This week we have been learning more about division. A vast majority of the Year 2 Neighbourhood were overwhelmingly ecstatic about the prospect of honing their division skills. There were audible cheers of excitement ringing throughout the neighbourhood when it was announced that division was the focus for the week in our Maths workshops, targets, […]
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Blog post by Esmae, Yvette, Xena, Alex, Edward and Flynn. The sensory garden opened last Friday, the 23 of August. The sensory garden was built next to 5/6 playground, next to the big oval, and it has been crowded ever since. The garden includes a shell pit, instead of the sandpit we have in the
This term, as you know, the Year Twos have been developing their narratives while also working with Tai Snaith as part of our Artist in Residence program to create illustrations. Next term we will continue our focus on our Inquiry Big Idea ‘Why Write?’ and one of our main areas of learning will be collaboratively
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There are exciting opportunities for the Year 1’s coming up towards the end of this term (Melbourne Museum) and the intensive swimming program starting in Term 4. Swimming forms have been handed out to all Year 1 students. They are to be filled in and returned to your child’s home group teacher by the end
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As children grow through their primary education, they become familiar with the annual adventure camp. The camp that allows our children to develop independence, take risks and develop new friendships. While our Year 6 camp to Canberra aimed to accomplish these objectives, the trip focused primarily on connecting learning and knowledge available in places such
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Who am I? We all grapple with this question at various points in our lives as we learn about ourselves and the various elements that influence who we are, and who we desire to become. The journey provides various challenges and is different for each of us. Year 5/6 have been offered a range of
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What We Know About Fractions… It’s not a fraction unless it’s an equal part. Lewis Fractions include halves, quarters and eighths. Owen L Half a half is a quarter, and half a quarter is an eighth. Felix Fractions are an equal part of a whole. Lachlan The denominator is the bottom number in a
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The children are continuing to explore how we can use stories to communicate important messages about the environment for our future. Last week students began writing information texts about the environment, writing narratives told through the eyes of animals, and stories with persuasive ideas about the environment. They have been creating habitats for animals that live in
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It is great to see some past students return to our school to work with the preps. The Blue Bears (Jess’s home group) will see the Year 9 students in their sport sessions for the next 4 weeks, focusing on fundamental movement skills of the kick, the strike and ball bounce.
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Jump Rope for Heart is starting next week! Kids have begun skipping in Phys Ed. sessions this week and they will be receiving pamphlets with information regarding fundraising and prizes. Jump Rope for Heart – a fantastic physical activity and fundraising program by the Heart Foundation that has been running for over 35 years. Since Jump
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