Dear Parents and Carers

STEM and Storyline

As part of their Storyline learning this term, students have been engaged in various tasks during Science and Digital Technologies lessons to enrich their understandings. In Kinder, students planned a farmyard layout, using simple symbols and a birds-eye view, that would best cater to the needs of animals. The students made a cardboard farm model, following their own plan, using cutting, scrunching, folding and joining techniques to create structures, fencing and animal models, demonstrating the appropriate care of farm animals. In Year 3 students designed a strong and aesthetically pleasing bridge after learning engineering basics on forces and the strength of shapes as part of their learning about the history of Batemans Bay and the change of infrastructure in our local area. Students in Year 6, learning about Refugees, went through the process of designing, making, appraising and modifying a structure or object representative of the country of origin of their chosen migrant or, designed a shelter to fulfill the needs of a refugee and the difficulties faced. 

All classes look forward to showcasing their learning next Tuesday at 9.30am.

e-Safety Commissioner Advice

Children can learn, explore, play and make friends online. But there can be risks.
Your child might accidentally see upsetting content, be contacted by strangers or experience bullying. They might also miss out on important things like spending time outside.
Here are some easy things you can do to help keep children safe online.

• Talk about online safety as a family
• Set up family rules together
• Know where to get help

View the video below for more information about these three ideas.

Kindergarten Excursion to Red Gate Farm

Kindergarten visited The Red Gate Farm at Carroll College yesterday for an excursion to learn more about farming. Students from Carroll College who study agriculture as well as some of the Year 7-10 Indigenous students supported our Kinders with their learning. Everyone had a great day! We thank the Carroll College teachers and students for making this day possible and for their generous hospitality.

R U OK?

Today is R U OK? Day. R U OK? Day is a national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, ‘Are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation whenever they spot the signs that someone they care about might be struggling. This year’s theme, ‘I’m here to hear’, highlights how taking time for a conversation and genuinely listening can help people feel supported and connected.

Take the time to connect with your family and friends and ask them how they’re travelling at this time.