MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

By Taylah Baker

May 16, 2025

**Foundation and Year 6 students William Tulloch, Lilly McLarty, Liam Watters, Jed Clurey, Chloe Felmingham, Millie Boyd, Hayden Wilson and Smith van Popering.** Photo by Rechelle Zammit

To mark Education Week and its theme, Celebration of Cultures, Katandra West Primary School is embarking on an exciting journey to explore and embrace the rich diversity within our communities.

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Throughout Term 1, students from Years 3 to 6 have engaged in an inspiring project where they explored various countries and cultures, leading to the creation of their own fictitious countries.

From crafting unique languages to inventing delectable cuisines and rich traditions, these young visionaries have poured their hearts into bringing their imaginative worlds to life.

Families and younger students will be invited to tour these creative countries the week before Education Week.

Principal Marcia Waters expressed her pride in how passionately the students have embraced the essence of different cultures.

“They’ve been very eager,” Ms Waters said.

“Our students have been exploring different parts of the world, learning about different cultures and traditions, while becoming more accepting of others.”

Education Week will also feature a range of physical activities, including the annual Bike Hike for students in Years 4 to 6 and an excursion for Years Prep to 3 students as part of the school’s Road Safety program.

On Monday, May 19, families will have another opportunity to witness the fruits of students’ hard work during the morning literacy block.

This session will unveil the school’s new approach to teaching literacy, highlighting the integration of phonics and explicit teaching with themes of respect, inclusion, acceptance and celebrating cultures.

“Education Week is a great time to promote different themes happening throughout the education sector,” Ms Waters said.

“At Katandra West Primary School, we can then showcase the different aspects of education we engage in each day, and we particularly shine a light on these efforts during this special week.”