June 27: Our last day of Term 2. Happy holidays to all!

June 16-20: Grades 2-6 participated in a 5-day intensive swimming program at the Coburg Leisure Centre. The program for Grades 2-4 focused on swimming skills and techniques, while the Grades 5-6 program focused on life-saving and rescue skills. It was a very well-run and enjoyable program, with a highlight being the boats, rafts and tyres brought out on the final day!

June 11-12: We were delighted to welcome Grades 4-6 from Port Melbourne and Tungamah Primary Schools for the launch of our Forensic Science Project. This project has been funded by a Federal Government grant through the Australian School Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics program and will see the students from the three schools working together on a range of science and ICT activities throughout the second half of the year. On the first day of our launch, the children met over a sausage sizzle then gathered in the hall for a fascinating talk by Detective Sergeant Neal Leb from the Victoria Police Forensic Science Centre. They also had a first look at our crime scene ("The case of the Missing Millionaire") set up in the science room. The highlight of the second day was a hands-on "Forensic Frenzy" incursion presented by the CSIRO (although the children also enjoyed the pizza lunch)! We have many more exciting activities planned for this project - watch out for more news!

June 11: Congratulations to Gen and Andy (4/5A) on the birth of Zari! Born at 9.11pm, weighing 3.18kg - and at the football four days later! We're all looking forward to meeting the gorgeous newborn and to having Andy back at school towards the end of term.

June 5: Today the children in Prep-2 went to IMAX to see Bugs 3-D. From all accounts, it was a thrilling but scary movie! Afterwards, the children visited the museum to see the Bugs exhibition, as well as their favourite dinosaurs.  And, as always, a highlight of the day was the picnic lunch and play in the park! Thanks to all the teachers and helpers who made this a very special day.

June 3: Throughout Term 2, the children from 4/5A and 5/6J have been visiting Princes Hill Secondary College each week to receive sports coaching from Princes Hill Year 9 students. The focus has been on our inter-school sports: netball, soccer and volley-catch. Today was the final day of coaching, and concluded with a presentation of certificates to all participants. We are very grateful to Monica and her students at Princes Hill for their excellent coaching and to Andy, Jenny and Margaret for taking the children to Princes Hill each week.

June 3: The 4/5A class became sports coaches to the Prep/1 children today. The 4/5s created their own games, then taught them to their little buddies. As well as being a great sports activity, this gave the older children invaluable leadership experience, and really tested their ability to give clear instructions, manage a group of excited children and act like a teacher!