As we wrap up Term 3, I’d like to take a moment to celebrate the fantastic work, learning, and experiences your children have been part of over the past ten weeks. It has been a term filled with creativity, curiosity, and connection, and I couldn’t be prouder of each student’s growth and effort.

In Literacy, we completed our novel study of Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda. The students explored powerful themes such as courage, self-belief, and transformation. Following the novel, we launched into a unit on poetry, where students wrote haikus, limericks, acrostic poems, and experimented with alliteration and onomatopoeia to express their ideas creatively and confidently. In Mathematics, our main focus was on the addition and subtraction of fractions. Students developed their fluency with like and related denominators and used visual models and number lines to support their understanding. In HASS, we concluded our study of democracy in Australia. The class explored how elections work, the roles of elected representatives, and how citizens can work together to achieve shared civic goals. Our Religious Education unit focused on the wisdom of the saints, particularly St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. We discussed how her strength and compassion continue to guide communities of faith today and how we can live out similar values in our everyday lives.

Alongside our classroom learning, Term 3 was rich with special events and excursions. Some of our students travelled to Cairns to perform at the ACEC Cultural Dance event, proudly showcasing the traditions of our community. We also welcomed a special Biosecurity talk where students learned about managing mosquitoes and fruit flies in the Torres Strait. Our visit to Star of the Sea Aged Care Home was a beautiful opportunity for students to connect with Elders and spread kindness. Children’s Day at ANZAC Park was another joyful highlight filled with games, art, and community celebration. A huge congratulations goes to Meleisha, Walter, Zaiden, Taye, Ivy-Anne, and Lakeisha for travelling to Brisbane to represent our class at the STEM MAD Showcase, where they presented a project focused on sustainability. What an incredible achievement!

Thank you, as always, for your continued support this term. The enthusiasm and encouragement you show at home has such a powerful impact in the classroom. I hope you and your family enjoy a restful and safe holiday break. We’re looking forward to a wonderful Term 4 together to finish the year on a high.