In the Prep Neighbourhood we have been investigating different types of maps and their features. We continued to set up a range of provocations and workshops around mapping. Children responded through drawing, writing and construction in order to share their knowledge and experiences. This has lead to many connections between home and school. We created…
Time Machine Works and other links to learning
As we continue to work on the time machine, the next step is to build the scratch panel using 2D shapes. The children could choose a range of 2D shapes to represent the control panel and buttons, allowing us to travel through time. During this process, we explored the properties of 2D shapes, such as…
Timelines
The prep neighbourhood has continued it’s time travelling journey through a range of different workshops, target groups, and experiences. We created a timeline of their lives up until this point, adding significant moments that they suggested. We started when they were born, with many children adding siblings being born onto their timeline. Others included moving…
Time Travel Project
Through our Inquiry investigation into the fascinating world of artifacts, we have discovered that these objects have diverse origins from various parts of the globe. Each artifact is thoughtfully crafted to suit the unique environment of its origin. To further our understanding of the world, we have been delving into the intricacies of maps. We…
Prep Neighbourhood Shops
After our walking excursion to the local library on Rathdowne Street, the children in Prep immersed themselves in our neighbourhood shop inquiry experience. To prepare, we explored the different denominations of Australian currency. They created their own coins by creating rubbings, and handmade notes to put into their own little wallets and purses. Each learning…
Book Week
Book Week was a roaring success this year with so many of our outstanding students dressing up and looking amazing! A big thank you to all parents, students and teachers who put in a massive effort into their costumes, activities and enthusiasm for all things reading! This year we really focused on understanding characters and…
Our Special Places
In the country I play with the Morning Starsing the earth’s songfly with the red desert dustride with the whispering wind My Country written by Ezekiel Kwaymullina’s A wonderful reminder for all children about the importance of connection with country. After reading In My Country, the students discussed where they go with their families in…
Term 3, Out Inquiry Continues…
As we continue our inquiry into artifacts and the story these special objects tell, the children are developing their understanding that artifacts can come from all over the world and are often made to fit the environment they come from. This lead us to explore different parts of the world, both close and far, through…
Writer in Residence Workshop
We have been fortunate to have PHPS parent and children’s writer Lorin Clarke to engage the children in an interactive writer’s workshop. The children shared what they already knew and Lorin built on their prior knowledge and discussed with them story structure and the importance of characters and settings. We will continue to build on…
Reconciliation Week
Building on our exploration of personal artefacts, we made connections with Reconciliation Week by reading ‘Welcome to Country’ by Aunty Joy Murphy. The book explains the significance of welcoming ceremonies to First Nation communities in Australia and their connection to the natural world around them. Reading the story, the children commented that the people in…