Last week was a particularly memorable one for our older primary students, filled with adventure, growth, and celebration.

Our recent Year 5 and 6 camps were a fantastic opportunity for students to step outside their comfort zones and embrace new challenges. Whether it was navigating outdoor activities, working as a team, or simply being away from home, our students showed incredible persistence and resilience. These experiences are invaluable in helping young learners develop leadership skills and personal confidence—qualities that will serve them well both in and out of the classroom. A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated staff - Sarah Day, Will Creagh-Barry, Johanna Campbell, Nakita Garland, Jane Clarke, Wendy Miller, Tracey Cullinan and Kaylah Locke - who gave up their time to supervise and support our students throughout the camp. 

We also celebrated sporting excellence and community spirit at the Granite Belt Athletics Carnival. Our students represented the school with pride, demonstrating outstanding behaviour and sportsmanship throughout the day. We had many winners across various events and particular congratulations are extended to those students who were recognised as age champions or runners up. However, what stood out most was the way our children encouraged one another and upheld the values of fair play and respect. Special thanks to Sarah Day, Kitty Kendall, and Kim Badcock for supervising and supporting our students during the carnival. Their presence and encouragement helped make the day a great success.

Additionally, the Year 6 students were treated to a Japanese cultural experience last Friday, facilitated by Ms Kendall.  This included making origami KABUTO ( Samurai Helmets), NINJA STRESS BALLS, SUMO MEN and HACHIMAKI( Headbands) as well as a chopstick activity where they learnt about chopstick etiquette and how to use chopsticks. They also had the opportunity to sample some Japanese Teriyaki Chicken and rice and NORI (seaweed).

These experiences enhance our curriculum significantly and I thank all the staff for their commitment to supporting the children in all aspects of their development.

With God's blessings