Biannual Art Show at St Mary's Hamilton
At the end of Term 3, the St Mary’s Primary School community in Hamilton celebrated our Biannual Art Show.
The theme for this year’s art show was ‘Weird, Wild and Wonderful’. All the students have been working very hard all year, under the amazing guidance of our art teacher, Hannah Black, to produce art pieces that fit the theme. We had wild animals, weird clay monsters and wonderful art made of recycled materials, just to name a few!
Our Learning Street was transformed into an art gallery and over two nights, our community was wowed by the amazing artistic talents of our students. It truly was a ‘Weird, Wild and Wonderful’ Art Show!
[Photos and content shared by Tania Stevens, Deputy Principal of St Mary's Primary School, Hamilton]
St Joseph's students discover the secrets of creek health
This week, Years 3–6 students of St Joseph's Primary School in Penshurst henjoyed a hands-on learning experience exploring the rich aquatic life of the local Penshurst waterways. Guided by macroinvertebrate specialist Kylie Waller and Josh Griffiths from EnviroDNA, students discovered how scientists investigate the health of creeks and waterways using a range of scientific methods.
Students collected water samples to learn about environmental DNA (eDNA), a powerful tool that helps scientists identify animals such as fish, frogs and platypuses from traces of DNA found in the water. They also examined macroinvertebrates, including aquatic insects, larvae and snails, gaining an understanding of how these tiny creatures can indicate water quality and ecosystem health.
The school extends its sincere thanks to Mary from Friends of Yatmerone and Lucy, Landcare Facilitator, for making this valuable learning opportunity possible. Appreciation is also extended to Victorian Landcare, the Victorian Government, Glenelg Hopkins CMA, Southern Grampians Shire Council, and Friends of Yatmerone Wildlife Reserve for their funding and support.