Creative Art in KKW

In the Kindergarten Kangaroos classroom we have been studying some amazing artists. Some of these artists are Bronwyn Bancroft, Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet. The students have enjoyed creating their art works, inspired by these amazing artists.

Year 7 travel to Sydney

On Friday 16 September, Miss Abascal's Year 7 classes travelled to Sydney for the day for a History/Geography excursion. Students and teachers took the train to Sydney and spent the morning at the Australian Museum. Dinosaur fossils, an Ancient Egyptian sarcophagus and more, were studied and viewed in the Australian Museum.

After the museum and lunch in the park, Year 7 walked to the Royal Botanic Gardens to complete a Geography Scavenger hunt throughout the garden grounds. After using their detective skills to solve the scavenger hunt, students hopped on the train and headed home.

Here are a few quotes from students about their favourite parts of the day:

'My favourite part of the Sydney Excursion was when we were able to walk around the museum with a friend.' - Eadee W

'I enjoyed the train ride and the gift shop and getting to know more people. - Leah M

'My favourite part was the scavenger hunt because it was fun looking around for clues and I also liked the museum because it was cool to look at all of the animals and the gift shop.' Layla R

I really enjoyed the scavenger hunt (because we won!)' - Lottie T

'I think one of the best parts of the excursion was the train ride on the way back because Layla R and I got to talk to Miss A, that was fun. Or running back from the opera house'. Lila S

'I think one of my favourite parts of the excursion was running to the opera house with Miss A instead of finishing the scavenger hunt, it was really fun.' - Millie S

'My personal favourite activity was the scavenger hunt.' - Grace M

'My favourite part was the museum and seeing some dinosaur bones, crystals and a mummy.' -Liam F

'I liked looking at the dinosaurs in the museum. Botanical Gardens was also fun.' - Layla M

'Running to the Opera House with our group once we gave up on the scavenger hunt. Being in Miss A's group going around the museum looking at everything. Sitting and talking on the train with Miss A, Mrs Drury and Mr Terlich.' - Myles C

'The opalized dinosaur at the museum'. -Lachy W

'My favourite part was sprinting to the Opera House. - Harry D

'I really liked the scavenger hunt in the Botanic Gardens'. -Zara H

'Going to the Opera House.' -Caleb Mc

'I liked the train and the museum was very cool.' - Patrick Mc

Look out - there are dinosaurs about!

On Wednesday, Year 1 and Year 2 classes spent the day as palaeontologists! These hard-working scientists could be found digging for fossils in sand and using archeological tools to dig out bones belonging to different prehistoric creatures. Others were using mathematical equipment to predict, measure and compare the size of different dinosaur footprints. (They were MUCH bigger than ours!) More scientists were working meticulously to excavate ancient chocolate chips from cookies (okay - the age of the cookies didn't stop us eating them afterwards ....)

In another area, palaeontologists used technology to explore a wide range of dinosaur online activities, completing challenges and following instructions to create our own dinosaur drawings. Finally, our intrepid scientists accepted the challenge to create and build a 3D cave for a dinosaur. This had to be 3D, sturdy and large enough for the dinosaur to be comfortable. Many brilliant designs were created and drawn. This exciting day was only possible, thanks to our Stage 1 staff team, including Mrs Varga and Mrs Hickman.

Sydney Jewish Museum Excursion

Year 10 students and senior Modern History students travelled to Sydney last week to deepen our learning and insight into the Holocaust and the rise of Nazism.

We started with a tour of key exhibits and artifacts in the museum and then we were able to hear from a living survivor of the Holocaust, Dasia Black. It was sobering to be reminded that these students are the last generation who will hear from live survivors.

We had a quick lunch break, followed by a talk on anti-Jewish propaganda for Year 10 and the rise of Nazism and the fall of the Weimar Republic for the seniors.

Feedback from staff and Dasia at the museum was that they were a wonderfully bright and engaged group with so many great questions. A survey of students showed that they felt it was a valuable learning experience but that we all needed more time to go through the museum more thoroughly because there were so many fascinating and important features that could get missed in the rush.

'Adulting 101' with English Studies

On Tuesday 13 September, the English Studies senior class took a break from revision to learn 'how to adult.' Since the class is in their senior years and will be leaving soon, it was important to learn necessary skills for life. They even looked the part as chefs!

A special thanks to Mrs Rogers for taking time out of her day to teach the class how to cook a healthy and nutritious pasta meal.

'I already do a lot of cooking, and since we were doing cooking, I really enjoyed it. It was fun to cook something different and to learn how to be more healthy in my food decisions.' - Jamie

'My favourite part of yesterday's lesson was learning how to cook an actual meal, instead of just chucking something frozen in the oven.' – Darien

'It was an important life lesson to learn so that when we finish school we can survive and cook our own meals with healthy nutrition. Also to prevent us from doing a Mr Clarke and eating 2-minute noodles for life.' - Marcos

Year 7 Mummification Week

Year 7 have been studying Ancient Egypt in History this term and spent a week learning about the mummification process. Students had an opportunity to get some hands-on experience 'mummifying' an apple in a similar solution that was used by Ancient Egyptians. Students carved a face in their apples, put it in a solution of salt and baking soda, and checked on their 'mummies' a week later.

Nowra Christian School - Show Champions!

Students who participated in the Nowra Agricultural Show are congratulated for an outstanding effort in show entries, culminating in Nowra Christian School being awarded the President's Award for First Place!

Mr Bray and show coordinator, Mrs Stewart, were recently presented with a trophy, certificate and a cash prize in recognition of excellent participation and results.

Mrs Stewart was delighted that our school won. 'We are very encouraged by this prize! Students have been working hard over many years on pavilion entries, and even showing animals to gain points for the school! 2022 was our year to take out the top prize. We are starting to plan for the 2023 show, which will be even bigger and better'.

Nowra Show will again be held 10-11 February 2023. Students are starting to collect their entries. See Mrs Stewart if you would like to know more!

Date	Time	Event
Friday 28 October	5.30pm	Twilight Family Picnic
Tuesday 6 December	TBA	Year 6 Graduation
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