Victorian Schools Games and Apps Challenge Congratulations to Maddy and Teisha for winning the Year 6 category of the Victorian Schools Games and Apps Challenge. A fantastic and very useful app that could make a significant difference. The 5/6 Team
Literacy Our focus in literacy this week was the language choices made by an author and how they are used to influence and persuade the reader. The students’ responses took the form of an email. Prior to writing their emails the students reviewed the features of an email and how to structure their response. The 5/6
Hi all, Just a reminder that Tabloid Sport is on this morning, so head straight to the Art Room / Year 1 Neighbourhood when you arrive at school. It is going to be a warm one so make sure your child has their hat! The Neighbourhood hat tubs and sunscreen will be near the coned area. Protective
Last week, each home group revisited the experience of our excursion to 100 story building and participated in a shared recount writing. Green group: On Thursday the 27th of October, Green group went to the 100 Story Building. We went to Footscray (right near Lora’s house. When we arrived we met Susie and Ben. Ben
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MONDAY Recount of Bazaar/Mathematics workshop – money / Map making – My ideal Bazaar Projects and Provocations / Maths Target: Circles Literacy target groups TUESDAY Projects and Provocations / Maths Target: Triangles Literacy target groups Specialist classes: Red – Italian and Phys. Ed Blue – Visual Art and Italian Green – Physical Education Buddy time
Monday and Tuesday last week was our excursion to the NGV at Ian Potter. We enjoyed a guided tour that helped us understand some history specific to Victoria, Melbourne, and encompassing the Kulin Nation. It was a great opportunity to develop our visual literacy and to think about how things have changed over time. We
Only 2 more sleeps until the Bazaar. It is looking to be a fantastic day, filled with great rides, delicious food and fun entertainment. A highlight on everyone’s schedule will be the dunk tank- which will be occupied by some brave teachers! Jen will be the year 1 representative for the day, and she will
Chess champion visits PHPS Every Friday this year we have run the 5/6 chess club. Today, to celebrate a great year of playing chess we held a special event. Ari Dale, the current Australian under 18 chess champion (and Jeff’s nephew) came to PHPS and took on all comers in a spectacular simultaneous chess demonstration.
Numeracy This week, we have been focussing on fractions. Students have explored the concept of the fractions as a part of a whole and as an operator. We brought our study of fractions to life by pondering the following story: Lucky Jeff has 20 lolly snakes. Unfortunately (for some) he shares them a bit unfairly.