FROM THE HEAD OF PRIMARY

Extended Learning

It has been a fantastic year for Extended Learning with exciting events including the da Vinci Decathlon, G.A.T.E.WAYS Workshops each term, as well as the class extension programs led by Mrs Gahan.

ICAS opportunities have also been offered, with Writing and English tests completed, and Science and Maths to be held in Weeks 6 and 7 of this term, which will finalise these competitions. ICAS is an academic competition designed to challenge and engage students who excel academically in specific subjects. Geared towards students with strong academic abilities in their chosen competition area, such as Writing, Mathematics, English and Science, ICAS provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills on a global platform.  

The Term 3 Sunshine Coast Independent Primary Heads Alliance (SCIPHA) Day of Excellence was held last Friday for selected Year 6 students. The day involved a series of challenging and engaging codebreaking tasks requiring teamwork, persistence and logic. Students worked alongside other talented Year 6 students from across the region.

Parent Teacher Interviews

In the coming days, the next phase of our reporting process will be communicated to parents, with parents invited to make a Parent Teacher Interview time with their child’s teacher. Interviews will be held in Weeks 8 and 9, the first two weeks of September.

Year 1 Camp Day

Year 1 Teachers, students and support staff will be attending the Mudjimba Apex Adventure Camp on Friday, 22 August for their annual Camp Day. This explicitly organised program has links to the Year 1 Science and Geography Units of study. Camp Day provides a wonderful opportunity for the children to communicate and work together as a collaborative year level. 

Student Wellbeing

Throughout the year, students in Year 3–6 participate in a workshop focused on personal development and safety.  We partner with Let’s Chat as we build our students’ confidence in their understanding of their bodies. These workshops are developmentally appropriate and provide opportunities for discussion and critical thinking about many concepts that our young people are navigating in their everyday world. 

Year 4 and 5 students will attend Let’s Chat sessions in Week 6. 

Craig Angel
Head of Primary School