Buckley House Classroom

Artwork: 'Polka Dot Personalities'

Stella Caruso, Year 6, Buckley House 

1.When did the art show happen?  

For five days from the 20th of November to the 25th of November. 

2.What kind of art was seen at this show? 

Artwork from Tracy and artwork from all over Buckley house that show their creativity. 

3.Is the artwork from all throughout the year? 

Throughout the year from Term 1 to Term 4. 

4.What are some of your favourite pieces of artwork? 

Year 6 skate decks and year 1 and 2 street art projects  

Aya Mohammed & Ava Sun, Year 6, Buckley House 

In Global Leader meetings we have been running a competition to promote correct use of the bins. In this competition, your goal as a class will be to decorate your bin with a poster, showing what goes in each bin. By doing this, we believe as global captains, that we can help young minds (like preps) know what goes in each bin and help them to develop a knowledge for bins. This is all from th global captains and now we will hear some quotes from the global leaders. 

"I like the competiton because it will help kids know what goes in each bin" -Jenna Mohammed

Olivia Papaevangelou, Year 6, Buckley House 

On Friday the 12th of October, the Year 6s started their graduation dance for the end of year celebration. It was very exciting for all, but some were a bit sad and nervous going into Year 7 amd leaving Buckley House. As we all gathered in the Innovation Centre to learn our dance, the energy was beaming of excitement. Everyone was sitting in the middle as our teacher introduced us to our dance instructor Jackie, who is very nice and has great choreography. Before we started we spread out across the room to stretch just for a bit. Jackie, our dance teacher, put on our graduation song that we will dance to, and everybody loved it. After a couple of minutes we had learnt some of our dance routine, we all love the dance and are very happy, and think it will be great. No one can believe how far we've come in our years of Buckley House, and can't wait to face new challenges in secondary school. 

Arlo Roberts, Year 6, Buckley House 

The bands and ensembles of Buckley house are currently working on the pieces for the upcoming Carols concert on the 27th of November. They are currently working towards having their pieces ready for the concert as well as working on at her pieces for different events.

Sanoak Thenuwara, Year 6, Buckley House

In Term 3, a group of students had the wonderful and exciting opportunity to attend the Round Square Cluster Conference at Kinglake.

On the first day, students met participants from other schools and joined the mixed activity groups. They participated in team challenges like balancing a giant seesaw, a mine sweeper game, and lighting fires using magnesium and flint. The first day ended with a delicious dinner and dessert, which was followeed by an African drumming workshop and a talk from an Aboriginal elder. 

Day two started off with a yummy breakfast and guided meditation before heading to the outdoor adventure course. The highlights included tree climbing and a thrilling 10 metre drop. Students also learnt about the impact of the Black Saturday bushfires from a CFA volunteer, and explored how the forest had regenerated. 'Hunger Games', a team challenge, ended the day with lots of fun and laughter. 

On the final day, students packed up and enjoyed the breakfast together. Then they all took part in a scavenger hunt before presenting their groups projects to everyone. Overall, the conference was a memorable experience that encouraged teamwork, leadership and learning beyond the classroom. 

Edward Nation, Year 6, Buckley House

The Science Talent Search is a statewide annual science competition aimed to explore science and nurture the rewarding feeling of discovery. The Science Talent Search teaches participants to be organised as well as to, no matter what, do your best. This year, the topic was 'Decoding the Universe', helping provide an understanding of universal patterns that dictate both nature and day to day life. The Science Talent Search inspires future scientists to push the boundaries of our world and beyond.