Primary News
Sabrina Hards – Coordinator of Gifted & Talented K-6
Da Vinci Decathlon
Last week, 16 students from Years 5 and 6 competed in the 2023 Da Vinci Decathlon. This event was hosted by Knox Grammar School, with over 70 schools competing from across NSW. The Da Vinci Decathlon is an academic competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of Primary and High School students. Students competed in teams of eight across 10 disciplines:
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Code breaking
- Art and poetry
- Science
- English
- Ideation
- Creative producers
- Cartography
- Legacy
Congratulations to all the teams for their hard work and huge effort. A special mention to the Year 5 team who came 1st in the Legacy section.
What’s coming up in the Gifted & Talented Department in Term 3?
- NSW Junior Chess Competition – Friday afternoons
- Year 6 Maths Cup – Wednesday 6 September 2023
- Australian Maths Olympiad/Explorer (Years 3-6) – Wednesday 6 September 2023
- Australian Maths Enrichment Program (Years 5-6) – Term 3
- Year 5 National History Competition Showcase – Monday 14 August 2023
- National History Competition – Entries due Friday 25 August 2023
- National Statistics Poster Competition (Years 4-6) – Commences Monday 11 September 2023
What’s new?
Philosophy Club
This term we are starting a Philosophy club in the Primary School. On Monday lunch times, students are invited to L22, where they will be investigating life’s big questions each week. Philosophy aims to stir curiosity and impart critical thinking in our students, which will support them both in High School, and in their future lives. Students will engage in discussions and activities that aim to make them think deeply, empathise with others and intellectually challenge their minds.