Year 2 Hahndorf Farm Barn Excursion 

On Monday, the Year 2 students went on an excursion to the Hahndorf Farm Barn to consolidate their learning about “Growing and Changing” in Science. The students all had a wonderful day interacting with a range of farm and native animals.  

Some highlights of the day included… 

• Milking a cow
• Feeding carrots to some hungry animals including deer, emus, goats, sheep and even a camel! 
• Bottle-feeding kids (of the goat variety) and lambs 
• Holding rabbits and guinea pigs 
• Observing and learning interesting facts about some reptiles including a shingleback lizard, bearded dragon and woma python.  

Overall, it was a fantastic experience for everyone! The weather was also perfect, which gave us plenty of opportunity to enjoy and marvel at God’s creation using a variety of senses. 

A big thank you to the staff at Hahndorf Farm Barn, as well as the parents and bus drivers who helped supervise, but most of all, to our Creator for providing all creatures great and small. 

Year 4 ZooTastic Sleepover!!  

On Tuesday, the Year 4s took off to Monarto Safari Park for a day of exploring the amazing Australian and African animals! We had a blast on our private tour with Wendy, the Monarto Zoo Educator. We got to see the lions up close (in the bus!), including the new baby cubs, watch the giraffes eating their lunch, and were thoroughly entertained by the baby chimpanzees annoying their parents. One group went for a walk to explore the park a bit more and saw the Black Rhinoceros up nice and close as it was pacing along the fence line.  

When we got back to PPN, everyone set up their beds and relaxed before we had dinner. After dinner, we participated in an Amazing Race designed by Mr Harris. Everyone had fun going around to the 10 different stations, competing in a range of challenges, testing their skills, knowledge, endurance and luck!! We finished the night getting comfy in our rooms and watching a movie with some popcorn and Milo, before sleeping overnight at the school. For some of us, this was our first time away from home, and we had an awesome time and made many memories on this ZooTastic sleepover!!  

Thanks to all of the teachers and parents who came along and helped out! 

Christmas Concert Brings Cheer to All 

It was all singing and tinsel at the Lower Primary Christmas Concert this week. Held both Tuesday and Wednesday mornings with the church filled with parents, the concert was a great way to end the year.  

We are so proud of the way our youngest students prepared and presented their songs. They obviously really enjoyed practicing and performing each piece as, together, they told the story of the birth of Jesus. 

A big thanks to all the parents who took the time to attend and support their children and friends, and to all the teachers involved in making this wonderful event happen. 

A recording of the concert will be sent to lower primary families via email in the coming days. This recording will be temporarily available for those who weren’t able to attend, or wish to send the link to family members.  

Nature Play Christmas