24 Carrot Garden Visit

Last week, our students had the wonderful opportunity to engage with the 24 Carrot Garden team. They not only cooked some delicious meals but also got their hands dirty in our school garden. The experience was both educational and fun, fostering a deeper appreciation for gardening and healthy eating among our students.

Inter-School Cross Country

We are proud of our students who represented Herdsmans Cove Primary School in the Inter-School Cross Country event. Their dedication and sportsmanship were commendable. Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and enthusiasm!

Sustainability Centre Incursion

Staff from the Sustainability Centre visited our school, offering a fantastic incursion that focused on ecosystems. Students left the classroom to engage in hands-on learning about the environment, gaining valuable insights into the importance of sustainability and conservation.

Upcoming Event: School Association Annual General Meeting

Our School Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19th at 9:00am. We are currently accepting nominations for the following vacant positions:

Chairperson

Treasurer

Committee Members

The School Association plays a crucial role in supporting school improvement and providing a platform for parent voices in the development of school policy. We look forward to your participation and working together to make a positive impact on our school community.

Join Us:

We encourage all parents and guardians to attend the AGM and consider nominating themselves for one of the vacant positions. Your involvement is vital in shaping the future of our school.

Contact Information:

For more information or to submit nominations, please contact the school office.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Warm regards,

Tobin McColl, Principal 

In 3/4/5 we have been learning about Australian History, specifically Colonisation of Australia and convicts that came to Australia in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s.

To celebrate the hard work the students have completed, we visited Cascades Female Factory and learnt a true story about an 11-year-old girl Mary Derrick, who was sentenced to transportation when she was 11 years old. She left the female factory when she was 19. Whilst serving her time there, she was punished at the factory for acts like talking whilst working (washing clothes), being rebellious and more.

We also learnt about convict history, why people were transported to Van Diemen’s Land and what life was like at the time. They compared what life was like then with now (through hand washing and making a Victorian era toy) - pictured.

Students were really engaged throughout the visit and were asking so many questions about what life was like then and how it would’ve looked whilst on our tour of the factory.

On Tuesday students from 5/6L and 5/6M were treated to a visit from staff from MONA, working together to make claypots, some healthy home-cooking and gardening techniques used to plant mushrooms.  Students were engaged and had a wonderful day.  Thank you to MONA for visiting our school.

On Monday 27 May our Prep to Grade 6 students enjoyed a beautiful day out at Tynwald Park competing in their Cross Country run.  Miss P did a wonderful job organising the event with classes also participating in soccer games, enjoying a play in the park and a free barbecue.

It was great to see so many spectators at the event and everyone participating.  Congratulations to our winners who will be representing the school at the Interschool Cross Country being held on Thursday 6 June.

On Wednesday 29 May, some of our Children's University students stayed back after school to make pizzas with Miss Sutton.  A great time was had by all.

Look what one of our amazing Children’s University students has made - one of the activities from the Children’s University portal.

Well done Harmonie what a great bike!

School photo day was a success on Tuesday.

If you would like to order photo packs for your child, please visit msp.com.au and pay online, using your child's individual shoot key.  Photos will need to be ordered by 11 June.