Month: December 2019

Grade 4 Year Reflection!

The Grade 4 team would like to thank all of our students for a wonderful year. We have had a fantastic time in Grade 4 and have enjoyed watching all the achievements every student has made. We would also like to thank all of the parents for their contributions to our school community. Thank you to all the parents who have been able to help out on our excursions, camps and school events. 

We congratulate all the Grade 4 students for their hard work and effort this year and we wish them all the best for Grade 5. Below are the Grade 4 student’s reflections from the year.

Attached are some pictures of the students’ Inquiry Rich Task projects from Term 4. 

4A

My favourite part of 2019 at school was Camp Weekaway because we had lots of fun and activities that were different to what we did at the camp in 2018. Thinal 4A

My highlight was Camp Weekaway. I really liked the flying fox and hut building because the flying fox was really high and I liked how we got wet at the end of hut building. Ben 4A

My highlight of the year was the House Athletics Carnival because I love running. I came 1st in 100m, 200m, hurdles, triple jump, high jump, I came 5th in shot put and 6th in discus. I also got to State for 200m. I was the only person in the school. I really liked the day and I can’t wait for next year! Hollie 4A

My favourite part of the year was Italian Day, I loved making passata di pomodoro, having gelato, the Italian parade, doing Italian activities and over all just celebrating Italian traditions and the flag. Safiyya 4A

My favourite part of my learning was doing a story about Captain James Cook’s voyage to Australia in 1788. I enjoyed this because it was fun drawing the map and it was interesting to find out the history of Australia’s discovery. Baran 4A

l have enjoyed the Italian Day because it was nice to learn Italian all day and Zack and I made a statue out of Lego. Jed 4A

I’m proud of the Athletics Carnival because I tried my best and I was able to win all of my races except for hurdles. The thing I was most proud about winning was high jump because I got the highest jump and no one else could jump that high. I’m really excited for next year to see what I can do then. Isabelle 4A

This year my highlight was the Specialist Showcase. I enjoyed preforming because I got to show parents and guardians how well I had learned my part on the keyboard. I enjoyed practising how to use inversions and how to move my hands up and down the keyboard. I AM SO EXCITED FOR NEXT YEAR! Amelia 4A

This year I enjoyed doing the Fun Run because I had sausages and juice for lunch and I ran 16 laps of the oval. On one of the laps, I got sprayed in my mouth and it did not taste good and then I went home. Jett 4A

My favourite part was going to Camp Weekaway because I got to go with my friends in the cabin. We got to do lots of good things like the flying fox and going on canoes and then making damper.  Lily 4A

I enjoyed the House Athletics Carnival because I came second in everything except shot put and discuss. I got into the 2nd round for long jump and then I got into Divisionals! Sadly I didn’t get into Regionals but I’m still happy that I got to Divisionals. My longest jump was 2.96 metres. Lainey 4A

My favourite part was Camp Weekaway because camp is really fun and there’s lots of activities at Camp. Another reason why I loved Camp is because the food and drinks were yummy. Camp also has bunk beds. So that’s why I love camp. James 4A

My highlight of the 2019 school year was the Cross Country where I won at the school event and came 14th at Districts. If I had done 4 places better I would’ve made it to divisional. Chase 4A

This year I enjoyed going to Camp Weekaway. I really liked all of the activities that we did and I was really happy that I got a cabin with my friends. Jess 4A

My highlight was Camp Weekaway because I did canoeing for my first time and learnt how to turn left and right, stop and go backwards. We played tiggy in the canoes and sadly I got it first because we got stuck in a ditch.  Imogen 4A

My highlight was the House Athletics Carnival because I got two 3rd place ribbons and there was no rain this year. I also had a lot of fun. Ashton 4A

I am proud of my reading and my athletics because in Reading I achieved my goal and in athletics I made it to Regionals. Holly 4A

This year I have enjoyed doing our Inquiry project because it was an amazing to learn about sustainability and making our project. I made a plastic bottle pencil case. It is made it out of recycled materials – a zip and two plastic drink bottles. Alina 4A

My highlight of this year was going to Miss Cvek’s room and reading her books on the shelf. I really like the way she grouped her books according to the alphabet. Tessa 4A

My highlight of 2019 was Camp. I liked making damper, doing the initiatives course, going on the flying fox, going across the ropes course and canoeing for the second time in my life. I enjoyed the food and roasting marshmallows. Ava 4A

4B

Maira– My favourite part of the year was the year 4 camp because there was the flying fox. I’ve also liked having most of my friends in my class with me.

Yagmur– I have enjoyed the Rich task for Term 4 Inquiry. I liked how we got to advertise and present our creations.

Renas– My favourite part of this year was meeting my class for the first time in Term 1 and playing on the new playground and basketball courts.

Leyla– My favourite part of the year was grade 4 camp because it was so exciting and there were so many activities and things to do!

Sebastian– My favourite part of this year was the Specialist Showcase because I liked performing in front of an audience.

Emily– I have enjoyed doing the Specialist Showcase because we sang songs, including ‘Uptown Funk’. I also liked the different food trucks.

Noah– I have enjoyed playing with my friends and doing science experiments.

Eren– I have enjoyed doing Inquiry because we got to do our Rich task and we did experiments like making galaxy slime.

Deniz– My favourite part of the year was doing Inquiry. I liked the presentations and creations we got to make.

Ben– A highlight of the year was playing the bass guitar at the Specialist Showcase when our class performed ‘Uptown Funk’.

Hollandia– My favourite part of the year was the Specialist Showcase because it had a lot of colours and all the artwork was amazing. I think we did pretty good with our song.

Sarah– I am proud that my work has become more accurate and I work a lot faster.

Boran– My favourite part of the year was going on the new playground and the climbing frame. It is so fun.

Hugo– My favourite part of the year was going out for lunchtime and going on the new playground.

Ellena– My highlight of the year was the Colour Run because I looked ridiculous after it.

Chloe– My favourite part of the year was making new friends and doing our Australian History Unit for Inquiry. I’m proud of getting a ribbon in the Swimming Carnival.

Jack– I am proud of winning the bat tennis competition because I’ve never won before.

Nicolette– My favourite part of the year was the Specialist Showcase because we got to play instruments and look at our wonderful artwork that we worked hard on. 

Eva– My favourite part of this year was the Specialist Showcase. I enjoyed doing my class performance and looking at the amazing artwork. 

Nicolas– My highlight of this year was the Specialist Showcase because I got to perform, and I felt really proud.

Sienna– This year I have enjoyed everything. Every single little bit of the year.

Alaz– My favourite part of the year was Grade 4 Camp because it was my first time to go to camp. I enjoyed spending time with friends and classmates while doing fun activities.

Bawer– My favourite part of the year was the school Fun Run because we got covered in paint and squirted with water.

4C 

I have enjoyed Inquiry because I love making things and I also love using my imagination. Nidal

My favourite part of the year was competing in the bat tennis tournament and playing with my friends when I wasn’t competing. Cooper 

I have enjoyed performing at the school concert this year because I got to play my favorite instrument (the guitar) in front of hundreds of people it was so fun and we got to practice for a whole term it was that important to the school and that makes me happy. Daniela

This year I have enjoyed being in Mrs Zuvela’s grade because she makes work interesting and fun. Natalia

This year I enjoyed going on Grade 4 camp to Camp Weekaway. My favourite part was staying in a cabin with all of my friends. I also enjoyed the flying fox because it was long. Joshua

My favourite part of the year was learning about the first fleet because it was interesting. Ella

My favourite part of the year was the excursion because I got to spend time with my best friends and my teacher. Sage

I am proud of making my mini banjo in Inquiry because I got to be creative. Berken

This year I was very proud of the effort I put in writing to get my full pen license (being able to write in pen) because I’ve been working hard ever since last year to improve my handwriting. Last year it took me a while to get my learners pen license. Dijle

My favourite part of the year was making new and good friends and having fun with them. Kutay

I have enjoyed performing in the Specialist Showcase concert. Hamish

I am proud of myself because this year that I have got my pen license. I am proud because I didn’t get it last year. James

My highlight of this year is getting second in the bat tennis tournament because last year I came last and now second. Cristian

My favourite part of the year has been Music because I got to learn different songs and learn how to play different instruments like the bells. Lugh

My favourite part of the year was coming here to this new school because I could experience meeting new people. Lucas

My favourite part of the year has been creating my Inquiry rich tasks. This term I created a pencil case out of repurposed materials. Kaan 

My favourite part of the year was the Specialist Showcase because I got to play my favourite instrument, a guitar. Layla

My favourite activity of the year was the Specialist Showcase because I played the keyboard on stage. Raphael

I have enjoyed playing games with my class during PLATOONS sessions because it was incredibly fun. Yagiz

My favourite activity of the year was the Athletics Carnival because instead of doing one event (like Cross Country) you have a huge variety. Oliver

My highlight of the year was the Colour Fun Run because I liked getting sprayed with colourful paint while running through the obstacles. Zahra

My favourite part of the year was camp because I got to sleep in the same cabin as my friends and watch a movie at the end. Alexis

My highlight of the year was the Specialist Showcase because I loved performing with my grade on the stage. Ruby

My favourite part of the year was the specialist showcase because I played one of my favourite instruments, the bass guitar. Charlize

Merry Christmas from the Grade 1 Team

We like to say a big thank you to all our families for a wonderful year!

1A1B1C
Sarya – This year I liked making clouds in a jar because it was fun to use blue dye as rain.Ari – This year I liked going to the Zoo because I liked seeing the animals and patting the turtle. I also liked looking at the kids garden, it was awesome!Edwina – My highlight was the Scienceworks excursion because I could explore lots of things and do lots of fun activities.
Bejna – My favourite part of Year 1 was going to Scienceworks because it was so cool in the Lightning Room and the lightning show was amazing.Zaviour – My highlight was when we had the Fun Run because I liked when the parents threw paint and squirted water at me. I liked the hot dogs and the drinks.Ivy – This year I liked the Specialist Showcase. I liked it because I got to sing and perform in front of a lot of people and with another class 2C! I enjoyed looking at the paintings and I saw my art work! I had FUN!
Mara – My highlight was the Specialist Showcase because I got to sing. We got to watch the Julia Donaldson collection when my dad and my sister got to watch me.Ruken – This year I liked making bread because it was fun making bread in the kitchen and writing about it.Amna – This year I liked how we did the Fun Run because we got to run in paint and it was amazing.
Aliyah – My favourite part of Year 1 was Scienceworks because we got to do exercises and a game where you had to press buttons. My highlight was the Zoo because we got to see extinct dinosaurs.Hayley – This year I liked the Fun Run. It was the best because I liked all the colours.Liam H – I have enjoyed making popcorn for writing because I like using my five senses and eating the popcorn. I also liked writing about it.
Mason -I enjoyed Scienceworks because we went in the Lightning Room and saw lightning up close.Charlotte – My favourite part of Year 1 was when I made popcorn in the classroom, it was exciting. I also liked the Fun Run because we all got to run in the paint.Silas – This year I liked the Fun Run because I liked getting coloured with paint and also I loved the prizes!
Angus – My favourite part of the year was the Mad About Science incursion because I liked doing the experiments.Jensen – I have enjoyed making healthy lunch boxes because I liked squishing the clay and warming it up to make it into mini fruit and vegetables.Oliver – My favourite part of Year 1 was when we made bread because it was so yummy and fun to make.
Imagen – My favourite part of Year 1 was when I went to choir because I love singing.Aahil – This year I liked going to Scienceworks because we learnt how to make a cloud and lightning. We went there on a big bus which was exciting.Grace – My highlight of Year 1 was the school Fun Run because I loved getting sprayed with paint and water. I also liked going under the inflatable tunnel.
Lincoln – I enjoyed the Zoo excursion because my mum came and she has never come on an excursion before. We got to touch a turtle and see lots of animals.Pranesh – My favourite part of Year 1 was the Specialist Showcase because we got to perform for the parents, and before and after the showcase we got to watch Stick Man by Julia Donaldson.Isabella – My favourite part of Year 1 was making bread because we got to have a go at putting the ingredients in the bowl. I also liked it because we got to eat it altogether.
Jakob – I enjoyed the Zoo excursion because it was awesome and we saw elephants.Maria K – My favourite part of Year 1 was the Fun Run because I liked getting the prize and getting paint and water on me.Lolitta – This year I liked the Specialist Showcase because every grade got to sing or play an instrument and I got to choose what instrument I wanted to play. I chose bongos and shakers and it was really noisy and fun. 
Ethan – I enjoyed going to Scienceworks because we got to see the Lightning Room and the Lightning Room was so cool.Ayla – My highlight was the Fun Run because we had an icy-pole and we got sprayed by paint when we were running.Sanugi – My favourite part of Year 1 was the Scienceworks excursion because I got to go there with my friends and we made a car. It was a terrific, fantastic, amazing excursion.
Zara – My favourite part of Year 1 was Scienceworks because we got to see lightning up close. We were safe because there was a metal cage.Ammara – My favourite part of Year 1 was the Specialist Showcase because we got to perform in front of our parents and I was playing the bells. I learnt the chords and it was so fun to play.Amelia – My favourite part of Year 1 was when we did the Specialist Showcase because I really liked playing the keyboard and I have one at home.
Summer – I have enjoyed doing lots of things like crafts and excursions because it’s always lots of fun. My favourite part of everything was when we had the Specialist Showcase.Maria N – My favourite part of Year 1 was making clouds in Inquiry because when I put the blue dye on the shaving cream it rained so much.Lucas – I have enjoyed writing poems (especially acrostic poems), and I also enjoyed doing talk homework with/without my parents. I liked some homework topics like the picture prompt of the cat.
Julian – My favourite part of Year 1 was writing, reading, making bread and popcorn and also Scienceworks.We learned about thunder, clouds, wind and snow. We learnt a lot at Scienceworks.Dimitri – I have enjoyed the excursion to the Melbourne Zoo because I got to see some of my favourite animals like an elephant, tiger, lion and meerkat.Mia P – My favourite part of Year 1 was the Specialist Showcase because we got to play music. I played the keyboard with Amelia!
Tialia – My favourite part of Year 1 was Italian Day. We had gelato and mine was rainbow. I liked that we got to do lots of fun things and we had Italian all on the same day.Kiara – My favourite part of Year 1 was when we went to Scienceworks because I loved exploring in my own little group. I also liked the Specialist Showcase because I liked singing my own part in the song.Anthony – My highlight was the Fun Run because we got to run and got to have fun.
Cole – I enjoyed making bread because we made it with lots of ingredients. It was so fun and I got to put some ingredients in the bowl.Alexander – This year I liked the Fun Run because I loved the prizes and getting sprayed with water and food dye. Racing my friends was awesome!Stella L – This year I liked Maths. I have enjoyed division because it is fun to figure out the problem by drawing the pictures of shapes and food like cupcakes. 
Zac – This year I liked doing division in maths because it’s fun using arrays to solve problems.Stella S – My favourite part of the year was making sock puppets because we got to take them home and play with them.Stefania – I have enjoyed going to Scienceworks because we saw lots of cool things like lightning and everyone had so much fun.
Raizel – My favourite part of the year was the Mad About Science incursion because we got to eat the sherbet we made.Nina – My favourite part of Year 1 was the Melbourne Zoo excursion. I got to see a giraffe eating leaves on a high tree and my mum was a helper. I also liked making a healthy lunch box because we made it out of clay like my mini fruits.Jayden – I have enjoyed learning about fractions and making paper chains for our classroom in Maths.
Katana – I liked Scienceworks because I liked the race against Cathy Freeman. It was fun.Maximus – I have enjoyed making popcorn because I liked tasting it and smelling it. It was so salty and nice.
Mia – I enjoyed going to the Zoo because a butterfly landed on me and it tickled me a lot.

Aishah – My highlight was performing in the choir because I like singing all types of Christmas carols and songs.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our 2019 Foundation students and families!

We have had the most incredible time in Foundation this year. The Foundation teachers are so honoured to be a part of such a special year of school. We have learnt, laughed and grown all together – building memories to last a lifetime!

As our time together comes to an end, we must not forget to reflect on the year that has been. In the table below, all students were asked to share a highlight from their first year of school.

Foundation A   Foundation B     Foundation C

Mete – I love Maths because we add numbers.Amelia – I loved when we had Italian Day because I was cutting the tomatoes.Deniz – My favourite thing at school has been the firefighter visit.
Zayn – I have enjoyed Maths because we get to use cards and play games.Arya – I like playing with my friends.Strati – My favourite thing about school this year has been AFL day.
Paige – My favourite thing at school has been P.E because I love it.Breanna – I enjoyed the visits from the community helpers, especially the dentist Dr Ben.Jasmine – My favourite thing at school has been going to Italian.
Miles – I like Music because I like playing the xylophone.Victoria – I have liked making Christmas things especially making the Christmas tree crafts in Art.Alessandro – My favourite thing about school is when I do music and sing and hop on the stage.
Lucy – I liked Italian Day because I made passata.William – I had so much squeezing the tomatoes on Italian Day.Rojbin – I liked the school Fun Run because I liked eating the sausages.
Ava – I liked Book Week because I liked dressing up as Dorothy.Mariam – My favourite thing at school has been Italian, because I like writing words in Italian.Hayden – My favourite thing this year has been the Fun Run because I got covered in powder.
Lilah – I have liked making lots of friends this year.Scarlett – My favourite thing at school has been the disco, because I liked dancing.Yahya – I liked the school Fun Run because it was fun running through the obstacle course.
Natalie – I liked singing the alphabet in Italian.Josh – I enjoyed making a Chinese Dragon with my buddy.Thomas – My favourite thing at school this year has been Art because I like doing art work.
Leora – My favourite thing about school is doing morning activities on the iPads.Ethan – My favourite thing at school has been the Colour Run.Baxter – I liked making new friends at school this year.
Elijah – I have enjoyed learning about the 4 VCOP sections.Milla – I liked when we performed in front of everyone at the Specialist Showcase because all my family was there to watch.Daneen – I liked the Specialist Showcase because we got to sing and watch the other kids perform.
Jackson – My favourite thing at school has been Italian because I learn another language.Stella – This year I have made lots of new friends.Lulani – My favourite thing has been writing because we write lots of fun stuff.
Miette – My favourite thing is doing writing and reading because you get to write to exciting things.Sophia – This year I have loved learning to write.Elijah – My favourite thing at school has been seeing my Dad at AFL day.
Indiana – My favourite thing at school has been Music.Nia – I like to be in Foundation because you get to make new friends.Yves – My favourite thing has been Art because you can create things.
Moustafa – I love Music because it has instruments.Orlando – I like writing words.Aubrey – My favourite thing at school this year has been performing at the Specialist Showcase.
Louis – I have liked making new friends this year.Oliver – I like Maths because it is fun.Tiffany – I liked when I got to perform at the Specialist Showcase, I had a really good night.
Mia – My favourite thing at school has been Music because I love Mary had a Little Lamb.Rafa – I like doing Italian because I like saying words in Italian.Alessia – My favourite thing about this year has been making stuff in class.
Oscar – I like Maths because I am good at maths.Eli – I like reading because I like words.Jack – I loved footy day because you got to play footy for a long time.
Heidi – I love Maths because I like adding numbers.Emma – I have enjoyed the School Fun Run and all the other events.Jacinta – I like learning new things like counting.
Jack – I like PE because we do free bouncing and throw balls in the sky.Aydin – I enjoyed Inquiry because sometimes we make stuff.Stephan – I liked playing sport in PE.
Jack Will – I have enjoyed Art because we make stuff.
Mert – I liked playing with the guitars in Music.


Alyssa – I liked playing with my friends at school.

We encourage you to reflect at home and talk about such questions as:

  • What is something you did this year that you think you will remember for the rest of your life?
  • What is something that was hard for you at the start of the year but is easy now?
  • What is something you accomplished this year that you are proud of?

  • What was the nicest thing someone in our class did for you this year?

Students have been very considerate of the less fortunate, especially over the holiday season and have generously donated to the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal. Teachers are very appreciative of how generous our students and families have been with donations. Students have shown a great deal of maturity and understanding during the collection of toys and gifts and teachers are so proud of them. We can tell the students feel good about giving back to the community too!

Have a look at Mrs Crundall placing all of our presents under the Wishing Tree!

Thank you for a wonderful year! We wish all students every success in the years to come!

Mrs Strouzas

Miss Vounouridis

Mrs Crundall

Miss Marsden

Andrew

Opening of our new playground

Last week, there was a lot of excitement as Mr Olm officially opened our new playground. At the opening ceremony, Mr Olm thanked all those wonderful Parent Club members that made this possible. All the students were thrilled to use the fantastic new facilities. The climbing equipment proved to be extremely popular!

Melbourne Experience

As the bus made its way toward Canberra, the students attending the Melbourne experience were cheerfully and excitedly arriving at school (those few hours of extra sleep might have helped that!) for their first excursion into Melbourne CBD.

On the Monday of Week 6, the Melbourne Experience students were attending their first of three excursions for the week. The students rode the bus into the city and were greeted by the sight of the Eureka Tower as they arrived. 

They started their day by going on a guided tour of Eureka Tower then had a snack after their walk along part of the Yarra. The students then moved onto Hammer Hall & Arts centre for a quick visit before having lunch at Queen Victoria Gardens. Once they had finished their yummy lunch, the group took in the view of Town Hall while they strolled along Collins Street to take in the sights of State Parliament House. The students then went for a walk through China Town to the State Library.

On Wednesday, the students went on their second excursion to the city. They began their day at the always beautiful Botanical Gardens before making their way to the Shrine of Remembrance for a guided tour. The students then caught the bus to Carlton Gardens to have lunch before walking to Parliament House. Little did the group know but they were on their way to meet Danny Pearson at Parliament House too. Once that had concluded the students had a tour of Victoria Parliament House. Once the tour concluded, it was time to head back to school via bus while taking in the Melbourne landscape through the windows.

Friday was another jam-packed day. The day began with a tour of the Old Melbourne Gaol and Mr Portelli was brave enough to enter the haunted cell. The students heard about the history of the gaol during the tour and were very intrigued by some of the information. Once the tour concluded, the students walked towards Lygon Street taking in the old Melbourne buildings and their structures. The group then had the absolute pleasure of having pizza for lunch at a cafe on Lygon Street before having ice cream for dessert (heaven!). The students then returned to the Old Melbourne Gaol to participate in a courtroom drama. The trial was about Ned Kelly and the students were incredible at their different roles throughout the mock trial. Then it was back to school which signalled the end of their incredible week of Melbourne Experience.

A big thank you to the teachers and parent volunteers for their help during the Melbourne Experience. The students had an incredible week learning new information and extending their prior knowledge.

Canberra

The excitement was high at the end of Week 5 as we were only a few days away from attending camp either in Canberra or Melbourne.

At 6:10am on Monday of Week 6, there was a lot of tired but excited students ready to get on the bus to Canberra. We said our goodbyes to our loved ones with multiple hugs and lots of waving out the bus window as we set off up the Hume Highway. Our bags FULL of snacks!

We watched the landscape change out the bus windows as we made our way along the Hume Highway. We had our first stop at Euroa, where we had morning tea and explored the luscious green parklands. Then we were off again for a few hours before reaching our lunch spot in Holbrook. The students were quite surprised to see a large submarine at our lunch spot. We explored the submarine and read about the history of this landmark after we ate our delicious packed lunches from home.

Once back on the bus, we watched a movie before arriving at the ‘Dog on the Tuckerbox’. The students were intrigued to see the landmark and learn a bit of the history behind it.

Then we were on the home stretch to Canberra. One more movie and we were almost there!

Once we arrived at camp, we settled in our cabins before enjoying a delicious dinner then heading up to the Recreational Rooms for a movie and games before bed. The students were kept very busy over the next three days and nights in the three groups as we all attended Old Parliament House, Parliament House, National Portrait Gallery, Questacon, Rock climbing, Royal Australian Mint, ANZAC Parade Memorial, National Capital Exhibition, Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Australian War Memorial and Mount Ainslie Lookout. 

The students had the privilege of attending the ‘Last Post Ceremony’ at the Australian War Memorial before two students paid our respects by laying a wreath beside the ‘Pool of Reflection’. Whilst attending the experiences, they were engaged in role play scenarios, guided tours, hands on experiences and more. Questacon was a clear favourite with all of the students as they explored the National Science and Technology Centre at night.

Before we all knew it, the week was done and it was time to pack up our bags (lucky most items were labelled) and clean our rooms. We set off early on Friday morning towards Melbourne and the buses were quiet with whispered chatter about their favourite parts or sleeping children. The excitement returned to the bus as we arrived back at school to a sea of loved ones waiting for us with huge smiles on their faces!

The teachers, students and parent volunteers had a busy but exciting, fun, engaging and great time while on camp in Canberra. A big thanks to the parent volunteers for helping all week and joining in all the fun we had!

CERES Excursion! Grade 4

Last Friday the Grade 4 students went on an excursion to CERES Community Environment Park to learn more about our Inquiry topic ‘Beautifully Sustainable.’ In the classrooms, students have been working on their Inquiry Rich Task, in which they are repurposing materials to create a new, environmentally friendly object. CERES provided an opportinity for students to come up with additional ideas or other ways to improve their Rich Task. 

While at CERES, students enthusiastically participated in a range of environmental education workshops. 

In the ‘Rethinker Tinker’ workshop students discussed solutions to single-use plastic. They then followed one of two designs to repurpose their old T-shirts into new reusable bags. Students were proud of their bags and will hopefully use them at home.

In the ‘Paper Making’ workshop the Grade 4s learnt about how paper is made and the impact paper production has on the environment. Students got the chance to make their own paper. They used pulp made from recycled paper and a piece of equipment called deckle. At the end of the workshop, students learnt about lots of different materials that recycled paper can be made from. 

Students enjoyed spending time in ‘Sustainable Gardening’ workshop. During this workshop, students learnt about the requirements for a healthy and productive organic garden. They investigated worm farms, companion planting, hunting for ‘minibeasts’ to feed the chickens and weeding. 

During the ‘Farm Task’ workshop, students explored a working crop farm. Students investigated the different types of crops that can be grown, seeds, importance of soil pH and how the sun can affect how crops grow. They then went into the chicken pen to learn about how chickens and bees are used at CERES to promote a sustainable and organic farm. 

Kind regards,

The Grade 4 Team

Specialist Showcase

What a wonderful night we celebrated on a great evening. There was a buzz in the school with the anticipation of the first Specialist Showcase.

The food trucks after school and the BBQ were a hit as was the environmental stall. Congratulations to all students who have produced fantastic artwork which was on display in the stadium.

It was a truly amazing sight to see the beautiful artwork. Then the students’ talents were on display again with the amazing performances. We touched on the Italian language program with Foundation students singing and with the opening to the show. Some Grade Five and Six students also showcased their language skills when sharing their written description of outfits with a fashion parade! 

The evening also showcased the fantastic musical performances from every class in the school. What an amazing effort to put on such great singing and musical performances! They were so entertaining and had everyone singing along!

What a memorable evening! Congratulations to all involved!

The specialist team