Junior School Report

STATE LIBRARY

Research Launchpad Excursion

Year 7 classes have started attending the State Library of Victoria “Research Lauchpad” Program. The learned the history of the Library and visited the red rotunda and the 103 year old reading room complete with original furniture and beautiful dome. The students were introduced to the collections and took photos of items with which to produce a film. They discussed what research was and how it works for us sharing discoveries and telling stories. They learned of John Batman and Ned Kelly and were taught how to Research and read and respond to questions. They generated their own research questions and looked at Primary and secondary Sources. They researched the Library’s Catalogue. After a nice lunch break and enjoying the sunshine they created a film on “Animoto.” It was a brilliant excursion.

“On the 30th May, 7I and 7J went to the State Library of Victoria. We toured and saw many fun and fascinating educational artefacts. This is a good place to research. We made a film using a primary source from the Library which we had learned about. It was a fun and interesting trip. “

Iris Wen 7I

“The state Library excursion was a great opportunity for us to study many historical artefacts and treasures. We toured the Library and were shocked to see how many primary sources the library held. The State Library is the perfect place to study in and the staff were friendly and helpful“

Kalin Hui 7I

CYBER BUSTERS

Year 8 attended a performance from Brainstorm on Thursday 2nd June on Cyber Bullying.

The play focussed on blogging, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. And the addiction to computer games. The play taught students about the consequences of cyberbullying and anti-social behaviour.

SEMESTER ONE REPORTS

Coordinators are currently reading reports and they will be available for parents on the Portal by the end of Term 2. If you have any questions about your child’s reports, please contact the coordinator of your child early Term 3.

LOCKERS

Please ensure that your child has a lock on their locker. We cannot be held responsible for things taken from unlocked lockers. Also every child must have a spare key lodged with their Learning Manager. Could you also ensure your child’s clothing and books are labelled.

MOBILE PHONES

Mobile phones are to be turned OFF before entering the school and locked in student’s lockers. They are not to be used during school hours. We do not take responsibility for lost or stolen phones.

ATTENDANCE

St Albans Secondary has a 90% attendance policy. Daily school attendance is important for young people to succeed in education and to ensure they don’t fall behind both socially and developmentally. Young people who regularly attend school and complete year 12 or equivalent qualifications have better health outcomes, better employment outcomes, and higher incomes across their lives. Please ensure on your child’s return from an absence that they provide their coordinator with a medical certificate or note.

10 IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Go to a local bike track and go bike riding or rollerblading. A great way to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the sunshine and exercise.
Have a movie afternoon great for a rainy day. Rent a couple of good movies, make some popcorn and snuggle up with blankets and enjoy the movies.
Cook some special treats or family favourites
Smile! Get the camera out and take some photos, download them on the computer and create a slide show.
Do some Gardening or make a herb garden pot, they are fantastic and useful too
Write and create a play or short story, see who is great at drama, acting and writing.
Play board games Monopoly, Scrabble, Hungry Hippos, and more if there are a few of you have a tournament.
Do a Jigsaw, set up a special area and let everyone help - the harder the better.
Lots of Local Libraries hold story-telling/writing workshops during school holidays, and then you can borrow some new books to read
Have Fun!

Happy Holidays from the Junior School Team

Ms Lauren Honeycombe

Junior Sub School Leader