Assistant Head of Primary P-4 and Curriculum Leader P-4

Pastoral Update

Healthy Harold inspires healthy choices on Go Bananas Day

Term 4 kicked off with a vibrant and health-focused celebration: Go Bananas Day! Endorsed by Life Education and the ever-popular Healthy Harold, this special day is designed to help our primary students learn about the importance of healthy eating, wellbeing and making positive choices. Go Bananas Day is also supported by Australian Bananas and aligns with the NSW PDHPE syllabus, focusing on key learning areas, including:

• Health and Wellbeing
• Respectful Relationships
• Making Healthy Choices

Students enjoyed their healthy and nutritious bananas during morning Crunch and Sip and used Community Time in the afternoon, to explore how bananas contribute to energy, growth and overall health, and wellbeing. Our Environment and Sustainability Team also made the most of the day by collecting banana peels for composting, nearly filling a 20 litre bucket!

By combining fun with meaningful learning, Go Bananas Day offered a memorable and educational experience that supports our ongoing commitment to student health and wellbeing.

Celebrating Children’s Week

This week we celebrate Children’s Week, a national event held every October that recognises and promotes the rights of children. It’s a time to focus on helping children thrive, learn, play and have their voices heard – principles outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

Each year, Children’s Week highlights a different article from the UNCRC. The theme for 2025 is based on Article 42: ‘Everyone should know about Children’s Rights!‘

This special week reminds us of the vital role families, educators and communities play in ensuring children feel seen, heard and valued. It encourages us all to create inclusive, supportive environments that nurture children’s development and celebrate their contributions.

Curriculum update

Curriculum overviews now available

The Term 4 Curriculum Overviews for each grade are now available through the grade homepages of the Veritas Online platform. These overviews provide valuable insights into what your child will be learning this term. They are a great way to support learning at home, spark meaningful conversations with your child about school and strengthen the connection between home and classroom learning. We encourage you to take a moment to explore the Curriculum Overview for your child’s grade.

Learning beyond the classroom

It’s shaping up to be a busy and enriching term in the curriculum space! All students from Kindergarten to Year 2 will take part in the Swim Program at Enfield Pool during Weeks 3 and 4, helping build water confidence and safety skills.

Year 2 and Year 4 students will also enjoy hands-on science experiences with upcoming visits to the Science Labs on the senior campus:

• Year 4 on Wednesday 5 November
• Year 2 on Wednesday 12 November

These activities offer valuable opportunities to extend classroom learning and spark curiosity in real-world contexts.

Lauren Petroni
Assistant Head of Primary P-4 and Curriculum Leader P-4