The Warrnambool Weekly invited our Foundation students to participate in their ‘name and colour the whale’ initiative.
St. Patrick's Day is a global celebration of Irish culture that takes place annually on March 17.
On March 16, National Panda Day draws attention to one of the world’s most endangered and adored bears. Our Foundation students shared their love for Pandas by learning more about them, writing facts they now know, and creating their very own fluffy, bamboo munching bear. #NationalPandaDay
Did you know that today is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day? Absolutely Incredible Kid Day is celebrated on the third Thursday in March each year.
Our Year 3 and Year 5 students commenced NAPLAN today. It is important for us all to remember the things that NAPLAN does not measure. We encourage our students to ‘do your best, because your best is enough!’
Sunday 5th March is the official ‘Clean Up Australia Day’, however throughout last week all of our students were involved in the nation's largest community-based environmental event. Clean Up Australia inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment.
Students from Foundation to Year 6 were very lucky to participate in a Footy Clinic this week. Students learned many skills, including teamwork, hand-balling and kicking. We appreciate the time that Leah and Jono gave our students within their sessions. Well done to all our students!
Congratulations to our Year 6 student, Acacia, who represented our school at the South West Combined Swimming Championships in Warrnambool today. Acacia competed in the 50 metre Freestyle event and achieved a personal best of 45.5 seconds. Well done Acacia, we are very proud of your efforts!
Our student leaders gave their speeches to their respective houses before the house groups voted on their Captains for 2023.House groups then embarked on a celebratory lap of the school grounds. 🏫 Congratulations to the following students who were elected in their respective houses.
Introducing our 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝟔 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 for 2023. Our students were very excited to receive their Year 6 uniform this week. We know that they will wear them with pride, and we look forward to all of the wonderful things they will achieve in their final year of Primary School.
Two of our Year 5/6 students represented our school at the District Tennis Competition. These students did a great job, displaying our school values throughout the day.
Our Foundation students explored 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. They also created their very own masterpiece to hang in their classroom, with help from their Big Buddies!
Setsubun is a Japanese festival celebrated on the 3rd of February, when Winter turns to Spring. Families celebrate by throwing roasted soybeans outside the door of their homes to chase out Oni (the naughty ogres or spirits) or by throwing soybeans at Dad dressed up like an Oni!
The smell wafting around our school yard all morning was amazing…what a magnificent day for Pancake Day! All of our students thoroughly enjoyed making and cooking their very own pancakes. Thank you to our students, parents and staff for their efforts in making this day a positive experience for all!
All students actively participated in an “Evacuation Emergency Drill’. The evacuation process was performed safely and efficiently by all students and staff.
One can never go wrong with kindness, and there can never be too much of it.
Our Year 3 and Year 4 students individually presented their favourite picture story book in a wonderful display in the corridor.
Year 2 have been learning about our School Values. Respectful Responsible Safe A Learner Students worked collaboratively to create their wonderful poster, demonstrating that, ‘when we work together we can achieve anything’, and the importance of displaying our 4 B’s every day.
On February 14th, our Foundation and Year 6 Buddies, along with their families, enjoyed the opportunity to gather together for a picnic, play and chat at the NRMA Riverside Holiday Park.
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