During this term students have been investigating the rubbish problem at PHPS. Our Science workshops focused on how science helps people to understand the effects of their actions, and working toward planning and conducting scientific investigations to find answers to questions. Below are some of the findings and observations from the students! […]
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Last week….the Preps viewed a science video to see how Oobleck is made. A procedural text was written together as a modelled and interactive writing experience. We discussed what makes a Oobleck special – it isn’t quite a solid and it isn’t quite a liquid! It depends on how you touch it! This week….each ‘sea
Yesterday, the Preps read a story book that involves counting legs (or a singular ‘foot’ when counting snails). ‘If one is a snail and two is a person, we must be counting by feet! Just follow the sign to the beach, where a bunch of fun-loving crabs, lounging dogs, gleeful insects, and bewildered-looking snails obligingly offer
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Today we went a little deeper with our observations of the litter in the playground. We used some hoops to make a Venn diagram and have set up an experiment to test what happens to different matter when exposed to the environmental elements. Read more about it on our student blog and stay posted for the
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A huge congratulations to all of the year 2 students on completing their My Place Presentations! Meredith, Jen and Tim were hugely impressed by how all students took on the project with gusto and excitement. The level of thought and detail that went into all of them was extremely high. To remind yourself
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Here are our amazing performers and presenters from Weeks 6, 7 and 8. WEEK 6 Guest Performers: Deb and Nick Talent: Double Bass PRESENTERS: Lyla and Sebastien Performer: Hugo Talent: Dancing Performer: Franzi Talent: Horse shoe puzzle WEEK 7 Performer: Alessia Talent: Singing Performer: Claudia Talent: Singing and dancing performance from ‘Matilda’ stage show Song: ‘Naughty’
FINAL WEEK OF TERM 1 Monday Numeracy / Recount writing / Story sequencing Projects and provocations / Shared reading – Big book Science viewing time Tuesday Provocations / Shared reading – Big book Specialist – Italian (Yellow and Red), Physical Education (Blue and Red), Art (Blue and Yellow) Buddy time Wednesday Provocations / Shared reading –
Friendly reminder the Teddy’s Bear Picnic will take place this Friday When: Friday the 31st of March 2017 (Week 9) Time: 12:15pm to 1:30pm (approx.) Where: The Railway Park, Solly Ave. We will walk to the park together from the Prep courtyard. What to bring: A small plate of food to share, your Teddy Bear (or special toy) and a picnic rug (if you
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Good Morning Parents! Just a reminder that we have our assembly this Friday(31st March) , at 2pm in the gym. We would love to see you there if you can make it! Have a reminisce over our last years Thirsty Flowers Assembly while you wait !
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