Year 5 Eureka Excursion

Year 5 travelled back in time to 1854. We were met at the bus by Trooper K with a gun. He told us we needed to walk to Eureka Creek and keep an eye out for Captain Lucas who was a bushranger on the run. We didn't find him but we ran into Shotgun Shelly who stole Cara's jumper, biscuits and gold.

The rest of the day included haggling at the general store, panning for gold, making damper at the bakery and then eating it with some yummy syrup, mapping, constructing tents and then playing the Gold Rush Game. The assayers (the old folk) ripped us off when selling our gold and some of us got sent to gaol.

All in all, it was a great day but we were very tired...

Melinda Crow

Teacher

Say Cheese!

Year 8 Food students have been diving into the delicious world of food preservation, starting with a hands-on cheesemaking experience! In this lesson, students learned the art and science behind transforming milk into cheese—from curdling to pressing—gaining insight into traditional methods and modern techniques.

This cheesemaking adventure is just the beginning of their preservation unit. Over the coming weeks, students will be crafting their very own gourmet hot dog—completely from scratch. That means making the sausage, preparing a mouth-watering condiment, and baking a crusty sourdough bun to bring it all together.

Stay tuned for the final showcase of their culinary creations. We can’t wait to share the results (and the photos)!

Leah Parker

Middle Leader