This term, the Year 2’s have started to look at procedural texts. So far, we’ve started with investigating cookbooks and recipes, and came up with some statements as a class to describe the organization, structure and features of these texts. This week, we looked at another type of procedural text – instructions on how to […]
The Preps planted a variety of seeds during the last week of Term 2. On Wednesday, the children analysed the growth of each type of plant and we measured the size of the shoots. The children had some great ideas about why plants grow: “Energy from the ground goes into the roots. Water goes into the plants and makes
We grew seedlings! Read More »
During today’s wellbeing workshop the preps took part in mindful drawing. In this workshop they were asked to take some time to focus on an object in their case their chosen animal and drew it as mindfully as possible. We began by unpacking the term to best understand the intention of the workshop, once achieved the preps
We would love some parent helpers during provocation time for a couple experiences. If you are interested, pop your name on the sign up sheet. Letter formation practice (mini whiteboards and white markers) Small group reading (3 or 4 students – read a picture storybook) Support with researching on computers We would also very much
Monday Recount of weekend – introduce writing goals/ Cyber safety / Research project – choose non-fiction text Projects and Provocations / Big Book Neighbourhood active time – dance, basketball, skipping Tuesday Projects and Provocations / Big Book Specialist – Italian (Yellow and Red), Physical Education (Blue and Red), Art (Blue and Yellow) Wednesday (Chess club today) Projects
The PHPS Intensive Swimming program will begin on the 7th of August. For those people who have not handed it in, please ensure that your child’s blue form is brought in by Monday the 24th at the latest. The will / will not must be circled. Many thanks
ACTION REQUIRED: Swimming notice Read More »
Dear Parents/Carers, All swimming notices need to be back by Monday 24th July. If you have not received or lost your notice, please let your child’s teacher know so we can issue a replacement.
Welcome back to what will be a very busy term 3. We have a lot to look forward to this term including: Digicon (Digital Leaders) 27th & 28th July Interschool Sport District Finals Tee Ball and Netball (Dates to be confirmed) School Athletics Sports 17th August District Athletics Sports 7th September Tournament of Minds 19th-20th August Canberra Camp 21st – 25th August
Welcome back to what will be a very busy term 3. We have a lot to look forward to this term including: Digicon (Digital Leaders) 27th & 28th July Interschool Sport District Finals Tee Ball and Netball (Dates to be confirmed) School Athletics Sports 17th August District Athletics Sports 7th September Tournament of Minds 19th-20th August Canberra Camp 21st – 25th August