We had our final round of presentations today – a huge thanks to Kitty, Atticus and Soushi who finished us off! Over the next few days, all of the presentations will be placed on the blog – so click on the country project page in the menu bar and peruse the amazing work the year 2’s […]
Presentations are complete! Read More »
Dear Parents/Carers, As you are aware, reports were due to be released today. Unfortunately there are some technical difficulties with the Compass School Manager, which is affecting the readability of these reports. Compass is working to rectify the situation but it does mean that there will be a delay in receiving your child’s report. As soon as Compass advises us that the issue
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We are looking forward to our celebration tomorrow! For those who were absent on Friday (or did not receive a notice) We will be having a morning tea. It would be nice if everyone could bring something small to share. 09:00 – Role call and preparation 09:15 – Welcome song performance in the courtyard 09:25 – Inquiry
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Last week the children made the short trek across the road to Railway House. Before leaving the children were asked to identify some of the services the Railway House provides the local community and that they have personally experienced. The children spoke about such things as having picnics and birthday parties there (Odessa & Olivia), walking their dog (Myki), attending Italian School (Eleonora) and weekly
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Last week the children were asked to think about a favourite book they had read or had been read to them and identify a connection they had made with the book. They also were required to write a short burb about what their book was about and give their book a rating out five. The children’s
Book Review – making connections to our favourite books. Read More »
Last week, Amanda (James’ mum) came into our neighbourhood and spoke about her time as a trainee doctor on Mornington Island, situated in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Amanda spoke about the changing landscape as it transitions from the wet to dry season. She showed the children pictures of the some of the variety of animal
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The students in years 3-6 have greatly enjoyed playing the online Kahoot quiz to assess their learning about families and related vocabulary. Kahoot allows them to find out what they know, and to identify their point of need. “Ghost mode” gives them the opportunity to improve on their previous score! Kahoot allows students the opportunity to work
Assessing our Italian learning, Kahoot style! Read More »
As part of our teaching approach at PHPS we use relevant and authentic texts and contexts to teach the English language and conventions use students’ oral language competencies as the starting point for teaching reading and writing engage students in speaking and listening tasks in English to consolidate and expand students understanding of the social
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This afternoon the Preps watched a program called Little J and Big Cuz. It is the first ever Australian kids animation series about Indigenous Australians and their culture. We were lucky to have been recommended the program by Lewis’s mum Anna. Duncan (Lewis’s dad) worked on the accompanying digital learning resources – web based games and
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Nina, Ana, Pippa and Hugo competed at this event which includes all the schools in the Northern Metro Region including places as far away as Eltham, Kyneton etc! The competition is tough of course, Results for our students were Hugo 21st, Pippa 42nd, Nina DNF (after dizziness), and Ana 40th. Great effort all of you!