Assistant Head of Primary P-4 and Gifted Education Coordinator P-6

Pastoral Update

Outdoor Wellbeing Trail

This term, our P-4 students will participate in an Outdoor Wellbeing Trail centred on the pastoral theme Growing Through Connection. Through a series of guided experiences in familiar outdoor spaces, students will explore how meaningful connections with people, place, nature, themselves and God help us grow, flourish and thrive.

Drawing on both Dominican values and Aboriginal perspectives, students will engage in activities that develop gratitude, empathy, deep listening, self-awareness, resilience and kindness. Across the term, they will reflect on questions such as Where do I belong?, How can I help others feel included?, How can I find balance in a busy world?, and How can I use my gifts to make a positive difference?

Students will gather in spaces such as Warami, learn about the significance of Dharug Country, practise mindful reflection in nature, explore how their amazing brains help them learn and grow, and discover how small acts of kindness and service contribute to a stronger community.

By revisiting the trail throughout the term, students will deepen their understanding that wellbeing is strengthened through connection. Our hope is that each child finishes the term with a stronger sense of belonging, greater self-awareness, and the confidence to contribute positively to the world around them.

Gifted Education Update

ABC Education success

We are delighted to share that Joyce Wong (Year 1) was recently recognised as a winner in ABC Education’s News in My Neighbourhood Competition for her piece, My Grandma on Zoom. As part of her prize, Joyce visited the ABC Education studios to record an upcoming episode of the News Time podcast, and her winning work will also be published on the News in My Neighbourhood website. Making the experience even more special, Joyce’s older sister, Joanna, who accompanied her on the day, was invited to record the introduction to the podcast episode.

We are incredibly proud of Joyce’s creativity, confidence and love of storytelling, and congratulate her for this wonderful opportunity.

Maths Olympiad High Achievers

Congratulations to all students who participated in this year’s APSMO Maths Games and Maths Olympiad competitions. These challenging problem-solving competitions encourage students to think creatively, persevere through complex tasks and develop their mathematical reasoning skills. We are proud of every student who embraced the challenge and extended their learning.

A special congratulations to the following students for their outstanding achievements:

High Achiever Medal
Jingxian (Lydia) Wang (Year 6) 

Top 10% Achiever – Gold Pin
Jingxian (Lydia) Wang (Year 6)
Aria Leung (Year 6)
Amara Jeyaganesh (Year 6)
Marie Metledge (Year 6)

Top 25% Achiever – Silver Pin
Soopia Chang (Year 6)
Mia Bogovic (Year 6)
Jonathan Lin (Year 3)

Ms Lauren Petroni
Assistant Head of Primary P-4 and Gifted Education Coordinator P-6