Week 8 5/6 Neighbourhood Assembly Congratulations to all the students who participated in our 5/6 neighbourhood assembly on Friday, in particular Ana and Nina who volunteered to be the hosts. They did a fantastic job! This was an important opportunity for students to share their learning. Some examples of learning that were shared included the maths […]
Instrumental Music Concert Hello everyone! On Friday the 16th of June the returning students enrolled in the Instrumental Music program will be performing their learning for their families in a showcase of raw talent and endless impressiveness! Although the performing students range from year 3 to year 6, we would like to invite anybody who
School Compost Bin Princes Hill Primary is now the proud owner of a Green Cone compost bin. Each neighbourhood is beginning to compost fruit and vegetable scraps in order to reduce our landfill and become a more sustainable school. Please assist us in becoming more sustainable by providing lunches and snacks with minimal or no
5/6 Neighbourhood Gardening Club The 5/6 Neighbourhood Gardening Club has begun meeting this term. The students have been involved in general maintenance of the vegetable garden such as weeding and the planting of winter crops. After a group discussion the members decided that the first planting would consist of spinach, spring onion and mint. Well
Inquiry Our inquiry into power and its many forms continues this week. The students are considering the different aspects to power and the possibilities for positive and negative action. Manga Art and graphic novels The students will be further exploring identity and power through the creation of different characters, with the aim that the students
Canberra Camp 2017 Dear Parents/Carers of all Years 5/6 students, It’s that time of the year again as the preparations for our annual camp begins! This year the 5/6 camp will be held in Canberra where the students will experience the many and varied cultural institutions in the National Capital. Participating in a wide range
Inquiry As we move forward with our inquiry into power, we are exploring some of the ways it manifests. Students are preparing a portfolio piece to document their response to provocations that include: The Power of Location Students began by comparing the lives of children in different cultures. This has led to them analysing how
National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 19th of May 2017 This is an annual event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment. We encourage you to take
Mother’s Day Stall Dear parents and students, This is a reminder that the Mother’s Day stall will be happening on Wednesday 10th May. Students will have the opportunity to purchase a gift on the day so they are reminded to bring some money. The 5/6 neighbourhood is also collecting donations for the Mother’s Day hamper.