Teaching and Learning
Level 4 History Box Incursion
On Tuesday 21st October, the Level 4 students participated in the History Box incursion.
This hands-on incursion allowed students to step back in time and explore the complex and significant events that shaped Australia between 1750 and 1800. Students examined the arrival of the First Fleet, the early years of colonisation, and the vastly different experiences and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and the new arrivals. Students were able to to develop a deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of early colonisation on people, culture, and the environment. By engaging in diverse viewpoints, students were encouraged to think critically about Australia's past and recognise its lasting impact on our national story.
Year 1 and 2 Melbourne Museum and IMAX Excursion
To coincide with the Term 4 Science inquiry unit about living things, on Tuesday 21st October our Level 1 students and on Friday 24th October students in Level 2 visited Melbourne Museum and the IMAX theatre.
Students explored the world of minibeasts and visited numerous exhibits including Bugs Alive, Living Things and Science and Life. Following this, students attended the IMAX theatre to watch 'Bugs 3D: Micromonsters', where entomologists taught us about the world of bugs, stretching from the Kenyan Savannah to the rain forests of Australia.
Foundation Plant Life Cycle Incursion
On Wednesday 22nd October to compliment the Term 4 Science Inquiry unit, students in Foundation participated in the Life Cycle incursion. During this 90 minute incursion, students were able to explore the life cycles of plants and animals and to learn about development and growth. Students participated in many hands-on activities to gain a deeper understanding of the differences between living and non-living things, including setting up a mini greenhouse.
Level 1and 2 Minibeast Incursion
On Wednesday 29th October and Friday 31st October students in Level 1 and 2 took part in an incursion all about Minibeasts.
Students observed and explored the bug tent full of butterflies, stick insects and other creepy crawlies and were guided on how to safely handle, feed and interact with these creatures. During the incursion students rotated through a variety of activity stations and were able to catch water bugs, study bugs under microscopes, design warning colour patterns and explore life cycles.
Kate McLeod
Assistant Principal
Teaching and Learning
