Makerspace workshops in action Term 3, 2023

Term 3, 2023 Makerspace is a fun collaborative space. A place to make new friends, try new equipment, a place be creative and curious. Students can come to Makerspace before school and at lunchtime. Each week we have an activity that you can do or you can do your creating and making. Week 1 –…

Makerspace Activities Term 4 , 2023

What’s on in Makerspace during Term 4! Makerspace is open before school and at lunchtimes. We can’t wait to see you there! Check out this video to see the exciting workshops we have planned for Term 4.

Grandparent / Parent and Daughter Book Club

Term 3, 2023 On the afternoon of Wednesday 23rd August, we welcomed a lovely mix of students, parents, grandparents and one very lucky aunt, to the library for our Term 3 Year 5/6 Book Club. After listening to a summary of our chosen book, Sea Glass by Rebecca Fraser, guests were treated to a relaxing…

Author Visit with Oliver Phommavanh

28th August, 2023 Oliver, a former primary school teacher and comedian, came and shared his writing secrets with Year 6. He encouraged them to write about what excites them – the things they love. Drawing a huge hand on the whiteboard, he asked the students to call out ideas, helping them to identify the things…

Author Visit with Kate Foster

28th August, 2023 Our Year 5 students recently had the pleasure of listening to middle-grade author Kate Foster speak about writing and how she came up with the ideas for her books. She has spent her life writing and only recently entered the publishing world. Kate’s focus is on writing books about diversity: especially autism…

CRE8 Lab: Mini Flower Baskets

Workshop #1, Term 3, 2023 CRE8 Lab students eagerly embraced the new term with another exciting weaving project. This time, their mission was to upcycle ordinary paper coffee cups into charming and eco-friendly baskets using rustic jute string. The goal was not only to learn the art of weaving but also to promote sustainability by…

Winter Staff Book Breakfast, 2023

AHS Staff get their reading on! The middle of the year is upon us, and that means it’s time for another Staff Breakfast and Bookchat! Over croissants and coffee, our AHS staff were introduced to some great new titles in our collection, along with library staff picks. They also enjoyed the opportunity to have a…