Mambourin Campus
How is 'Goodness' Shared?
When I think of the term "goodness," I often reflect on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. In this story, a man who was injured and in pain was helped by someone who showed genuine compassion and empathy. This parable teaches us that true compassion involves assisting those in need, regardless of their differences from us.It highlights the importance of going beyond social boundaries to offer support and kindness. In our school environment, this means reaching out to peers or classmates who may be struggling with something or feeling lonely and offering help without expecting anything in return. By doing so, we create a more respectful, inclusive and caring community where everyone feels valued and supported.
Steven Tkaczuk
Head of Mambourin Campus
Book Week Presenters
After a wonderful start to Mambourin Campus’ Book Week last Friday, where students dressed as characters from their favourite books, we continued the celebration this week with two fantastic guest presenters. Our first book presenter was College Principal Fiona McAuliffe, who captivated our Mambourin students with a reading of one of her favourite books, 'Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy' by Lynley Dodd. However, what the students didn’t know was that among our staff, we had an author of a published book—our very own Ms Lara Ronalds. Ms Ronalds engaged the students by explaining how she developed her concept, drafted the story over a long period of time, worked with an artist friend to illustrate the book, and then described how the book was published and shared. Following this explanation, Ms Ronalds had both students and staff sitting in silence and awe as she read her book, 'Change' (change is a PYP Key Concept) with great expression and emotion. What a fabulous experience for all!
Steven Tkaczuk
Head of Mambourin Campus
Book Week Activities
As part of our Book Week celebration, students had the opportunity to attend a lunchtime class prepared by Ms Ronalds. In this class, they could create a special, colorful bookmark or try their hand at calligraphy, also known as fancy writing. It was wonderful to see the students fully engaged in these activities, especially those who enjoyed writing their names in a beautifully elaborate style!
Steven Tkaczuk
Head of Mambourin Campus
Book Week Celebrations
On Friday, the Mambourin campus kicked off Book Week with a 'Dress Up as Your Favourite Book Character' event, beginning the day with a parade to showcase costumes. The children had a fantastic time expressing their creativity through their outfits and sharing their favourite books with friends.
Book Week is a celebration of storytelling and literature, promoting literacy, creativity, and imagination. It also honors authors and illustrators, including our very own Ms Ronalds, who shared a special self-published book during a campus-wide story time.
As we continue to celebrate Book Week, we have various events planned, including Mother Tongue story times featuring members of our community, parents, and educators. These reading sessions will highlight a diverse range of books, promoting inclusivity and understanding of different cultures through storytelling. We are excited to foster a lifelong love of literature and creativity among our students.
Chanlee Welten
Teacher
Year 1 Science Week Projects
During Science Week, Year 1 students participated in a Water Cycle in a Bag project to explore the concepts of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. This activity built on their previous understanding of the central idea "How the weather impacts the environment," which they studied in Term 2. As they engaged in this inquiry, students applied their knowledge to new learning about "How natural and human-made events can impact ecosystems" in Term 3. By creating and observing their water cycle models, students advocated for mindful lifestyle choices that consider the impact of weather and human activities on ecosystems. This hands-on project supported their active participation in learning and highlighted the importance of making informed decisions to protect our environment.
Quinton Boshoff
Teacher