Congratulations to everyone – two superb shows, each with their own special messages, to end our term with stories, dance, and music.

Well done and thank you to all the children, who did amazingly well – we are all so proud of each and every one of them.  They never cease to amaze us by how confident they appear on stage. The children have learnt about playscripts as part of our literacy curriculum and what better way to do that, than perform their very own play, for such a large and wonderful audience.

When children leave our school, one of the main things that they consistently tell us that they remember about being at Provo Primary are the school plays. We are extremely fortunate to have a stage at the centre of the playground and children are on it daily during their break times.

We believe that going up on stage from an early age and the confidence that children build as a result, flows into so many different areas of their life and growth. This is of such value to them in their overall long term development as successful people, that it definitely is extremely worthwhile.

Thank you to all the teacher and helpers who worked tremendously hard to put everything together, from scene writing and rehearsals, scenery and props, costumes and make up and lights and sound.

Finally, a big thank you to everyone who came along.  Proud parents with beaming smiles and community friends, new ones and old ones who look forward to our shows each year.  It is so lovely to keep being stopped when we are out and about to be told how much you enjoyed the shows and the messages they gave.

Until next year…

We would like to extend a big thank you to Robin and all the chefs at Pizza Pizza for all of our tasty school lunches this term.  Our final lunch was our special Christmas lunch which we celebrated together as a school, donning festive hats and eating on decorative place mats.

Talking with some of the children, they expressed their gratitude for everyone who helps prepare, cook and transport the lunches for us.  Pasta and meatballs are a tasty delight, but pizza seemed to be most of the children’s favourite – some even quoting it as the best they’ve every tasted!

So thank you Robin and all who help to make our lunches each day.  Seasons greeting to you all and we look forward to enjoying next year’s daily menu.

Come and enjoy some ‘Festive Fun’ watching our Early Years children dancing on stage, followed by the tale of Bob Humbug the Christmas Grump performed by Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten.

WEDNESDAY 11^th Dec, 5:30pm.  Tickets $3.  Children under 12 free.

Don’t forget our Years 1-6 end of term show, JoJo and his Amazing technicoloured Coral Reef performances on Fri 6th and Sat 7th @ 6PM.

Two great performance to get you into the festive spirit!

Tickets are on sale at the school or call 442 5638.

Last week we were entertained by a visiting duo of talented musicians, Abdelkader Saadoun and Nizar Al-Issa’s.  They are two members of a band called Takaleed who showcase traditional Arabic music.  Abdelkader and Nizar told the children all about their instruments, the oud,  the mandole and other percussion instruments.  In no time, our 2 to 11 year olds were joining in with songs, singing in Arabic and creating rhythms together.   Thank you, Abdelkader and Nizar, for introducing us to your beautiful instruments and music.  Thank you also to David Bowen of the Department of Culture for bringing Takaleed along to our school.  How fortunate we have been to meet such amazing musicians.  Read on to learn more about Takaleed and to  hear them play.

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For the third year running, Britain’s traditional “Bonfire Night” was celebrated by students of Provo Primary School, complete with the burning of a student-made Guy Fawkes, the scapegoat of the infamous “Gunpowder Plot”.  Since Mr. Toby “reignited” this English tradition two years ago with a humble gathering in the school parking lot, the celebration has relocated to Bay Bistro (thank you Clive and Joan!) to accommodate the entire school community. Nearly 100 parents and children descended onto the beach promptly at 6pm so as not to miss the 6:30pm lighting of the fire and were mesmerized as the massive bonfire was lit and Guy went up in flames.   The party also included traditional treats such as sausages on a stick and toffee covered apples, a call and response of “Remember, Remember, the 5th of November…” and a surprise fireworks display to end the evening.

An educational and entertaining gathering for all who attended and a perfect example of how as educators, we strive to incorporate topic work in a myriad of creative ways. [Read more…]

Provo Primary had a truly outstanding day at the Inter-school Primary Tag competition on Saturday the 30th of November. With 19 children in attendance, we were able to field three teams, two in the 7-9 category and one team in the 10-12 category. The children all played magnificently and really put in all their effort whether it was scoring a try, grabbing those tags or passing beautifully to each other.

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Tickets are now on sale for our Years 1-6 end of term show, JoJo and his Amazing technicoloured Coral Reef.

Friday 6th and Saturday 7th December @ Provo Primary School.  Starts promptly at 6PM.

Only $5.

Children under 12 come free.

Refreshments available.

Inspired by the original story of Joseph and the Technicoloured Dream Coat, our End of Term Show this year tells a moving story about our very own JoJo, a caring dolphin, with an incredible dream of animals and humans living in perfect harmony, looking after Mother Earth and her oceans.

Enjoy watching this emotionally stirring underwater thriller as we meet highly entertaining characters such as Bad the Baracuda, the ever optimistic Fishy, Provo Sailing Club members and many more.

Parents, family, friends and community members all looking forward to a night of entertainment are welcome to come along.  Certainly a show not to be missed!