Science

Over the past 2 weeks students have been investigating the health of our school pond, home to our native Dwarf Galaxias. Last week, students researched what they could test and how to collect evidence. This week, they put their plans into action, testing water quality, observing algae and identifying waterbugs. It was especially exciting to find some Dwarf Galaxias in our samples! Next week, students will analyse their results and begin creating reports to share their findings and recommendations for caring for the pond.

Year 3 & 4

Students have been learning about Australian native freshwater fish and the threats posed by invasive species. We explored the importance of healthy waterways and connected our learning to the Dwarf Galaxias living in our school pond. Students investigated how invasive fish can compete with native species for food, damage habitats and threaten their survival. They then applied their learning by creating informative posters about invasive fish or continuing their designs for a bird-friendly habitat at school, considering how native plants and shelter can support local biodiversity.