FOUNDATION – YEAR 2
Students are beginning to feel ready for the summer break after a term filled with memorable events. A major highlight was the Performing Arts Showcase, where teachers and parents were impressed by how brave and confident the students were on stage.
Foundation students have been immersed in this term’s inquiry topic, In the Garden. Observing seeds and plants grow has been a fascinating experience. Their happy, engaged faces in brightly coloured minibeast costumes during the recent incursion brought smiles and laughter to all Foundation staff. It has been a wonderful first year of learning, and we extend our sincere thanks to the dedicated teaching staff and supportive parents. Special thanks also to Mrs Karina Adam, our Learning Diversity Coordinator, for her ongoing commitment and support.
Year 1 students have been learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. They explored visual arts, focusing on works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Year 2 classes have begun NAPLAN practice in literacy and numeracy to help prepare for next year. Along with celebrating National Kindness Day, they have also engaged in hands-on maths and science activities.
It’s certainly time for a well-earned break!
Year 1 students have been learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. They explored visual arts by studying artworks created by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Students then expressed their own ideas and experiences through visual artworks, including creating and painting a clay didgeridoo, or yidaki.
This term, 2B has been on the move, literally. Students explored the concepts of push and pull, discovering how forces and motion influence the way things work. Through hands-on experiments, they observed science in action.
A highlight was designing domino and block runs. With creativity, teamwork and careful planning, each group created a chain reaction model. The excitement of watching each piece trigger the next made this a class favourite. Students are already planning their next engineering challenge!
YEARS 3 – 5
The end of the year is fast approaching! Students and teachers have been busy with assessments, report writing and school camps. We would like to thank the class teachers, specialist teachers and learning assistants for their hard work throughout the year and for making the upstairs area such a vibrant and welcoming place.
The quality of the students’ artwork, displayed proudly all year, has been exceptional.
Special thanks go to Mrs Karina Adam, our Learning Diversity Coordinator, for her ongoing efforts. The students in her Art Club are certainly fortunate to have her support.
As the holidays draw near, we wish all families a safe and restful break. Merry Christmas!
During the final term, Year 3 students have been busy bird watching as part of the Great Aussie Bird Count. This initiative encourages students to engage with science and nature through careful observation of the world around them.
Students developed their maths skills by collecting and organising bird sighting data. They also used research skills to learn how to make their school and home environments more bird-friendly. In Art, students created clay-modelled birds and designed their own imaginative species, inspired by the work of artist Pete Cromer.
The Year 4 Portsea Camp was a three-day adventure filled with fun, challenges and personal growth. Set along the beautiful coastline, students embraced activities like the giant swing, flying fox and kayaking. It was fantastic to see them building confidence, teamwork and resilience along the way. Our evenings of trivia, dancing and campfire reflections added to the unforgettable experience, strengthening friendships and inspiring their independence.
Year 5 students took part in a workshop exploring the properties of light, both within and beyond the visible spectrum. They engaged in hands-on activities using a range of optical instruments and investigated the effects of ultraviolet light.
This session sparked curiosity as students observed how light behaves and how different tools can reveal what our eyes cannot normally see. It was a valuable opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world scientific exploration.