Year 4 Pheonix Farm Excursion

Year 4 braved the weather and had an incredible time at Phoenix Farm Park. They explored the farm where we got to plant our own crops, feed the chickens and sheep, and then headed to the farm kitchen to cook up a storm. Their favourite dishes were the Beetroot Waffles and Orange Muffins. They then ended the day with a nice glass of fresh lemonade ?‍??‍?

Empowering Year 5 Through ‘Girl Wise’ and ‘Wise Guys’

As part of our Personal Development and Health curriculum, our Year 5 students have been participating in two enriching programs designed to support their social and emotional growth: ‘Girl Wise’ and ‘Wise Guys’.

These programs are delivered to the whole grade, with students grouped by gender to create safe, focused spaces for discussion and reflection. The sessions are facilitated by our dedicated Year 5 teaching team and led by Deanne March, our Pastoral Care Worker, and Elizabeth Walsh, our School Counsellor and Psychologist.

The focus of the programs is to help students explore and strengthen:

• Social and Emotional Connections – Building meaningful friendships and understanding how to support one another.
• Confidence and Emotional Intelligence – Learning to recognise, express, and manage emotions in healthy ways.
• Identity and Self-Worth – Discovering who they are and celebrating their individuality.
• Leadership Mindsets – Developing the skills and attitudes to lead with empathy, courage, and integrity.
• Healthy Role Models – Identifying positive influences and understanding the impact of role models in their lives.

These sessions have been met with enthusiasm and openness from our students, who are engaging thoughtfully with the content and each other. The program not only supports their current wellbeing but also lays the groundwork for strong, respectful relationships and confident leadership in the years ahead.

We are incredibly proud of the way our Year 5 students are embracing these opportunities to grow and connect. A big thank you to Deanne, Elizabeth, and our Year 5 teachers for their commitment to nurturing the whole child.

News from our students: STEM in Stage 3

 This term, Year 5 and 6 are working hard on our STEM projects.

In the past couple of weeks, we have been brainstorming ideas and are in the process of making our projects. We have many amazing ideas and projects in the making. Topics cover themes such as pollution, mental health and robotics.

We are looking forward to displaying our projects for you to see at the STEM fair later on in the term. We are sure your kids will come home and tell you all about it.

In the future, we will be looking for parents or carers with experience in certain areas to come and give advice and help the students on their projects. We will keep you advised in coming weeks.

See you at the STEM fair!

Kind regards,

Evie and Amelia (Year 6)