School Highlights
Mother’s Day Stall
The annual Mother’s Day stall was once again a hive of interest for our students who keenly arrived to purchase something special for their mums, aunties and grandmas. Some new market sellers blessed the community with hand-made bath bombs and jewellery and were instrumental in the running of the day. Thank you, Vienna, Grace, Ruby and Imi for your awesome service and smiles.
Cluck, Cluck, Hooray – Chickens Have Arrived at Prescott!
We’re so excited to announce that our chicken coop is finally open! After months of planning, our feathered friends joined us in Week 2—and the whole school has felt the buzz of excitement.
But it’s not just about fun. The chicken area is a special space for learning, connection, and wellbeing. Students can observe, feed, or even hold a chicken (with a staff member). It also offers a quiet spot for kids who need a calm break with a trusted adult like our chaplain, counsellor Ali, or a teacher.
To make sure everyone can enjoy this space safely, we have emailed families a quick permission form. Students can only take part in chicken activities with guardian approval. Activities might include:
- Watching the chickens (inside or outside the coop)
- Feeding healthy treats
- Holding a chicken with a staff member
- Spending time nearby in the Year 6-run garden
Safety is a top priority, with:
- Gated entry and adult supervision
- Hand sanitiser use
- Clean shoes before/after visiting
- Lessons on how to safely interact with animals
Participation is always optional. Students who choose not to join in will stay with their class and take part from a nearby space.
Later this year, we hope to collect our first eggs! Our Year 6s will then launch a weekly Farmer’s Market selling eggs and garden produce—a great way to learn about sustainability and leadership.
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Nature Play
An invitation to play was set up for our PPN artists where they could use the nature brushes and paint to explore the different textures.
What did the children learn? As the children engaged with the nature brushes, there was a variety of learning that took place:
- Engaging with natural items
- Openly exploring imagination and creativity
- Exploring a new type of art tool
- Exploring textures and patterns
- Cause and effect
- Hand-eye coordination
- Fine-motor control
Each week, our lower primary students rush to find out “what is on offer today?” and today was no exception. These brushes were made from the trees in our school garden and can be a fun family activity for you to try with your kids. With the beautiful Autumn weather we are experiencing now, coupled with the stunning range of red, orange and yellow leaves splattered around the streets of Adelaide, maybe you could take advantage of this on the weekend. Be blessed – God’s creation is stunning!
