Years 5 - 6
Mr Ian Nicholas
Some of the extra-curricular activities include:
Swimming All Primary students are involved in the swimming program at the Castlemaine indoor heated pool in Term 1 and often Term 4 as well.
Chess Challenge Students enjoy a day of interaction and challenge with the other Primary schools in the region. Harry Poulton has been an asset teaching the students the finer points of the game.
Sport activities - with other Regional Schools including – Cross Country Run, Netball, AFL 9s Football, MiloT20 Blast Cricket
- Cross Country Sport Day Regional School challenge. Years 3,4,5 and 6 compete in the Castlemaine and District Primary Schools Cross Country Run at the Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve.
Academic Challenges with other Regional schools, ie. Maths Problem Solving day and Primary Chess competition
Bi-annual Canberra Trip The Grade 5 and 6 students enjoy a very busy week in Canberra. There is a lot happening all the time so it is great to be there. Students meet with a local politican and even Mr Rudd introduced himself to Mr Nicholas one year! The plane flight to Canberra is always a highlight as there are generally some students who have not been in an aircraft before.
End of Term Excursion To support educational learning in locations throughout the state as well as some that are just simple fun activities.
Weekly efforts are rewarded with
- Academic, Character and encouragement awards
- Medal awards toward house points
- Green dot treats (work fully completed for 3 days in the week)
Mini Musical – End of year presentation