Joy!

During the holidays, I went to the movies with my 22-year-old daughter and watched Inside Out 2. Maybe you also spent some time at the movies with your child/ren and saw it as well. We had some great conversations on the drive home and it reminded me how there are many learning opportunities in day-to-day events that can help parents to connect with their children.

Later online I read this review (I am sure my phone is listening to me!) and I thought it would be useful to share here with other parents.

In 2015, Inside Out captivated the world with its charming way of turning complex emotions into understandable tales through the lens of Pixar’s magic, and Joy was one of the main characters/emotions. Nine years later, Pixar arguably did it again with Inside Out 2. This time around, we follow Riley as she turns 13, which means entering her puberty stage and the inner turmoil that follows. With that, Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust are joined by new emotions to accompany Riley’s new stage of life, namely: Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment. This all happens as Riley enters a weekend hockey skills camp that tests her and the emotions’ ability to keep it together in an ever-changing environment.

To some, Inside Out 2 might just be another kid’s movie, but to do so would do a disservice to what this long-awaited sequel has to offer. Not only is it a fine movie, but it also tells a relatable story that translates so well to what many children, teenagers and young adults are going through. There’s a lot to learn here!

Click on the button below to read Rafael Bautista’s commentary on the movie, which may provide you with some useful thoughts to further engage with your children about their emotions.

Mrs Maria Denholm

Head of Primary Years

The Joy of Learning - Year 5 Camp

"Joy can come from the immense satisfaction of witnessing deep learning in our students." - Kath Murdoch

Year 5 Camp is one of these moments of joy each year. The Year 5 teachers, students and parent helpers participate in a two-day intense costume school program. They dress up in 1850s clothing and attend a school set in that period. The students learn about the good, bad and the ugly of life on the minefields, including the politics, migration patterns and the way society at the time saw the role of children. Sovereign Hill provides a deep learning experience for the students that they are able to take back into the classroom.

Please enjoy the photos of many of these experiences.

Mrs Talita Zibell

Assistant Head of Primary Years

Songs of Joy

Music learning thrives when young people actively make music and when their passion for it is nurtured in the classroom. We aim to make music accessible and encourage continued participation.

Ms Helmer’s Year 6 Performing Arts class was regularly treated to impromptu performances by Vyas Badri Narayanan. Throughout Term 2, Vyas shared his passion for Carnatic singing, which he studies outside of school. His performances not only brought joy to the class but also taught them about healthy vocal techniques. Thank you, Vyas, for your wonderful contributions.

Music provides a refuge and brings joy to others. Playing music can put a smile on someone else's face. Year 6 focused on playing chords and the ukulele, culminating in a performance of Vance Joy’s 'Riptide'. Here they are pictured, celebrating their joy and sense of accomplishment.

Ms Anna Helmer

Art/Music Teacher

Mambourin Campus

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