Cycling to the stars in
3-4TG
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School
MAD ABOUT SCIENCE IN 3-4!
It has been a busy start to the term in Grade 3/4TG. Our Grade 3 and 4 students recently enjoyed an exciting, hands-on science incursion with Mad About Science. Two visiting scientists led engaging workshops, providing students with a wonderful opportunity to consolidate and extend their learning from our recent Science unit on States of Matter. Working collaboratively in teams, students explored scientific concepts through a range of fascinating experiments, making predictions, observing changes and discovering the science behind what they could see. The excitement continued back in the classrooms, where students rotated through additional experiments, including the ever-popular Oobleck and Balloon Fizz activities. Teachers worked together through team teaching to guide students, encouraging curiosity, discussion, teamwork and scientific thinking. It was wonderful to see students so engaged, sharing their observations and applying their knowledge in practical ways. The incursion was a fantastic way to bring our Science learning to life and provided a memorable experience for everyone involved. A big thank you to Mad About Science for such an enjoyable and educational day!
BIKE ED- RACING TO SUCCESS!
Bike Ed has started up again for Term 4, with 3/4TG students enjoying their sessions every Monday. It's wonderful to see so many students getting involved, with some bringing along their own bikes and others happily borrowing one from our school bike shed. Students are working at different stages of their cycling journey, with some developing their basic bike-handling skills, balance and coordination, while others are building their knowledge of road safety, traffic awareness and responsible riding. These sessions provide such valuable life skills, helping students develop confidence, independence and an understanding of how to stay safe on the road. There is always plenty of enthusiasm, encouragement and smiles as students practise and improve each week. Interestingly, many students from our class last year added a bike to their Christmas wish list after participating in Bike Ed, so perhaps Santa might be receiving a few more bike requests from this year's Grade 3s! Happy riding, everyone!
