School kids bring out cutest St Patricks outfits for charity - plus more

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Jamie Jansen

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The school turned green last Friday’s St Patrick’s Day. Picture: St Augustine’s Primary School

Students at St Augustine’s Primary donned their green this St Patrick’s Day to donate a gold coin for charity.


The charity event was part of the school’s term 1 fundraising for Caritas - one of the largest aid and development agencies in the world.


Caritas goal is to connect young Australians in Catholic schools with the Caritas Australia mission to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity.


Richelle Woods, who works at the school, said they had a great day which included a St Patrick’s Day parade and Irish jigs as well as St Patrick’s themed joyful activities in the afternoon. 

 

The Student Council raised over $300 with this year’s first school disco. Picture: Miallo State School

MEANTIME IN OTHER SCHOOL NEWS…

Swinging students at Miallo State School

Kids at Miallo State School boogie woogie’d their hearts out at the school’s first disco of the year.

Principal Anette Ridley said it was a successful evening with lots of dancing, games, competitions and snacks

“It was great to see some grooving parents getting in on the act as well joining in dancing.” Ms Ridley said. “The Student Council raised over $300 to go towards their school projects this year.”

Into the jungle at Mossman State School

Year 5 students discovered the mangroves at Cooya Beach together with Juan Walker from Walkabout Cultural Adventures.

Mr Walker shared an abundance of information about the mangrove environment and the interconnections between the biotic and abiotic factors there.

Harmony week at Port Douglas State School



During week 9, students at Port Douglas State School celebrated Harmony Week, guided by the theme of ‘Everyone Belongs'.

The Make A Positive Difference team (MAPD) were running various lunch time activities everyday during this week to help promote cultural inclusivity and celebrate our differences.



Students got to participate in a Diversity Disco, played Indigenous sport games, became flag experts during a Scavenger Hunt, helped create a banner to show that we all belong, as well as many other fun activities.



Mossman High Students take NAPLAN test

During Weeks 8 through to 10, the nation is undergoing annual NAPLAN testing. Since 2022, all Australian students have sat this testing online. This year Mossman State High School ran a massive 900 tests over a period of 5 days. These sittings included writing, reading, conventions of language and numeracy tests for every Year 7 and Year 9 student.

According to Kerry Sheperdson, Secretary to the Principal, most students enjoyed the online platform as opposed to the paper version that they have previously completed.

“The intuitive nature of the tests meant that individual student needs were better catered for, with students at all academic levels able to engage and feel more successful,” she said.

“The addition of sound and headphones to listen to the tests, certainly allowed the tests to allow for more inclusive access.”

 

Juan Walker escorted students and teachers to the mangroves. Picture: Mossman State School
Mossman State High School ran a massive 900 tests over a period of 5 days. Picture: Mossman State High School

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