Last week, Year 3 went on an excursion to AIATSIS and the National Museum. To compliment our Literacy, HASS and Art units, we visited AIATSIS and learnt about the story and art of First Nation man, Jimmy Pike. Did you know Indigenous people have 6 seasons? Jimmy Pike used colour and lines to tell the story of the seasons, the people, culture and the country he lived on. We used pencil to experiment drawing different lines and shapes before using colour to create our own drawing of the seasons and an important place of water to us!!

We then walked over to the National Museum where we used virtual reality goggles to explore the Kimberley! This was AMAZING!! The museum gallery ‘Great Southern Land’ also showed displays, pictures, videos and information of other Australian landmarks and places. What a great excursion filled with learning, smiles and connections!!!

Exploring the World with Year 2

Our Year 2 students have shown tremendous dedication as they explored Australia, the wider world, and the continents—discovering how we are all connected both locally and globally.

Throughout the term, students engaged in meaningful research, created eye-catching posters, and shared personal items such as clothing, food, books, and toys that reflect their connections to different parts of the world. Their work was a celebration of culture, identity, and global understanding.

A big congratulations to Year 2—you’ve worked incredibly hard and should be very proud of all you’ve achieved!

Thank you to all the families and special guests who joined us to support and celebrate the students' learning journey. Your presence made the experience even more memorable.