Our Year 5 students enjoyed an exciting WildAction incursion today, discovering the wonders of Australian native wildlife through close encounters and hands-on learning.
The session featured an incredible line-up of native animals, including “Lola” the red kangaroo joey, a tawny frogmouth, boobook owl, baby freshwater crocodile, black-headed python, freshwater turtle, green tree frog, tree goanna, shingleback lizard, and “Blossom”, an adult grey-headed flying fox.
One of the highlights was meeting and gently holding a tiny adult mountain pygmy possum – a critically endangered species with only around 2,000 left in the wild.
Through these up-close experiences, students learned about each animal’s classification, adaptations, habitats, and diets, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges facing Australia’s wildlife. The incursion not only built confidence and curiosity but also inspired our students to become caring advocates for conservation and the environment.
A big thank you to Liv, our engaging and knowledgeable presenter from WildAction, for sharing her expertise and inspiring a love for wildlife among our students.
With VCE exams fast approaching, and Years 7 to 9 exams taking place in late November and December, this term can be a particularly stressful time for students and their families.
ReachOut offers a range of practical resources to help young people manage exam stress, look after their wellbeing and prepare with greater confidence. Resources include strategies for managing anxiety, self care and mindfulness techniques, as well as an exam preparation checklist.
These resources may be helpful for families supporting students through the busy assessment and exam period.
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