Mentone Park Primary School acknowledges the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we learn and play.

We value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and cultures’ and recognise their connection to lands, waters and communities.

We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Term 2- We are back! 

After a well-earned rest for teachers, students and families, our school community is buzzing with energy as students settle back into learning and routines. It's wonderful to see so many bright faces through the gates again, and we are looking forward to a term packed with meaningful learning experiences. Over the next couple of weeks, we are looking forward to our annual Mother's Day breakfast, District Cross Country, City of Kingston Junior Mayor, our Prep, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 and Grade 4 students will be heading out for swimming, and Walk Safely to School Day. 

5/6 Camp Waratah Beach Camp  

What a way to kick off the term 2! Our Grade 5/6 students headed off last week for a three-day camp at Waratah Beach Camp, and they had an absolutely wonderful time. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to build friendships, challenge themselves, and create lasting memories outside of the classroom. A huge thank you our staff and parent volunteers who attended to make the experience so special for our students. 

ANZAC Day Commemoration  

This year's ANZAC Day service at Mentone RSL was one our school community was warmly invited to join, and we were delighted to see families on the day. It was a wonderful turnout that speaks to the importance our community places on this commemoration. Students and families marched, and then at the service stood in quiet, genuine reflection. The atmosphere was one of respect and sincerity. It was a moving occasion, and we are grateful to every family who took the time to be part of it. 

Principal's Reading Challenge  

Our wonderful teachers launched the reading challenge this week and the excitement across the school has been fantastic to see. Designed to encourage a love of reading and build strong reading habits. The reading challenge will run throughout Term 2, with students working towards their reading goals and being celebrated at assembly as they reach each milestone. I love hearing each day from students about what they have been reading and how much they have accomplished. It is one of the highlights of my day! 

Mother's Day Breakfast & Stall 

We are looking forward to welcoming mothers and special guests to our Mother's Day Breakfast on Friday 8th May, and students have the opportunity to purchase gifts on Tuesday 5th May from the stall. 

Prep/Foundation Enrolments for 2027 

Families with children starting Prep in 2027, now is the time to enrol! Enrolments are officially open, and we will be holding an information evening on Thursday 7th May from 5:30pm–6:30pm in the junior building. Our school tours are continuing throughout Term 2, and there will also be an open morning for prospective families on Thursday 21st May at 9:30am.  

Year 6 to Year 7 Transition 

Secondary school placement forms for 2027 were shared with Grade 6 families. If you haven't had a chance to read through your information pack yet, please do so as soon as possible. Students have also received a Year 7 application form, with parents asked to complete all relevant sections and return the form no later than Friday 8th May. 

Have a lovely weekend. 

Leisa 

Dear Parents, Guardians & Caregivers, 

I hope you and your family all had a lovely Easter and that Term 2 has started smoothly for you! 

Changes to the Daily Structure 

Following feedback from students and staff last term, we have made a number of adjustments to better support student wellbeing, play, and readiness for learning. These changes were also shared with School Council earlier this week. 

The key updates include: 

• Extending Morning Break from 20 minutes to 30 minutes 

• Moving the 10-minute Eating Time to the end of Lunch Break (rather than before) 

• Reducing Afternoon Break from 30 minutes to 20 minutes 

Student feedback highlighted that a 20-minute Morning Break did not always provide enough time to both eat and engage in meaningful play following a two-hour learning block. By extending this break, we aim to give students greater opportunity to recharge and return to learning feeling refreshed and ready for Session 3. 

Students also noted the short gap between eating at Morning Break and again before Lunch. In response, and based on staff feedback around smoother transitions into learning, Eating Time will now take place at the end of Lunch Break. This adjustment helps to better space eating opportunities across the day, while also supporting a calmer, more structured transition into the afternoon learning block. 

While the Afternoon Break has been shortened to accommodate these changes, a 20-minute break will still provide students with time for a snack (if needed) and active play, supporting focus and engagement through the final session of the day. 

A summary of our updated daily structure is outlined below: 

• 8:50–9:00am – Morning Routine 

• 9:00–11:00am – Sessions 1 & 2 (Fruit Snack at 10:00am) 

• 11:00–11:30am – Morning Break (30 minutes) 

• 11:30–12:30pm – Session 3 

• 12:30–1:00pm – Lunch Break (30 minutes) 

• 1:00–1:10pm – Eating Time (10 minutes) 

• 1:10–2:10pm – Session 4 

• 2:10–2:30pm – Afternoon Break (20 minutes) 

• 2:30–3:30pm – Session 5 

Also, please note that during Weeks 3 and 4, the Specialist timetable will be modified to support the Prep–Year 4 Swimming Program. These changes ensure students continue to access all their Specialist subjects, while also maintaining valuable planning time for staff. 

Yours sincerely, 

Nathan Hutchins 

Assistant Principal 

Important Dates

In the Spotlight / Overview

We have had a wonderful start to Term 2 in Prep and it has been lovely to see everyone return refreshed and ready for learning. Students have settled back into routines quickly and are showing growing confidence and independence in the classroom. 

Last week, we learnt about ANZAC Day through the story ANZAC Ted. To honour our ANZACs we made medals for our own teddies and brought them along to the ANZAC assembly. Well done to Sophie, who got up and spoke beautifully in front of the whole school. It was also wonderful to see Hugo K represent Mentone Park Primary School at the Mentone RSL parade.  

It has been fantastic to see students reconnecting with friends and embracing the busy start to Term 2. We are looking forward to another exciting term of growth and learning together. 

Reminders

Decodable Readers 
We swap these on a Monday. They may sometimes bring home the same book twice. If your child forgets their books on Monday, they can swap on another day – we don’t want anyone going without!  

Communication / Reading Diaries 
Please ensure that you write the title of the reader in the diary each day AND ensure the diary is brought to school. Thank you to those who are doing this already. 

Swimming Program at Mentone Aquatics 
Our swimming program begins soon, and the students are very excited! Swimming is a wonderful opportunity to build confidence, water safety skills and independence. 

• Students should wear bathers underneath their school uniform
  · Please remember to pack underwear for after swimming
  · Swimming caps (provided by Mentone Park) and goggles are required 
  · Students will need a towel, wet bag/plastic bag and shoes such as crocs or thongs 
  · Extra snacks are highly recommended, as swimming can make students very hungry 
  · If attending to watch, please remember there is strictly no photography at the pool (including your own child) 

Principal’s Reading Challenge 
The Principal’s Reading Challenge has begun! Participation is optional, and students who are taking part have received their reading logs. We look forward to celebrating our readers as they work towards their milestones throughout the term.  

Writing: 
This fortnight, we have been settling back into writing routines and building confidence after the holidays. Students have been writing about their holiday experiences and learning how to share ideas in a clear sequence. 

We have also begun revisiting grammar and punctuation, helping students remember how sentences work and what makes writing easy to read. Students are continuing to practise writing simple decodable sentences using the sounds and words they know. 

InitiaLit: 
In InitiaLit, we have continued building our early reading skills through learning new sounds, practising blending and reading decodable words. 

During Weeks 1 and 2, students have revised familiar sounds and been introduced to new sounds including /i/, and /f/. We met our new friends ‘Iggy Insect’ and ‘Fifi Flamingo’. We made ‘Inky Insects’ with our thumb prints and wrote an interesting sentence about them.  

Maths: 
In Maths, we have begun our Counting Collections unit. Students are learning how to carefully count groups of objects while developing confidence with number recognition and quantity. 

Through hands-on activities, students are practising organising objects into groups, counting with one-to-one correspondence and recording how many items they have counted. We have noticed it is much much easier to count our collections (accurately!) when they are properly organised, for example, using ten frames. We are encouraging students to explain their thinking and notice different ways collections can be organised and counted. 

Humanities: 
This fortnight, we have begun exploring our Geography unit by learning about Planet Earth and introducing the idea that we all belong to places. 

Students are beginning to think about the world around them and are developing curiosity about different countries, cultures and environments. We will continue building this understanding as we explore different parts of the world throughout the term. 

Recognising TIER Role Models

Week 1:  
Marley -  

Week 2:  
Tenzin – For showing excellence in Maths by confidently counting, organising and recording teen numbers, and applying excellent focus during the lesson.  

Important Dates

In the Spotlight / Overview

We are excited to begin Term 2 and warmly welcome everyone back after the break. We hope families had an enjoyable holiday and that students are feeling ready for a new term of learning and growth. 

Students have made a positive start, settling in well and quickly re-establishing familiar routines. Last week, students learnt about ANZAC Day, exploring important symbols and their meanings. 

In Wellbeing, we have also begun our Resilience Project lessons. Students were very excited to receive their activity books, which they will work through each week as they continue to build their understanding of resilience and positive wellbeing strategies. 

We are looking forward to a fantastic term ahead!

Reminders

Morning Routines: 
Thank you for supporting your child to line up independently each morning. We have already seen students show confidence in doing this, which helps to build independence and ensures a calm and positive start to the day, ready for learning. 

Principal’s Reading Challenge: 
We are excited to introduce the Principal’s Reading Challenge, designed to encourage a love of reading and build strong reading habits. 

Participation is optional, and reading logs went home this week for students who have chosen to take part. The challenge will run throughout Term 2, with students working towards their reading goals and being celebrated at assembly as they reach each milestone. 

We look forward to celebrating our wonderful readers as they work towards their reading goals! 

Swimming Program at Mentone Aquatics: 
The Mentone Park Swimming Program (P-4) is just around the corner, and the excitement is building! The program will run for 8 days, from 5–15 May at Mentone Aquatic in Mentone (no swimming on Monday 4th or Monday 10th May).  

• Students need to wear bathers to school underneath school uniform (they need to remember to pack underwear!) 

• Swimming cap and goggles are required for all lessons. We do have spare caps if needed.  

• Please pack a wet bag/plastic bag for wet bathers and towel 

• Students need to bring crocs/thongs to wear to and from the pool 

• Please pack extra food/snacks - students can get very hungry during the program!  
• If you come to watch, please note there is strictly no photography (including on mobile devices) at the pool. This includes photos of your own child. 

Year 1/2 Swimming Times 

• 1/2D & 1/2F 
  Leave school: 9:40am 
  Lesson starts: 10:10am - 10:50am 
• 1/2W 
  Leave school: 10:20am 
  Lesson starts: 10:50am – 11:30am

Writing: We have been learning to understand the structure of a narrative before we plan and write our own. 

InitiaLit:        
Year 1:  

• We have been learning about the digraphs ‘ow’ (snow) and ‘oa’ (boat), the letter ‘_y’ as in cry and homophones. 

• Our tricky words have included love, over and says.  

• Our class storybook has been Let’s Get a Pup by Bob Graham, which includes the WOW words generous, stumble and pace. 

• Our comprehension strategy has been ‘connecting’. 

• Our tricky words have included really, animal and because.  

• Our class storybook has been The Stone Lion by Margaret Wild, which includes the WOW words huddled, glow and foolishness.  

Numeracy: In our current unit on place value, we have been working with numbers to the 1000s. We have been placing these numbers on number lines, writing them in words, partitioning them, amongst other exciting things. 

Inquiry (Geography: ‘Continents, Countries & Maps’): We have been learning to explain how to find our way around using maps. We have also been learning to name and locate the continents of the world.  

Wellbeing (The Resilience Project): We are learning to understand that all emotions are normal. We are also learning to understand the importance of noticing and naming emotions so that we can make sense of our feelings.

Recognising TIER Role Models

Peggy Y - For outstanding achievement, enthusiasm, and confidence in Mathematics. Your excellent problem-solving skills and love of numbers shine brightly every day! 

Jayce P - For carefully planning and accurately drawing a detailed map of our classroom as part of our Geography unit on “Continents, Countries & Maps”. 

Important Dates

In the Spotlight / Overview

Welcome Back 
Welcome back to Term 2! We hope everyone has had a relaxing break and students are feeling refreshed for the term ahead. 

It has been great to see students reconnect and settle back into our routines. This week, we have also begun implementing the Social Stencil program, which will focus on building students’ social and emotional skills, developing positive relationships, and resilience. 

We look forward to a great term ahead! 

Principal’s Reading Challenge 
We are excited to introduce our very own Principal’s Reading Challenge at Mentone Park Primary School! 

Participation in the challenge is optional. Students who have chosen to take part have taken home a reading log to record their reading. The reading goals for Year 3/4 students are: Bronze (15 books), Silver (20 books), Gold (25 books).  

Students record each book in their reading log. Reading can include school readers, library books, books from home, or shared reading and students should read books appropriate to their level (ideally a mix of fiction and non-fiction). An adult needs to initial each entry; then teachers sign off when goals are reached. Certificates will be awarded at assembly when students reach each reading goal. 

The challenge will run through Term 2 as we continue building a strong culture of reading at MPPS. 

Thank you for your support in helping your child develop a love of reading. 

Reminders

Swimming Program at Mentone Aquatics 
The Mentone Park Swimming Program (P-4) is just around the corner, and the excitement is building! The program will run for 8 days, from 5–15 May at Mentone Aquatic in Mentone (no swimming on Monday 4th or Monday 10th May). We depart school at 9am each day, and the Year 3/4 lessons start at 9:30am. 

Students need to wear bathers to school underneath school uniform (they need to remember to pack underwear!) 

• Swimming cap and goggles are required for all lessons. We do have spare caps if needed.  

• Please pack a wet bag/plastic bag for wet bathers and towel 

• Students need to bring crocs/thongs to wear to and from the pool 

• Please pack extra food/snacks - students can get very hungry during the program!  
• If you come to watch, please note there is strictly no photography (including on mobile devices) at the pool. This includes photos of your own child. 

If you have any questions please contact your child's classroom teacher. 

Homework 
A friendly reminder that homework has begun again this week, with tasks being due each Friday morning. 

Reading: 20-30 minutes at least 3 x per week, with book title and pages/chapters read recording in student diaries. 

Maths: Set Mathletics tasks completed (approximately 20 minutes per week). 

Literacy: We are learning to understand the rhyme and syllable structure of a poem to plan and write our own. 

In SpellEx, Year 3 students are learning strategies to spell longer words, and about the rule for spelling the sound /v/ at the end of a word. Year 4 students are learning about closed and open syllables, and revising “rabbit words”. 

Numeracy: We are learning to count and convert fractions, and to identify equivalent fractions. 

Wellbeing: We are discovering that we share many similar interests with classmates we don’t yet know very well. 

Inquiry: We are learning We are learning about why Australia was labelled Terra Nullius, what this meant, and how this has impacted First Nations peoples. 

Recognising TIER Role Models

Congratulations to our most recent TIER Role Models! 

Olive: For her outstanding reflection for our Harmony Day book explaining why we should embrace our differences and be inclusive. It was beautifully written, well done! 

Charlotte: For her inspiring reflection in our Harmony Day book, thoughtfully explaining how we can include everyone in the classroom, regardless of their age or background. 

Emma: For her outstanding effort in all class work and her commitment to always doing her best. Emma approaches every task with a positive attitude and a smile, making her a wonderful role model for others. 

Henry: For his impressive improvement in effort and concentration this week, especially during our Greek Myth lesson on 'The Beginning of the World'. 

Hutch: For demonstrating outstanding effort in improving his handwriting this term. His bookwork in Spellex and Mathematics in particular is consistently neat and well-presented. 

Jack: For writing an excellent summary of ‘The Trojan Horse’, including all key details and demonstrating excellent sentence structure and accurate punctuation. 

Caspian: For crafting a beautifully written rhyming poem that thoughtfully followed the structure of The Ant Explorer, demonstrating creativity and attention to detail. 

Archie: For composing a creative and engaging rhyming poem, skillfully following the structure of The Ant Explorer and showcasing excellent effort and imagination. 

Important Dates

In the Spotlight / Overview

The 5/6 students thoroughly enjoyed their time at Waratah Beach Camp, with a wide range of activities from rock climbing to rock pools ensuring there was something for everyone. The pancake breakfast was a clear highlight, complete with some entertaining pancake flipping, and from teaching the Nutbush at the disco to sharing stories at lights out, there were many memorable moments. We extend our thanks to our parent volunteers, Nicola and Brad, whose contributions helped make camp a memorable experience for all.  

Reminders

Winter Interschool Sport – Our Winter Interschool Sport program has begun this week. Students are participating in AFL, netball, or soccer and representing our school against other local schools. It’s been great to see their enthusiasm and teamwork on display again for another term.  

• If your child is playing AFL, they are required to have a mouth guard to play. 

• If your child is playing Soccer, they are required to wear shin guards to play. 

Homework – Students are expected to record their reading in their reading diaries at least three times each week, along with completing their assigned Mathletics tasks. We appreciate your support in encouraging your child to stay on top of this work so they can avoid needing to catch up at school on Fridays. 

Literacy: We are learning to read, spell and analyse words with the Latin root ‘ven/vent’ meaning ‘come’. 

We are learning to identify the relative clauses in sentences, as well as the relative adverb or pronoun. 

We are learning and applying newly taught vocabulary. 

We are learning to write summary sentences to identify the main idea in the text. 

Numeracy: We are learning to investigate the connection between perimeter and area. 

History: We are learning to draw conclusions about the significance of the Industrial Revolution on empire expansion and colonisation. 

Wellbeing: We are learning to develop mindfulness skills by utilising our senses as a strategy for enhancing focus and awareness. 

Recognising TIER Role Models

Zach  - Excellence - For independently writing a detailed camp recount, showing persistence and determination, and confidently retelling events in sequence. 

Chase  – Excellence – For showing resilience when faced with challenges on camp, he endeavoured to overcome the obstacles that were put in his way.  

Welcome Back to Term 2 – Growing Gratitude and Connection 

Welcome back to Term 2! We hope all our students and families had a restful and enjoyable break. As we begin a new term together, it’s a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, reset routines, and refocus on the values that help our children thrive—both in and out of the classroom. 

This term, we continue to build on our wellbeing focus by exploring gratitude, one of the key pillars of The Resilience Project. Gratitude is all about noticing and appreciating the positive things in our lives—big or small. Research shows that practising gratitude regularly can improve mental health, strengthen relationships, and increase overall happiness. 

How can we encourage gratitude at school and home? 

• Daily reflections: Encourage children to share or write down three things they are grateful for each day. 

• Gratitude conversations: At the dinner table or before bed, ask, “What was something good about your day?” 

• Acts of appreciation: Saying “thank you,” writing a kind note, or acknowledging someone’s effort helps build a culture of kindness. 

• Modelling behaviour: Children learn best by example—when adults show gratitude, they are more likely to do the same. 

By embedding these small, meaningful practices into everyday life, we help children develop resilience and a more positive outlook. 

Introducing the Social Stencil Program (Grades 3–6) 

We are also excited to introduce the Social Stencil Program for students in Grades 3–6 this term. This evidence-informed program is designed to support students’ social and emotional development through engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences. 

The Social Stencil Program focuses on: 

• Building self-awareness and emotional literacy 

• Developing positive coping strategies 

• Strengthening peer relationships 

• Enhancing problem-solving and decision-making skills 

Through interactive lessons, discussions, and practical activities, students will learn how to navigate challenges, manage emotions, and build strong connections with others. The program aligns with our whole-school wellbeing approach and complements the strategies students are learning through The Resilience Project. 

Working Together 

Wellbeing is strongest when school and home work together. We encourage families to continue these conversations at home and support children in practising gratitude and positive social skills in their everyday lives. 

We’re looking forward to a positive and productive Term 2, filled with growth, connection, and kindness. 

Kind regards, 

Zoe Guthrie 

Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader 

In the Spotlight / Overview

Our focus for the past two weeks has been on RESPECT as we used the pictures from the book ‘Gallipoli’ by Kerry Greenwood to spark discussion around soldiers and the meaning of the ANZAC’s. This inspired portraits of Australian soldiers, with the Years Prep to 2 creating torn paper collages and Years 3-6 experimenting with charcoal and pastels. It was a beautiful activity to complete in the lead up to ANZAC Day (lessons in week 1) and to reflect on afterwards (lessons in week 2).

Reminders

Sometimes things get a little messy in the art room and therefore everyone is encouraged to have an art smock. This could be a purchased one (eg. from somewhere like Officeworks) or an old shirt (adult sized are great for kids!). If these could please be labelled with name and grade, it would be greatly appreciated. There is a tub of spares always available in the art room, however please note that these are used by students across the entire school.

Art P-6: We are learning to create an original portrait of an Australian soldier and reflect on its meaning.

Recognising TIER Role Models

week 1
Will K – Demonstrating EXCELLENCE & RESPECT in Art. Not only were you thoughtful & respectful during the discussion about the ANZAC’s, but you also worked hard to avoid distractions and work on your portrait of a soldier. Superstar!

In the Spotlight / Overview

After a wonderful first term demonstrating EXCELLENCE in PE, all year levels are set for another active term! Years Prep to 2 continue reviewing the concepts of Positive Play; while exploring Locomotor Skills, the fundamentals needed for all movement. The Year 3-6 students are exploring Invasion Games and different strategies to apply when the aim is to invade an opponent's territory and score a goal or point.

Next week we have a team of 37 incredible students from Yrs 3-6 competing at District Cross Country at Karkarook Park. Congratulations and wishing the best of luck to our MPPS team:

Amalia, Archie, Tyler, Dustin, Hayley, Henry, Mason, Eve, James, Caspian, Will C, Evelyn, Olive, Kallan, Tate, Edward, Juniper, Myla, Will K, Nia, Charlie, Judd, Jett, Billy, Mitchell, Austin, Liv, Zara, Oscar, Aidan, Roxy, Asha, Flynn, Chase, Lachy, Joshua & Sid.

Reminders

Everyone is encouraged to have a go and to try things in some capacity. If for some reason your child is unable to participate in PE (eg. injury), please don’t hesitate to let me know via Compass so that I can ensure they are catered for.

For the District House Cross Country - Parent volunteers are always welcome and greatly appreciated! Sign up is available via the questions in the events section. Roles on the day include marshalling and supervising. In adherence to Department of Education Guidelines, all parents volunteering must currently hold a Working With Children's Check (WWCC). Please indicate via the questions within this event if you are willing to volunteer and also what the status of your WWCC is.

Mentone Park Primary School requests that parents/carers, students and invited guests who photograph, film or record school activities only do so for their own personal use and do not publish the images in any form, including on social media, without the prior consent of persons whose children also appear in the images. Neither the school nor the department own or control any images of students taken by parents/carers, students or their invited guests at school activities.  

Prep: We are learning to participate in activities safely and know the difference between personal and general space.

Yr 1/2: We are learning to participate in tag games and move in different directions and at different levels.

Yr 3/4: We are learning to move into space to receive a ball, call for the ball and maintain possession by selecting the best passing option in modified and small sided games.

Yr 5/6: We are learning to apply offensive strategies such as maintaining possession, moving into open space (when and where to run) and effective passing options (who and when to pass) to move the ball towards the scoring end.

Recognising TIER Role Models

Week 1
Cara K – For her willingness to persist and challenge herself in PE. You demonstrated INTEGRITY during all games by being honest and responsible. Superstar!

In the Spotlight / Overview

In STEM students from Years 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6 have been finishing and presenting their projects to show their understanding from their Term 1 topics of Sound, Forces and Light. This term the topic or science focus will be biological sciences- with a focus on living things. There will be some slow and long experiments (plant growing), and chances to participate in outside learning through observation walks and field research. We will also help the Green Team with some ongoing sustainability projects for the school. Stay tuned for more information. See some pictures below of the first week back!

Reminders

The students in Years 3/4 and 5/6 have finished their forces game designs and light artworks this week. They will be on display in the hallway outside the STEM lab for this term. Make sure to come and check them out sometime!

F: We are learning about plants and animals.

1/2: We are applying our understanding of sound and sound effects.

3/4: We are applying our understanding of forces.

5/6: We are applying our understanding of light.

Recognising TIER Role Models

STEM Term 1 week 10:
William H. Teamwork, Integrity. For being so focussed and on task with your team in your forces game design project this week. You should be really proud of your ideas and your efforts this week!

STEM Term 2 week 1:
Indigo L. Teamwork, Integrity. For showing such enthusiasm and collaboration with her team for the sound effects movie this week. You are a great Foley artist!

In the Spotlight / Overview

In Auslan, students across the school have been reviewing and practising signs learnt in Term 1 with ‘partner practise’ time. This week we have been looking how to describe our holidays with storytelling by using different types of signing in Auslan. Such as common signs, depicting signs (using hands and fingers to show objects or how they move) and constructed action (acting with your whole body). I have attached some family signs to keep practising at home!

Reminders

During the holidays on April 13^th, it was National Auslan Day. This day celebrates the day the first Auslan dictionary was published, by Professor Trevor Johnston, in 1989. This term in Auslan we will continue exploring and celebrating Deaf culture.

F: We are learning about family signs in Auslan.

1/2: We are learning to describe our holidays.

3/4: We are learning how to use depicting signs (DS) and constructed action (CA) when storytelling.

5/6: We are learning how to use depicting signs (DS) and constructed action (CA) when storytelling.

Recognising TIER Role Models

Auslan Term 1 week 10:
Edward G. Integrity, Excellence. For being a positive role model and showing great focus with all review tasks this week in Auslan. You should be proud of your efforts and positive choices!

Auslan Term 2 week 1:
Indiana M. Teamwork, Excellence. For trying her best when signing about her family and showing great teamwork with her partner during alphabet practise. Fantastic effort!