Primary 

Kinder Transition

Students in the 2021 Foundation Class have been spending Friday mornings at Edenhope College as part of the Transition Program, building up to them starting school in January next year. 

The students have enjoyed their sessions, each one has had a different theme. The pictures are from the Mini Beast session. 

2021 Foundation students have now finished their Friday morning transition sessions and will return for the Whole School Transition day on Tuesday December 8. 

Year 1 /2 Sunflowers

Year 1/ 2 students have planted Sunflower seeds and started a Sunflower Diary. The students are keeping a close eye on how their sunflowers are growing.

Location:  Sunny position in well-drained soil

Sow: Direct where they grow. 12mm deep.

Cover and press down firmly. Keep moist.

Seedlings Emerge:   12 - 16 days

Flowers:   Approx. 7 – 8 weeks from sowing

Care:  Keep well-watered during hot weather.

Tools:  Potting mix, small shovel, watering can, seeds

Year 2 Edenhope Library Visit

On Wednesday November 25, Miss Nicky took the Year 2 students down to the relocated Edenhope Library. Students enjoyed the new facilities and a few came back armed with library memberships and were able to borrow some books! Thanks to librarian Melanie for letting them visit!

Year 3/4 

The 3/4 students have been focusing on location in maths. This week, their task was to create a path for our class pet Cozmo! 

They had to create a path of squares to specific measurements and then code the directions for Cozmo to follow on the iPad. The 3/4s have really enjoyed this task and Cozmo has done lots of new exploring this week.

Miss Pearson

Year 3/4 Teacher

Year 3/4/5 Edenhope Flora Reserve Excursion 

On Monday, the Year 3/4/5s went on a nature walk to the Edenhope Flora Reserve. Whilst there, they had the opportunity to learn about Indigenous culture with Uncle Ron. 

We started the day by examining and using some traditional hunting tools such as Boomerangs. The students did some experimenting with eucalyptus leaves and created bird calls. 

Uncle Ron showed the students native peach seeds called ‘Quandongs,’ and they cracked them open and tasted what was inside. They discussed traditional ingredients, specifically, Ochre, which is used by Indigenous people as a skin remedy and in ceremonial face painting. After discussing, they were able to paint using Ochre on rocks and on each other’s faces. 

On our way back we explored the nature trail and examined the native flora. 

Uncle Ron was very impressed with the students effort and behaviour, as were Mr Irvin and Miss Pearson. 

Thank you to Rachel Farran for offering our students the opportunity to learn from Uncle Ron.

Miss Pearson & Mr Irvin

Year 3/ 4 & 5 Teachers