February 2017

Week 1 Learning Update

Last week in the Year 2 Neighbourhood we looked at the different spaces in the neighbourhood, brainstorming what they are used for, what resources are kept in there, and the expectations and responsibilities that are connected with each space. The work that students did in small groups was then used as part of workshops to […]

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Home reading

The Preps borrowed a book from the Junior School Library on their first day. The books can are found in tubs organised by colour along one of the walls in the library. The Preps will take new Green or a Blue book home this Thursday. Books do not need to be swapped every night. Good practice involves borrowing a book and reading

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A few bits and pieces

Hats Term 1 and 4 have a compulsory hat policy.  Students must have a hat on to play in the playground, if not they will be asked to sit in front of the neighbourhood under the shelter.   Nude Food Princes Hill Primary are trying their hardest to be a sustainable school – which means

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Welcome!

The prep students have made a wonderful start to school! This week we have been exploring the neighbourhood and learning our daily school routines. The year 5 buddies have joined us for lunch and have really helped settle the children in. We look forward to getting to know all the children and parents this term and

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Welcome Back!

A big hello to our new grown up Year 2 students and their parents! The year has started with a bang and we are straight into learning – Hooray!! Tim, Meredith and Jen will be updating the blog regularly during the week – so make sure your subscribe so you can hear the news first!

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Specialists Tomorrow

Tomorrow (Friday 3rd) the Prep children will have their first specialist session at 9:00am. They will meet as normal in the homegroup rooms where they will be collected by the specialist teachers. All the prep teachers will be present until the first bell. Students who have sport (Prep Tomo) should wear footwear appropriate for running and doing

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Welcome to 2017!

Hello year one families! Welcome to the start of 2017! Just some considerations we will be discussing with the children to start with that you can discuss at home also: Lunches ‘Nude Food’ – Nude food is food that doesn’t have any clothes (wrappers) on! This initiative is to reduce waste and rubbish in the

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