The Prep Neighbourhood was buzzing with excitement last Wednesday morning as the children arrived ready for our annual Grandparents’ Morning Tea. Our time together began with a performance of two songs co-constructed with our music teacher, Deb. The next part of our morning was spent engaging in provocations with our Grandparents and special friends, along […]
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Your brain constructs by making pathways. Huon The PHPS Learning Expo held on Tuesday night afforded an opportunity for authentic student agency within the prep neighbourhood. The children were invited to work within a small group of peers to decide how best to present our collective learning. Each group chose how to display and share
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During a post provocation reflection time discussion Ben made the comment ‘I just remembered this is one of my strengths’ in relation to his efforts in constructing a mobile. This comment lead us to collectively wonder about our strengths and to the start of a mini research project. Together we have been thinking about our
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URGENT CALL FOR HELP ON FILLING ROSTER PLACES We still have 112 of our roster spots unfilled. We urgently need people for Choc Toss & Jaffa Smash, Gozleme, Frozen Yoghurt, Food Ticketing and Silent Auction. There is currently no one rostered to help with Food & Beverage clean up (8 empty spots!). Unfortunately, we will
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Today we were fortunate to have our first parent volunteers to help get our Courtyard/Garden Construction project underway. It was a very successful morning with many children working alongside Penny, Pre and Leon. Children experienced first hand the effort required to prepare a garden space. They were able to use the big pots to create
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We are eager to get the courtyard construction project up and running and would love your support. If you are able to spare some time or donate materials it would be very much appreciated. At this stage we would like to welcome parents to join us to help with jobs including turning soil and cleaning
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Yesterday the preps ventured out of school and made their way by tram to the Melbourne Museum for a day full of curiosity and exploration. Equipped with their personal documentation memo pads each child recorded their observations and wonderings and many were brave and had a go at writing. Children interacted with many fascinating artefacts
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Hi All, The Intensive Swimming Program will be starting on Monday 21st October. Parent Helpers – For the swimming program to run successfully we require parent helpers to assist in the organisation of the children. If you are able to help on Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday can you please let your child/ren’s homegroup teacher. There
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Hi All, The Prep Neighbourhood is off to the Melbourne Museum TOMORROW! Please see below for details of what your child/ren need to bring. * You need to be at school by 8.50am * Each child must have a hat * Each child must bring a small easy to carry bag (smaller that normal school
Hi All, We have a lot of up coming events this term. Can all parents/carers please check Compass to ensure that you have made necessary payments and consent for: Swimming Program Life Education Van Coach Approach Thank You
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