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Our inquiry is in the connect phase and we have hit the ground running this term. Students revisited the central idea “The idea that there are similarities and differences between fantasy and reality” and have  been introduced to three lines of inquiry: In provocations and workshops, students have explored themes such as how we classify […]

Building on the excitement of the Welcome and Learning Expo, 3/4 Neighbourhood 1 students were keen to continue their inquiries into the natural world, and thinking about how things work across the globe, from our cultural connections, to ecosystems, volcanoes, and about the creatures that inhabit our school, from spiders, other insects and plant and

The Year 2 Neighbourhood has learned a lot about each other through our Welcome Inquiry. Something that we noticed was a big interest in mythical creatures – particularly piqued by our Neighbourhood Novel The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – as well as real life creatures, such as the praying mantises that are currently

This week students have collaborated to prepare for the Welcome expo and have been involved in a range of active problem solving provocations  in the neighbourhood. There was much discussion about what we would like to share with our parents and carers and the best way to showcase our learning.  Students were encouraged to give

Hello to everyone😃. Every corner of our Music Program has continued as an absolute delight these past two weeks. Thank you to the JSC and the 56 Neighbourhood for leading our first assembly for the year, and to our Senior Choir for leading our community singing. Our IM lessons have started smoothly, and across the

Dear Year 2 Families, We have had a wonderful start to the year, with students settling into Year 2 life quickly and easily. We have been working hard to set goals with individuals as well as getting the Home Reading system up and running. We will be sending more resources home to support this in

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Hello and welcome to our 2024 neighbourhood learning blog. This is the where we will document our learning journey throughout the year. The successes, the challenges, the impact and the growth. We begin the year with our initial inquiry for our Welcome Project – How do I shape my neighbourhood and how does my neighbourhood

Improving children’s resilience helps them to deal with the adversities they experience during childhood. It provides a foundation for developing skills and habits (e.g. coping skills, healthy thinking habits) that enable them to deal with later adversities during adolescence and adulthood. Resilience is also important for children’s mental health. Children with greater levels of resilience