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STRADBROKE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Koonga Avenue, Rostrevor, SA 5073

Excellence and Achievement in a Supportive School Environment Principal: Tanya Scanlan

Telephone: 8337 2861/8337 5349 Student Absence Ph: 8365 5621 Fax: 8337 0041

email: dl.0923.info@schools.sa.edu.au

website: www.stradsch.sa.edu.au

Out of School Hours Care: 8365 5677

Director: Rebecca MacQueen

CRICOS Provider Number: 00018A

26 November 2020

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD WITH 2021 CLASS PLACEMENT

Included in this newsletter is an article from renowned psychologist Madhavi

Nawana Parker, Managing Director of Positive Minds Australia. Madhavi’s

main focus is on social and emotional literacy, resilience and mindset training.

She notices strengths and capabilities and is an expert in getting young

people back on track with their self-confidence, feelings and connections

with family and friends. She also supports adults to improve their ability to

manage stress, use a positive mindset and attend to their wellbeing. She has

written many books and co-authored ‘What’s The Buzz’ with Mark Le

Messeurier

JP SING-ALONG 2020

After careful consideration, and

operating within the COVID-19

restrictions, the JP Sing-a-long will be

attended by students and staff only.

The decision has been difficult to make

however it is essential in order to

maintain the health and safety of our

school community.

The JP students will perform their songs to the Year 7 students in Rehn Hall

during school time on Tuesday, 1 December (week 8.)

JP students are welcome to come to school on the day in their Christmas

finery- T shirts, hats, costumes etc. Class teachers will upload their own class

songs on Seesaw, so you will get to watch your child perform in the traditional

JP Sing-a-long and share in the joyful experience.

LAST DAY OF TERM CASUAL DAY

The Student Voice Committee have decided that the charity we will be

donating our end of term casual day money to ‘Foodbank SA’ to support

families who may be needing support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please

encourage your child to wear neat casual clothes in either red or green

(colours are optional).

Please ensure your child brings a gold coin donation to their

classroom teacher on the last day of the school year, Friday

11 December.

Your donations will contribute to food assistance for

families in need.

2020

NOVEMBER

Fri 27th 4-7 Assembly (L5/L6)

RAN Volunteer Training 9-11am

DECEMBER

Tue 1st – Fri 4th Year 5 Swimming (TBC)

Tue 1st JP Sing a-long

Canteen Christmas Lunch

Fri 4th R-3 Assembly (K3)

Year 1-7 2021 students orientation

visit

Mon 7th Year 7 Graduation

Wed 9th Semester 2 Reports sent home

Fri 11th R-3 and 4-7 Assemblies

Term 4 concludes 2.10pm

Good luck to the Year 5/6 Tigers and

Year 6/7 Sizzlers Basketball teams for

their Finals matches on Monday 7

December.

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MYP SERVICE AND ACTION HOURS

As part of their learning in the MYP, students are encouraged

to demonstrate a personal commitment to service, and act to

make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the

environment. Students are recognised for their service both at

school and in the wider community. At Stradbroke the Year 6

and 7 students take part in a Community Service program.

Congratulations to the following students who have completed

their hours for 2020:

Year 6 Year 7

Aaron Joseph

Indurani Gupta

Sarah Manocha

Kimia Lak Ghasemabadi

Laila Pashalidis

Gloria Kalulwa

Eugena Kim

TRAFFIC MONITORS

Week 8 am Natalia Catalano, Amelia Effingham,

Connor Duncan

pm Asenath Horrigan, Gabrielle De Rosa,

Grace De Rosa

Week 9 am Holly Zbierski, Nicola Romanos, Alyssa

Palazzo

pm Bradley Watkins-Carn, Kalan Masen,

Sebastian Jenkins

CANTEEN

Christmas Lunch Tuesday 1 December: For those students

who ARE NOT having the Christmas lunch next Tuesday, please

remember to supply lunch from home as the Canteen will NOT

be offering any alternate lunches. I have however, opened a

separate ordering line on Qkr for Cashless Counter Sales, Ice

blocks and Drinks, just for this one special day.

Canteen Closed On The Last Day of Term: The Canteen will not

be open on the last day of term for lunches. We will decide

closer to the day if we will sell ice blocks, depending on stock

and the forecast temperature. Families will be advised on

Thursday 10 December.

Canteen Roster: Please let me know if anyone is available to

help on Thursday 3 December, it would really be appreciated.

Term 4 Menu: As we wind down towards the end of the school

year, Qkr will be updated daily as our stock depletes, so not

everything may be on offer.

Thank you: A big THANK YOU to everyone who has helped in

the Canteen this year. Without your support, we would not be

able to offer the variety of food for our students and staff. If

anyone would like to be included on the roster for 2021, please

let me know.

Kate Majewski

Canteen Manager

LIBRARY

Thankyou Volunteers: We would like

to thank our volunteers, especially

Kirsty and Savita for their time and

dedication this year. Help with re-

shelving, book covering and general

maintenance of our collection is

certainly appreciated by the staff,

students and wider community.

Library Returns: Library books now need to be returned for the

end of the year. Accounts will be sent home for lost or

damaged books. If you find any readers or school property,

please return them to a classroom.

Library Staff

VOLUNTEERS

To ensure we meet appropriate standards for safety and

quality of programs being delivered at Stradbroke School the

following Department for Education procedures have been put

in place.

• See Front Office or Student Services for a Volunteer Information pack

• Complete the Volunteer application form and return to Student Services

• Obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) – see Student Services or complete the eForm on Skoolbag if

expired

• Attend Responding to Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RAN-EC) training and Volunteer induction (if you

haven’t previously)

• Complete General online induction register via www.plink.sa.edu.au/pages/signup.jsf

• Attend Site Induction and sign Volunteer Agreement

The Principal's decision is final in determining who is eligible to

work as a Volunteer at the school.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

We would like to congratulate Dougie (Year 2) on his success

in ICAS Mathematics. Dougie achieved a very high score

putting him in the top 1% of all students in Australia who

participated in ICAS Mathematics. We are very proud of you

Dougie!

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FR2 POETRY

The Midnight Monster by Emily Anandaraj

The iridescent moonlight casts a spooky glow

as I wander the lonely street.

The icy breeze gives me goosebumps

and the darkness brings anxiousness.

The uncertainty of what lies beyond,

what lurks around the corner,

clouding my thoughts.

I sense the presence of a stalker prowling behind me.

What could it be?

I turn around and suddenly I see.

Haunting eyes glaring from a distance.

Vigorous growling like a predator’s threat.

I panic and run to hide, terrified to the bone.

The figure emerges from the shadows

Purrs and high pitched meows fill the air

The colossal, ferocious, truculent, monster,

Merely a friendly cat.

Watching Over You by Rati Menon

I'm free to be me

I have wings of capability

a heart of dreams

my talons are hope

so are the words I speak I could scream

I could shout

or smile

and be pleased

I have a choice

I have a decision

It doesn't have to be an integration

As you see possibilities glow

as you see my heart flow

I'm the strength in your mind

the hope in your dreams

I walk your nightmares in peace

watch me talk

watch me walk

take inspiration from dedication

'cause I'm the optimistic cloud in your mind

and when you wander the hall of your brain

I'll carefully say

just be you because positivity is the way

this is how I felt

for many days

like a messenger of good

turns out i was wrong

hanging around a fool

they told me to stay away

from your heart of gold

i tried to control the urge

but one look in your eyes

the sound of your laugh

i was convinced you had a good heart

I see you everyday

but you still look away

as if we were never friends

Your mean idiotic ways left me thriving on pain

you can't make me feel this way

I walk up each road bump with confidence in my step

But I,

Oh, I have heard your evil thoughts

the rooms, in you, filled with negativity

And oh, those thoughts

how they dampen me

METAPHOR by Rati Menon

Long Jump

Her face is a reflection of the track

Her smile is confidence in a bottle

Her hands are lethal weapons

Her arms are continuous loops

Her legs are balance boards

Her fingers are individual wings

Her heart is stronger than a wrestler

Her stare is a volcanic eruption

Her voice is determination in a vocal cord

Her heart is an organ of resilience

My Cat by Phoebe Hill

he is a sloth,

always sleeping

he is a pillow,

super cuddly

he is a pig,

always wanting food

he is a tiger,

waiting to pounce

he is a delivery man,

always bringing home food

he is like a prey,

running away to hide

he is a beach babe,

lying in the sun.

PADDOCK TO PLATE WITH F5

This term, the Year 2 cohort have been learning about how our

food gets to our plate through the Unit of Inquiry ‘Paddock to

Plate’. The learning done by F5 was driven through inquiry-

based learning tasks. They investigated where the food in their

lunch boxes came from, how bread and butter is made and

how science and technology has changed to meet our needs.

The students learnt how to make home-made butter and

enjoyed eating it on a bread roll with strawberry jam.

On Wednesday 25th November, F5 along with the other Year 2

classes, enjoyed an excursion to Beerenberg Farm to pick

strawberries. The children had lots of fun and loved trying to

find the biggest strawberry. Using their knowledge of

technology and creative thinking, the children now have the

task of designing the machines that could be used to get the

strawberries from the paddocks to the strawberry jam jar.

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SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES

Established 35 years ago, the School of Languages is a

government school that offers 23 languages after school hours

in more than 25 different locations around metropolitan

Adelaide. Whether a child already has some knowledge of a

language or is starting from the very beginning, the benefits of

language learning for their education and their personal

development is immense. At the School of Languages students

are involved in an engaging program that is developed around

their knowledge and skills and they will learn how to

communicate in the language of their choice as well as develop

their intercultural experiences. Lessons for primary school

students are 1.5 hours long on weekdays and 3 hours long on

Saturdays. For further information and a list of languages,

courses and Teaching centres you can visit their website

www.schooloflanguages.sa.edu.au

ITALIAN COMPETITION 2020

Forty two Year 5 Students of Stradbroke School entered the

annual Italian Competition this year entitled “The Italian Way”,

sponsored by the Italian Teachers Association of SA and the

Dante Alighieri Association of SA. The Competition was based

on the celebration of 100 years of Italian Cinema. Stradbroke

School came second in the Competition in the Year 3 to 5

category. The topic of inquiry we planned was: “Lifestyle in

Italy”. The students created posters depicting four aspects of

Italian lifestyle: the family, the arts, the holidays, the food

enjoyed in Italy. Students researched information and

reported findings in Italian language. Congratulations and well

done to our Year 5 students.

Annamaria Cavuoto

Italian teacher

RECORDER REQUEST

Many of our Year 4 students have been

introduced to music reading, and playing

in a band with the recorder. Next year, due

to COVID 19 restrictions, it’s important

that students don’t share recorders, even

after sanitising. I would like to have a

recorder for each Year 4 student and am

seeking the help of all our past recorder players: if your old

recorder is sitting unloved and unplayed in your bedroom, why

not give it another chance by donating it to the school?

Old recorders can be dropped off in the Music Suite on my

desk.

Penny

Arts teacher

SAPSASA ATHLETICS 2020

Congratulations to all Stradbroke students who represented

our school beautifully at St Ignatius for the 2020 Torrens River

Track and Field Carnival. Please see results below.

Faith A – 1st in the 100m and 200m

Caitlin D – 3rd in the 100m, 2nd in the 800m and 1st in Long Jump

Heath K – 3rd in the 200m and 4th in Long Jump

Jai C – 4th in the 800m

Thomas K – 2nd in Discus

Isla B – 2nd in High Jump

Ava A – 4th in Shot Put

Spencer D – 1st in Long Jump

Kalan M – 4th in 100m and High Jump

Silvi L – 3rd in 200m and 2nd in 800m

Amelia P – 2nd in Discus and Long Jump

Dana C – 2nd in High Jump and 4th in Shot Put

William G – 3rd in Shot Put

Ava S – 3rd in the 800m

Emerson W – 1st in Long Jump

Connor D – 3rd in Shot Put

Daniel S – 1st in Shot Put and 2nd in 100m

Alessia R – 2nd in 100m

Manuth C – 2nd in 200m

Georgia S – 2nd in 200m

William M – 2nd in 800m and Discus

Gloria K – 1st in Long Jump and 2nd in Discus

Dana G – 1st in High Jump

Congratulations to the following students who qualified for the

2020 Track and Field Championships; Faith A, Caitlin D, Isla B,

Spencer D, Emerson W, Daniel S, Gloria K, and Dana G.

Unfortunately, due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, these

students did not get to compete at the championships, but

should continue to be proud of their accomplishments.

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SPORT

Volleyball: We are seeking registrations of interest in forming

Stradbroke Volleyball teams. Games would be played at the

ARC Campbelltown. If your child is interested and/or you are

interested in coaching please complete the eForm on Skoolbag

or email dl.0923.sports@schools.sa.edu.au by 4.00pm Friday

28 November 2020.

2021 Basketball (Term 1 and 2) and Cricket (Term

1 and 4) registrations have now closed. We are

currently placing teams and team information will

be sent home with students before the end of this

term.

We will have the following program’s available for our

Reception – Year 2 students to develop skills in various sports

after school at Stradbroke School in 2021.

Term 1 – Woolworths Cricket Junior

Blasters. Registrations details will be

available soon.

Junior Blasters is for kids new to cricket

with participants building their skills

through fun, game based activities. The games are designed for

small groups to ensure every child gets a go, allowing them to

test and learn new skills. When they have mastered the basics

they will be ready to graduate to Master Blasters where they

can play modified games of cricket.

Information on registering for Auskick AFL (Term 2) and ALDI

Mini Roos Soccer (Term 3) will be available in 2021.

CRICKET

Kanga Senior Coach: Adam Clavell

Stradbroke Blue 86 Def East Adelaide

School Blue

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Our co-captains Ollie Walters and Abhir Virk led fantastically

from the front. Against a very strong team the boys played

very well. The coaches award goes Karya Soni for great

batting and solid bowling.

Game Played: Saturday 14 November

NETBALL

Netta 3 Coach: Janet Polglase

Stradbroke Koalas 1 Def by EMPS Fairywrens 5

Captain – Lucinda. In a low scoring game the Koalas all tried

hard but goals were hard to come by. A special mention to

Zena who made some good intercepts in the goal circle

when playing in both attack and defence.

Game Played: Friday 13 November

Primary 9 Coach: Jodie Sayers

Stradbroke Falcons 3 Def by EMPS Magpies 18

A fun game although the score did not go our way on the

night. Coach’s awards go to Sonya and Sila for showing good

efforts in different positions.

Game Played: Friday 13 November

BASKETBALL

Year 4/5 C Coach: Jordan Pickford

Stradbroke Raptors 14 Def by Trinity Toucans 26

Game Played: Wednesday 11 November

Year 4/5 C Coach: Daniela Cirocco

Stradbroke Wildcats 6 Def by Sunrise Storm 37

Game Played: Wednesday 11 November

Year 4/5 C Coach: Moira Heppenstall

Stradbroke Warriors 0 Def by SPX Sparx 20

Game Played: Wednesday 4 November

Stradbroke Warriors 0 Def by Charles Campbell

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Game Played: Wednesday 11 November

Year 5/6 A Coach: Jacqui & John Edwards

Stradbroke Raiders

Finished 5th on the ladder after their season was interrupted

by COVID-19 restrictions. Well done boys! We wish you all

the best for the summer break.

Year 5/6 B Coach: Tasha Sampson

Stradbroke

Scorpions

11 Def by Rostrevor Red 13

Game Played: Monday 16 November

Year 5/6 B Coach: Michael Caruana

Stradbroke Tigers 0 Def by Trinity Tornadoes 20

Game Played: Monday 9 November

Stradbroke Tigers 20 Def SJT Gold 0

Game Played: Monday 16 November

Year 6/7 Coach: Sue Carmichael

Stradbroke Sizzlers 56 Def Trinity Trojans 7

Game Played: Monday 16 November

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD WITH 2021 CLASS PLACEMENT

Worried about your child’s class placement in 2021? It’s perfectly natural to have a preference for a particular teacher and normal to feel worried or disappointed if they don’t get them.

A child’s emotional adjustment to leaving this year’s teacher and preparing for next year’s teacher is interconnected with your feelings about it.

Here are loads of ways you can help make the transition smoother for your child if you or they didn’t get the news you were hoping for.

* Hear out your child’s feelings but try and avoid fixing their feelings by adding your own feelings, judgements and solutions. Feelings need to come out, be present and move through. They don’t have to be excited about the teacher they got, to learn from that teacher in the long run. The feelings you see in that initial moment aren’t necessarily reflective of how they will feel long term - especially if you don’t react with them. Humans need time to process change. When news is fresh, we can go through many feelings of resistance and uncertainty. That doesn’t mean that what’s coming is necessarily bad. You can gently say something like, ‘you really wanted X , so of course you’re disappointed. I understand. We can talk more after a cuddle/ play/ hot chocolate. (Basically, you want to avoid talking while their logical brain is switched off and emotions are high). Listening calmly

and quietly is golden.

* Avoid looking upset about the placement in front of your child. If they are upset, they will naturally look to you to help them

feel better. This doesn’t mean you have to fake being excited if you’re not (they’ll see through that) but it does mean you do your very best to be calm, confident and if you can’t be hopeful, try and be neutral. Children need us as an emotional compass when they experience uncomfortable feelings.

* Before you go in to pick them up on the day they receive their placement, remind yourself to try and trust the process. There are

multiple layers to how class placements are allocated that couldn’t possibly be explained completely. School leaders and staff put in huge amounts of thought into student personalities, learning styles, teaching styles, class size, who asked to have who in their

class and much more that is happening behind the scenes we’re not aware of.

* Schools genuinely do their best with this decision. If you’re upset, it’s possible they are too but when weighing everything up, had no other direction to turn. Supporting your child’s teachers and school is a crucial part of your child’s psychological and academic success there.

* Your reaction to next year’s teacher news is hugely important to your child. Your confidence, hopefulness and regulated emotion is crucial. If you’re not happy, try and keep these feelings in the back ground and discuss them privately with another adult. Children are too young to take on their parent’s worries. If there is a genuine problem, take logical action without involving your child in the stress associated with it.

* Your child’s emotional connection to and respect for their teacher and school is deeply connected with your connection to and respect for their teacher and school.

* Children learn, grow and strengthen in resilience by being with a broad range of personalities and communication styles. When

things are unrealistically perfect and easy, they can get stuck in their comfort zone. To build confidence for later on in life, you

need to experience a broad range of peers and situations and discover that through talking about feelings, asking for help,

establishing boundaries and building your social emotional skills, you can handle a lot of what life has in store. Be there to hear

their thoughts and feelings out, but above all show you have confidence in your child to get through. If situations are dangerous,

toxic or damaging your child’s learning and psychological health, always talk to school staff and if necessary, other experts to ask for and seek help. Seek out the support of a health professional too if necessary. On the surface, do your best as your child’s most important adult and leader to show your confidence that your child will be safe and cared for, always.

* Do something heartwarming and compassionate for yourself. If you’re upset and stressed it’s not because you’re weak or incapable. It’s because our children hold our hearts and when they hurt, we hurt. You need to look after yourself first and foremost.

The advice above is general and based on general child development, resilience and confidence research. It is written with the

very best intention to help you. Without knowing your individual circumstances it’s not intended to replace your expertise as a parent or the expertise of educators and health professionals. Always seek tailored expert advice if you feel your child’s physical or psychological health is at risk in any way.

Wishing you all the very best with class placement news if you live in the Southern Hemisphere. Hang in there beautiful parents.

xx ❤️ Madhavi Nawana Parker

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ICAS 2020

Students from Stradbroke School achieved outstanding results in the

ICAS this year. ICAS tests are developed for students in Year 2 to 12

and are sat annually. Each ICAS test is designed to assess students’ academic ability in aspects of Computer Skills, English, Mathematics,

Science, Spelling and Writing. This year we had 48 students from Year

2 to 7 participate. We have many high-achievers and many students

who achieved a personal best.

Thank you to those teachers who gave up their time to supervise the

tests.

ICAS Mathematics

Year Name Award

2 Douglas Liu High Distinction

3 Kara Tzee Yee Lee Distinction

4 Jayden Tee Distinction

6 Wendy Yu Distinction

3 Sakuna Muruthamura Gamage Credit

3 Ilia Kruger Credit

3 Karya Soni Credit

4 Henry Bandara Credit

4 Alan Liew Credit

4 Sophie Liu Credit

4 Gabriella Robert Credit

4 Chamith Samarawickrama Credit

4 Xander Silis Credit

4 Luke Tremont Credit

5 Sasith Chandrasena Credit

5 Yu-Le Yin Credit

6 Seban Jose Credit

6 Junheon Kim Credit

7 Dana Glasson Credit

7 Rowan Nimbs-Le Leu Credit

2 Alyssa Toh Merit

3 Jessica Zhu Merit

3 Derrek Lin Merit

4 Evan Jose Merit

6 Abner Kore Merit

6 Rati Menon Merit

2 Ashlyn Low Participation

3 Erin Cao Participation

3 Prem Fadia Participation

3 Tenara Molligoda Participation

3 Zena Patel Participation

3 Yuvraj Sandu Participation

3 Abhir Virk Participation

4 Joseph Choi Participation

4 Ilya Degroot Participation

4 Vendant Dixit Participation

4 Victor Lui Participation

4 Neil Phatak Participation

4 Gursevak Singh Participation

5 Amelia Bice Participation

5 Ali Castello Participation

5 Mannat Jallandhry Participation

5 Kamyar Sayyar Participation

6 Alexandra Davis Participation

7 Charlie Jewell Participation

7 Boseok Kim Participation

ICAS English

Year Name Award

5 Ali Castello Distinction

6 Abner Kore Distinction

6 Rati Menon Distinction

6 Wendy Yu Distinction

2 Alyssa Toh Credit

3 Derrek Lin Credit

3 Kara Lee Credit

4 Sophie Liu Credit

4 Xander Silis Credit

5 Amelia Bice Credit

5 Sasith Chandrasena Credit

5 Mannat Jallandhry Credit

2 Douglas Liu Merit

3 Tenara Molligoda Merit

3 Sakuna Muruthamura Gamage Merit

3 Jessica Zhu Merit

4 Neil Phatak Merit

4 Luke Tremonte Merit

5 Yu-Le Yin Merit

6 Seban Jose Merit

2 Ashlyn Low Participation

3 Erin Cao Participation

3 Prem Fadia Participation

3 Lucinda Jewell Participation

3 Zena Patel Participation

3 Yuvraj Sandhu Participation

3 Karya Soni Participation

3 Abhir Virk Participation

4 Henry Bandara Participation

4 Joseph Choi Participation

4 Ilya Degroot Participation

4 Evan Jose Participation

4 Victor Liu Participation

4 Gabriella Robert Participation

4 Chamith Samarawickrama Participation

4 Gursevak Singh Participation

4 Jayden Tee Participation

6 Junheon Kim Participation

6 Aston Tremonte Participation

7 Dana Glasson Participation

7 Charlie Jewell Participation

7 Boseok Kim Participation

In-School Concert – Tuesday 17 November

Well done to all our wonderful performers who

entertained half the school in the Rehn Hall.

Thanks also to teachers Sally Pearce (strings) Ian

Seaborn (guitars) Yvette Baer (piano) and Lois

Brimblecombe (drama).

Waiting for our turn to go on!

Afternoon Ensemble: Rati, Max , Liam, Amelia, Kaka,

Nimish, Aidan, Carson, Lucy, Ivy, Sophie, Isla, Caitlin,

Sophie, Jerry and Ava.

Not pictured: Sophie and Avah.

Soloists: Chaz, Llewelyn, Eugena.

Not pictured: Abner, Thomas, Manraaj and Alyssa.

Morning Ensemble: Manuth, Alexios, Luiza, Sally

Pearce (teacher) Baasil and Chen.

Beginners: Angeline, Sasa, Lucinda.

Absent: Annabel, Cassie and Damien. Lunchtime Concert – Tuesday 24 November

Well done to: Ella (vocal) Maddie, Ashleigh, Satkiran

(piano), Ayumi (piano) Sasa (flute).

natureplaysa.org.au

25 things to do in summer1 Explore a reef or rockpool and see how many sea

creatures you can spot!

2 As a family, choose a new natural place to visit and set out with picnic in tow for a day of discovery and adventure

3 Discover seasonal food: learn when different summer fruits come into season and then harvest from your garden, at an orchard or farm

4 Get up early and go for a bushwalk, listening and spotting wildlife along your way!

5 Make a nature craft decoration to hang from the Christmas tree

6 Make a sand sculpture – or a sand city! – and decorate it with natural treasures you have found along the shore

7 Enjoy the waves: body surf, boogeyboard or learn to surf this summer!

8 Paint pictures on cement with a container of water and a paintbrush

9 Spend a balmy evening by the river or sea: swim, play frisbee or cricket, enjoy a casual dinner and watch the sunset with your family

10 Explore a Botanic Garden and enjoy the cool shade of the trees

11 Try your luck at fishing, crabbing or yabbying! Measure your catch to see if it is large enough to keep, or if you should return it to the water

12 Plant a summer garden or pot plant (try strawberries, lettuce and cucumbers!)

13 Kayak or stand-up-paddleboard on a river, lake or the sea

14 Find a beach known for cockling and do the ‘cockle twist’– feel the waves lap against your feet, locate the cockles with your toes then see if you can scoop them up!

15 Go camping and look up at the night sky (head somewhere wild or pitch a tent in your own backyard)

16 Create a summer nature play journal to record your adventures and natural finds

17 Look at the world from a different perspective: take off your shoes and climb a tree!

18 Water your summer garden first thing in the morning or as the sun sets – what changes can you notice from the day before?

19 Snorkel at the beach and see what lies beneath the surface

20 Create a nature boat from natural materials - such as seed pods, bark, washed up cuttlefish, sticks, seaweed and leaves - then float or race them in a creek or the sea!

21 Discover the world at dusk! Head out for a walk with your family, and see what you can discover as day turns to night

22 Enjoy the freedom and sensory delight of mud play at home – then run through the sprinkler to clean off!

23 Build a cubby or natural shelter in your garden, at the park or somewhere wild

24 Get an adventure backpack ready with food and cool water, then head out on a family geocaching mission – locate caches in your neighbourhood or venture to somewhere new

25 Make homemade iceblocks or lemonade and enjoy them outside on a hot day!