Archive: September 2016

Toorak’s Got Talent and Footy Day

The Toorak’s Got Talent Grand Final will be held on Tuesday 13 September at 9am in the assembly area. The performance will take approximately 1 hour.  Also, on Friday 16 September (the last day of school) Footy Colours Day will be held.  Students are encouraged to wear their favourite footy team’s colours and bring a gold coin donation…

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New Caledonia

What wonderful news – the study tour group has arrived and is making the most of all that New Caledonia has to offer. I’m pleased to hear that French language is being practised with French lessons provided by local teachers. There have also been opportunities for our students to speak in French when engaging with the…

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New Caledonia Update #3

Another beautiful day over here in New Caledonia today. Blue skies, warm sun and just a slight breeze to make it very comfortable. We had a slightly quieter day today after the big day yesterday at Phare Amedae. The students had their first french lesson this morning with one of the local French teachers. It…

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New Caledonia Update #2

Today was spent out at Phare Amedae visiting the island and experiencing what island life is like. After a 630am wake up for a 7am breakfast, we were picked up by the tour bus at 740am ready to head out to the island. The students all enjoyed the 45 minute boat ride out. Once there…

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Here we come New Caledonia

After a quick farewell to the parents we headed through customs and into the departure lounge. The kids had a quick bite to eat and a look through the duty free shops. All the kids are now loaded on to the plane and are ready to fly. Our next update will be from sunny New…

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Literacy and Numeracy Week Open Night

Thank you to all the families who came along to our Open Night. It was great to see so many faces enjoying our open classrooms, senior choir, rock band, sausage sizzle and Book Fair.  

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