Can you explain your message?

In the Year 3 neighbourhood the students have been developing a product that reflects their understanding of our inquiry into how natural systems are connected and the role we play.  These are some of the messages that the products will be communicating: Thomas, Seb Cm and Jack Barnes: Dingos are important. Farmers shouldn’t kill them.…

Hollow Bearing Trees

As individuals and a community we impact the natural world. As a neighbourhood we have been thinking about the importance of HBTs or Hollow Bearing Trees, where you can find them and what may be living in them.  Do you have any HBTs in your local area? Binderiya: In Australia, 303 native wildlife species rely…

Term 3 Week 6 Learning Reflection

In the Year 3 neighbourhood this week we have been investigating how weather and climate have shaped the different environments in Australia, from the tropics in the north to the arid zone west of the Great Dividing Range. Investigating this natural system has resulted in discussions ranging from the formation of clouds to the characteristics…

Term 3 Week 2 Learning Reflection

Cultural Burning As a neighbourhood we have been exploring the practice of Cultural burning and how it impacts the environment and indigenous communities. In response to an ABC Australia story on Cultural Burning the students shared their growing understanding. Arabella: the white smoke from the fire makes the leaves up in the trees- it helps…

Week 10 Reflection – Our Wellbeing

As a neighbourhood we understand the importance of supporting our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us. Together we reflected on the different ways we support our wellbeing in the Year 3 neighbourhood. Independent reading When we read it focuses our mind on the book which calms us down. You feel like you’re…