We have enjoyed a wonderful start to the term in the prep neighbourhood! We kicked things off by celebrating NAIDOC week and the children enjoyed a variety of provocations that celebrated the incredible culture and traditions of our first nations peoples. The studio was buzzing with bush tucker creations – we had children showing each […]
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We have had a fun filled fortnight, with so much happening in the prep neighbourhood! We received another voice message from our friend Grey Beard, asking the children the following: “How much loot will fit in your boat, will it sink or will it float?” Before testing the boats, we had a go at experimenting
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What a busy couple of weeks it has been. Since we last updated you, the children have gone deeper into character for our ‘Conceptual PlayWorld’ experience. They have been inspired to make up their own pirates (or pirate pets) so that they can become a part of the story and act it out first hand.
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Cryptic messages, a mysterious voicemail, and strange hand delivered notes have occupied the prep neighbourhood this fortnight as our inquiry continues to grow and evolve. Grey Beard has featured heavily in our inquiry over the past few weeks, as we continue to explore sustainability and the concept of different objects being made out of different
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As we continue to work on the time machine, the next step is to build the scratch panel using 2D shapes. The children could choose a range of 2D shapes to represent the control panel and buttons, allowing us to travel through time. During this process, we explored the properties of 2D shapes, such as
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Through our Inquiry investigation into the fascinating world of artifacts, we have discovered that these objects have diverse origins from various parts of the globe. Each artifact is thoughtfully crafted to suit the unique environment of its origin. To further our understanding of the world, we have been delving into the intricacies of maps. We
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After our walking excursion to the local library on Rathdowne Street, the children in Prep immersed themselves in our neighbourhood shop inquiry experience. To prepare, we explored the different denominations of Australian currency. They created their own coins by creating rubbings, and handmade notes to put into their own little wallets and purses. Each learning
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Book Week was a roaring success this year with so many of our outstanding students dressing up and looking amazing! A big thank you to all parents, students and teachers who put in a massive effort into their costumes, activities and enthusiasm for all things reading! This year we really focused on understanding characters and
In the country I play with the Morning Starsing the earth’s songfly with the red desert dustride with the whispering wind My Country written by Ezekiel Kwaymullina’s A wonderful reminder for all children about the importance of connection with country. After reading In My Country, the students discussed where they go with their families in
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As we continue our inquiry into artifacts and the story these special objects tell, the children are developing their understanding that artifacts can come from all over the world and are often made to fit the environment they come from. This lead us to explore different parts of the world, both close and far, through
Term 3, Out Inquiry Continues… Read More »