Little Learners Love Literacy – Milo Monkey’s Birthday
On Tuesday, our Prep students marked Milo Monkey’s birthday as part of the Little Learners Love Literacy celebrations, and it was a terrific morning. I even had the chance to join in by dressing up as Milo Monkey, which certainly added to the excitement.
Milo Monkey’s birthday is part of the reading program we use in Prep-Year 2 called Little Learners Love Literacy. Milo Monkey is one of the characters the children get to know through the program, so the birthday party is really just a fun way to bring that character to life.
The day began with a costume parade, with students coming dressed as Milo’s friends and proudly showing off their outfits. From there, the activities kept everyone busy, including Frog in the Pond games, making fairy bread, creating party hats and, of course, enjoying some birthday cake. It was a fun and engaging way to build a love of literacy while giving our youngest students a memorable shared experience.
Education Week
Education Week always gives us a great reason to open the doors to the school community, and I certainly felt the community spirit on Wednesday. With this year’s theme “Showcase your School”, it was great to see so many families both in the morning and evening joining with the staff and students for the range of activities.
As I walked around, there was a lot to take in. In classrooms, students were busy with puzzles and maths challenges, and what I enjoyed most was listening to the way they explained their thinking. They were keen to have a go, showcasing their work and proud to talk it through. Outside, there was plenty happening too, with sports activities running throughout the morning.
I had a number of conversations with parents and carers across both sessions, and I appreciated people taking the time to share their thoughts. It was pleasing to hear how much they valued the chance to come into the school and enjoy a fun morning with their children.
A genuine thank you to our staff for the work that went into the day. There is a lot of planning that sits behind what looks like a smooth and simple event, and it was clear to see the care that had gone into creating a range of activities for everyone to take part in.
The National Simultaneous Storytime also coincided with our Open Day. This year’s book, Luna Roo, was about a young kangaroo, a first-time captain, who gives it her all as she leads FC Outback into an exciting clash with Bush United. With a spider guarding the goals, snakes leading the attack and plenty of nerves to manage, Luna learns she needs to rely on both her own abilities and the support of her teammates to succeed.
Created by football veterans Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, Luna Roo brings the energy of the game to life while sharing a thoughtful message about the importance of courage and perseverance. Our Library Leaders stepped up to take on the responsibility to reading the book to the whole school. There is something special about seeing students take on that responsibility, and they handled it with a calm confidence.
Thank you to everyone who came along and took part in the day. It felt like a true reflection of our school, and I am grateful for the way our community continues to show up and support what we do.
Enjoy your weekend,
Mat Anderton
Principal