Congratulations to Rynell for achieving 100 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Anina for achieving 100 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Thinh for achieving 100 nights of reading! Well done!

HASS- In HASS this week, we have been learning about the natural features of our environment and how First Nations Australians represent these places through stories and symbols. We listened to The Rainbow Serpent and discussed the natural places mentioned in the story. Students then explored how natural places are shown using symbols on maps and learnt about the importance of a map key. To finish, everyone created their own map using symbols to represent natural features—showing lots of creativity and great thinking!

Technologies- For technologies this week, the students designed a bridge, that they will make next week. The challenge is based on the story, ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’. Their bridge has to be tall enough for the troll to fit under and strong enough to hold the three billy goats.

Book Week Costumes-

Congratulations to Aayansh for achieving 75 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Gurnaaz for achieving 100 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Owen for achieving 175 nights of reading! Well done!

Science- In Science, we are learning about living things, with a focus on animals, their needs, and how we care for them. This week, the children visited our MUDLA room to explore a range of animals including hopping mice, lizards, fish, and turtles. The students had the exciting opportunity to pat a lizard, watch how slowly the long-necked turtle moves, and see how fast the short-neck turtle can run (which gave us a little surprise!). We also visited the fish farm, where we observed larger fish such as the barramundi. Mr McCarthy explained the needs of these animals and how he cares for them each day. The children are developing their understanding of different animals, their habitats, and the ways people help them stay healthy and safe.

Technologies- This week on Tuesday was the big day! The students, after making their boats last week, got to test them out. The challenge was for the boats to stay afloat for one minute. Afterwards, the students reflected on what they had built and wrote about what they would change if they got to make their boat again.

Congratulations to Mark for achieving 75 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Rehmat for achieving 100 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Hieu for achieving 125 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Yuona for achieving 150 nights of reading! Well done!

Andrew Chinn- On Monday, our school had the wonderful opportunity to take part in a workshop and concert led by renowned Catholic singer-songwriter Andrew Chinn. In the lead-up to the concert, students across all year levels learned and practised a selection of Andrew’s songs, each year level contributing a special performance. The workshop and concert were joyful, faith-filled experiences that encouraged student participation, celebrated our school values, and brought our community together through music and worship. A big thank you to all students and parents for their attedance and enthusiasm, it made the day truly memorable!

Feast of St Mary MacKillop Liturgy- Today, our Reception to Year 2 classes came together for a beautiful liturgy in honour of the Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. The liturgy was a special celebration led by both 1ST and 1PN, who prayerfully reflected on the life and legacy of Mary MacKillop- Australia’s first saint and a woman of great faith, courage, and compassion. We were blessed to have a guest speaker, Sr Mary-Ann Casanova from the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, who spoke to the students about the inspiring life and mission of Mary MacKillop. Sr Mary-Ann also shared her passion for caring for creation, connecting Mary’s legacy with our responsibility to look after the Earth. A heartfelt thank you to all the families who attended and supported their children in preparing for this special celebration.

Library- Each Friday, we visit the library for a special time of reading and exploration. During this session, students have the opportunity to borrow a mix of leveled readers and picture books to take home and enjoy. They can choose to read independently or share books with their peers during this quiet reading time. We also gather together as a class to enjoy a selected story by the librarian read aloud by their teacher. This shared reading experience allows us to reflect on the book, ask questions, and have thoughtful discussions that help build a love of reading and deeper comprehension skills. Thank you for supporting your child’s reading journey by encouraging them to return and borrow books each week!

Technologies- For technologies this week, the students created their boats to hold the Gingerbread man afloat for 1 minutes. We will be testing and evaluating our boats next week.

Congratulations to Ridham for achieving 50 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Harry P for achieving 75 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Ewan for achieving 75 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Thomas for achieving 100 nights of reading! Well done!

HASS- This week in HASS, students have been learning about the different features in our environment—natural, managed, and constructed. They explored these ideas through an interactive game and by looking closely at pictures of Log Park. Students then drew their own picture of Log Park and identified features that are natural (like trees), managed (like bark and logs), and constructed (like the fence). 📸 Photos of their work are attached below!

Health- In health, we learned that our bodies are special and can do many amazing things. The students drew pictures of themselves and labelled their body parts. They then wrote sentences to describe what they can do with each part of their body.

Congratulations to Aayansh for achieving 50 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Amoljeet for achieving 50 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Yar for achieving 50 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Thinh for achieving 75 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Rynell for achieving 75 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Owen for achieving 150 nights of reading! Well done!

Technologies- At the end of last term, our students put on their designer hats and planned their very own cubby houses. They created detailed drawings, showing both a front-on view and a bird’s eye view of their ideas.

This week, their designs came to life. Using boxes and a range of materials, the students built their cubby houses:

English- We have been learning about the ‘bossy e’! The children discovered that when the letter e appears at the end of some words, it becomes “bossy”—it tells the vowel before it (like a, o, or i) to say its name instead of its sound (e.g., cap becomes cape).

During our lessons, students take part in a whole-class session where we revise tricky words, sounds, and digraphs, and practice reading and writing words and sentences. Afterwards, they complete an independent task to show their understanding of the concept.

Congratulations to Yar who achieved 25 nights of reading! Well done! 

Congratulations to Thinh who achieved 50 nights of reading! Well done! 

Congratulations to Thomas who achieved 75 nights of reading! Well done! 

Congratulations to Yuona who achieved 125 nights of reading! Well done! 

Congratulations to Owen who achieved 125 nights of reading! Well done! 

Congratulations to Harry N for his participation in English as a Additional Language sessions! Well done! 

ART- In Art this fortnight, students have been learning how to use warm and cool colours to create contrast and make parts of their artwork stand out. Building on our knowledge of primary and secondary colours, we explored how different colour choices can change the way an artwork looks and feels. The students designed their own imaginative space city artworks. They used cool colours for the background to represent the night sky or space, and warm colours for their buildings to make them pop. We also spoke about how colours can work together and how to choose combinations that look great. Below you’ll see photos of the students’ colourful and creative artworks – we’re so proud of how thoughtfully they used colour in their designs!

Technologies- This week, the students designed their own cubby house. They drew their design using a front-on view and a bird’s eye view.

Science- This week, our class had the opportunity to visit the Year 4 Habitat Museum Walk in the Centre. The students explored dioramas and digital wildlife park creations designed by the Year 4s, who shared their learning about different habitats and the animals that live in them. Our students were engaged and curious, asking thoughtful questions and showing great interest in the different environments and living things. We look forward to building on this experience as we dive deeper into biological sciences next term!

Thank you for a wonderful term 2! We wish you a happy and joy filled school holidays spent with friends and family. ☺️

School disco- We’re excited to share that our school disco was a huge success! Students had a fantastic time dancing, singing, and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere with their friends. The event was filled with laughter, great music, and a wonderful sense of community.

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Religion- We watched the story of Jesus as the Good Shepherd from the Gospel of John. Afterwards, the students reflected and wrote about how Jesus wants them to live their lives.

Have a great weekend and we will see you on Monday. 🙂

Congratulations to Bereket for achieving 25 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Harry N for achieving 25 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Gurnaaz for achieving 50 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Anina for achieving 50 nights of reading! Well done!

Mission week- Mission Week was a wonderful celebration of compassion, service, and community spirit. Thank you to all the families for your generous contributions and support throughout the week. We began on Monday with an Opening Ceremony in the Hall, where guest speakers from Fred’s Van, Catherine House and Catholic Charities shared their inspiring work. On Wednesday, we came together for a special Mass, beautifully celebrated by Fr. Sam. A true highlight of the week was the opportunity to visit and venerate the Blessed Carlo Acutis relic. Blessed Carlo, known for using technology to spread the word of God and supporting those in need, is a powerful example for young people today. The experience of seeing the relic up close gave students a deeper sense of connection to their faith and was a moment of awe and reflection. Friday was a highlight, with students bringing in donated cans to create a sculpture—and we’re proud to share that our class won Most Creative Can Sculpture! All sculptures were viewed and admired by students before the cans were donated to Fred’s Van to help feed those in need. Later that day, the children enjoyed our Mission Day stalls, where they could purchase treats or participate in fun games and challenges. Our class proudly sold 110 cups of jelly! The day ended with a Closing Assembly where the winners were announced, and it was shared that we raised approximately $2800—meaning just under $1000 will be donated to each of our three supported charities: Catherine House, Catholic Charities, and St Vincent de Paul. Thank you again to every family who donated cans, purchased tokens or contributed to support this special week. Scroll down to see photos of the can sculptures and Mission Day stall fun which is a wonderful reminder of what we can achieve together when we lead with love and purpose.

ART- In Art, students have been learning how to use geometric and organic shapes to create pictures of different settings. After reviewing the types of shapes, students chose a theme—such as a city, zoo, space, underwater scene, or forest—and used coloured paper to cut and arrange shapes that represent different parts of their chosen setting. They then added drawn details to complete their scenes and explained which shapes they used in their artwork. It’s been a joy to watch their creativity and confidence grow as they experimented with shape, colour, and design. Attached below are photos of their incredible artwork—enjoy seeing what they’ve created!

Congratulations to Mark for achieving 50 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Hieu for achieving 100 nights of reading! Well done!

AFL- All students are participating in the AFL Kickstart program this term, and they had a great time during our first session on Wednesday—everyone joined in and loved it! To receive free tickets to AFL games and a football at the end of the term, families need to register using the QR code on the flyer which is also attached below.

Science- This week in Science, the children reflected on the life cycle of their broad bean plants, which they have been growing over the past three weeks. They observed their plants closely, drew what they looked like, described their current stage (seed, sprout, seedling, or mature plant), and reflected on whether their growth predictions were correct. The class also discussed what plants need to live and what to do as plants get bigger and stronger. Before taking their plants home, students learned how to replant them into soil, following a step-by-step procedure which was also sent home and is attached below. Families are encouraged to support their child in continuing to grow their broad bean plant, which will eventually produce real beans you can eat and enjoy! Photos below show the children’s plants just before they took them home.

Congratulations to Thinh who achieved 25 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Amoljeet who achieved 25 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Harry P who achieved 50 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Liam B who achieved 50 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Hieu who achieved 75 nights of reading! Well done!

Congratulations to Owen who achieved 100 nights of reading! Well done!

Science- This week, the children learned how plants drink water and how it moves through the stem. They did a fun experiment using flowers placed in jars of colored water to see how the water travels up the stem and changes the color of the petals. The children made predictions about what might happen and then observed the flowers over time. They also kept a plant journal where they labeled parts of the plant, drew what their plant looks like, and described its stage of growth. Their plants have now been growing for two weeks, and photos of their experiment and progress are attached. It’s exciting to see how much the plants have changed!

ART- This week, the children explored different types of shapes in their artwork. They learned about geometric shapes like squares, circles, and triangles, as well as organic shapes, which are more freeform and uneven. Through a fun lesson and discussion, they practiced identifying these shapes in various artworks and talked about how shapes can affect how we feel and where we look in a picture. For their activity, each child created a unique “shape creature” by drawing and combining both geometric and organic shapes. They then colored their creatures and added details like eyelashes. Finally, they shared their work by explaining which geometric and organic shapes they used in their drawings. It was a great way for them to understand how shapes can be used creatively and expressively in art!

Health- For health this week, we discussed bullying. The students had to come up with ways to deal with bullying behaviour.