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.