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Specialist Feature News: Science

Selemat Siang, 

This week in Science our 1/2 students have recorded their final results for the Sand vs. Soil experiment. We observed the samples from each class and found that soil seemed to work best for most classes, except for 1/2E who managed to have their seeds grow equally in both sand and soil! After 4 weeks, some of our plants are almost 10cm high! 

The students also got to decorate their own pots this week, and plant their own seeds to take home. It was great to see the creativity taking place in each of the 1/2 classes! 

Our 5/6s have been working on their Solar System Investigations, and there are some amazing student-led research projects coming together. Students have selected a topic based on our learning this term that has sparked their curioisty; including planets, stars, galaxies, unique space events, Indigenous astronomy, important space inventions such as telescopes and rockets, astronomers and astronauts... the list goes on! 

The students have done an incredible job channelling their zest and creativity to present their findings in an engaging way. Working independently or collaboratively, they are creating models, dioramas, posters, videos, interactive quizzes, detailed slides, podcasts, minecraft builds and more. It is wonderful to see the students engaged and building their research and presentation skills, and we can't wait to see all of the final products in week 11!

Have a wonderful week everyone!

Terima Kasih, 

The Specialist Team

Yana Gill, Marissa Mundy, Hamish Burrill, Steph Muratovic, Beth Cardy and Natalie Palmer. 

Pupil of the Week

Visual Arts

Junior - Kiaan L (1/2A) 

For demonstrating perseverance and creativity when making your 'Pop Art' hands.

Senior - Jason D (5/6E) 

For demonstrating curiosity when using paper magic clay to design small objects.

Science

Junior - Maisie P (1/2A)

For demonstrating zest and creativity when decorating your pot for our planting lesson in science. 

Senior - Madeleine T (5/6FL)

For demonstrating creativity and a love of learning in your research and diorama about stars, and including the Emu constellation from our Indigenous astronomy learning. 

Indonesian

Junior -  Ethan T (1/2KS)

For showing perseverance and a love of learning while creating, editing, and uploading your Mini Book story onto Seesaw. Bagus sekali, Ethan!

Senior -  Arya S (5/6S)

For demonstrating an extraordinary knowledge of geography in your Indonesian History recount to the class. Hebat!

Physical Education

Junior - Laikyn M (1/2M)

For always demonstrating love of learning and kindness towards both his peers and teachers during PE Sessions.

Senior - Jordan S (3/4K)

For demonstrating perseverance and teamwork when helping support the AFL 9's team at 3/4 Gala Day last week.

Performing Arts

Senior -  Amber 5/6C

For demonstrating zest, courage and dedication in her choreography task in Performing Arts this week.