The R-2 students' storybook lesson 'Fang Fang’s Chinese New Year' was a popular read. As well as extending their vocabulary, answering both literal and inferential questions about the book and…
Old Scholar Visit | Mark Rodda
Old Scholar Mark Rodda popped in for a visit this week. Mark attended Maitland Area School and was Head Prefect in 1992. Pictured with Mark is Panielle, sister of Niels…
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…
Week 3 House Points
The Sharks are back in the hunt with a solid 146 point win over the Eagles. Congratulations particularly to the Sharks in Mrs Derrington's 4/5 class and Miss Whittaker &…
Canteen Specials | Week 4
The Week 4 Canteen Special is a yummy 'Platter Box', for just $7. Order on the Qkr app.
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…
Chief Executive and Minister’s Visit
Last week CYS was fortunate to host both the Chief Executive of the Department for Education, Professor Martin Westwell and the Minister for Education, Training and Skills, Mr Blair Boyer.…
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…
Meet the Teacher 2023
A big thank you to all the families that attended our 2023 'Meet the Teacher' evening. It was lovely to meet all of you and chat about the upcoming year…