Specialists
Term 3
Term 3
Physical Education
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This term in Physical Education, our Foundation students focus on rolling, throwing, catching, and exploring how different types of movement affect how objects travel through the air and along the ground. They will experiment with how arm speed, object size, and release height can change the outcome of a throw or roll.
Throughout the term, students will practise their underarm roll and underarm throw techniques and develop their catching skills using various equipment. They will explore measuring and comparing distances, working with a partner, and participating in small-group circuits. Students will also learn how to prepare their bodies in a ready position to receive and control objects in motion.
To finish the term, students will participate in a fun skills circuit to reflect on their learning and celebrate their progress.
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In Term 2, our Grade 1/2 students focus on striking and receiving skills using racquets, beanbags, and balls. Through a variety of fun and engaging activities, students will explore how to throw, strike, and catch with accuracy, consistency, and control.
As the term progresses, students will build on their forehand striking technique and begin to rally with a partner. They will practise returning to a ready position, aiming for targets, and controlling the direction and speed of the ball. Students will also develop their communication, scoring, and ability to follow rules in simple game situations.
To finish the term, students will revisit the skills and goals they’ve worked on through a circuit assessment, giving them a chance to reflect on their progress and set new personal goals.
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Our Grade 3/4 students are developing their striking and fielding skills this term in Physical Education. They will build on their understanding of how to successfully strike an object with control and move into position to field and return an object during a game.
Students will participate in activities focusing on the correct technique for striking, tracking and intercepting a moving object and applying these skills in small-sided game situations. Throughout the term, they will explore basic gameplay strategies, including teamwork, positioning, and communication.
Students can reflect on their progress, set goals, and give feedback to their peers as they develop confidence in various striking and fielding roles.
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Our Grade 5/6 students will focus on building their cricket skills this term in Physical Education. They will develop their ability to strike the ball accurately, improve their fielding technique, and enhance their overall understanding of the game.
Students will engage in activities designed to help them master batting and bowling techniques and practice key fielding skills like tracking and intercepting the ball. They will apply these skills in game-like situations to refine their performance in a competitive environment. Throughout the term, we will also cover basic cricket strategies, such as maintaining communication on the field, positioning, and supporting teammates.
Students will reflect on their development throughout the unit, setting personal goals and giving feedback to peers. This will help them develop confidence as they take on various roles during cricket games and work together as a team.
Visual Arts
Welcome back to the Art Room for Term 3!
We have an exciting and busy term ahead as we prepare for our annual art show. This much-anticipated event is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to celebrate and showcase the creative achievements of our students. This year’s theme, ‘Under the Sea’, invites students across all year levels to explore marine life through both 2D and 3D artworks. It has been fantastic to see students’ imaginations come to life as they dive deep into this ocean-inspired theme! As our school proudly celebrates its 150th anniversary, we hope this year’s art show will be a memorable one. Not only a celebration of student talent but also a valuable fundraising opportunity for our school. Further details about the art show will be shared through the school newsletter and Compass closer to the date.
Preps
This term, our Prep students will be engaging in a variety of hands-on activities, exploring key art forms such as clay modelling, printmaking, drawing, and construction using a diverse range of materials. Students will be introduced to key art elements, including texture, line and shape, in alignment with the Victorian Curriculum. We’re excited to support our youngest artists as they present their very first artworks in our school art show!
Art Show Pieces:
Clay Octopus Sculpture
Guided Drawing of a Sea Creature
Paper Construction Crab
Grade 3/4
Grade 3/4 students will begin by exploring perspective drawing techniques to create detailed aquarium scenes, with a focus on depth, scale, and spatial awareness. They will also make CD fish artworks using mixed media, which will add a creative sparkle to our Glow Room. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their artistic choices and use a range of materials creatively, fostering independence in artmaking.
Art Show Pieces:
Aquarium Perspective Drawing
Mixed Media CD Fish
Grade 1/2
Our Grade 1/2 students will start the term by creating vibrant neon watercolour sea creatures for our special ‘Glow Room’ display. They will explore construction techniques and experiment with various materials, building confidence in expressing their artistic styles. These activities support students in developing their use of colour, form, and personal expression through a combination of guided and open-ended tasks.
Art Show Pieces:
Neon Watercolour & Pastel Sea Creature Drawing
3D Glow-in-the-Dark Clam Shell
Grade 5/6
Our Grade 5/6 students will explore more advanced concepts this term, beginning with tinting techniques using acrylic paints to create ocean backgrounds on their art folios. They’ll add silhouette sea creatures to give a sense of movement and depth. Later in the term, students will explore positive and negative space through their ‘Under the Sea’ Notan artworks and complete their papier-mâché puffer fish from last term.
This unit helps students refine their understanding of visual conventions, compositional techniques, and how to convey mood through art.
We’re so proud of the creativity, effort, and enthusiasm that all students bring into the Art Room. We can't wait to share their amazing creations with you at the Art Show!
Art Show Pieces:
Ocean Animal Tinting on Folios
Under the Sea Notan Design
Papier-Mâché Puffer Fish
Science
Earth & Space
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In Term 2, Grade 3/4 students will complete an Earth and Space unit called “Beneath our feet”.
Students will explore Earth’s natural resources in this unit, focusing on rocks, minerals, and soils. They will investigate the observable properties of these materials, such as colour, texture, hardness, and permeability, and consider how these properties influence their everyday uses.
Through hands-on activities, students will learn to classify different rocks and soils and create examples of sandstone and conglomerate rocks using various materials. They will analyse different soil samples and determine their suitability for construction, gardening, growing food and raising animals.
As part of their STEM learning, students will complete a water filter design challenge using natural materials such as rocks, sand and soil. They will create an interactive game or animation using Scratch to demonstrate their understanding of the rock cycle.
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In Term 2, the Grade 5/6 students will also study Earth and Space, completing a unit called "Creators and Destroyers."
In this unit, students will deepen their understanding of the Earth's dynamic systems by exploring the geological processes that shape its surface. Students will investigate how natural forces such as weathering, erosion, transportation, and deposition contribute to slow and rapid landscape changes over time.
They will examine the causes and effects of sudden geological events and extreme weather conditions, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and floods, and how these natural hazards impact various communities and environments. Students will also explore how technology is currently being used to reduce the effects of these natural hazards.
Students will complete various STEM tasks to support this learning, such as designing and testing a shake-proof structure and creating a volcano warning system using the Scratch coding platform.
Prep
In Term 3, students in Prep will continue the Italian language through songs, games, and simple speaking activities. The focus is on building confidence in using basic Italian words and understanding simple classroom instructions.
Basic greetings (e.g. Ciao, Buongiorno, Come ti chiami?)
Animals
Primary colours
Italian songs and movement
Grade 1/2
Grade 1/2 students in Term 3 expand their vocabulary and use of Italian phrases. They continue practising greetings and develop confidence in using familiar words in classroom conversations. Cultural exploration is introduced through well-known Italian landmarks.
Topics covered:
Extended greetings and personal introductions
Numbers 1–20
Colours in more detail
Animals
Famous Italian landmarks (e.g. the Colosseum, Leaning Tower of Pisa)
Italian
This structured, progressive approach helps students to become confident in using Italian for practical communication, while fostering a strong appreciation for Italy’s rich culture and history.
Grade 3/4
In Term 3, Grade 3/4 students continue using more complex sentence structures and explore aspects of school life in Italy. They will read and write short texts in Italian and deepen their understanding of Italian customs and traditions.
Topics covered:
Expanded greetings and conversational phrases
Classroom objects and school-related vocabulary
Simple reading and writing tasks
Historical Roman Empire
Grade 5 and 6
In Term 3, Grades 5/6 students will further develop their language skills through a deeper study of Italian culture, daily routines, and history. They engage in structured conversations, short presentations, and written tasks, using a broader vocabulary and more complex grammar structures.
Topics covered:
Detailed greetings and personal conversations
Daily life in Italy (school, home, leisure)
Italian food culture and traditional meals
Parts of the body and simple health-related vocabulary
Introduction to key historical events and figures in Italian history with a focus on the Roman Empire
Performing Arts
The Prep and Grade 12 students will learn different styles every week and work towards a performance at the end of the term. More news about this will be provided later in the term. Students will learn the fundamentals of ballet, jazz, hip-hop, Latin and lyrical dance and explore each style’s history and cultural influences. They will also learn the practical side of dance and the theory behind it, which consists of the ‘elements of dance’ - body, space, time, energy, and action/relationship.
Students will gain knowledge of the strong correlation between dance and music and how music affects how we dance.
Looking forward to a fun and educational term.