The Year 3s are discovering how each person in the local community works together to create a better place for everyone. Following on from their ambulance visit earlier in the term, the students enjoyed a special visit from Cedar parent, and Police Officer, Claire Johnson.

There was plenty of helpful information for the students to learn, including how to identify a Police Officer, how to call emergency services when in need, and how Police Officers can help us, and others in our community.

Students were also able to check out the inside of the Police vehicle, learn about all the equipment that Police Officers carry, and even try a Police uniform on for size! Even though they’ll have to wait a while, there’s sure to be some students who have been motivated to pursue a career with SAPOL in the years to come!

Planning for Community

On Wednesday this week, the Year 3s were joined by Year 4s for a special visit by another important part of our community, the developers of Oakden Rise, Villawood.

The students were able to get an inside look at the development process of the new suburb that is currently being developed close to Cedar, and the many considerations that need to take place.

Beginning with an overview of the planning process, which included green spaces, community areas, access roads and services, to the finer details of house allotments and orientation, the students learned about the importance of planning for a new community. Just like the different pieces of a puzzle, every part of our local community, from the police officers to the teachers to the supermarket workers, plays an important role in making our neighbourhood a happy and safe place to live.

Mr Phil Klassen, Year 3 Teacher

While the official move to High School doesn’t start for Year 6s until next year, the steps toward this change have already started to take place.

Not only do Twilight Tours provide valuable insight into the High School at Cedar College, but they also offer a fun and unique experience for families to enjoy together. Held in Term 1, before Daylight Savings ends, our Year 6 Twilight Tours begin with a sausage sizzle and a guided tour of the High School facilities, including Science labs, Creative Arts, Food & Hospitality and Design Technology.

The Journey Ahead

Following the tour, families joined together for a brief information session presented by the Head of High School, Mr Andrew Lock and Director of Middle School Student Development, Mr David Webb. Families were also introduced to other important High School staff, and also heard some tips from two current Middle School students. Families also heard about the journey from Reception to Year 12, to University and the workplace, from Alumni and Class of 2016 graduate, Lesen, who has completed her law studies and is now working with the ATO.

Thank you to all of our Year 6 families who joined us on the night. We look forward to our continued journey together into High School 2024.

The popularity of the ReadyGo app for the High School Sports Day saw it implemented for the Primary School, also with huge success. High School Sports leadership, Angus Tully, Robyn Naude and Tani Cook, played a key role in entering data, giving students and parents an up-close view of the pre-events and real-time score updates throughout the day.

Chants and Relays kicked the day off and it was wonderful to see parents and friends out in force to encourage the students, offering cheering and support for their Houses.

Upper Primary teachers took their classes around the various events as the students competed against one another, and it was encouraging to see each student giving every event a go. It was amazing to experience the students’ talent, along with their enthusiasm and joy throughout the day. Students participated in High Jump, Long Jump, 100m heats, Jenga relay, and two long-standing favourites, the Gauntlet and Aqua Hurdles.

Fun Events for Everyone

Not wanting the students to have all the fun, parents came out in force to ensure victory against the teachers and High School students in the tug-of-war, but were not as successful in the relay. 

After lunch the scores were hidden, but Gould had taken the lead. It would be down to the 100m finals to decide the winner. Despite the best attempts of the other teams, Gould were too far ahead and won the title for 2023.

Final standings were: Gould 941, Bradman 885, Laver 673, Jackson 662

A big thank you for all the teachers who helped out on the day, especially Mrs Michelle Green who looked after the long jump, the senior students who ran events and competed in the relay and, of course, all the parents and friends who were there to support the students. It was a fantastic day!

Mrs Bek Robinson Year 3-12 Sports Coordinator

This term, the Year 11 Child Studies class has been investigating child development through the use of toys.

Each student chose an area of development they wanted to focus on (cognitive, physical, emotional or social) and found a pattern to a toy they could sew. They then put their own spin on their toy with a range of fabric selections and creativity, including elements of texture, sound, and colour, to enhance the learning experience.

While each student came across various issues during the production of their design, their problem-solving skills allowed them to work through them, and everyone completed a toy to a high standard. Perhaps we need to send these toys home with some of the Reception students to get some hands-on testing and see what they think!