Students were introduced to a new editing checklist on Friday, which they will be encouraged to use when completing written work in the learning commons. Small groups were taken into our target room and students were involved in discussing how editing can be a useful tool when completing tasks. The editing checklist has […]
Hello everyone, For your information, the instrumental music instruction sessions will commence next week on Friday the 22nd of July. And just a reminder – The instrumental music instructors advise their students on the specific amount of ‘at home practice’ that is required for each individual. Please support your child in making time to practice
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This term, the school is hosting and participating in the filming of a pilot TV program called ‘Boxwars,’ on Wednesday 27 July or Thursday 28 July if weather is poor on the Wednesday. Boxwars, in partnership with Bruce Kane Media (B.J.S.E P/L) are making a Pilot for a Kids TV series with the support of
Don’t forget that on Wednesday and Thursday this week, we have our big African Drumming performances! The culmination of all of our hard work is on show for everyone to see. 1Jen will be performing for everyone on Wednesday and 1Tim and 1Tessa will be showing their amazing talents on the Thursday. We ask all parents
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Something that our neighbourhood really loves to do is make books! Below is one that we made a few weeks ago, that looked at our Systems Inquiry. Read it online or download the pdf to print. We will start to put the collection of the books we make – and put them in the ‘Classroom Books’
On Friday the 27th May Gold House will be holding A Day in May which supports Challenge, an organisation that provides assistance for children with cancer. The money we raise goes to providing music therapy sessions for children who are diagnosed with cancer. On the 27th May please bring a gold coin donation and
Wow! What a massive week. The grade one neighbourhood students pulled out all the stops and investigated, created and made some amazing things. We wanted to share some quick photos with you tonight and then will give you a full run down of the week soon.
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We were lucky enough to have some wonderful parents in today to help us prepare for our ‘Maker Faire’ on Friday. A huge thanks to Caroline (Angus’ Mum) and Lucy and Eddie (Kitty’s Mum and Dad). We don’t want to give too much away – but here is a liitle snippet of what we worked
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This week, PHPS are turning into makers! We have got lots of fantastic things planned in the neighbourhood during the week, in celebration of Education Week. We will be looking at how technology has changed the way we communicate and how we can use technology in our neighbourhood. This will all culminate in our Maker
At PHPS, we are celebrating Earth Day on Friday the 29th of April. Earth Day is about sustainability and getting outside and enjoying the fresh air and the environment. From 12 till 1 PM there will be an hour of no power for the neighbourhoods (no lights, no technology)! We will be going