Education News
Concert News - Aladdin
In 1b, we performed to Aladdin. We had the best time dressing up in our costumes and dancing on the big stage. We worked together as a class in every rehearsal and we are proud of our performance on the night.
Concert News - Wild Wild West
3/4a chose the theme of the Wild Wild West and the songs we used were fun. We really enjoyed ourselves doing these dances and our horse loved them too.
Cooperative Learning 5/6B
Cooperative learning plays an important facet of in our classroom as it nurtures the sharing of ideas within a social dynamic. In Mathematics, 56B have been focusing on fractions and decimals. A CL structure called Continuous Round Table has been used to embed and extend their understanding of fractions on a number line. This is accomplished by having number line circulated amongst students in a table team. Each student adds a fraction on the number line, then passes it to the next student, until all known fractions are exhausted. It was great watching students discuss what fractions to add, where they should be located, and making discoveries about equivalence!
October is Walk to School month
Walk to School is back for 2019 and we can’t wait to get walking, riding and scooting to and from school! Every October, Walk to School encourages Victorian primary school kids to walk, ride or scoot to and from school. It’s a great way to help students learn healthy habits and achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity, every day. It also encourages primary schools, local councils and communities to make active travel easy, safe and accessible.
Along with the health benefits, walking to school has benefits for the whole community. It reduces traffic congestion, saves on parking, helps us connect with family and friends and even saves the environment! There are so many great reasons to participate in Walk to School this October.
Walk to School creates positive health outcomes. It’s based on extensive research and evidence indicating that increased physical activity in Victorian children can provide real health benefits. Cranbourne South Primary School will hold it's annual 'Walk to School" day on Friday October 18th. Stay tuned for further details after the holidays.
2020 Foundation students came to school for their first taste of school life on Wednesday 11th September. The Year 6 Leaders of the school ran a mini sport afternoon as part of our transition process.
Transition programs impact a child's engagement with school, their well being and ongoing learning trajectory. A transition to, through and from school program is an important part of school process to ensure students move through their school life with confidence and enthusiasm.
A transition program is different to an orientation program. An orientation program helps children and families become familiar with the school. It comprises one or two visits to the school which provide information for children and families. Transition processes take a much broader focus and are collaboratively planned and evaluated by all involved.
A transition program includes:
a set of planned experiences or a process established over a longer period of time.
information sessions and workshops for parents
ongoing experiences for the children
The whole school will take part in the Cranbourne South PS 'Step Up and Step Through" transition process in Term 4. Stay tuned for more details.
i sea i care Ambassadors 2020
Congratulations to our i sea i care students Marli W, Ebony M and Ruby G who have now completed their ambassadorship. We will soon be taking applications for new ambassadors. If you are a current Year 4 Student and are passionate about the environment, enjoy public speaking and would like to raise the awareness of environmental issues within your school community then please think about applying. The timeline will be released at the beginning of Term 4.
i sea i care Warneet Reserve
On Thursday the 12th of September 2019 Ebony, Marlie and I went to Warneet Reserve.
Our first activity was learning about Bandicoots, and how to know the differences between Rats and Bandicoots. Two of the differences are: Bandicoots have longer noses and they also have a bump on their back.
Our second activity was cutting some plants with pliers, so the smaller animals have somewhere to shelter themselves from predators. it was pretty fun.
Then we got in Ms.Ryan’s car and she drove us to Warneet Boat Ramp.
When we got there we listened to a aboriginal man tell us about thousands of years ago when aboriginals learnt from song and dance. He passed around some stuff and told us stories about how Bunjil created the boys and his brother created girls.
Next we split into two groups. We did a rubbish survey and then we swapped over and we did a couple activities on frogs (if you would like to help get a free app called Frog Census completely free).
After that we were all starving so we had a sausage sizzle!
The best part of my day was the barbeque and cutting the plants.
By Ruby
HOLIDAY FUN
School holidays are necessary to give kids a much needed break from school and studying. However, for many parents, it can be a stressful time. The kids might have a fortnight off, but it’s business as usual for you. Not to mention that those two weeks can easily and quickly become expensive ones. So how do you keep your kids happy, active and engaged without breaking the bank?
Here are 10 affordable activities that will help you get rid of the dreaded “I’m bored!”, while still sticking to a budget.
General rules
- Brainstorm either on your own or with the kids, but be sure to write your ideas down. A list will make it easier to keep track of the idea, plus it allows for the kids to tick off the activities they’ve already done.
- When planning activities that require being away from home for most of the day, always pack your own lunch and snacks. Think insulated flasks like a Thermos for warm food or simply prepare sandwiches. Eating out with the family can be really pricey, and there’s always the risk the kids won’t like the food.
1. Bedroom makeover
This may not sound fun straight away for the kids – but they’ll come around when you tell them it’s their room that’s getting a makeover! In addition to a good clean, maybe your kids would like their room to be a different colour, or you can move their furniture a little to make the space seem different.
2. A trip to the library
Go to your local library with your children and pick up a couple of books for them to read. You don’t have to make it a short trip – you can take your time and show them how to find books themselves. Aim for them to start and finish one whole book in the two weeks or to read for half an hour every day. If your kids are not that into books, start slowly with a family book you can all read together.
3. Day at the beach
A day at the beach is free and so much fun for kids of all ages. Pick a day when there’s nice weather so you don’t risk having to come back to the house early. Remember to pack a picnic, sunscreen and a beach umbrella to protect the kids from the sun. And don’t forget to use insulated flasks for water – that way, they’ll remain cold for longer.
4. Plant a veggie garden
If you live in a house with a yard, consider planting a veggie garden (or anything that can grow from a seed, for that matter, such as herbs). This is not just a fun activity, but also a valuable opportunity to teach your kids about caring for plants, nature and looking after the environment. Try to get them involved in watering them every day and making sure they are growing nicely.
5. Camp out
Camping can be really fun and totally inexpensive if you decide to do it in your own backyard. The kids will have an absolute blast telling each other stories, reading books and eating snacks. Don’t have a backyard or experiencing bad weather? Just do it in your living room!
6. Cooking
Cooking and baking is an activity most kids love, however, cooking proper meals with your kids can be quite stressful when ovens, hot pots and boiling kettles are involved. Instead, go for recipes that don’t need baking – such as cacao, coconut and date balls or something similar. You can always google ‘healthy recipes that don’t require an oven’ for ideas.
7. Arts and crafts workshop
It’s art class, folks! Unleash your little one’s creativity with an arts and crafts workshop. You don’t need to spend a fortune on materials – just use what you have at home. This is also a valuable lesson in recycling, and figuring out how to re-use materials and items around the home, instead of simply throwing them away.
8. Picnic in your local Botanic Gardens
Australia is renowned for its stunning parks and wildlife. Make the most out of them and our great outdoors with an awesome picnic day. In addition, lots of parks have kids playgrounds you can take advantage of. Don’t forget to take your picnic rug!
9. Museums and galleries
Teach your kids to appreciate art from an early age with a trip to a museum or an art gallery. There are many museums that are free or that have discounted rates for children, so make sure you do some digging before choosing one.
10. Creative writing workshop
It’s through language that we are able to learn and think, and that’s why developing reading comprehension and writing skills in children is so important. Let your kid’s creativity run wild with a creative writing workshop and help them write an amazing story. If you can get them to complement it with drawings, even better.
Enjoy the holidays and making memories. See you all after the break!
MIDDLE AND SENIOR
SCHOOL CAMPS
The annual school camps will be held in Term 4. Middle School will be attending Phillip Island Adventure Camp in week 5, Wednesday 6th to Friday 8th November. Senior School will be attending Arrabri Lodge in week 7, Monday 18th to Wednesday 20th November. If any community members would like to attend these camps to help out, could they please register their interest with Chris Youl or Colette Joannidis in writing. All volunteers will require a Working With Children's Check. A Camps and Excursions Adult volunteer recruitment and endorsement process will be followed and invitations will then be issued at it's conclusion.