A Note From The Principle
7 March 2025
We have had a fantastic week in Primary, filled with many wonderful events. Highlights included a brilliant parent workshop on fine motor skills, the joy of Smile Day, World Book Day celebrations, and an exquisite showcase of creativity at An Evening with the Primary Arts.
A Note From The Principle
28 February 2025
It is hard to believe we have already reached the end of February—the term is certainly flying by! This week in Primary has been a little quieter, providing a welcome opportunity to focus and recharge amidst the usual busyness of school life.
A Note From The Principle
21 February 2025
We have all enjoyed our first week back, and it was great to see our students return from their mid-terms full of energy and enthusiasm. This morning, I was welcomed by over 140 little Pirates, all beaming with excitement as they enjoyed their special day in Year 2!
A Note From The Principle
31 January 2025
There are some weeks in the Primary school that simply dazzle and this has been one of them! In our Creative Arts building, the students have been showcasing their talents in Performance Week and on Friday, we all thoroughly enjoyed celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming in the Year of The Snake. The area of learning that I have been most impressed by is Science. Over recent years, we have been transforming how children see the world through atoms. In partnership with the Surfing Scientist Ruben Meerman, our newly devised science curriculum builds from Year 1, where students become "atomic architects," to Year 6, where they uncover the dance of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Along the way, they explore the big concepts of photosynthesis, nutrition, and the universe at an atomic level—ensuring they don’t just learn science but truly live it. Amazing job Patana Primary! Sarah McCormack
Start of day timings
For families who arrive by car, getting departure and arrival times right can be difficult.
You don’t want to arrive too early, but you also don’t want to be stuck in the LaSalle traffic.