Learning and Teaching 

As we wrap up the year and reflect back on our teaching and learning, here are some of our highlights:

 

Teachers:

  • Teaching F-6 Science and building relationships with all students at St Joseph’s.                                                                                                                 Mr Robinson
  • Greeting all the families at valet in Italian and the students responding in Italian and the enthusiasm and fun we have on Italian day.              Signora Verenti
  • Working with all students across P-6.                                 Miss Gregory
  • Watching the students flourish and grow throughout the year.               Mrs Inglese
  • Learning with MACS staff different ways to teach maths strategies.      Miss Caddy
  • Learning new teaching practices through the “Science of Reading”,     Mrs D

Students:

  • Writing narratives, using punctuation and words to make my writing interesting.                                                                                                                      Gus 1/2
  • In  FBI, learning about other cultures.                                      William 1/2
  • Doing experiments in science, my favourite was the cola and Mentos.     Patrick 1/2
  • Playing maths games.                                                                   Lillianne Prep
  • I like learning how to use the laptops.                                      Joe Prep
  • I have enjoyed writer's notebook as we can write about things that make us feel good.                                                                                                     Raine3/4
  • I have enjoyed learning about decimals.                                    Shiloh 3/4
  • Learning Bodmas in Maths and working in a team for debating.          Renee 5/6
  • Learning about Global connections.                                           Lachy 5/6

 

Over the holidays I encourage all of our students to limit their screen time. Get active and enjoy the sunshine. I have included a link to school holiday ideas below.  

 

Peninsula kids

 

There also some school holiday programs advertised on the Community News page of this newsletter.

 

Wishing all our families a joyous holiday season and I look forward to seeing you all in 2023.

 

Best wishes

Megan Barber

mbarber@sjsorrento.catholic.edu.au