Year 6 Leaders Shine at Jamboree Park Opening

Last Friday afternoon, a group of our Year 6 learners proudly represented our school at the official opening of Jamboree Park, volunteering as part of the Junior Rotary Program. The event was an enormous success, with a fantastic turnout from the local community and plenty of fun activities for children of all ages.

Our Year 6 students helped run activity stations throughout the park and did an outstanding job engaging with the younger children. Their enthusiasm, kindness, and leadership were on full display, as they helped make the afternoon memorable for everyone who attended.

The organisers of the event were full of praise for our students, thanking them for their time, positive attitude, and the way they proudly represented our school. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and their growing role as community leaders.

Well done to all the learners involved! Your contributions truly made a difference!

Year 6 Science Investigations: Changing States of Matter

This term in Science, our Year 6 learners have been exploring the fascinating topic of changes in states of matter. As part of their assessment, learners conducted a hands-on experiment to observe how different materials respond to heating and cooling.

Working in small groups, students carefully examined frozen samples of water, wax, cheese, and butter. They then heated each substance and observed how it changed. Once melted, the materials were cooled again to see whether they would return to their original state.

This activity helped students display their learning so far this term and their understanding of reversible and irreversible changes. It was a great example of science in action, engaging, fun, and full of discovery!

Year 5 Podcast Writing: Exploring the Story of Ash Barty

Our Year 5 learners have been busy planning, scripting, and preparing their very own podcasts, and we cannot wait to hear the final results!

This week, classes focussed on the inspirational story of tennis star Ash Barty and explored her life and achievements through a variety of lenses, including social, cultural, and historical contexts. They examined how Barty’s Indigenous heritage, her journey in professional sport, and her sportsmanship have shaped her legacy both on and off the court.

As part of their learning, students participated in focus lessons on note taking using a specific topic focus, explored examples of podcasts and their key elements, and used their notes to construct engaging scripts. They then practiced reading and recording their scripts, developing confidence and fluency along the way.

We are all looking forward to hearing the finished podcasts and celebrating the creativity, research, and text structures that have created these exciting pieces!