Learning Updates -

School of Wonder

From little things, big things grow

One of the Foundation children brought in a flower from home. This got us wondering about seeds and how plants grow. We brought in some succulents to pot and we discussed the basic needs of plants - water, light and air! We were still curious about seeds, so we put on our gardening gloves and planted some sunflower seeds and daisies. We are all excited to see how they grow! 

“We would like to grow them and when it gets warmer we will put it outside.” - Emilia 

“I loved the planting because I got to get my hands all dirty and I like getting dirty!” - Lacey

 - Jas Buha, Foundation Learning Mentor 

Here are some of our Year 1/2 children using their researcher, thinker, collaborator, communicator and self-manager learning assets during their learning tasks this week.

Dress-up day planned for Book Week

School of Wonder children are encouraged to dress up as a book character as part of Book Week celebrations. Book Week will be held from August 21-27 and this year's theme is Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds. A date for the dress-up day is yet to be confirmed and will be subject to COVID restrictions at the time, however it's never too early for the children to start planning their costumes! 

Clay sculptures create a buzz - literally!

Years 1 and 2 Visual Arts children have been focusing on sculpture and using moldable clay. We have looked at the similarities and differences between some clay types and then used Magiclay (paper clay) to create small creatures.  A small mechanism was inserted into the middle of the clay to allow each creature to scurry along or hop about. The finished artworks were very creative! This task was enjoyed by many and clearly created a buzz of joy and creativity within the art space. 

 - Chantelle Bell, Visual Arts Learning Mentor

Fun had with feathers and clay in Visual Arts

Foundation children have been focusing on improving hand building skills by creating small birds using Magiclay.  This paper-based clay is easily manipulated and air drying, making it simple and easy to use in the classroom and at home. The finished birds are extremely colourful and were decorated with brightly coloured feathers. 

 - Chantelle Bell, Visual Arts Learning Mentor