Prep A

Our Prep students have been busy building their literacy skills by learning sight words and writing descriptive sentences. It’s wonderful to see their confidence and creativity growing each day!

Last Wednesday, we celebrated Book Week with a fantastic parade. The basketball court came alive with superheroes, princesses, dinosaurs, and dogs — a colourful and imaginative mix of costumes that brought smiles to everyone’s faces. Thank you to all the families for your support in making the day so special!

Class 1A

Class 2A

Year 2’s Journey Through History – Kuranda Scenic Railway Excursion

Last Tuesday, Year 2 students embarked on an unforgettable journey aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway. This excursion was a perfect way to consolidate our learning about the history of our region, from past to present.

We discovered that the railway line, which officially opened in 1891, is an engineering marvel. It features:

• 15 hand-dug tunnels
• 55 bridges
• 98 sharp curves

The students were fascinated to learn how this railway was built by hand through rugged terrain, and how it played a vital role in connecting communities and supporting the growth of the region.

Class 3A

Our recent excursion to the Crystal Caves was a truly magical experience for our students. They were captivated by the stunning crystal formations and enjoyed learning about the fascinating world of rocks and minerals. A highlight of the day was watching the teachers crack open a geode, revealing glittering crystals inside—an exciting moment that brought science to life!

Class 4A

Our Year 4 students have been putting their persuasive skills to the test in a creative way this term. For their English assessment, they are using the podcast machine to record persuasive reviews of their favourite movies.

The purpose of the task is to convince their peers to watch the film they love most. By using the podcast format, students are learning how to combine persuasive language with clear speaking skills to engage and influence an audience.

This exciting use of technology has allowed students to practise expression, tone and confidence while making their arguments more powerful. It has been a fun and authentic way to show how spoken language can persuade others.

Class 5A

Year 5 had an exciting and educational day at the Cairns Aquarium, where we deepened our understanding of animal adaptations—a key topic in our science unit. Students observed a wide range of marine and freshwater creatures and explored how each species has adapted to survive in its unique environment.

We learnt about:

• Camouflage in reef fish and sea creatures
• Specialised body parts like the long snouts of seahorses
• Behavioural adaptations such as nocturnal activity in certain species
• Environmental adaptations in animals living in mangroves, rainforests, and coral reefs

The visit helped bring our classroom learning to life and sparked lots of curiosity and great questions!

Class 6A

This week the Year 6 cohort experienced the privilege of conducting a mock parliamentary session in the presence of some representatives from the state parliament education office. We have been studying Civics and Citizenship this term which has led to many interesting debates about issues within the community at a council, state and national level. The students listened to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, the Honourable Patrick Weir talk about his role including stories about suspending some members of parliament for breaching the code of conduct!