SUNSHINE HIGHLIGHTS
Prep Science: How rain falls
PKB explored how rain forms in clouds with a fun science experiment! They filled a jar with water, added a shaving cream cloud and dropped in blue food colouring to watch the rainfall. A hands-on way to learn about the weather!
Sunshiners Ride2School!
Paralympics Australia bring the Imagine Program to SBSS
Last week our students had the incredible opportunity to take part in Paralympics Australia’s Imagine Program. They were inspired by a visit from Paralympians Grace Brimlow and Ella Sabljak who shared their personal journey in sport, the dedication it takes to reach the Paralympic stage and insights into their classification and disability.
Through engaging discussions, students explored how we can create a more inclusive society and break down stigmas surrounding disability from an early age. The visit sparked curiosity, encouraged important conversations, and reinforced the values of inclusion, diversity and the Paralympic Movement.
A big thank you to Paralympics Australia and the Queensland Government for bringing this powerful program to our school—helping our students imagine a world where everyone has the opportunity to be thrive and be included!
Microgreens for a cause!
Last week our 4KB students proudly took their learning beyond the classroom, selling the microgreens they grew in our permaculture garden at IGA Peregian Beach —all in support of Smart Pups!
With two families rostered every 15 minutes, the students were full of enthusiasm, chatting with customers and sharing their knowledge about the benefits of microgreens. They had so much fun, many didn’t want to leave! In the end they sold all with some happy customers even sending in photos of their delicious creations.
This community project was made possible by the incredible support of:
- Pick of the Crop – funding and support for labels, soil and cups
- Sunshine Social – supplier of coffee cups
- Slow Food Snail Kids (Di Seels) – funding and support
- White’s IGA Peregian Beach – hosting the sales event
A special thank you to Sara Dengate - nutrition consultant, for coordinating this initiative. This event's success highlights the impact of hands-on learning, strong community support and our students' commitment to making a difference!
International students
Our international students from Japan joined classes across the school—from Prep to Year 5 during Term 1. Sara came back after joining us in October 2024!
They’re having a fantastic time learning English, experiencing school life and making new friends! We loved having them and wish them all well in the future.
Year 3 Sunshiners learn about mushrooms with Eastwell Farms
Year 3 Sunshiners had a fungi-tastic time learning all about mushrooms with Alex Thompson-Welcon from Eastwell Farms, thanks to Slow Food Noosa! From how they grow to why they’re so important, it was a hands-on lesson in all things fungi. A big thank you to Alex for sharing his knowledge!