Specialist Subjects 

Science 

Prep

This term, the Prep students have been focusing on “Seasonal Changes”. They have explored the different seasons and investigated how seasonal changes affect the way we live, including what we wear, how we spend our time and how we adapt to changes in the environment. Students have also explored Indigenous seasons, developing an understanding that different cultures recognise and describe seasonal changes in different ways. They have investigated what we might wear on our bodies during different seasons and explored how animals adapt and live differently throughout the year.

As part of Water Week, all the students participated in a range of hands-on water activities and investigated where and how water is used in their homes. This encouraged students to think about water as a valuable resource and consider ways we can use it responsibly.

The students have also participated in the Aussie Bird Count, making observations during STEM session as well as during break times. This provided an opportunity to observe local birdlife, collect data and develop an understanding of the importance of the wildlife in the school environment.

1/2s

This term, the Grade 1/2 students are focusing on “Watch It Grow”. Through this unit, students are exploring how living things grow and change over time. Students are identifying the main stages of human growth, from babies through to childhood, adulthood and old age. They are discussing how people change as they grow, including changes in what they can do, how they learn and how they become more independent.

Students are also being introduced to the concept of life cycles and exploring how living things have different stages of growth and development. They are learning what an offspring is and what it means for a living thing to develop.

There will be a range of hands-on activities throughout the term where students can observe, investigate and record growth and change. They will explore different life cycles and have opportunities to watch living things grow, encouraging curiosity, questioning and observation.

In the Art Room

Prep students have been busy learning hoe to sew... yes, sew! They have done such an amazing job and successfully sewed a running stitch around a teddy bear shape on hessian. These were then 'dressed; in felt accessories. Aren't they adorable?

Year 1/2 students further explored weaving, moving from paper to wool on a cardboard loom. They wove blankets for a sleeping pet... they were so proud of their achievements and wanted to take them home straight away... I didn't get to display any of them!

This term they have studied the works of Vincent van Gogh, and in particular, his masterpiece, 'The Starry Night'. They were amazed to learn that he only sold one painting during his lifetime, now a renowned artist of all time. They have replicated his style of art work to draw their own starry nights with oil pastel on black paper. 

Year 3/4 students are also learning about van Gogh but are focussing on his famous 'Sunflowers' painting. They too are experimenting with the weaving process, creating woven sunflowers... stay tuned!

Year 5/6 students are learning how to draw using one point perspective.

They experimented with simple shapes and are now working on the inside of their bedrooms, they have picked up the concept very well. They are looking fabulous!