This term the 3/4’s have begun looking into our inquiry for this year of ‘Groups.’ Our guiding questions thus far include what makes up a group? What do they think is important about groups? And why are they groups in the first place? To support this understanding, the students took part in a wellbeing workshop […]
The cross country is fast approaching – Thursday the 22nd of March. There is an expectation of participation from all year 3-6 students. Here are some ways that you can support your child in the lead up to the event: If you can, head down to Princes Park for a run. It is a
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Just a reminder to all parents/carers that Princes Hill PS will be having their Information Night tonight beginning at 6pm in the Gym. This will be a great opportunity to meet and greet your PHPS staffing for 2018. There will also be a chance for you to visit your child’s neighbourhoods and their teachers. Please
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This Friday marked the first 5/6 neighbourhood assembly for 2018. We were very proud of everyone who volunteered to help highlight the amazing learning that’s been taking place. The work presented touched on both our inquiry into creativity and creation, as well as our ongoing exploration of the school values through music and film. For
Happenings: Team building during music lessons In this year’s music classes, Deb is focussing on the importance of working together. To that effect, this week’s class began with a team building exercise where students were given the task of raising and lowering a drumstick as it rested on their index fingers. They did a great
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Through our inquiry workshops we have been looking at how creativity happens and the motivations behind it. We have also been considering times when we have been creative so we can all share our inventions and creations. We have realised that creativity is everywhere and that everyone is able to be creative. We are asking
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This week, the students investigated the concept of change, and what they thought it meant. They shared their thoughts and ideas with the neighbourhood and we were able to narrow down some general understandings of ‘what does change mean’ and ‘what things change. Sudents were then then asked to write down some sentences about
Week 4 will see another big burst of learning, where students will continue to investigate and go deeper with their understandings about our big idea of “Back to the Future!”. Our inquiry will take us down the avenue of past/present/future, timelines and the concept of change. We will look at what major
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Congratulations to all the students who came out to compete and cheer for their houses in this year’s PHPS swimming carnival. It was a beautiful day to be at the pool and the team spirit showed by everyone involved was amazing. The entire event was expertly organised by Maddy, whose attention to detail and planning
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The prep students will be appearing in school assembly tomorrow to sing Kira Kira Boshi. It would be wonderful to see you there if you can make it! Where: Gymnasium When: Friday 15:00