The Year 4/5 classes have been investigating binary numbers. We changed our initials into binary code, converted the zeroes and ones into colours, then threaded beads onto a bracelet in…
2/3 STEM | Tunnels
The 2/3 STEM class are investigating tunnels. We looked at famous tunnels around the world then made simple tubular tunnels from paper. Next we practised our 'scoring' with scissors and…
Harmony Week 2023
Harmony Week is celebrated each year in the week that includes March 21 – the special “United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination”. Harmony Week is about…
Primary Performing Arts Update
Reception The Reception class has investigated interesting sounds, learnt how to play different percussion instruments, and are creating their own soundscape. They have improvised different roles from the Gingerbread Man…
ELC Week 6
This week we visited the ELC just in time for the end of Fruit Time on the rugs. After, the children put up road signs, put cones in place and…
Canteen Specials | Week 5
The Week 5 Canteen Special is a scrumptious Savoury Pocket. Two options are available: Option 1- chicken, avocado, sundried tomato, cheese $8 Option 2- salami, cheese, ham, tomato paste, pineapple…
7/8 Design | Chatterbox Installation
In Mrs. Lynch’s Year 7/8 Design class, students have been studying Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama who is known as the 'Princess of Polka Dots'. Taking inspiration from Kusma techniques in…
Year 7/8 Aquatics Camp
On Monday Feb 20, the Year 7/8 students travelled to Port Vincent for two days of aquatics activities. Activities included kneeboarding, sailing, paddle boarding and kayaking with students showing great…
R/1 Swimming
The R/1 class enjoyed perfect weather for their swimming lessons today. Mrs Ames and Mrs Lands taught the students how to use a pool noodle, hoop and ball to rescue…
2/3 STEM | Wire Work
Year 2/3 STEM students are learning how to cut, bend, wrap and twist wire safely. Last week we played with florist wire, learned what 'malleable' means and why we don't…
4/5 STEM | Kites
The 4/5 classes are investigating kites in their STEM lessons. Last week we made a paper kite that used origami folds to provide stability. This week we made a 'sugar-glider'…
Dr Martin Westwell Visit
Dr Martin Westwell, the Chief Executive of the Department for Education, visited the Maitland Campus today. The visit included a discussion on the way the teacher country incentive program has…
R/1 STEM | Gingerbread Men
The R-1 students made Gingerbread Men from templates and added a movable wheel using a split pin so he could ‘ride around’. They learned how to take focused photos on the iPad and how to delete the ones that weren’t very good. They then placed their Gingerbread Men around the class in action poses, took photos, and selected their best ones for the video.
Senior Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal
Our Senior Vocal Ensemble meets after Concert Band each Wednesday. We have a big group starting this year with lots of confidence, skill and talent on offer.
Concert Band Rehearsal
The Combined Schools Concert Band had their first rehearsal this week. We welcomed over fifty musicians from seven schools as well as staff and community members. Congratulations to all the…