Primary News

Friday, 23 June 2023

Term 2 Bread & Jam Music Event
Well done to all our developing musicians who performed to their peers in the Primary School on Wednesday. It was lovely to see so much variety and enthusiasm from the student musicians, with a supportive audience cheering them on.
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Friday, 16 June 2023

Kindy Bike Day
Students had a fun morning riding their bikes/scooters with their classmates and Year 6 buddies this week. Kindies gained confidence as the day progressed learning about bike safety and how to be a responsible bike rider. They finished the morning by celebrating with an ice block and their Year 6...
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Friday, 16 June 2023

Primary Art Exhibition
From June 2 - 8, the Primary School had their first Art Exhibition showcasing all types of art forms by students of all Year Levels. Students from Year 4 also ran workshops that coincided with the Primary Art Exhibition week. Students from K-6 were able to experience different styles of art including...
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Friday, 09 June 2023

K-2 Shoelace Tying Workshop
On Wednesday K-2 refined their fine motor skills and practised tying their shoelaces. Ascent Footwear ran workshops for students and it was lots of fun! Students even got to take home a free shoelace pencil case so they can improve their skills and speed at home.
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Friday, 02 June 2023

Year 2 Sunnyside Excursion
Last week Year 2 attended Sunnyside, the important heritage home of Ellen White, co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Students enjoyed hearing how she started Avondale School and how her faith translated into helping others in the local community. Ellen wrote the book Desire of Ages while she lived in Cooranbong, and...
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Friday, 26 May 2023

Years 5 & 6 Music
Students in Stage 3 are learning to think outside the square, work with each other and apply dedication to a task as they prepare for their in-class performances coming up in Weeks 7 and 8. It is inspiring to watch a variety of musical activities being rehearsed—rhythm bands, guitar and...
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Friday, 26 May 2023

Year 1 Reptile Park Excursion
This term Year 1 are learning about Australian animals, reptiles and small creatures. On Monday students took that learning to the Australian Reptile Park and investigated through viewing and learning from park staff about the animal's features, diets, habitats and how we can help care for our environment and our...
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Friday, 26 May 2023

Year 2 Museums
Last week Year 2 students created Museums in their classrooms. Every student brought in an artefact from home and described how technology has changed their product over time. They saw so many amazing old things like: cassette tapes, ceramic hot water bottle, candelabras, pennies, slides, slate board, box camera, walkman,...
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Friday, 19 May 2023

Book Fair Success
Our annual library fundraiser Book Fair was held in the iCentre this week and was a big success! We were extremely busy each day with many excited students and generous parents visiting our Book Fair. We will be able to purchase more new books and other resources for our library...
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