In numeracy this week the students continued to complete their self-assessments, focusing on the number strand. Many of the students have commented on how this process is helping them to set clear and meaningful goals for themselves and to then find ways of practising their skills on Study Ladder or in the Numeracy Centre (within […]
Literacy This week in Literacy the students continued their focus on inferential comprehension and the use of evidence from a text to support their responses. They also continued to examine the features of different text genres and the structures that support the reader’s understanding. Students have begun completing their first independent writing task and are using
Hello 5/6 Families, As we head into the colder months we are in need of restocking our supply of tissues. It would be enormously helpful if each family donates one box of tissues over the course of this term in order to keep us in good supply. Much appreciated!
A massive thank you to all the parents that made their way down to the Maths night with Di. If you missed it here’s a link to Di’s work and we’ve got some new resources available on the Numeracy page. Here’s one of Steve’s new favourite games, Mancala (WARNING: it is highly addictive, and quick moving). For the
Week three with Kofi and we’re slowly getting better at the ‘bitter plum, butterfly pancake’ drumbeat. It was great to have Deb along for the ride. We might be slightly biased, but we think they’re sounding pretty good. Kofi was particularly impressed with the singing of Tue Tue. Here it is again for practising at home…
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Today, the Preps participated in a sorting workshop using natural materials. Together we explored the meaning of texture and how it is best understood. Following the discussion they were shown a series of hula hoops which featured different criteria in each one. From rough to smooth and tall to short, the children shared their thoughts on objects that fitted each
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At PHPS, we are celebrating Earth Day on Friday the 29th of April. Earth Day is about sustainability and getting outside and enjoying the fresh air and the environment. From 12 till 1 PM there will be an hour of no power for the neighbourhoods (no lights, no technology)! We will be going
We are now running guided reading sessions 4 times a week. Monday 2.30 – 3.20 Tuesday 10.10 – 11.00 Wednesday 10.10 – 11.00 Thursday 2.30 – 3.20 The Prep students will continue to have the opportunity to read their Junior School Library book with their teacher on Thursdays.
Bike Club The members of the Princes Hill Primary School Bike Club headed out for another ride today. It was a good opportunity to practice some bike skills while enjoying the beautiful weather. Warrick (5/6 Neighbourhood) and Robert (3/4 Neighbourhood)
Wow! What a response to the first week. Great feedback from students and parents regarding the hunt for /air/ words. We had a little confusion initially between the /air/ and the /ar/ sound so this week we are going to make that our focus. If you can encourage your child/ren to write down the words on a piece
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