GLOBAL STUDIES

Italian is the culture and language that the Grade 3-6 students are immersing themselves in this term! It has been very fun for both teachers and students to share their learnings about how to greet each other in Italian. Students have learnt about where the cities are located and can't believe how many of our favourite foods are Italian with gelato, pizza and pasta to name a few. Things to look forward to experiencing are Italian games and learning about famous landmarks and how to count to 10 as well as much, much more.

Grazie and Ciao!

ART

In Art this term, Grade 6 students will explore the art of portraiture by drawing self-portraits in the style of Manga and Basquiat. This will allow them to learn about the elements of art and how to create unique, expressive pieces. Also, students will respond to artworks by Whistler, Monet, Van Gogh, Degas and others of that period. Through these studies, students will gain a deeper understanding of the art-making process and develop their own creativity and critical thinking skills.

Grade 5 students will be exploring depth by drawing pictures using both one-point and two-point perspective. Students will also be designing and painting mandalas. This will allow them to learn about the elements of art and how to create unique, expressive pieces. Additionally, students will respond to artworks by the Impressionists. Through this project, students will gain a deeper understanding of the art-making process and develop their own creativity and critical thinking skills.

Grade 3/4 students in Art this term, will explore the art of portraiture by drawing themselves in oil pastels. They will also be experimenting with watercolour painting and neurological drawing. Three/ Four students will be looking at the works of Whistler, Monet, Manet and Van Gogh amongst others.

In Art this term, Grade 2 students will explore the art of portraiture by drawing self-portraits in the style of Sandra Silberzweig and create paintings that display tonal difference. This will allow them to learn about the elements of art and how to create unique, expressive pieces. Additionally, students will respond to the history of art by responding to artists such as Monet, Degas, Van Gogh and others.

Grade 1 students will be drawing portraits of animals and self-portraits in the style of Pablo Picasso. They will be also exploring the works of Impressionists and Post Impressionists. The goal is to expose students to a variety of styles and techniques, encouraging creativity and self-expression.

STEM

FOUNDATION

This semester in Foundation students will be learning about the routines of the STEM room and out in the Edible Garden. They will be taking part in scavenger hunt activities about our local plants and animals. Students will further explore the garden by learning about what they can compost and harvesting their sunflower seeds. In Term 2 students will be beginning to learn about the engineering process by completing a series of challenges based on nursery rhymes.

GRADE ONE AND TWO

This semester in Grade One and Two students will be focussing on organisation in the STEM room, including looking after the materials and cleaning up. Students will also be out in the garden, learning about the garden rules and noticing the changes around them. They will also be learning all about insects, the different types and their habitats. In Term Two students will be completing an engineering challenge based on a favourite fairy tale. They will then be working on coding, including using coding robots and completing unplugged coding activities.

GRADE THREE AND FOUR

This semester in Grade Three and Four students begin by designing and creating their own STEM front cover. Students will also be exploring the garden and learning about parts of a plant, their life cycles and propagation. In Term Two students are learning how to use microscopes, their different parts and how to view things correctly. They will also be learning about how animals adapt to their environments.

GRADE FIVE AND SIX

Grade Five and Six students will be working on a variety of activities around starting right and getting organised in the STEM room. They will also be out in the garden investigating the changes over the summer and creating art pieces using natural materials. Students will continue to learn about tomatoes, following on from their work in Grade Five. They will be cooking up focaccia and a simple pasta dish. In Term Two they will be learning about migratory birds and their amazing journey each year.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Foundation: Our new Preps have made a great start to the year in P.E learning 'Positive Play' and 'Gym Rules'. Students will next week move on to developing their running and movement skills such as Jumping and Hoping. Toward the end of term Foundation will begin their work on the Fundamental Motor Skills starting with Catching and Throwing.

Grade 1-2: The Year One and Two students have started the year in P.E with a focus on 'Positive Play' through minor games and cooperative activities and challenges. They will move into working on Fundamental Motor Skills such as Throwing and Catching before moving onto Dribbling and Kicking towards the end of term.

Grade 3/4: The Year Three and Four students have had a highly positive start to the year engaging in minor games and cooperative tasks and challenges to build 'Positive Play' habits, setting them up for a successful year. Striking and Fielding, Invasion Games and Fitness/Cross Country will also be covered this term.

Grade 5/6: Our Year 5 and 6 students will continue to build on their suite of Minor Games and Cooperative Challenges whilst also further developing sport-specific skills and strategies related to the Summer Lightning Premiership sports of Volleyball, Teeball, Cricket and Tennis. Cardio Vascular Fitness will be a focus toward the end of term as we look to prepare for Cross Country.

Key Dates:

08, 09, 15, 16 22 and 23/02: Ocean Awareness (Gr 4, 5 & 6).

27/02: BHPS Swim Trials @ North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (selected 9-13 yr olds).

05/03: Summer Lightning Premiership (Gr 6) @ Shell Road Reserve, Ocean Grove.

12/03: Bellarine Division Swimming Championships @ Kardina Pool (qualified/selected 9-13 year olds).

26/03: Regional Swimming Championships @ Kardinia Pool (qualified/selected students from Division eve).

26/03: Girls AFL Lightning Premiership (selected Yr 6 students).

NB: At this stage due to a short first term and busy sporting schedule, Cross Country will most likely be held early in Term 2.

School Sport Victoria (SSV) website contains important sport-related information and calendar dates for Victorian State Primary Schools. Please find the link below and note that we are part of the Bellarine Division within the Western Metropolitan Region.

https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au

MUSIC

The Grade 1-2 students have made a great start to their year of musical learning and it has been a pleasure teaching them. We have hit the ground running and students have enjoyed learning to use their voices and movement to express ideas. Chants, songs games and rhymes have been learnt including "Lucy Locket", "Roll High" and "Icka Backa." Students are also investigating rhythm and melody. We have been relating music to literature and students are rehearsing a song which they will perform at assembly at the end of this term.

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