Dear families, what a wonderful week it has been at Brighton! Our Foundation to Year 2 students enjoyed a very special Peter Coombe concert, filling the school with music, energy and plenty of smiles. It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to come together and enjoy the joy of live performance.

We were also incredibly proud to attend the Mawson 3 and 4 Learning Expedition launch at Brighton Library. Our students shared their learning journey, ‘Belonging in the Brighton Community’, with families and members of our wider community. Listening to the students share their thinking, learning and connections to our community was a wonderful reminder that our community is in very good hands.

There is lots to look forward to as we head into our final week of Term 3! We have our Art Show, the Year 4 Cookbook launch, performances from our wonderful Signing and Singing Choirs, and, to finish the term, the much-anticipated Colour Fun Run! What a fantastic way to finish a successful term of learning. We look forward to celebrating together!

Warm Regards, Rebecca

Our Year 3 students recently enjoyed an excursion to Monarto Zoo, with the day offering a rich mix of excitement, discovery and hands-on learning. From the moment we arrived, students showed great curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and eagerly observing the amazing animals and environments around them.

A highlight of the excursion was the bus safari where we saw a range of incredible animals including giraffes, bison, eland, elephants, zebras, rhinos and cheetahs. Everybody’s favourite was the pride of 9 lions, which we were fortunate to see up close and personal. It was a thrilling experience and one the students will be talking about for a long time.

The excursion provided a fantastic opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of animals, their habitats and the things living things need to survive. This connected closely with the Year 3 Science curriculum, as students explored living things, their environments and the importance of conditions that support survival. Seeing the animals in their carefully designed habitats encouraged students to use deep thinking as they considered how different animals live, find shelter, access food and water and stay safe.

Our learners also enjoyed a cubby building challenge at Indaba Bush Camp. Working in small groups, students learned more about how animals survive in different habitats and why healthy habitats are so important. Using only natural materials collected from the ground, each group was challenged to create a cubby that met several criteria: all group members had to fit inside, predators could not see in and the structure needed to provide shelter from bad weather.

This task gave students a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate our learning dispositions. Their curiosity was evident as they explored the bush camp environment and experimented with different materials. They engaged deep thinking as they planned and problem-solved together, carefully considering how to make their cubby strong, hidden and protective. Their resilience was especially noticeable as groups adjusted their designs, overcame challenges and kept trying when things did not work the first time. Students also showed what it means to be balanced, working cooperatively, listening to one another, sharing ideas and embracing the physical, outdoor nature of the task with enthusiasm.

We ended our day with a playground and afternoon tea stop in Mount Barker, which was a lovely way to finish such a busy and engaging excursion. By the time we arrived back at school, everyone was exhausted but happy after a day full of learning, teamwork and adventure.

The year 3 team are very grateful to the wonderful parent volunteers who joined us for the day. 

Last Tuesday the 8th of September, Brighton Primary School participated in the girls AFL 9’s Tigers Cup.

Our team of 12 year 5 and 6 girls participated with great speed, endurance, resilience and persistence. We battled well throughout the group stage to reach the grand final, which was an amazing achievement. Unfortunately, we went down to a strong St Mary’s Memorial team. I am extremely proud of all the girls and thank them for their efforts.

Thanks also to all of the amazing support from families and friends on the day.

Cheers,

Marek & Courtney

Over the past few terms, Year 4 students have been participating in a learning expedition, including visits to Lenswood Apple Farm and the Adelaide Central Markets, conversations with dietitians, and cooking sessions at school.

Next week, students look forward to sharing their final product, a cookbook, with the community. We hope these recipes and information inspire joyful cooking and healthy choices in your own kitchen and help your family discover the fun and connection that food can bring.

The Little Hands in the Big Kitchen cookbook will be available for purchase via EFTPOS or cash. Please see the flyer below for further details.

We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of William, who competed at the SAPSASA Track and Field State Championships.

William had a fantastic day, achieving some impressive results across a range of events:

• 🥈 100m – Silver
• 🥉 200m – Bronze
• 🥉 Long Jump – Bronze
• 🥈 4 x 100m Relay – Silver

These wonderful performances mean William is now eligible for selection in the SAPSASA State Team, which will compete at the Nationals in Melbourne in November. We are proud of William and the dedication, determination and commitment he has shown to his athletics. Congratulations, William!