As the Preps work individually on provocations, remote learning can feel isolating and as though we are learning in a bubble. We, as educators, have been provoking students to explore concepts that ultimately support students’ collective understandings and projects. Collectively, Preps identified that creativity needs to be defined in multiple ways. We recognise that we …
What better way to swing into our Spring Holidays than to share our student’s creative passion for music. It is such an inspiration to see their learning achievements and musical engagement. Students from across the school were invited to make a contribution that they were proud to share. We have received a fabulous variety of …
Bells and Marbles, Solid and Hollow, and a Concert! Read More »
As we close in on another term, mostly at home, we’ve come to realise (again) how important our physical exercise really is not just for our bodies, but our mindset too. Over the last two months, the students have had a strong focus with our athletics carnivals – preparing, training, building fitness hopefully towards a …
Adding Healthy Habits & Removing Unhealthy Habits! Read More »
Children have an inherent curiosity about the world in which they live. As educators, we recognise this quality and draw upon it for our exploration and inquiry. Through engaging with the big ideas of identity, interdependence and sustainability, children have been looking at the natural and built environment to develop a greater awareness of and …
Sending Messages of Hope in Small Things- This week we will find imaginative ways to send messages out to the world using pattern ideas we have developed over the past few weeks. This week we shared a message to the world that help to lift people’s spirits and create a feeling of well-being and happiness. …
As a neighbourhood we have continued to learn more about the regal species that is the Eucalyptus regnans, often referred to in Victoria as the Mountain Ash. These towering trees are found in the cool, wet forests east of Melbourne and are important for the survival of many species, including Victoria’s faunal emblem, the Leadbeaters …
This term we have made connections to museums through the experiences and the opportunities the children have had at Sovereign Hill. We have continued to research, discuss and build our collective understanding through dialogic pedagogies. The children have deepened their connection through reversing the lens of the museum from the past to the present and …
Prep students Last week I was so impressed with the amazing Stick sculptures the Prep students made! They were wonderful! What I noticed was that the Preps all experimented with a range of materials to create really original sculptures. This week, we continued playing around with sticks and we made a dwelling or home for …
Creating Sculptural forms from collected materials… Read More »
Nature and our courtyard garden have been a consistent point of reference and connection throughout our research and discoveries into our collective understanding of creativity. We have constantly sought opportunities for deepening this connection whenever and wherever possible. I see creativity when we are looking in the garden. Arlo I see creativity when I look …
’Not Giving Up Just Yet’ is the title of a ‘Bluey’ episode we enjoyed in Music this week. The relatable scenario of failing at something, feeling defeated, problem solving and then succeeding, had a very special music score underpinning the emotional journey of the characters: Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ from 1824. All the students responses …