Happenings

Happenings Week 3

Last week during provocations time we explored the school looking to collect bugs. We found Slaters, Millipedes, Snails, Ants, Spiders and an Earwig! Also whilst exploring sound we created our own percussion instruments, and then made our own rhythmic compositions to be performed for the neighbourhood! In Literacy we became word detectives and searched for

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Week 2 Learning Update

Last week, students participated in a number of literacy workshops that focused on descriptive language. They began to explore adjectives through writing, reading, and drawing as a way of adding detail to describe the features of a particular place, as well as to express and develop ideas. Students also looked at ‘text to self’ connections,

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Week 1 Learning Update

Last week in the Year 2 Neighbourhood we looked at the different spaces in the neighbourhood, brainstorming what they are used for, what resources are kept in there, and the expectations and responsibilities that are connected with each space. The work that students did in small groups was then used as part of workshops to

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Day One

We’re off to a flying start. The grade 4s welcomed the new grade 3 and 4 students into the learning neighbourhoods. The day got rolling with a few organisation and getting to know each other activities. Lunch was great chance to catch up on holiday news and to show new students around the playground. After lunch we explored

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Happenings Week 10

We’ve had a busy week in the neighbourhood as we look to the future. We have been thinking about the considerations we need to make in order to design for the future, such as the environment, how many people will live on Earth and health. In Maths we have learning about area and creating our

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