As we finish up another week, here is a snapshot of some of the learning that we did in the Year 2 Neighbourhood! Thank you to all of the parents who have volunteered over the past few weeks to help students with their Timeline Project research. Maths Using the mathematical terms edge, vertex and face […]
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Last Friday, as part of our Wellbeing focus, we discussed different strategies we could use to calm ourselves down, when we are feeling strong emotions such as being angry, sad, nervous, worries, frustrated, stressed, embarrassed, and disappointed. In a whole group discussion, students reflected upon and shared their strategies. What great suggestions everyone had! Sit
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Today was the Walkathon at Princes Hill Primary School. A great time was had by all, as students in all year levels walked to help raise money for school resources. There was a fun and social atmosphere, with students walking and chatting with their family, as well as friends in their own and other neighbourhoods.
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Our excursion to Colony 1770-1861 at the NGV is next Tuesday. We still need a few more parent helpers to come along with us, so please get in touch if you are available! We will be catching the tram to Federation Square in the morning, and arriving back at school in the afternoon. Please also
We’re a number of weeks into our Timeline research projects and have started to think about the benefit that different inventions have had on our lives. This afternoon, students reflected on the inventions that have had a significant impact on their lives. Below are a few examples of what students came up with during our
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In Week 6 the Year 2 Neighbourhood is going on an another excursion – this time to the NGV at Federation Square! On Tuesday 22nd May, we will all catch the tram from Lygon Street into the city to visit our state gallery for the day. As part of Education Week, the NGV is offering
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On Monday Hannah brought a special artifact from her past into the neighbourhood to share – a woven tapestry set up on a simple upright loom. Hannah worked for many years at the Australian Tapestry Workshop, where she had the opportunity to be part of large-scale weaving projects that replicated artwork of many Australian artists
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This week, students in the Year 2 Neighbourhood were introduced to the famous ‘Year 2 Buddy Project’. After great success with last year’s Year 2s, we’re looking forward to building on this initiative to help strengthen relationships within the neighbourhood, with a focus on wellbeing. Every two weeks, students will be paired up with someone
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Last week, on Tuesday and Friday, the Year 2 students joined forces with the 3/4 students for the day to travel around to different continents of our world. Over the two days, students attended four different experiences – focusing on Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia. It was a great opportunity for the Year 2 students
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On Monday 26th March, in the last week of Term 1, the Year 2 students will be turning back time and stepping into the past – at Princes Hill Primary School! Following on from our excursion to Sovereign Hill the week before, we plan to spend the day as if we were in the 1850’s
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