impact of fast fashion, uncovering how the clothing industry contributes significantly to waste and pollution. They also examined the pervasive problem of microplastics, learning about their harmful effects on ecosystems and human health. Furthermore, we tackled food waste, discussing innovative solutions to reduce waste in our kitchens and communities. This project not only heightened students' awareness of environmental challenges but also empowered them to become advocates for change. We have produced newspaper articles, infographics and artworks showcasing our learning.