In Weeks 7 and 8 of this term, the students have continued with the units introduced in the last blog post. Week 7 was Reconciliation Week so we explored Indigenous ways of science knowledge as part of our shared commitment to truth telling and celebrating tens of thousands of years of sustainable relationships with the […]
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Bravissimo to everyone in the Instrumental Music Program for a wonderful concert which was an uplifting celebration of PHPS music. Our students moved through their pre-show nervousness to be thrilled by their achievements, and, thanks to our parents and friends in the audience, and the transformation of the gym to an evening recital venue, they
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In Weeks 5 and 6 of this term, the students have continued with the units introduced in the last blog post. Week 7 is Reconciliation Week so we will be exploring Indigenous ways of science knowledge as part of our shared commitment to truth telling and celebrating tens of thousands of years of sustainable relationships
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‘It doesn’t matter what your colour, so long as you, a true fella.’ Warumpi Band released the song Black Fella White Fella long before Reconciliation between Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous people was ever discussed in our schools. Released in 1985, the song hit the nation’s radio waves a year later when
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this resource contains references to names and works of people who are now deceased. External links may also include names, audio, and images of those who are now deceased. Historical Acceptance is key to reconciliation in Australia. Historical acceptance means that Australians recognise, understand, and
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Greetings wonderful Princes Hill parents, carers and families! In Week 2, the students started the first of two terms of our new Specialist subject: Science and Sustainability. The second term will be in Term 4. The aim of the program is to support and deepen the children’s connection to our local natural world. Through their
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Reclaim the Void In Australia we’ve dug 50,000 holes across sacred land. We dump 500,000 tonnes of fabric and clothing every year. Can we give our hands and hearts in healing to create 5,000 rugs to seal one hole? Reclaim the Void 2024 This is the question asked by conceptual artist and creative director Vivienne
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In Italian the 3/4 students have listened to the story of “IL Piccolo Bruco Affamato” (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de6l9lyAPMY. They have participated in collaborative action in class, sharing their knowledge of the story and focusing on the days of the week and numbers 1-10. Students then made mini booklets retelling the story. In small
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The visual arts program is exploring installation art, beginning with an underlying focus on place-noticing and experimental & observational drawing. Students have been invited to slow down, notice and pay attention to their relations with place and multi-species. We are grateful to be learning from local Aboriginal knowledges, and place-noticing project; Out & About with
Hello to everyone😃. Every corner of our Music Program has continued as an absolute delight these past two weeks. Thank you to the JSC and the 56 Neighbourhood for leading our first assembly for the year, and to our Senior Choir for leading our community singing. Our IM lessons have started smoothly, and across the
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