Photo Gallery & Classroom Learning

Kindergarten

Mathematics

We are learning to tell the time on the clock.

I can:

Identify an o’clock time

Describe an o’clock time by looking at the minute and hour hand

Science

We are learning to use digital technologies.

I can control a robot.

I can take a picture

I can type words

I can upload an image of a drawing

Year 2

Religion

We learnt that Moses led the people of Israel from salvery to freedom. 

Students responding to the story of 'God of Freedom'.

We learnt about the Symbols of the Church, which communicate God's love.

Students responding to the Symbols of the Church.

Students sharing God's love through prayer.

Maths

Measuring Length

Science

Designing in Science

Students design a puffer jacket to keep their water bottle warm, considering the material used and how it pairs with a specific purpose.

CAPA - Dance

Students practise Dancing Through the Decades

Buddy Meet Up

Show and Tell

Awards

I am Safe, I am a Learner, and I am Valued, Respected and Cared for

Year 5 - Week 11

Religion:

In Religion these last few weeks, our focus has been on exploring meaningful ways to show God’s love within our local community. Students have actively reflected on how kindness, service, and compassion can make a tangible difference in the lives of those around them. To put this faith into action and foster leadership, we also gave our students the opportunity to plan and run our morning prayer sessions. It has been incredibly inspiring to watch them take ownership of these spiritual moments, guiding their peers with maturity, thoughtfulness, and grace.

English:

In English, our students have been tapping into their dark humor and creativity by writing a sequel to the popular picture book, My Dead Bunny. Using the book's distinctive style as inspiration, everyone has been busy crafting their own hilarious and spooky story extensions using rhyming couplets. This project has been a fantastic way for the students to experiment with rhythm, expand their vocabulary, and develop a strong sense of poetic structure! 

Mathematics:

Over the past few weeks, students have been exploring length, distance and perimeter, focusing on selecting and using the appropriate units and devices for various measurements. They thoroughly enjoyed using practical tools like rulers, tape measures and trundle wheels to explore how the appropriateness of units and devices changes based on the distance being measured. In doing so, students expanded their understanding of larger distances by transitioning from metres to kilometres—recognising that 1,000 metres equals 1 kilometre—and practiced estimating and recording these distances using the abbreviation 'km'. Additionally, students developed efficient strategies for calculating the perimeter of common two-dimensional shapes, including squares, rectangles, and triangles. By identifying the required side lengths, they learned to measure perimeters in different real-world contexts and discovered that rectangles can share the same total perimeter while maintaining entirely different dimensions.

Tips for Parents:

Real-life examples: Walk or drive to show distances in meters and kilometers, discussing common benchmarks (e.g., 1 kilometer = 1000 meters).

Measuring activities:Use a tape measure to find the perimeter of rooms or objects at home, making it fun and practical.

Visualisation tools:Use maps, rules, and string to visually compare lengths and distances, enhancing understanding through hands-on learning.

Science:

Students will examine and understand that living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment. They will analyse how the form of living things enable them to function in their environments, and understand that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behaviour and reproduction.

Sport: 

Last week, our students had a fantastic time in the hall taking part in an energetic and fast-paced sports circuit! The session was packed with a variety of engaging activities designed to challenge and grow their skills, with a major focus on boosting hand-eye coordination and fine-tuning their motor skills. Beyond the physical benefits, it was wonderful to watch the students enthusiastically encourage one another through the stations.

Drama:

Our classroom has been buzzing with creativity as students work together in small groups to learn, practice, and perform for their peers in 'Reading Theatre.' The students have thoroughly enjoyed collaborating, enthusiastically incorporating props and adding their own unique, creative flair to bring their presentations to life. It has been wonderful to see their teamwork and dramatic skills shine on stage. While we haven't quite seen all of the groups perform just yet, we are incredibly excited to see the remaining productions when we return in early Term 3!

Commendations: 

Shoutout to our standout students this fortnight! They have consistently lived out St Mary’s Living Well, Learning Well framework by being safe, dedicated learners who treat others with kindness and respect. Keep up the fantastic work! 

Friendships:

Building and maintaining positive friendships is a vital part of school life, helping our students develop empathy, social skills and a strong sense of belonging. We aim to foster an inclusive playground environment where every child feels safe, valued and welcome to participate in games and activities no matter their ability level. While navigating social circles is a natural part of growing up, we actively encourage students to always let a teacher know if any friendship problems or disagreements arise so we can address them promptly and supportively.