At the end of the last term, we began to anticipate possible school closures, but now that we are here working in this virtual space it seems like a whole new world. We are communicating and working online more independently than ever. Such a steep learning curve for all of us…some of us feeling excited, […]
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Learning to Work Remotely Today we revised some of our digital technology capabilities. We checked in to ensure we have access and technology that can facilitate learning both at school and remotely. The following questions have been asked of students: Internet & Google Drive… What is your wifi/internet access like at home? Can you access
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Welcome Expo Last Wednesday, we invited the community into Princes Hill Primary School to attend our ‘Welcome’ Expo. Students shared their learning and welcome products with us. The exhibitions and displays included robots that waved, machines that said hello in a variety of languages, puppet tour guides and shows, quizzes, painted gifts, a fashion show,
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Thank you for your time Many thanks to the parents who were able to make time to come and meet with us this week. We really enjoyed learning new and different perspectives of your child, and connecting with you as a family. A number of parents were keen to learn more about how they can
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“Leaders instill in their people a hope for success and a belief in themselves. Positive leaders empower people to accomplish their goals.” -Unknown This week saw all of us leading in one way or another. There has been a real buzz of enthusiasm and hope in our neighbourhood as we begin to establish our roles
Our focus so far has been on asking the questions of why and how in order to develop an understanding of our learning community and routines. Digital Responsibilities We have revisited our digital rights and responsibilities to maintain personal safety and develop a supportive online learning community. Students will continue to use Google Classroom this
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A warm welcome to all our returning families, and a special welcome to our new families of the 5/6 Neighbourhood, In case you haven’t had a chance to come to school to meet our team, we would like to introduce ourselves: from left, Steve, Lucy, Praew, Jen and Kat 5/6 A: Jen Bradby –bradby.jen.j@edumail.vic.gov.au 5/6
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This term, we have new personal Weekly Planners! The purpose of the planner is to help us organise our priorities for the week, by having an overview of the upcoming weeks. Task due dates, events that may take us away from class time, and any misunderstanding or questions that need extra teacher support need to
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Last term we chose a topic relating to our inquiries into social, emotional, physical, spiritual and mental aspects of ourselves to research. We then wrote a formal Information Report. Our Information Reports were a highly structured piece of writing that informed and educated our audience. This term we are beginning to look at Infographics. We
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As we round out our learning focus on our selves ( We change as we grow – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The choices we make in our lives continue to impact on our identity and wellbeing), we are now beginning our unit focus on our community. Our new central idea is All living things
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