Mambourin Campus
Mr Steven Tkaczuk
Student Learning and Growing Independence
Fostering independence in our young students is a necessary skill they need to learn to help them navigate the busyness of their day. Parents play a very important role in helping create a ‘growth mindset’ in their child which allows for not only a positive experience at school, but the ability for their child to learn how to help themselves.
We understand that as parents, we want our children to succeed, but success doesn’t always come easy. As adults, we learn through our experiences, both good and bad, and that is no different for our younger students who have entered a new environment with many new experiences. As a team of passionate staff who have collectively worked across many schools over many years, we have some excellent insights into how to begin developing independence in young people. Some minor things that you can do to develop your child’s capacity include:
- creating a positive dialogue about school and your child’s experiences;
- asking your child to review their day ahead e.g. What’s the first thing you are going to do with your belongings when you enter the school? What will you say when you see your teacher? Which friend do you think you might see when you arrive? What do you like to do when you enter the classroom in the morning? All these questions not only create a routine ahead for your child, but they allow them to share their thinking with you which also allows you to help create positive dialogue if there are any worries; and
- dropping your child off at the gate and getting them to begin their morning routine. Where possible, avoid walking them to their classroom so that they know you have trust in their abilities (independence).
Below is a link to a short article that provides a few quick ideas on how to build your child’s capacity as a young, developing individual:
Mr Steven Tkaczuk
Head of Mambourin
Student learning at Mambourin
Prep F
Saying “Thank You!” to our loved ones. As part of our Inquiry into Who we are, Prep F celebrated their loved ones, making special Valentine’s Day cards for their parents. We discussed what makes our families special, how we are cared for and loved, and what respectful relationships look like. The children took extra special care to make sure their card was created thoughtfully, painstakingly pasting each piece into place. They also wrote or drew a special message inside their cards. This experience is supporting them in developing the traits of the Caring Learner Profile.
Prep H
This week in Little Learners Love Literacy, we introduced the letter and sound for /m/, also known as the character chant "Milo the monkey". We have been exploring words that Milo the monkey likes, words that begin with /m/. We have also been practising handwriting lowercase /m/. These learning experiences support the children in developing their verbal pronunciation of sounds and making the connection to the isolated sound 'm' that we can hear in words. They are developing communication skills to read and write whilst also developing social skills as they learn in a collaborative environment.
Year 1F
In Christian Studies this term, 1F has been learning about ‘The Creation Story’. Students discussed all the many wonderful things that God created and made a ollage to express our appreciation for God's creations within our world, showcasing those we feel most connected to.
Year 2
Year 2 students embarked on a thrilling adventure this week, delving into the world of 3D shapes! Through hands-on exploration, they weren't just memorizing names, but actively creating, manipulating and observing how shapes transform with each drag or push. This playful, yet purposeful learning, fostered spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and collaboration, proving that engaging activities make knowledge acquisition not just informative, but joyful!
Mr Steven Tkaczuk
Head of Mambourin