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Year 3

Students in year 3 have been working hard on our My Connections topic, ‘goal setting’. This week students had to reflect on their goals from last term and decide on new goals for term 3. They completed a goal box which included a character goal, a learning goal and a personal goal. They were fun to make, and students decorated them to suit their personality.  

In Mindfulness, students wrote down their own definition of ‘mindfulness’ and we collaborated to create a mindful poster. Students chatted about different mindful activities that worked for them and then we practised a range of strategies to build a personal back of mindful resources.  

At the end of last term students in 3S were very busy investigating 3D shapes. For their assessment, students were required to make, compare, and classify 3D shapes using key features. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed engaging in hands-on activities to create their models, using materials such as straws, connectors, toothpicks, and modelling clay.

Year 4

Over the past fortnight the Year Fours have been very busy.  The camp to Tallebudgera Recreation Centre was a highlight where students participated in rock climbing, archery and beach games requiring teamwork.

In Science we have been learning about ecosystems and that all the living things in an environment exist in balance.  We learned about the different biomes around the world, such as rainforests, deserts, wetlands, aquatic environments, etc.  We then picked an Australian biome and investigated what sorts of flora and fauna it contains and how they rely on each other to survive.

In mathematics we have been learning all about fractions and also about perimeter and area.  We had the opportunity to use trundle wheels to measure the perimeters of large rectangular areas in our school.

In our Resilience Project lessons, students explored the impact of showing empathy and kindness, they were introduced to the concept of 'Bucket filling' and filling other people's buckets with kindness.  They wrote kind notes to each other and delivered them to their ‘bucket.’

In English we have been learning about persuasive language devices and in close reading we have been exploring scientific texts about producers and consumers.

Year 4 Day Camp

At the start of the week, the Year 4 cohort enjoyed a day done at Camp Tellebudgera soaking up the sun and sand.  The students stepped out of their comfort zone to participated in rock climbing, archery and beach games. 

Year 5 and 6 Global Goals

Year 5 and 6 students have welcomed many guest speakers, in person and on-line, already this term with many more to come, as they study Global Goals. They are learning to understand and appreciate the significance of people and events / developments and problems, in bringing about change in the world.

AFL lessons for students

Thank you to AFL Queensland for running lessons for our students in their weekly PE lessons last week.  Even the rain and wet grounds didn't stop them as they utilised the hall.

2024 World Skate Oceania Championships and Pacific Cup

Lyla has recently returned from a 9 day trip to New Zealand where she skated for Australia in the 2024 World Skate Oceania Championships and Pacific Cup. Teams competed from across the Oceania Region including Australia, Brazil, Chinese Taipei, India, Ireland, Japan and New Zealand.

Lyla’s results were:

• 6th Espoir Girls Figures
• 7th Espoir Girls Freedance

She had an amazing experience competing internationally and she is looking forward to heading off to Sydney for the National Championships in July where she will represent Queensland.  She is another true talent.