During term 2, the year 5 students created a Lost Thing based on the book by author and artist, Shaun Tan. After reading the book and watching the short film, students collected some recyclable materials from home, such as plastic bottles, empty food boxes and various other product containers. They designed their lost thing, used paper mache to cover and hide joins, then painted it using metal colours that represented metals. The final touch was to dry brush metallic paint over corners and surfaces to give it a tarnished look. They have been put on display in the library and the art room and look amazing!! Well done LA 14 and LA 15.

Also in Term 2, all students made a contribution to a collaborative artwork for Reconciliation week (27th May- 3rd June). Each student painted a jumbo popstick with symbols and colours that represents our first nation people using acrylic paints and paint pens.

The artwork has been installed in the office and follows the theme, Be Brave, Make Change. Please take a closer look at this artwork if you are in the office. Our LPS artists are awesome!

National Sorry Day is held on the 26th May and acknowledges our Stolen Generation.

National Reconciliation Week - held every year from 27th May to 3rd June - is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. (nrw.reconciliation.org.au)

During Reconcilation Week, students were given the opportunity to ‘Be Brave, Make Change’ and decorate a jumbo popstick. They used the colours of the Aboriginal flag and natural land to paint a background. They then drew aboriginal symbols onto their popstick using Posca paint pens. These popsticks will be used to create a collaborative art piece for our school.

Well done to all students, they amazed me with their hard work and creativity.