Kindergarten

Last term was an exciting time for our Kindergarten students as they launched into learning with our engaging ‘Space’ theme. One of the highlights was a visit to the planetarium, where students were captivated by the wonders of the universe. This experience ignited their imaginations and deepened their curiosity about planets, stars, and all things cosmic. Through hands-on activities, storytelling, and creative projects, our young learners explored the mysteries of space in a fun and meaningful way.

As we begin a new term, we are thrilled to take our students on another exciting learning adventure with the theme: ‘Around the World in 50 Days’. This unit will introduce students to a variety of cultures, traditions, and places across the globe. Through music, art, stories, and food, students will gain a broader understanding of the world around them and develop an appreciation for its diversity.

This term also brings a special event — our K-2 Musical! Our Kindergarten students will have the wonderful opportunity to participate in this joyful performance, where they can showcase their talents. We look forward to celebrating their creativity and enthusiasm on stage!

We can't wait to see all the learning and growth that will take place this term. Thank you for your continued support!

Stage 1

Last term, Stage 1 visited the Space Planetarium, where they explored stunning stars and planets while learning about a Dreaming story related to their placement. Students enjoyed guessing the largest and smallest planets and watching the sky transition from day to night. Stage 1 also focused on building our writing stamina and increasing the volume of our writing. We’re proud to share that we made fantastic progress across all classes! You may have seen the booklets we created showcasing our Morning Writes at the end of last term— a collection of writing pieces that highlight how much we’ve grown from the beginning to the end of the Term 2. Our writing each day was driven by our rich learning theme centred around 'Space'. We explored a variety of writing purposes each week, including persuading, performing, and entertaining. As young authors, we also engaged in self-assessment by marking our work against success criteria and giving ourselves feedback — an important part of becoming independent and reflective writers. We hope you enjoyed reading our work as much as we enjoyed creating it!

Stage 2 Spaced Out during Term 2! 

What a sensational term of asking and answering many questions about space! We began with a Big Bang and an amazing gaze at galaxies in the planetarium dome. We rocketed around the Sun, Moon and all our planets, got caught up in black holes, comets and asteroids and queried if there is life out there! Our learning took place through research in books and on websites, through videos and conversations. We presented information reports, posters, artworks and short speeches. 

We certainly had many space experts amongst our students already, but we all learnt many new ideas and facts. We learnt so much we made a Blooket quiz to dazzle us all with our knowledge! 

Stage 2 head ‘Around the World in 50 Days!’ this term. We have packed our bags already to head off on our huge trip! So far, we have visited some places in Australia and overseas through our book ‘My Place’. We are looking forward to increasing our knowledge of and appreciation for our Indigenous culture in Australia and how and why Australia has changed over the last 250 years. 

Let’s not forget our actual journey down the freeway to Sydney in Week 5 for our three day excursion and our musical in week 10. We can’t wait! 

Stage 3

During Term 2, Stage 3 students launched into an exciting and enriching learning journey focused on all things space! From investigating the planets within our solar system to understanding how distances between the planets and how long they take to orbit the sun. A highlight of the term was the visit to the planetarium, where students had the chance to explore the night sky and learn about Aboriginal astronomy stories. These cultural perspectives helped deepen their understanding of how the stars have been used for storytelling, navigation, and tradition for thousands of years. 

This term we are looking forward to embarking on our journey around the world. In Stage 3 our focus will be on exploring the rich cultures, landscapes, and histories of Africa, America, New Zealand, and Brazil. Students will compare cultural traditions, landmarks, natural environments, and more as they build a deeper understanding of the world beyond their own community. We look forward to sharing our learning with families and friends during our school musical showcase later this term, where students will highlight key elements of our global discoveries through song, dance, and storytelling.