Around the classrooms

Foundation/Grade 1 

English 

Our storybooks lessons have been looking at the text 'Farmer John’s Tractor' by Sally Sutton. In the text the tractor was described as “orangey-red”, and students were able to design their own tractors. In the story we spoke about how the setting was the flood and the shed, students selected their own setting for their tractors.  

NAIDOC Week 

On Thursday the foundation students were fortunate to visit the kinder with some Grade 6 students to engage in a NAIDOC week activity. Maddy, the kinder educator, read the students a story then worked with the Grade 6 students and kinder kids to create artwork based on First Nations texts that the Grade 6 students read.  

Grade 2 

English 

During our Storybook lessons we are learning a new comprehension strategy- Visualising.  Visualising supports students’ comprehension by encouraging them to create mental images while they read. This strategy is developed through activities such as drawing what they imagine, discussing their mental pictures, and making predictions based on these visualisations. The Story was Shark Tank and the students had to visual the shark after listening to the character description. 

Maths 

We have been exploring the concept of length by measuring a variety of objects using non-formal (informal) units such as blocks, paper clips, and hands. This hands-on approach is helping students build a strong foundational understanding of measurement by focusing on comparison, estimation, and the idea of consistency in units. Through these activities, students are developing their ability to describe, compare, and order lengths in meaningful and practical ways. 

Grade 3/4

Inquiry Learning – Into the Unknown  

During our Inquiry unit "Into the Unknown," our Grade 3 and 4 students have been diving into the fascinating world of the Age of Exploration! In pairs, students researched a significant historical explorer—such as Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, or Vasco da Gama—to learn more about their life, journeys, and legacy. As part of their assessment, students created a digital presentation using either Canva or Keynote. Each presentation included: The explorer’s nationality, date and place of birth and death, two interesting facts about their early life, and the start and end dates of their most famous voyage. We’ve been so impressed with how students worked together to gather information, organise their ideas, and present their learning in creative ways. It’s been an exciting way to connect with history and develop research and digital literacy skills. 

Religion 

In our unit, “Celebrating the Gifts of the Spirit,” students explored the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit and reflected on how each gift can be lived out in our community. To capture their insights, they created a visual collage for each gift, carefully choosing images and crafting a short blurb explaining their connection. 

Grade 5/6

Inquiry Learning Update – Museums in Motion  

Our senior students are well on their way to completing their Inquiry unit for the term. Each student has chosen a significant event in Australian history—one that has shaped our nation—and conducted thoughtful research to explore its impact. 

They have worked collaboratively to design and create dioramas that visually represent their chosen events, showcasing creativity, teamwork, and attention to detail. Soon, students will present their projects to their peers and engage in constructive feedback sessions. This process not only celebrates their learning but also helps them build confidence in their speaking and listening skills. 

We are very proud of their efforts and look forward to seeing their final presentations! 

Campaspe Football Carnival – Moama 

This week, a group of our Grade 4–6 boys proudly represented St Joseph’s at the Campaspe Football Carnival in Moama. The boys played with great enthusiasm, showing responsibility, inclusiveness, and strong team spirit throughout the day. 

Their efforts on and off the field were a credit to our school, and they should be proud of the way they supported one another and demonstrated great sportsmanship. 

A big thank you to our coaches Nigel and Eldred for preparing the boys so well, and to the staff (and no.1 supporters) Mrs Trewick and Moni who attended and made the day possible. Well done, boys!