It has been great to see so many examples of intergenerational learning and cultural knowledge sharing occurring this term.
It has been another brilliant term at the Point Pearce Campus. The student’s sense of connection and belonging they have here at school provides them with an environment in which they thrive. It is a real honour to see our students come to school every day with big smiles on their faces ready to learn.
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the amazing staff who work tirelessly for or students. Each of them values the relationships they have built with our students and I know the students feel supported everyday by such an amazing team.
Community thanks
I would also like to thank the Point Pearce Community including Elders, families, parents, caregivers, Pt. Pearce Aboriginal Corporation and the Rangers for their unwavering support throughout the term.
It has been great to see so many examples of intergenerational learning and cultural knowledge sharing occurring this term particularly through our Learning on Nharangga Country Program.
Term highlights
Highlights of the term include seeing a pair of Osprey’s nesting at Reef Point in the nests made by the students, introducing the Kimochi’s to the students as part of our Social and Emotional Learning program, and prioritising Play Based Learning across the Preschool and the R-2 class.
We have noticed that the levels of cooperation, resilience, curiosity, problem solving skills and interpersonal skills have really grown because of this focus.
We welcomed Curramulka Primary school to our Campus in Week 9. The Curramulka students are also focusing on native revegetation in their community as well as learning about the Nharangga history and culture of their region.
They were very interested in visiting the Culture Room to see the history of Point Pearce in pictures. They planted some trees with our students and I believe this is the beginning of a wonderful friendship between the two sites.
Scotch College visit
Week 10 will see the yearly visit of the Scotch College Year 10 students who travel to Nharangga country every year to maintain their connection with the Nharangga people that developed through their association with Goose Island.
Although they are no longer involved with Goose Island it is important for them to maintain their relationships with the Nharangga community and their visit is one the highlights of the calendar for our students.
Scotch College leaders and parents also report that these visits are the highlight of their student’s year as well. It is a really important relationship we have established built on respect and friendship that we all strongly value.
We look forward to seeing what Term 4 will bring and I hope everyone has a safe and restful break.