Pimpala Pod Learning Groups

Last week we started a new concept at Pimpala - Learning Pods.  These are vertical groups of students from Reception to Year 7, who will work together to:

• teach and learn new skills
• participate in games which support the sharing of social skills
• provide opportunities across the school for positive interactions
• build school wide vocabulary
• focus on embedding our school values

These groups will remain together for the year but will be led by different staff for periods of time throughout the year.  This creates opportunities for students and staff to learn more about each other and build relationships within the school.

During Learning Pod time, our student leadership groups are meeting with their mentor teacher to focus on their leadership skills and develop priorities for action in the school.

The feedback from all groups from our first session last week was very positive and created a lovely vibe in the school. We are looking forward to our next session this Friday where we will be focusing on some mathematical concepts through card games!

Farewell to Mr. Neil Lohmeyer

It with sadness that we announce the retirement of Mr. Neil Lohmeyer from Pimpala Primary School. His 36 years with the Department for Education has brought him much joy and he would like to thank everyone who has helped him during his time at Pimpala Primary School. We wish him well in his retirement.

Fortunately we have been able to employ Ms. Rachel Wickham from Monday to Thursday. Ms Wickham has already developed relationships with the students and the school and brings a wealth of experience and skills to the classroom.   She will continue to work closely with Elira Dixon, who will continue to teach the class on Fridays. 

Indonesian Day

Terima kasih banyak (thank you very much) to Mr. Collier for organising a wonderful Indonesian Day last week. Students and staff were engaged in a range of activities across the day like: shadow puppetry, mask making, batik fans, weaving, collages and angklung. Learning a second language not only contributes to our first language learning but provides opportunities to learn about other cultures in context.

         

Batik Fan Making - Wyatt L                                                             Shadow Puppetry

           

Mask Making - Paige G                                                           Fish Weaving - Kaelan H

With only three weeks of this term left, we are already working on preparations for big events next term including Book Week and Science Day.  Governing Council is currently putting the finishing touches on the arrangements for our Quiz Night this Saturday.  Looking forward to the night being a great fundraiser for the school and a fun event for our community.

Regards

Penny Wilde

Principal