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It was another busy week in the primary this week. On Monday we were visited by an author in residence James Foley who is a children's book illustrator. He inspired many children with his interesting drawings of characters from his book "The Last Viking" and with his new book yet to be released.

The Year 6 children headed off to Canberra early Tuesday morning chaperoned by Mr Casey, Miss De Pinto, Miss Coniglio, Mrs Fry, Mr Moylan, Mr Edwards, Mrs Scott and Mrs Joyce. Judging by the descriptive, entertaining newsletters, everyone seems to be having a wonderful time but will undoubtedly return home exhausted.

Children in Years 3 and 5 sat the NAPLAN test which they managed with great confidence and maturity. After a few anxieties on the Tuesday, all children coped very well and certainly tried their best.

The Year 1's were intrigued and fascinated by a visit from Mr Spineless Wonder. This was an incursion on the study of insects presented by an entomologist who brought in an array of very large and different insects which the children were able to get up close and personal.

Liz Gardner
Assistant Principal K - 2

WEEK 5 UPCOMING DATES

May 22^nd	Morris Gleitzman speaks to Years 4, 5 & 6
May 23^rd	Year 5 excursion to the Mary Poppins musical National Simultaneous Storytime 2012 The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland
May 24^th	OT Workshop for Parents (Day 2) 7pm in the Kindy
May 25^th	Primary Mass hosted by 5G

It was wonderful to see the Year 4's working with children from Year 7 on leadership skills

Year 1 visit from Spineless Wonders

On Tuesday the 15th May Year Ones had a visit from Spineless Wonders. We enjoyed seeing and holding lots of different insects.

"I liked looking at the rainforest beetle." Isla 1G "During the incursion I got to see a scorpion and it was glowing in the dark" Delia 1G "I liked looking at the shiny butterflies" Kate 1B "I liked looking at the big tarantula" Lawrence 1B

Year 2 Mothers Day Spa

Last Friday, students from Year 2 treated their mothers to a special afternoon of pampering. The students gave relaxing massages, painted nails very delicately and enjoyed spending time with their wonderful mums!