Whole School Activities
Here at Rocky River PS, the students have been exposed to more than 50 words so far this Semester (although it's actually a greater number because Ms Hahn can't help sharing more when she comes back from her weekly online class). A list of the ones we have formally introduced is below, in case you want to ask your child to show you how to sign them for you.
Soon we will be learning numbers and colours, and then from next term, we'll be starting to put phrases together, something the students and staff are already experimenting with - it's an exciting time for all of us learning a new language. Not a day goes by when a Rocky River student doesn't come up to me to ask for/show me a new sign. If you want to find out the sign for a word, here is the best website to check (remembering we are learning the Northern Dialect if there's a choice): "Signbank" www.auslan.org.au
I have attached a link to an article (from 2020) if you are interested to read about why Auslan is being seen more on our TV's these days.
https://www.pressreader.com/australia/australian-geographic/20200702/285151475726207
Kirrily Hahn
National Simultaneous Story Time
We joined with over 2.3 million students in the 2023 National Simultaneous Story Time last Wednesday. The story chosen for this year was "The Speedy Sloth". The story was read live from Taronga Zoo via You Tube. Thanks to Miss Brown for organising our entry in this year's event.
STEM Workshop at Armidale Secondary College
Last Thursday, our Years 5 and 6 students attended a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) workshops at Armidale Secondary College along with many students from local schools. Please click the link below to access an overview of the day written by our Year 5 students.
Grip Leaders Conference
Year 6 attended the Grip Leaders Conference in Armidale recently. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about being a great leader and how to go about making change in their school. Please click the link below to access a report written by Year 6.
Lunch with the Mayor
Recently, our Year 6 students attended a Youth Week Forum at the Uralla Shire Council Chambers with with Mayor of Uralla, Mr Robert Bell. Local school leaders from across the Uralla Shire were invited to attend. This was another opportunity for our students to demonstrate their leadership skills. Thank you to Uralla Shire Council for providing our students with such a wonderful opportunity. Please click the link to access a report from our Year 6 students.
Arts Camp
We wish Cailey, Melody, Mackenzie and Naomi all the best as they travel to Thalgarrah tomorrow and Friday for the annual "Arts Camp". Congratulations on your selection to participate girls!
Life Education Van This Week
Once again the Life Education Van is visiting us this week. Our students are involved in a workshop for Lower Division and a separate workshop for our Upper Division students.
Lower Division - Safety Rules Workshop
Upper Division - Cybersafety Workshop
The school has paid for all students to attend as we feel this a a most worthwhile event. Please consider speaking with your children about their experiences in their lesson and discuss what strategies were presented to keep safe.