Mount Pleasant Road Primary School & Kindergarten

Inquiry Centre

Curriculum

Selamat Siang parents, carers and families!

Welcome to the last week of Term! What a challenging time it has been but the students have shined, shown resilience, persevered when things got tough and tried their best. What an amazing group of students we have in the Inquiry Centre!

 

While we still had our daily set Maths and Literacy tasks everyday, the activities all followed a shared theme of travelling to different countries. The students did an awesome job of researching and learning about new places around the world.

 

In Literacy, the tasks focused on creating information reports using information about the students to create a passport and researching countries from around the world and learning interesting facts about them. Many students focused on countries where they had family connections, while others explored places completely unknown. At the end of the week, students had the opportunity to present their findings using their voices and practised using their Speaking & Listening skills.

 

For Maths, students practiced measuring distance using formal and informal units when measuring how far their paper planes could travel. There were some huge distances recorded, which must mean some very high quality paper planes! They also put their money knowledge to the test when trying to find the value of souvenirs to bring back with them in their suitcases, with the option of an extra added challenge of calculating change. The students also looked at data displays and used their understandings of time and duration to create an itinerary for a day out in their destination.

Our Weekly Choice Board offered a range of activities for students to choose from, including time and duration in Maths, creating questions in Reading and two different stem challenges. We also welcomed Spring with a Spring themed scavenger hunt and celebrated others by creating Strength Spotting Awards for people around us who display fantastic character strengths. Students were encouraged to make connections to country in our First Nations activity, where they thought about the animals and things that make Australia special to them.

 

We would normally celebrate Footy Day on the last Friday of term, so help us keep the excitement up by dressing in your sporty colours! We also have our End of Term Assembly on Zoom this Friday, so be sure to join us! 

 

Terimah kasih,

 

Miss Glen, Mrs Gill, Miss Honan, Mr Jenkins, Mrs Seadon, Miss Tillotson and Miss Wang

Reminders

  • Footy Colours Day on Friday 17/9
  • End of Term School Assemble on Friday 17/9
  • If your child attends onsite, please remember to bring headphones
  • Morning Google Meet Check-Ins: 9:30am Monday, Wednesday - Friday
  • MiniMaths Google Meet: After Morning Check-Ins Monday, Wednesday - Friday
  • Literacy Small Group Google Meet: 12:30pm Monday, Wednesday - Friday
  • Specialist Day - Tuesdays
  • Premier’s Reading Challenge is finishing on the 17th of September - remember to log the books that your student has been reading to complete the challenge!

Student Voice

Which country did you choose to travel to and why?

  • “China because they have lots of different tasty foods!” - Tina W
  • “Japan because it has sushi and I LOVE sushi!” - Isaac T
  • "Egypt because the city and the pyramids look really cool." - Alvin K
  • "I chose China because I was born there and my grandparents still live there." - Benny T

Pupil of the Week

1/2G: George K - 

For demonstrating enthusiasm and zest when completing your Remote Learning tasks about England. It was great to see your writing and public speaking skills shine throughout this task! Keep it up, George!

 

1/2H: Donovan S - 

For demonstrating life-long learning and curiosity when researching and presenting your information about Mexico. It was wonderful to see you including photos and interesting facts. Amazing effort Donovan!

 

1/2J: Charlie G - 

For demonstrating curiosity, perseverance and a love of learning while researching all about Mexico! You really showed that you have a passion for finding wild Mexican axolotls and helping to keep them from going extinct. Congratulations, Charlie!

 

1/2ST: Jordan S - 

For demonstrating a love of learning and curiosity during remote learning particularly when learning new facts and reading non-fiction texts. It is wonderful to see your passion for the world around you. Keep reading and being curious Jordan!

 

1/2W: Emily F - 

For demonstrating perseverance and love of learning through your Mini Lessons and task activities. You have put in your best effort and answer questions with enthusiasm. Excellent Emily!

 

1/2Y: Molly B - 

For demonstrating zest and perseverance when participating in our Google Meet sessions! You are keen to contribute ideas to our learning and work hard to complete your learning. Keep up the great work!