Specialist Happenings
Visual Arts
Our fabulous students from Level 3, 6A and 6C have explored creating textured landscapes with rubbing plates and crayons, with a further layer of water painting to create an interesting backdrop for some animal collage. There was a focus on careful cutting and placement of the creatures in perspective. The results are beautiful, thoughtful images, some of which are now on display in the foyer and stadium, and others are arriving home to enjoy. Here are a few from 6C.
Mindful bugs- during mindfulness, some students in level 1, 2, and 3 have created stunning metallic bugs which are now on display around the school. Our mindfulness moments allow the students to calm down after being outside or other activities, settling their brain for optimal creativity and we can also connect it to practising different skills or concepts in our art learning. Here are some amazing bugs from 1A.
Love Art!
Ms Van Etten
Mandarin
LOTE Mandarin Update
Prep students have been learning about family members in Mandarin. They have practised recognising and writing the Chinese characters for 爸爸 (dad) and 妈妈 (mum), and are becoming more confident using family vocabulary.
Year 1 students have been learning the names of different fruits in Mandarin. They have also begun writing simple opinion sentences, such as describing whether they like a particular fruit and whether they think it is tasty.
Year 5 students have been learning how to order food and drinks in Mandarin. They have practised asking and answering questions such as "What would you like to eat?" and "What would you like to drink?", while using measure words including 一份 (one serving), 一杯 (one cup), 一碗 (one bowl), and 一笼 (one basket).
Year 6 students have continued building their confidence in using measure words in Mandarin. They have been learning how to correctly use measure words such as 一件 (one item of clothing), 一条 (one long item, such as trousers), and 一双 (one pair), helping them create more accurate and natural sentences.
你们真棒！You are all amazing!
Miss. Cheung
Physical Education
Level F- 2
Students in F–2 have started Term 3 with great enthusiasm, developing their fundamental movement skills such as throwing, catching, hopping, skipping and jumping. Through a variety of fun and engaging games, including Monster Ball, Hula Hoop Rock, Paper, Scissors and Pokémon Go, students have been practising these skills while building confidence, coordination and teamwork. It has been fantastic to see everyone participating with such positive attitudes and encouraging one another throughout each lesson.
Level 3 & 4
Students in Levels 3 & 4 have been developing their athletics skills. Throughout Term 2 and 3, they have been practising a range of events including shot put, hurdles, sprinting, triple jump, long jump and high jump. It has been wonderful to see students challenging themselves, refining their techniques and encouraging their classmates as they strive to achieve their personal best.
Level 5 and 6
Students in Levels 5 & 6 have been developing their athletics skills in preparation for the upcoming Athletics Carnival. Throughout Term 2 and 3, they have been practising a range of events including shot put, hurdles, sprinting, triple jump, long jump and high jump. It has been wonderful to see students challenging themselves, refining their techniques and encouraging their classmates as they strive to achieve their personal best.
- Mr Restaino
Science
Foundation
Our little scientists are studying the movement. During Weeks 3 & 4 Foundation children have been studying dinosaur footprints. They are learning about 2 and 4 legged dinosaurs. Visit the Science Area to meet our friendly dinosaur.
Level 1 & 2
This fortnight we have learned about Stingrays. We have studied how they eat, breathe, move and respond. During Week 4 we made a model stingray. You may now find your home adorned with a variety of stingrays in various sizes :)
Level 3 & 4
Level 3 & 4 have studied the rock cycle, learning how rocks are formed, shaped and reformed through changes in the Earth. In Week 4 week conducted a Fizz Test using acid (vinegar) and a dictomy key to determine the names of 2 rock samples.
Level 5 & 6
Levels 5 & 6 have been conducting the m&m test to study the behaviour of m&m components in water. Is this a chemical reaction?
Our senior students have continued to learn the periodic table.
Stay Curious!
Wilko, Safety Sue and Ms Cullen