Carraragarmungee Primary School

Transition to school

Artie Mcleod gave little sister Sadie a reassuring hug during Sadie's second transition day at the school.

Sadie will be in prep next year and is continuing a family tradition.

Dan Mcleod, Artie and Sadie’s father, was also at Carra when he was a young boy.

The school said it was lovely - and a privilege - to see family members continue to come to Carra for their primary education.

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Cathedral College Wangaratta

Sports leaders

The past week has seen an extraordinary level of representation from the college at state sports competitions.

Students proudly donned the college crest as they competed across a range of disciplines, including hockey, table tennis, cricket, basketball and tennis, giving their very best in every match.

The college is immensely proud of their dedication, resilience and the outstanding sportsmanship they displayed throughout the events.

A special congratulations goes to the year 7 table tennis team who not only claimed victory on the day but also received the prestigious Spirit of Sport award.

Competing teams praised the students for their respect, integrity and leadership in every game.

Well done to all involved - your efforts have made the college proud.

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Appin Park Primary School

Science for the future

Some Year 5/6 students had the opportunity to visit the Gene Technology Access Centre in Melbourne last week, where they used science resources and programs to focus on tackling the pollination problem.

They explored how to support bees and other pollinators through hands-on science and design thinking activities.

They investigated flowers and pollinators using microscopes, experimented with materials and technologies, and worked through prototype challenges such as designing bee-friendly gardens, smart hives, bee hotels, robo-pollinators, or pollinator transport devices.

It was a thought-provoking and enjoyable day for all involved.

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Wangaratta Primary School

Colour Run

The school's Colour Run filled the afternoon with colour, laughter and energy.

Students tackled a fun obstacle course before enjoying a barbecue and icy slushies.

The vibrant event brought the school community together and left everyone smiling.

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Quiz questions

1. What percentage of the world’s earthquakes occur in the Pacific ring of fire: about a) 50 per cent, b) 70 per cent, or c) 90 per cent?

2. Is there a chemical difference between the tears you cry when sad, and those you cry when cutting onions?

3. What primary sense does the common barn owl (Tyto alba) use to hunt?

4. What scientific property did Leon Foucault’s famous pendulum demonstrate in 1851: a) Earth revolves around the Sun, b) the first perpetual motion machine, c) that grandfather clocks were still in fashion, or d) Earth rotates on its own axis?

5. In the periodic table, are more elements metals or non-metals?

Quiz answers

1. c). About 90 per cent of the world’s earthquakes occur in the Pacific ring of fire.

2. Yes. These are different types of tears with different chemical compositions.

3. Don’t let those big eyes fool you! Barn owls rely mostly on their sense of hearing.

4. d). Foucault’s pendulum showed Earth rotates on its own axis.

5. There are many more metals than non-metals in the periodic table.