Cultural Studies - Ms Foster
We have had a fantastic start to the year in Cultural Studies.
Prep: Prep have enjoyed starting to learn about 'What is Culture? We have learnt about what makes us the same and what makes us different. We are starting to look at our cultural backgrounds and what makes us unique. If you have not completed the parent Cultural Survey please click here - 2025 Prep family Cultural Background survey
We love having a dance to this song! Click the link - So many colours, So many shapes
Grade One and Two: We have enjoyed learning about the continent of Asia. Students were amazed to discover that 6 out of 10 people in the world live in Asia! So far we have learnt about the traditions, foods, language and culture of Thailand and India.
John 1G
Amalia 1L
Elijah 2C
Sophia T 2S
John 1G
Amalia 1L
Elijah 2C
Sophia T 2S
Grade Three: Grade Three have been excited to choose their own Asian country to complete a project about. Some chose the country they are from, and others chose one they are curious about. So far we have learnt about and researched 'Foods of Asia' and 'Languages of Asia'. I look forward to displaying the posters once they are done.
Grade Four: Grade Four have been involved in a new unit this term; African Cultures. It has been fantastic to learn more about the cultures of a continent which is fairly unknown to many students, as well as give the students with backgrounds from Africa a chance to share their cultures with their classmates. So far we have learnt about Egypt and South Africa.
Grade Five: Grade Five have been learning a new unit this term; Religions of the World. We discussed how we have many different beliefs in our school, and although we do not have to agree with other beliefs, we should respect them. The knowledge we gain can help us understand the traditions and celebrations of different religions. So far we have investigated the religion of Christianity and Islam.
Grade Six: Grade Six have been learning about 'Culture and Me'. We have investigated the iceburg model of culture, which says that most of our culture is not easily seen. Much of our beliefs and traditions are hidden 'under the surface' and can only be identified through conversation and investigation. Students will be creating their own 'Cultural iceburg' to show what is visible and hidden about their own culture.