Leongatha Preps fit in
NEW Prep students at Leongatha Primary School settled into their new classrooms immediately when they started on Thursday.
Prep coordinator Dot Coglan said the year level of 92 students had a number of transition days to help them start school.
“The preps already had three transition days so their first morning was a breeze,” Ms Coglan said.
“There were no tears and everyone was really happy.”
Principal Rob Higgins said the relocation of the administration building was a success.
“Our office is now adjoining the Leongatha Secondary College office,” Mr Higgins said.
“It brings us back all into one area rather than us being isolated as we were. While we are two separate schools, we do want to offer a smooth journey from Prep to Year 12.
“The students are now interacting more with secondary school teachers and it should make the transition more comfortable for our students going into high school.”
Leongatha Primary School will this year focus on literacy, in particular reading, with every individual student encouraged to read for fun and purpose.
Students across the school will also be exploring new ways of learning this year through a new partnership with Adobe.
“Leongatha Primary School is representing Victoria with the Adobe iEarn program where students in Grade Six will be collaborating on a water resources project with other students from across the globe,” Mr Higgins said.
The project harnesses new technology for students to communicate and conduct research with schools in Tunisia, USA, Taiwan, Iran and Uganda. The project will run for the first two terms and will collaborate into wider research which will be given to the United Nations and Foreign Affairs.
“It is an amazing opportunity for our students to communicate and compare perspectives with students overseas. There are many wonderful projects being done with Adobe and we look forward to seeing what it brings,” Mr Higgins said.
Smiles for days: from left, Tayah and Molly got creative at their first day in Prep at Leongatha Primary School on Thursday.
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