Mount Pleasant Road Primary School & Kindergarten

Inquiry Centre

Curriculum

This week proved that even through Remote Learning, our MPRPS Community and the families in the Inquiry Centre can come together and have some fun! We’ve enjoyed many special events alongside our Seesaw and Google Meet calls and would like to thank everyone for their support. 

 

In Maths last week, we continued our exploration of multiplication using a range of different strategies including making equal groups, arrays, multiplication number sentences and number lines. It was incredible to see students challenging themselves and using the character strength of curiosity and perseverance as they solved many different open-ended questions.

In Writing, we wrote our own narratives using the strategies we learned the week before including our Sizzling Starts and Tightening Tensions. We were really impressed with all the descriptive words that were used throughout! In Literacy, we challenged ourselves to find a range of different non-fiction text features including the contents page, captions, labels, facts, the index and glossary!

In addition to our Google Meet check-ins and mini-lessons, we interacted with students during an independent assessment session. We were able to have a fun and engaging session to catch up and to collect valuable data that will continue to support us in providing learning opportunities that are specific to each students' needs.

 

Through our Weekly Choice Boards, we provide students the opportunity to explore different areas we would normally participate in at school. This includes Guided Inquiry, Wellbeing, STEM, Science and First Nations Perspectives activities. In addition to our choice board, we celebrated Book Week our way! There were lots of laughs shared throughout the week as we shared and read our favourite books in our book nooks, watched teachers from all across the school read exciting books. Everyone was very creative and resourceful in our character dress-ups!

 

Thank you again for joining us in our Glow in the Dark Disco that was hosted by Disco Daisy! All the teachers were so impressed with all the dance moves, decorated masks and smiles. The highlight of the night was seeing everyone dancing with their families!

This Thursday, we will be hosting a Cold Write assessment piece during our class Google Meet session. This will happen during our check in and should run until approximately 10:30am. Please ensure your child has a pencil and lined paper! 

 

Miss Glen, Mrs Gill, Miss Honan, Mr Jenkins, Mrs Seadon, Miss Tillotson and Miss Wang

Reminders

ICAS assessments have been reschedule to the following dates.

Digital Technologies- October 11th

Mathematics- October 12th

English- October 18th

Science- October 19th

Spelling- October 25th 

Writing- October 25th 

Please contact Matt O’Hern if you have any questions. 

  • Wednesday the 1st of September is Indigenous Literacy day! At 2:30pm, we will be reading some special stories to celebrate. Zoom links will be provided for you via Seesaw.
  • Cold Write will take place on Thursday during the morning check in and should run until 10:30am. Students will need to bring a pencil and lined paper.
  • Morning Google Meet Check-Ins: 9:30am Monday, Wednesday - Friday
  • MiniMaths Google Meet: After Morning Check-Ins Monday, Wednesday - Friday
  • Literacy Small-Group Google Meet: 12:30pm Monday, Wednesday - Friday
  • Specialist Day - Tuesdays

Student Voice

  • "I enjoyed the disco because I saw my teacher and lots of my friends." - Stella
  • "I enjoyed the disco because I did lots of dancing and I love dancing." - Zachary 
  • "I enjoyed the disco because there were so many glow sticks." - Emily
  • "I enjoyed the disco because I got to dance with my sister." - Lauren
  • "I enjoyed reading all my Hot Dog books." - Arya

Pupil of the Week

1/2G:  Johanna C - 

For demonstrating enthusiasm and zest when engaging in our online Google Meets. It is great to hear you sharing your ideas and asking questions when learning new skills. Keep it up!

 

1/2H: Durga H - 

For sharing your thoughts and prior knowledge during our MiniMath and Literacy GoogleMeets. You always demonstrate zest through your enthusiasm and positive attitude. Amazing work Durga!

 

1/2J:  Benny T - 

For demonstrating life long learning and creativity throughout Remote Learning. You have continually completed tasks to a high standard and used your voice to reflect on your learning. You also worked very hard to learn a new song on guitar. Brilliant, Benny!

 

1/2ST: Jerry J - 

For always bringing a positive attitude and a love of learning to our Mini lessons during remote learning. Thank you for working so hard to improve your learning Jerry.  Keep it up!

 

1/2W: Lauren Z - 

For demonstrating perseverance and bravery through your Mini lessons and Seesaw tasks. It is wonderful to see you sharing your prior knowledge, solving questions and tasks and responding to feedback. Lovely work Lauren! 

 

1/2Y: Harper C - 

For demonstrating a love of learning and Zest on our Book Week Celebration! You participated in our Google Meet, Reading activities and shared about your incredible dress-up as a Wonka Bar! Keep up the great work Harper!