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Princes Hill Primary School Communication Blogs
Since returning onsite the students in years prep-2 have been enjoying sharing stories about ‘piatti speciali’ (special dishes) made by family members. Inspired by the much loved Italian children’s song, Le tagliatelle di nonna Pina, we have talked about our favourite foods made with love by members of our famiglia. Cooking for family and friends …
Last week, both on-line and when we returned to school, we furthered our exploration into our understanding of the body through the paper cut out drawings of Henri Matisse! Last week we drew the body inspired by Picasso and his continuous line drawings. This week we were inspired by the paper cut out collages of …
This term we have commenced an inquiry entitled: La mia famiglia…la mia storia. (My family…my story) We have started our inquiry with a focus on the use of the definite article and the way it differs for males and females (eg il papa`, la mamma). Thus far the students have learnt to name the various …
We are mega excited to have Kofi Kunkpe return for another season of Drumming Workshops, and we are delighted to welcome Appiah Anan who is an African Dance specialist and musician. ‘The rhythm of life is a powerful beat’, and we could hear the drum’s invigorating vibe right across the school. We feel very lucky …
Let the games begin!!! Welcome back to Term 3 where we found ourselves back at school for almost a week and fall into remote learning once again. As some of you may have found out, this term we have begun our new mini Olympics unit. In connection to the Tokyo Olympics – as well as …
From 2D to 3D- Wood, Wire, Paper craft: Expressing ideas through experimentation and play The aim is to provide a great starting point to play and experiment using paper and a variety of construction materials, and just to draw for the sake of drawing, and make for the sake of making, using ideas from life …
Only 19 more sleeps until we start Drumming… ‘Yay’! Term 3 is promising to be fantastic: we will ‘drum the winter blues away’ with Kofi and Appiah, celebrate our Instrumental Music student’s achievements in their Mid Year Concert, launch a new before-school choir ‘Bright Morning Stars’ with Emily Hayes, and explore the art of song …
Building on our experiences of working with complementary colours and examining the colour palette of David Hockney, last week we further developed the ideas behind our knowledge of the colour wheel. During on-line learning, we explored David Hockney’s interpretation of chairs. Back at school, we further explored the everyday, through a selection of still life …
In our Italian sessions together there is a continual focus on student wellbeing as we work together to build a respectful, supportive community of language learners. Experiences support students as they explore, problem solve and collaborate! Italian sessions start with a circle experience: this is an opportunity for a wellbeing check in, as we interact …
As we wind up another busy (interrupted) term, we finished with our focus turning to soccer! At the beginning of the year, we asked the students to put forward their most intended sport/activity – soccer was the most popular. Therefore, the last two weeks post remote learning, we’ve been looking into and discussing the topics …