Years 5 and 6 Program Leader | Mr Brendan Ganley

Our final week of Term 1 is upon us and there has been plenty packed into Terrace’s busy life. We are in the traditional Passion Week leading up to Easter and the journey of Lent draws to a close.  Lent is a time for reflection and with our term results being sent during the holidays, it is important that we also reflect on how we have started our year and to build on our efforts from Term 1. 

For our Years 5 and 6 students the Lenten journey culminates with our annual Lenten Walk around Victoria Park and then onto our Lenten Fair. Our Lenten Fair has been a regular event and the student response to the school Lenten Appeal has always been impressive. Years 5 and 6 have raised funds to support teachers in Timor-Leste mission schools to be paid for the work they do.

After exams have been completed this week, Years 5, 7 and 9 students have taken part in NAPLAN preparation. The gradual planning and preparation time is very valuable so that when NAPLAN comes in May, the students will be ready and familiar with what is involved. 

Over the past two weeks, Year 5 students have been to Camp Maroon to experience the Terrace Outdoor Education Centre for the first time. Camp Maroon is an outpost but an integral part of Terrace life. Our Year 5 students were very excited as they faced new challenges. However, it was very rewarding with activities from canoeing and camping out, to rock climbing, and who could forget the experience of seeing rushing waterfalls and creeks. 

A very Happy Easter to all families. Wishing you a safe holiday period with your family and hopefully students will return re-energised for Term 2.