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Term 2 Week 10 2024
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Term 2 Week 10 2024
Principal’s message
- As we approach the end of another term, I am filled with pride and gratitude for the incredible efforts and achievements of our school community. It has been a term filled with hard work, dedication, and a true sense of unity among students, staff, and families.
- I would like to take this opportunity to thank our amazing teachers and support staff for their unwavering commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for our students to learn and grow. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and I am truly grateful for all that you do to support our school community.
- To our students, I am continually impressed by your resilience, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning. Your passion and drive inspire us all, and I am so proud of each and every one of you for your achievements this term.
- As we head into the school holidays, I encourage you all to take time to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with loved ones. It is important to prioritise self-care and well-being during this break so that we can return refreshed and ready for another successful term ahead.
- I am excited for the opportunities and challenges that the next term will bring, and I look forward to continuing our journey of growth and learning together as a school community.
- Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child's education. Together, we can achieve great things. Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable break.
Michael Wood | Principal
On Wednesday 19 June 2024 we welcomed Peter Swain to our school for a day of Aboriginal cultural activities.
He has commenced developing our story and creating a design for our use. The art work beginnings are shown below and soon we will have a final design.
Home reading best practice
Platypus class
94.7%
Term 1
1st half
88%
94.3%
Term 1
2nd half
90.2%
Term 2
1st half
0%
Term 3
1st half
0%
Term 2
2nd half
0%
Term 3
2nd half
0%
Term 4
1st half
Term 4
2nd half
93.1%
2024 whole school
student attendance
progress report
Bilby class
95.2%
93.8%
Term 1
1st half
Term 1
2nd half
89%
89.8%
Term 2
1st half
Term 2
2nd half
0%
0%
Term 3
1st half
Term 3
2nd half
0%
0%
Term 4
1st half
Term 4
2nd half
95% is our attendance
goal for all students
Watch to see our students at tennis and gymnastics
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principal
Awards
Wellbeing
As the school holidays approach, it is essential to consider strategies to support your child's mental health during this break. Here are some specific strategies you can implement to promote positive well-being and mental health for your child:
Limit screen time:
Excessive screen time can impact mental health. Set boundaries on device usage and encourage your child to engage in screen-free activities like reading, playing outside, or creative projects.
Encourage creative expression:
Provide opportunities for your child to express themselves creatively through art, music, writing, or other hobbies they enjoy. Creative outlets can be therapeutic and fulfiling.
Maintain a routine:
While the holidays offer a break from the school schedule, maintaining a basic routine can provide structure and stability for your child. Set consistent bedtimes, mealtimes, and activities to help them feel grounded.
Encourage physical activity:
Physical exercise is essential for mental health. Encourage your child to stay active during the holidays through activities such as bike riding, swimming, or going for walks in nature.
Monitor and validate emotions:
Be attuned to your child's emotions and validate their feelings. Create a safe space for them to express themselves and offer support and understanding when they are experiencing challenges.
Promote mindfulness and relaxation:
Teach your child techniques for relaxation and mindfulness, such as deep breathing exercises, guided meditation, or yoga. These practises can help reduce stress and anxiety.
Practise gratitude:
Encourage your child to focus on gratitude by reflecting on positive experiences and things they are thankful for. Gratitude practises can promote a positive mindset and enhance well-being.
Plan meaningful activities:
Engage in activities as a family that are enjoyable and meaningful. Whether it's a nature hike, a movie night, or a baking session, spending quality time together can strengthen bonds and create positive memories.
Foster social connections:
Encourage your child to stay connected with friends and family members during the holidays. Arrange playdates, virtual catch-ups, or outings to maintain social connections and combat feelings of isolation.
By incorporating these strategies into your child's holiday routine, you can help support their mental health and well-being during this break.
Bilby class
We have been learning to adjust our reading rate for tier 3 technical words and to add expression for emotive words and phrases. - Maggie
In English, we have been learning about argument and authority, emotive language, and persuasive language. We have also learned how we can use these in to develop our writing. - Zsa Zsa
I have enjoyed learning about the four types of sentences and adjectives. - Harrison
What have BILBY been learning in English?
In English, we have learnt about different types of sentences including interrogative, declarative, imperative and exclamatory. - Liam
Bilby class
I am reading a book called “The 78-Story Treehouse”. The author’s name is Andy Griffiths, and the illustrator is Terry Denton.
It is about two boys who live in a 78-story treehouse. I like these books because they are interesting to read. - Jake
I am reading a book called “Six Crimson Cranes”. There are 3 books in the series. The main character is Shiori, who is a princess, and she has six brothers who are princes.
It's a fantasy novel with curses, magic, dragons, and magical plants. Elizabeth Lim is the author/illustrator. - Ruby
What are Bilby reading?
I am reading “The Puppy Place” where every puppy finds a home and the puppy's name is Spirit. - Hollie
Wordplay
We have been learning about how authors use wordplay to enhance enjoyment of texts.
Platypus class
As strong as a cow.
By Jed
My silly sister sings silently at seven.
By Blayne
Playful Pop plays with Peyton.
By Peyton
Mum is magical.
My brother is beautiful.
Dizzy dad dusts on a door.
Nan is ninety, she knits.
Pop is playful.
By Elouise
BBBB! Went the bouncing balloon.
I went to get a new lunchbox so I can’t wreck this one.
I got a little liny liney lunchbox.
I like it as much as food.
On the weekend, on Saturday, I got a new lunchbox.
I also got a balloon from Smiggles. Then we went to JB Hi-fi for Mummy. We went shopping in Woolworths for groceries.
By Jackson
My kind cousins crack the case.
My marvellous mum meets a mate.
My brother is bald and brave.
My good Grandad is 67 and he is great at playing guitar.
My crazy cousins crack the cupboard. Dizzy dad dongs a door.
Silly sister is sick.
By Dean
My cousin kicks the cupboard.
My cousins are the craziest.
My six year old sister is silly.
My six year old sister
slides down the slide.
By Hayden
Have you ever seen a Traintiwontogongolope?
Apparently, the students in K12 have!
A trianti says “Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr” and “daddle-daddle-daddle".
By Evie
There’s a very crazy insect that you do not often see. It can knock you over a lot if you try to hunt it. It can bite you a lot. It will try to bite you but it does not like heights.
By Sophie
A trianti says neigh, neigh, neigh, neigh!
By Harriet
Have you heard of the Corroboree frog?
Read on to find out more from K12 writers...
Corroboree frogs are endangered. They live in a pond. They eat bugs, flies and ants. The Corroboree frogs live in Mt Kosciusko NP. Shoes can bring in bad stuff.
By Angus
Corroboree frogs are endangered. They live in a pond.
By Adrik
Corroboree frogs are poisonous, their skin is poisonous. There are less than 100 of them so we have to clean up, so put your rubbish in the bin. We need to clean up a lot. Corroboree frogs can only walk, not jump.
By Jesse
The Corroboree frog has stripes and is also poisonous. You have to have wet hands to touch it. They eat flies. Corroboree frogs live next to ponds in Mt Kosciusko National Park. They eat flies and spiders with their very long tongue. These are five facts about Corroboree frogs. They walk instead of jumping and they grow up to 2-5 years old. They are black and yellow so they are poisonous. You need wet hands to touch Corroboree frogs.
By Tyler
The Corroboree frog is endangered so we have to care for them so they don’t become extinct. So, take care of the Corroboree frog. The Corroboree frog is poisonous and the black Corroboree frog is yellow to warn animals that the Corroboree frog is poisonous. The Corroboree frog is being destroyed. Corroboree frogs are endangered. Corroboree frog lives in a pond. Corroboree frogs eat insects and plants. They live in
Australia.
By Chaz
Which animals are the happiest? The quokkas, of course!
I am a quokka. I have a pouch so my baby joey can sleep in my pouch. A quokka only has a pouch if they are female. Quokkas are marsupials, so quokkas have a pouch.
By Eva
Quokkas are very cute but they mostly are not very dangerous. Baby quokkas are furry and they poke their head out of the pouch. Quokkas have a smiling mouth so take a nice photo. Quokkas have little joeys so leave them alone.
By Ethan
I am a quokka. I have a big tail. I am a marsupial. I have a pouch and I have big ears and big feet. I have a big head but I have two paws. I have a pouch so the baby could sleep.
By Elliott
Year 6 fundraising
The 2023 gift from the Year 6 students’ fundraising arrived in June and is now in the garden.
Thank you to the students who supported the special canteen fundraiser this week.
