Mambourin Campus

Can love be exemplified when setting boundaries for your child?

Teaching children about the fruit of the Spirit, particularly love, involves more than just showing affection; it’s about guiding them with wisdom and compassion – something that is easier said than done! Setting boundaries is an essential aspect of this loving approach. Believe it or not, setting boundaries provides children with a sense of security and helps them understand expectations and consequences, which are crucial for their growth and development. When boundaries are set with love, they are not about punishment but about teaching children how to respect themselves and others. This balanced approach helps children feel valued and understood while learning to navigate the world in a responsible and empathetic manner.

When addressing issues between students at school, we use a balanced approach through our Restorative Practice. This method brings everyone involved in an incident together to discuss what happened, how they were affected by the behaviour, and what steps are needed to repair the relationship. Much like the grace we receive through Christ’s sacrifice, we are called to extend grace to others. By fostering open dialogue and mutual understanding, Restorative Practice helps mend relationships and encourages personal growth, reinforcing the values of empathy and forgiveness in our school community.

Mr Steven Tkaczuk

Head of Mambourin Campus

Building Goals Through IB Profiles

To start the term our students have delved into the IB Learner Profile, identifying their strengths and areas for improvement. As a class, we unpacked the traits of each Learner Profile in our own words. By setting personal goals focused on a specific trait, they are embarking on a journey of self-discovery and character development. This holistic approach equips students with the tools to become well-rounded individuals prepared for a lifetime of learning and service.

Mrs Vishula Kataria

Teacher

Year 1 PYP Inquiry Unit: Sharing the Planet

This term, our Year 1 students have been actively engaged in the PYP inquiry unit focused on "Sharing the Planet," with the central idea that natural and human-made events can impact ecosystems. Our first line of inquiry centres on understanding ecosystems, and the students have enthusiastically explored various ecosystems around the school. Through hands-on activities, they have observed the diversity of plants and animals, learning how each component plays a vital role in maintaining balance within these environments.

One of the highlights of this inquiry has been creating their own ecosystems in a bottle. This engaging project allowed students to apply their knowledge and creativity, as they designed miniature ecosystems that demonstrate the relationships between living organisms and their surroundings.

As the students continue to investigate the impact of both natural and human-made events on ecosystems, they are building a strong foundation for environmental awareness and stewardship. We are excited to see their curiosity and understanding grow as they delve further into the wonders of our planet!

Mrs Rochelle Thornley

Teacher

Prep Potato Olympics

The Mambourin Prep children have been learning about 'How the world works'. They are exploring our central idea: Living things need energy sources to survive, through making our own 'Potato Olympics'. The children are learning about how athletes use energy to perform their sports and connecting it to how they need energy to survive through food as an energy source. Each student has a potato they’ve decorated and we will use these to compete in events such as potato rolling. This learning opportunity will also allow us to explore the concept of global citizenship, encouraging students to learn more about different countries and cultures. Potatoes in themselves allow the children to explore how a potato can become a plant that continues to grow and produce food.

Miss Ella Brunton

Teacher