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After some fun with musical instruments, the children enjoyed reading "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen. We then set up activity stations inspired by different scenes from the book, such as crossing a river, braving a snowstorm, and swishing through grass.
To celebrate Book Week, our Monday-Wednesday Kindergarten students dressed up as their favourite book characters.
On Wednesday, August 14th, our Chicken Club students had the exciting opportunity to attend EKKA Show Day. We got to see our Light Sussex show chickens, which we had entered into the competition.
Last Friday (the 9th of August) our Prep students visited Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and got up-close with wildlife.
Today (August 9th) we celebrated Pyjama Day. Our students arrived at school in their pyjamas and enjoyed doughnuts and hot chocolate at lunch time.
On Wednesday, August 7th, our Year 12 students and teachers celebrated with a party featuring doughnuts, marking exactly 100 days until our Year 12 Graduation ceremony.
On Thursday, August 8th, we performed a Wakakirri (story dance) at the Logan Entertainment Centre.
Over the past two weeks, students and parents have enjoyed the benefits of our onsite before and after school care program. Our kids have been having a blast with Miss Sandra from Extend Before & After School Care.
To learn more about Extend, visit the link below: https://www.extend.com.au/school/staines-memorial-college/
In celebration of National Tree Day, our Kindergarten students planted five new trees. With the help of our Property team, the children learned about the importance of caring for the environment and how trees positively affect air quality.
As a Christian private school, we place a strong emphasis on global awareness and multicultural education. Our recent visit has been a wonderful opportunity to deepen our students' appreciation of Japanese culture. Over the past 2 weeks, our Japanese guests have engaged our students in a variety of activities, including traditional art and crafts, spinning widgets, and juggling, offering a fun and interactive learning experience.