Specialist Happenings
Visual Art
Zentangled Shiny Things.
Here is a spotlight on 2B and their beautiful work creating Zentangle patterns on their own choice of a Shiny Thing. Students used metallic 'lipstick' paint pens to create smooth and solid sections, then outlined with posca paint pens and chose a variety of different Zentangle patterns to decorate. Stunning art!
Love Art!
Ms Van Etten & Ms Hemmings
Mandarin
LOTE Mandarin Update
This fortnight, we decided to try something a little different in Mandarin!
Our wonderful LOTE Captain, Lana, took on the role of a student reporter and interviewed students across different year levels to find out what they have been learning and enjoying in their Mandarin lessons.
Here is what some of our students had to say:
- Frankie (Grade 1): "I enjoyed learning about the weather because it was very interesting."
- Rosie (Grade 3): "Learning about food in Chinese because it was fun."
- Emma (Grade 4): "I enjoyed Chinese for the practising because it was great!"
It was lovely to hear students sharing their thoughts and reflecting on their Mandarin learning. These little conversations give us a wonderful insight into what students enjoy and remember from their lessons.
A special thank you to Lana for taking on this leadership opportunity and helping bring student voices into our Mandarin newsletter!
We look forward to hearing from more students in future updates.
你们真棒！You are all amazing!
Miss. Cheung
Physical Education
In Term 4, students across F-6 have been developing and applying their skills in invasion games, including soccer, lacrosse and basketball. They have practised dribbling, passing and shooting, as well as bouncing in basketball, and used these skills in game situations.
Our Grade 5 students have already shown great initiative as sports leaders. They have been demonstrating skills and explaining the rules of next year’s interschool sports to the Grade 4 students, helping them build confidence and prepare for the season ahead.
- Mr Restaino
Science
Foundation
Our Foundation students have been studying the life cycle of a plastic bottle. They are considering ways to re-use and re-cyle plastic bottles. We hope you are enjoying your terrariums.
Level 1 & 2
During weeks 4 & 5 we have studied different fabrics. We explored how cotton is grown and how many items of clothing can be made from a bale of cotton. Did you know that 680,000 cotton balls can be made from one single bale?
We then explored wool and learnt about the steps in processing wool from a sheep to a jumper.
Level 3 & 4
Two astronauts visited the moon and returned with a piece of the moon. Is it a solid, a liquid or a gas. Our students have been experimenting with these 3 states of matter and learning their properties.
Level 5 & 6
Level 5 & 6 have now started to explore Particle Theory. They will engage in a number of experiments to consolidate their knowledge of the three states of matter.
Several students have been to visit our stick insects.
Stay Curious!
Wilko, Safety Sue and Ms Cullen