? Year 6 Shines Bright in Term 2! ?
By Miss Judy

In the past 5 weeks , we have had some truly memorable moments for our amazing Year 6 class, filled with learning, leadership, and lots of laughter!

We began the term with a heartfelt experience at the Waybeni Combined Schools Commemorative ANZAC Day Service, where our whole school joined with Tagai State School to honour our ANZACs. Our school leaders delivered their speeches with pride and confidence, making us all incredibly proud. That same week, we were honoured to welcome a special guest, another Mr Graham, who played the Last Post in our classroom. He shared the story behind the bugle and its significance, leaving us all inspired and reflective.

One of the biggest highlights so far has been our Cross-Country event! Our students gave it their all, with Doyle House taking the win and several records being broken. A special shoutout to our speedy superstar Esta-Ann, who represented our school at the trials in Cairns and placed 8th out of 40 competitors—what a fantastic effort!

Our Year 6 students have also been wonderful mentors to their Prep Buddies, guiding them through two beautiful classroom Liturgies for Easter and Pope Francis. The Preps had a blast during their last visit, enjoying stories and practicing their counting with the help of their big buddies.

In the spirit of giving, Year 6 lent a helping hand at the Mother’s Day Stall, supporting our incredible P & F committee. They helped sell lovely gifts to make sure all our mums felt loved and appreciated, while fundraising for their school camp.

We also had a joyful visit from Mr Andrew Chin, who brought music and movement to our school. Our Year 6 leaders helped lead the way with dance moves and songs that had everyone smiling and singing along.

In the classroom, creativity has been buzzing! Students have been designing their own arcade games in Design Technology and working on STEAM projects that showcase their science smarts and problem-solving skills. In Literacy, we’ve been diving into the works of Anh Do, learning about his journey and exploring themes of migration and resilience. This tied in beautifully with our HASS unit on migrants and refugees, sparking thoughtful discussions about the world beyond our island.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to get another fundraiser happening on June 7^th when we will be selling kai kai to raise money for camp. We thank Mr Warren Entsch for his wonderful $500 donation. Next our hands get dirty in the garden as we begin growing our own food—a perfect way to reflect on half a term, full of growth in every sense.

Well done, Year 6!