PREP/1, 1 WHITE AND 1 BLUE

P/1, 1 Blue and 1 White are going on an excursion to support our learning in the area of HASS and developing our understanding of how time changes our world. The excursion is aimed at providing authentic learning experiences for our students and exploring the inquiry questions:

How can we show that the present is different from or similar to the past?

How do we describe the sequence of time?

What are the main dates, terms and events that I can use to describe my life so far and also my future?

When:        Wednesday 26th August

Where:       The Channel Museum, 1755 Channel Highway, Margate

                   Dru Point Bicentennial Park, Dru Point Rd, Margate

Time:         9:10am –               Depart School

                  10am-11am-  Channel Museum for Group A/Dru Point Park for Group B

                  11:30-12:30pm –    Channel Museum for Group B/Dru Point Park for Group A

                   12:30-1:30pm –      Both Groups lunch and play at Dru Point Park

                   1:30pm –               Depart Margate

                   2:10pm –               Arrive back at school

What to pack: Students will need to bring a packed lunch, morning tea, a drink bottle or two with water, a raincoat or jacket for possible weather conditions and have sunscreen applied.

5/6 BLUE, 5/6 NAVY AND 5/6 WHITE

On Thursday 27th August, Grade 5/6 students will be participating in a Sports Gala Afternoon.  The event will involve students participating in either soccer, football, netball or chess.  Other participating schools are Bellerive and Howrah Primary.  The event will take place at Howrah Primary School.

Students will leave school at 11.45am and return to school by 2.45pm.  Purdie Hudson and Vincent Kamano as well as classroom teachers will be supervising the event.

Students playing soccer must wear shin pads.  Football boots are encouraged.

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions parents will not be able to attend the event.