Year 1 & 2 Deputy Principal Report
Deputy Principal Years 1 & 2
Parent Teacher Interviews
Year 6 Visit with Year 1 Writers
Recently, Year 6C students visited Year 1B’s classroom to celebrate the wonderful writing completed during Term 2. Year 1 students proudly showcased their informative texts about sea creatures, sharing facts and details they had learned throughout the term.
The Year 6 students thoroughly enjoyed listening to the younger students read their work and were impressed by their writing efforts. It was a fantastic opportunity to build positive connections across year levels while celebrating learning and achievement.
The visit left everyone smiling—and maybe even a few Year 6 students learned something new about the sea creatures too!
Arts Week 2025 – A Celebration of Culture and Creativity
Baringa State Primary School came alive with colour, sound, and excitement as we celebrated Arts Week 2025. From Monday, 4 August, students were immersed in a variety of creative experiences that celebrated the arts.
A major highlight of the week was the visit from WALA – Spirit of Ghana, who delivered three vibrant and energetic performances. WALA captivated students with their dynamic fusion of traditional drumming, dance, percussion, and soaring vocal harmonies. The group brought along 15 hand-made African drums, flutes, and stunning costumes that filled the hall with rhythm and life.
Students enthusiastically participated in:
- Call-and-response singing
- Instrument demonstrations and hands-on drumming
- Lively African dance routines
WALA, whose name means “life” in their local language, truly brought that spirit to our school. Their performance was not only entertaining but also a powerful celebration of culture and tradition.
To top off the week, our Concert Band, Beginner Strings, and Strings Orchestra proudly performed at assembly. Students showcased their developing musical skills in front of a full audience of peers, staff and families. Their performances were a wonderful reflection of the hard work and dedication shown in their music programs throughout the year. Thank you to our Instrumental Music Teachers – Mr Hill and Mrs Pritchard – for their continued support and commitment to our Baringa music students.
Arts Week 2025 was a memorable celebration that left students inspired and energised by the joy of the arts!
RideScore Interschool Challenge - Week 6 & 7
Earn DOUBLE RIDESCORE POINTS for each day you ride/scoot to school
AND every trip to school gives you an entry into the draw to win a FAMILY PASS to AUSTRALIA ZOO. (1 pass per school up for grabs).
Week 6 & 7 (18th - 29th August 2025).
Our school will be competing against the 10 other RideScore Schools to win the Perpetual RideScore Trophy.
Please check that your beacon is working so you don’t miss out on valuable points and a chance to take your family to Australia Zoo.
Join Now by downloading the RideScore App.
For any queries about the program, please contact ridescore@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and.
What is RideScore - The RideScore is an app that records cycling and scooting to school. Parents receive arrival and departure notifications. Join up by downloading the RideScore App, Its free and the prizes are fantastic! www.ridescore.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Larrikin Puppets Bring Joy and Laughter to Baringa!
Last Tuesday, Baringa State Primary School was buzzing with excitement as we welcomed the Larrikin Puppets for a very special performance! The vibrant and entertaining puppet show captivated students in Year 2, delivering a powerful message through laughter, storytelling and colourful characters.
With their engaging puppets and lively puppeteers, the Lorikeet Puppets used music, movement, and humour to explore important themes such as kindness, inclusion, resilience, and friendship. The interactive show had students clapping, laughing, and even helping out from their seats—creating an unforgettable experience for all.
Teachers praised the performance for its meaningful educational content, cleverly woven into a fun and imaginative show. Students were still talking about their favourite characters and moments well after the performance ended.
Thank you to the Larrikin Puppets team for sharing your creativity and message with our school community. Experiences like these help bring learning to life and create lasting memories for our students.
