Year 5/6 have been introduced to a range of poetry during Term 2. Over the past three weeks, we have deconstructed both Blackout Poetry and Reverse (or Backward) Poetry and attempted to construct our own poems using these structures either in pairs or individually. Poetry is a great form of self expression and we have …
As a culmination of the inquiry, Year 5/6 students confidently presented their Action Plans this week. It has been their challenge to create a plan that would enact change that would benefit local community members. We observed that many of the students were inspired to create plans that would encourage values of respect, kindness, inclusiveness, and …
Yesterday we went on an excursion to see the Fantastic Worlds exhibition at the Counihan Gallery. First we walked to the tram. We stayed together and focused when we crossed the road to keep ourselves safe and we had coloured groups for getting on and off the tram. Then we were waiting for a little …
Hi all, Our weekly update will be covering a few reminders over the next couple of days until the conclusion of Term 2 and the beginning of Term 3. First of all, to all of the parents/carers/helpers who generously gave the Year 1 teachers the fantastic fruit and veges boxes – thank you ever so …
Dear Parents/Carers, A reminder about finishing times for: Thursday 27th June – Student-led Conferences – school finishes at midday so that the student-led conferences can begin at 1:00pm sharp. Friday 28th June – Active Assembly will be held in the gym at 9:00am and school is dismissed at 2:30pm for the end of Term 2. …
In the Year 2 Neighbourhood we have been learning about how exercise helps our wellbeing. Here is a way of doing some exercise to help yourself and others. Join the Headspace Push-up Challenge. Click on the link to find out more. Pushup Challenge The Year 2 Team
Wow! Week 10! What a wonderful term it has been! Below is our learning focus’ for this week and some very important notices for this week. Learning Focus Writing – Procedural texts, building on the experiences from camp and from language experiences the year 3’s did last week. Math – Problem solving strategies, how can …
What our National Flags Represent. At the Flag Raising Ceremony, Jeannie, Vincent and Pearl from Yr 5/6 spoke about the symbolism of the three National Flags. The Australian Aboriginal Flag was designed by artist Harold Thomas and has become a widely recognised symbol of the unity and identity of Aboriginal people. The top black half …
Flag Raising Ceremony and the Instrumental Music Concert Read More »
Term 2 Week 9 Blog Reflection 21/06/19 Dear Parents and Carers, Firstly, it is Maggie’s birthday today so we began by singing happy birthday to her. We have been working really hard on our dioramas. (Molly) The purpose of our dioramas is to help prepare us for the artist in residence next term. They have …
Dear Parents and Carers, Engineering works are currently underway in the eastern sand pit. Site supervisors River and Hugh have been conducting inspections to ensure that the work is being completed on time. The site is open to the public so please feel free to have a look. The Year 2 Neighbourhood.