Prep children with a love of singing and music have chosen to be a part of the Junior School choir this year. There will be a performance of ‘Ain’t nobody here but us chickens’ during assembly tomorrow. Drop by a little earlier if you can and enjoy the performance! Assembly is from 3.00 in the gymnasium.
Junior School Choir performance Read More »
National Tree Day On the 31st of July, students from across PHPS came together to celebrate National Tree Day by planting indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses in the school grounds. The planting site we chose was along the northern fence line. The students really enjoyed the process of beautifying our school by working with their
Our inquiry question for semester 1 was ‘How can we look after our environments and make them better?’ Our explorations were focused on students gaining an understanding of their school environment. We are now moving in a different direction – exploring other environments in the world and linking these to the habitats of animals. The
During writing experiences in Semester 2, students are going to be challenged with clear goals which help them to grow as writers. There is now a writing goal sheet in each student’s English book. When each child can show that they can consistently achieve their goal, they will be signed off by the teacher. It gives student’s
WEEK 1 During the first numeracy workshop of term 3, we investigated addition strategies, focusing on the strategy of counting on. We discussed how there are many different strategies for counting. Counting all takes the most time, not very efficient and we are more likely to get the wrong answer. Counting on makes it faster – depending
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As you may know, one of our school values at Princes Hill Primary School is that students are “strong and capable children“. In the prep neighbourhood, we believe that the children are on their way to becoming independent learners. This means organising their possessions, knowing where to be, using the correct tools required and packing up after themselves.
If you have not finalised payment for swimming, please ensure you do so ASAP. Students must be paid for before they attend the first session. Many thanks
Many thanks to parents who have returned their child’s blue swimming form. It is a requirement for each child to have their form signed before leaving the school to attend these sessions. Please bring it in by Friday at the latest if you have not done so already. If you need another form, see Julie in
Monday Recount of weekend – focusing on their writing goal/ Numeracy – addition strategies / Portfolio cover (drawing the animal they are researching) Projects and Provocations / Big Book Neighbourhood active time – dance, basketball, skipping Tuesday (Ukulele club today) Projects and Provocations Specialist – Italian (Yellow and Red), Physical Education (Blue and Red), Art (Blue
Just a reminder to remember to purchase a swimming cap if your child does not already have one. It is a requirement for all students to wear a cap during these sessions. Many thanks