Chatham Happenings
An update from the students of Chatham Primary School
| Year 2 Toy Science Incursion |
On Friday 21st October, the Year 2 students participated in an exciting Toy Science Incursion. This inspiring 90-minute STEAM-focused incursion was specifically designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of forces and motion, light and materials. Students had the opportunity to engage in a play-based learning approach.
They explored the various historical and scientific basics behind multiple toys. During the incursion, the Year 2 students were guided through each learning activity, prompting them to observe, investigate, communicate and reflect along the way. They had the opportunity to play with a variety of different types of toys across four stations. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the incursion and had lots of fun. This experience gave the Year 2 students inspiration to create their own toys thorough our focus on STEAM this term. |
| Year 3 Excursion to Birrarung Marr |
On Friday, 4th November, the Year 3 students travelled into the city to enjoy the Birrarung Wilam Walk. The session began in the Koorie Heritage Trust in Federation Square and then took us along the Yarra Birrarung where the students learnt of the significance of Birrarung Marr to our First Nations people. Students also enjoyed some play time in the large playground and visited and listened to the Federation Bells whilst they ate their lunch. Thanks to our parent helpers, Lauren and Amber, for assisting us on the day. |
| Year 3 Visit to Canterbury District Pre-School |
On 26th October the Year 3 students visited some of our Chatham Chickens at Canterbury District Pre-School. We had such a fun time performing a song for the pre-school students, making new friends and singing songs together. We can’t wait to see the Chatham Chickens in 2023! |
2022 University of New South Wales ICAS Assessment - English
Last term 48 students participated in the University of New South Wales ICAS Assessment for English. This is an optional activity that is offered to Chatham students each year. These assessments were sat online and assess students’ skills in relation to variety of English components including vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, structure, syntax and voice. Our school was awarded 5 Distinctions, 11 Credits and 5 Merits. Below is a list of student names who received one of these awards. Our students performed extremely well in this and shouldbe very proud of theirefforts.
Every student who completed the assessment will receive an award for their efforts. The students listed below will receive their certificate at assembly on Monday.
Congratulations to all participants.
Kirstie Briggs,
Literacy Leader
| Distinction – Inside the Next 10% of students for their yearlevel | ||
| Oliver M – Year 6 | Arya P – Year5 | Freddie P – Year 5 |
| Fraser C – Year 4 | Gregory K – Year 4 | |
| Credit - Insidethe next 25% of students for their yearlevel | ||
| Evie S – Year 5 | Oliver R – Year 5 | Lucy F-P – Year5 |
| Laura F – Year 5 | Jaqueline T – Year4 | Stella N-K – Year 4 |
| Morgan M – Year4 | Lily S – Year 3 | George P – Year 3 |
| John N – Year 2 | Kevin L – Year 2 | |
| Merit – Inside the next 10% of students for their year level | ||
| Harvey M – Year 6 | Francisca L F – Year 6 | Tilly M – Year5 |
| Isobel F – Year 4 | Angelina S – Year3 | |
2022 University of New South Wales ICAS Assessment - Science
Last term 47 students participated in the University of New South Wales ICAS Assessment for Science. This is an optional activity that is offered to Chatham students each Year. These assessments were sat online and are designed to test the students scientific understanding. Our school was awarded 1 High Distinction, 4 distinctions, 7 Credits and 5 Merits. Below is a list of student names who received one of these awards. Our students performed extremely well in this and should be very proud of their efforts. Every student who completed the assessment will receive an award for their efforts. The students listed below will receive their certificates at assembly on Monday.
Congratulations to all participants.
Zac Barry
Learning Specialist - Numeracy
| High Distinction – Inside the top 1% of students for their year level | ||
| Gregory K – Year 4 | ||
| Distinction – Inside the Next 10% of students for their year level | ||
| Freddie P – Year 5 | Lucy F – Year 5 | Oliver R – Year 5 |
| John N – Year 2 | ||
| Credit - Inside the next 25% of students for their year level | ||
| Oliver M – Year 6 | Eleanor D – Year 5 | Evie S – Year 5 |
| Fraser C – Year 4 | Lily S – Year 3 | Ella C – Year 2 |
| Max J – Year 2 | ||
| Merit – Inside the next 10% of students for their year level | ||
| Tilly M – Year 5 | George P – Year 3 | Jess S – Year 3 |
| Annabelle S – Year 2 | Ray K – Year 2 | |