Learning and Teaching

It was lovely to welcome back the children this week.  The Preps have returned with big smiles and are happy to be back with their friends and teachers. We can't wait to see all the Year 1 to 6 students in the coming weeks. 

Year 3 and 4 Screencastify videos

The Year 3 and 4 Community have been doing some revision on non-fiction texts. To demonstrate their understanding, they were asked to create a video using a screencasting program, such as Loom or Screencastify, that explains to the viewer what the features of non-fiction texts are.

This was a great way for the children to express their understanding verbally rather than writing it down. The teachers can see the children speaking and navigating through the chosen text. Some examples from the students in the Year 3 and 4 Community are below.

Children’s Week 23rd -31st October

Children's Week is a national celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. It will run from Saturday 23 October to Sunday 31 October 2021, with thousands of Victorian children taking part in the festivities.

The theme for Children's Week 2020-21 is Children have the right to choose their friends and safely connect with others, drawn from Article 15 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

During Children's Week, local councils, not-for-profit organisations, schools and early childhood services organise open days, displays, special events, virtual spaces and online-based activities. These celebrate childhood and showcase children's achievements.  Many events are taking place online this year, so you can connect virtually to experience what Children’s Week has to offer.

All Children's Week events are free to families with children aged from birth to 12 years. This is a great opportunity for Victorian families to enjoy fun, engaging and educational experiences.

The Department of Education has a calendar of events that you can use to find events in your local area. Find it here.

Over the week beginning 23 October, the Melbourne Museum is hosting Children’s Week. They have a range of activities on their website that you can register for. More will be added during the week of 23 - 31 October. 

See the website for more information:

https://museumsvictoria.com.au/childrens-week/ 

Deborah Courtney

Director of Learning and Teaching