Deeper and deeper thinking is happening around the creation of our imaginary world. Students are continuing to focus hard on the planning, designing, building and writing of key elements of the world. They have also been engaging in workshops that prompt them to develop, consolidate and apply their mathematical skills while creating other important aspects […]
Term 3, Week 8 Update Read More »
We had an amazing time last week for book week dressing up as our favourite characters. Our class was graced with the presence of none other than Mr Stink, Dog Man, Gandalf, Harry Potter, Fitz, The Savages and some spectacular Greek Gods and Demigods, to name but a few. We were blown away with the
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An Author Comes to Call Following our exciting book week festivities, we’ve been fortunate to host local author (and parent), Alice Pung. During her visit, Alice talked to us about her process for drafting, the importance of cheap notebooks, AND that unlike many other professions, a writer’s tools are relatively easy to come by. She
From Words to Wings: Celebrating Innovators, Recyclers, and Collaborative Minds Read More »
During our latest workshops, the children engaged in a group discussion. We compiled a list on the board of all the topics we have delved into to take action to enhance our life bubble within the natural and physical world. We have discussed how this deeper exploration has contributed to our understanding of our life
The theme for the Children’s Book Council of Australia 2024 Book Week was Reading is Magic, and we certainly had a magical celebration on Friday 23 August. Dressed to impress, the neighbourhoods shared their investigations into reading and literacy at our whole school assembly, before parading their costumes around for all to admire. Following the
This year’s Book Week theme is Reading is Magic – and as the Year 2s know, magic is a wonderful aspect of fantasy that we can explore. As part of our engagement in this exciting time of year, the students have been delving into the magic of visualisation and the way that written words can
Term 3, Week 6 Update Read More »
Over the last two weeks, the 5/6 Neighbourhood have worked in project groups to deepen their understanding and think of ways to create a product that reflects our inquiry into legacy, leadership change and impact. Community expertise and resources are invaluable to our inquiry projects! We encourage any members of the school community to let
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Students have been challenged to design a sustainable, green, classroom of the future. We have begun by researching sustainability and green buildings, sketching building concepts with sustainable features, investigating architectural drawings (with engineering design in mind), and started creating floor plans for our possible future neighbourhood. We have been measuring the classrooms and the fittings
You Can’t knock Me Down – Resilient People, Resilient Buildings Read More »
If there is a theme running through all the activities that have been blossoming in Music and Performing Arts across the Neighbourhoods, and yes the apple tree outside stage door is about to burst into flower, it would have to be collaboration. Individual skills and gifts don’t often have the opportunity to shine via a
Spanish Mackerel March & Pizza: Collaboration! Read More »
As the Year 1 neighbourhood moves through our inquiry cycle, from connecting our ideas, to expanding our knowledge, we come to the next stage: applying what we know. What started as a small idea to reinvigorate our courtyard space has taken a journey through workshops, research, special guest speakers and a conceptual playworld – all
Now we know, what can we do? Read More »