Our inquiry is re-focussing on sustainability, concentrating on how consumerism, energy use and unequal consumption are impacting on the biosphere. Are we being responsible global citizens in our individual and community actions? What rights and responsibilities do we have, if we are to be effective contributors to a sustainable, fair and enjoyable future? We are […]
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Inquiry: Our Systems, Our World, Ourselves New big ideas: Initial big idea: “A system set of parts working together or interconnected to form a complex whole.” As a neighbourhood we are continuing to move through the Expand phase of our inquiry. The students have begun the term by enthusiastically engaging with our current big ideas
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Neighbourhoods began the new term celebrating national NAIDOC week and exploring the way it feels to hear music and the relationship of music to mark-making. In joining together with Deb’s music program and inspired by the Spinifex Gum Collective students were encouraged to see sound and music as a painting. ‘Spinifex Gum are an award-winning
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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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Historical Acceptance is key to reconciliation in Australia. Historical acceptance means that Australians recognise, understand, and accept the wrongs of the past and the impact of these wrongs on First Peoples and ensure that the wrongs of the past never happen again. Historical acceptance cannot occur without truth-telling. Telling the truth about our history not
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So, if swan choreography isn’t quite your thing, dance like a chicken! Thanks to some students from Yr 4/5 who conceded to ‘do the swan thing’ if they could ‘do the Chicken Dance’, 😄, the whole school now knows the correct moves for the Chicken Dance, and the safe and correct way to dance an
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Weekly Program Activities Monday 14th November – 18th November 2022 Monday 14th November 2022 New: Coding Club Scooter boards and relays Grade 5/6 club Tuesday 15th November 2022 Electronics Day… Bring along an electronic device for an afternoon of fun with technology. Devices may be stored in the OSHC office during the school day. Must
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This term, as you know, the Year Twos have been developing their narratives while also working with Tai Snaith as part of our Artist in Residence program to create illustrations. Next term we will continue our focus on our Inquiry Big Idea ‘Why Write?’ and one of our main areas of learning will be collaboratively
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Dear parents and carers, We would like to invite the parents and carers, who are very important members of our community, to consider coming into visit our neighbourhood to explain to us if you use writing in your life (at work/hobbies) and why you write. We are always flexible and can work around our timing
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Hi All, The Junior School Sport Day is on tomorrow. Please ensure that your child comes to school with their hat and the right footwear to be participating in a sports day Students are encouraged to come to school dressed in their house colours. Your child will be able to tell you their house colour,
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