Harmony Day
Today was Carey’s Harmony Day in our Primary School. This is a special day where we recognise and celebrate our cultural diversity. Students dressed up in some wonderful attire to represent a country of their choice and there was a special Assembly where our Year …
Non-Fiction Writing in Year 3
Today the Year 3 students had fun exploring non-fiction texts. Students worked in small groups to identify the structure and features of different texts. Later this term they will pick an animal for their own non-fiction writing. …
Students studying Japanese visit UWA
Last Friday, Year 9 and 10 Japanese students were given an opportunity to visit the University of Western Australia to experience a variety of Japanese culture and language. Students participated in the traditional sport of Kendo, visited the Japanese courtyard gardens and the traditional tatami …
Year 5 Technology
There was much excitement in the Year 5 Technology class today as the students were introduced to programming a robotic ball using the Sphero Edu app. Today they learnt how to give the robot basic commands and over the next three weeks they will progress …
Golf Championships
Late last term, three of our students competed at the Primary School Golf Championships at the WA Golf Club. They had a great day out on course. They played really well and stepped up to play in a higher division than usual. They didn’t place …
Pyjama Day In Pre-Primary
It’s Pyjama Day in Pre-Primary at Harrisdale! Always a memorable and fun day for our students! …
Wellness Dog Update
We hope everyone’s had a great holiday! School’s back on Monday and we’re excited to start Term 3! Our new Wellness Dog Bonnie had a relaxing break with lots of lazy days napping, eating, playing and more napping. She’s been back to work with the …
Spray Paint Incursion
Last term, artist Nathan Hoyle ran a Spray Painting incursion with our Year 9 and 10 Art and Design students. The students thoroughly enjoyed being introduced to this technique and created some fantastic finished pieces! …
New Golf Program
Our new golf program is in full swing! We have nine students who braved the cold mornings last term to attend golf clinics and one-on-one lessons. It’s been wonderful to see their enthusiasm for golf and watch their skills grow over time. The program will …
Harrisdale Primary Cross Country
It was an awesome start to Term 3 with the Primary Cross Country today! The weather was perfect for running and students were in great spirits! The Year 6 students were presented with their ‘Daylin Pipes’ medals to remember a special boy and recognise their …