Primary News

Friday, 22 Sept 2023

Year 1 Bike Day
Year 1 Bike Day was filled with enthusiasm and excitement from our students. We started the day learning about bike riding safety with Police Officer Ed (Mr Edwards). Once students had passed, they were able to ride freely and enjoy the course setup. Later in the day, students met with...
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Friday, 22 Sept 2023

Kindy Grandparents Day
Last Friday was Kindy Grandparents Day where the Kindy students got to show their families how much they have learnt and love school. Thanks to all the amazing grandparents who came to celebrate with us.
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Friday, 22 Sept 2023

Year 4 Geography - Australia's Neighbours
Year 4 has been studying Australia’s neighbouring countries. They showcased their learning by putting on cultural performances, taste testing of different dishes and displaying their research work for parents to see. Well done to Year 4 and to all the parents for your support.
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Friday, 15 Sept 2023

Primary HRIS Soccer
Well done to both our Junior Boys and Open Girls Soccer teams on their performances at their HRIS Gala Days. Although their placings, 3rd and 5th respectively, were outstanding achievements, it was the fashion in which they played - their never give up attitude and support for one another, that...
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Friday, 15 Sept 2023

Kindy Chicken Hatch
There was much eggcitement in the Kindy classrooms last week. After patiently waiting for 21 days the baby chicks have hatched! How cute are they?!
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Friday, 08 Sept 2023

Kindy Alphabet Day
Last Friday Kindy students were treated to Alphabet Day where they celebrated learning all their letters. It's always the highlight of the year. The smiles say how much fun it was!
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Friday, 08 Sept 2023

Music Performance at Plus One
Students from both the Primary and Secondary music ensembles enjoyed the opportunity to perform at Plus One Church in Cooranbong last Saturday. Both the Primary and Secondary Choir, String Ensemble, Avondale Strummers and other instrumental students were involved. Our Primary student leaders, Ella-Jean L and Oscar R also took part....
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Friday, 08 Sept 2023

Year 5 Music Through Stories
Year 5 have been creating learning maps about the late Archie Roach, a pioneering musician and a voice for Australia’s First Nations people. Students have been listening to Archie’s songs, reflecting on the lyrics, discussing ideas and responding through words and drawing. Students have been challenged to consider how they...
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Friday, 08 Sept 2023

Year 2 Museum Express Science Shows
This week the Year 2 students were privileged to attend three Science Shows presented by the Newcastle Museum. Everyone had a great time learning more about chemical reactions through explosions, how earthquakes happen along with how our digestive system works.
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