Discovery Centre

Curriculum

The Discovery Centre had a great week to start Term 4! We welcome back Hamish Burrill (Deakin Student) who will be completing his final placement round in FC.

In Maths, students learnt how to use ordinal numbers to order objects in a set. They enjoyed participating in relay races and completing other activities such as decorating their very own ice cream to learn about this concept.

In Literacy, we began writing a speech based on the topic ‘All about me’. Students have thoroughly enjoyed sharing information such as their favourite food and colour. It has also been a wonderful opportunity for each student to identify one thing that makes them unique and special.

Students continued to explore how they convey different emotions during our Wellbeing sessions. In this interactive activity, we used iPads or mirrors to see how facial expressions change depending on the emotion we are feeling. 

As part of our Guided Inquiry unit ‘Topsy Turvy Tales’, students read a number of fairytales last week. We will explore the fairytales in more depth throughout the term, with the aim for students to understand the importance of creativity and imagination.

Student Voice

‘I learnt about different feelings and what my face looks like when I show them’.  Brandon, FC

‘This week I liked doing yoga and dancing in our dance class’.     Sophie, FC

Reminders

• Please ensure that you have returned the permission form as well as the swimming ability survey for our swimming program. This is an integral part of our Physical Education program and all students are expected to participate.
• Ensure all students have hats, sunscreen and drink bottles as the weather is heating up

Pupil of the Week

FD: Sahib P -

For working hard in the classroom and approaching all tasks with a positive attitude. You have demonstrated the character strengths of perseverance and love of learning this week in all areas of learning. Well done Sahib! 

FC: Evelyn E - 

For working hard to improve her recall and ability to use ordinal numbers. Well done Evelyn!

FJ: Sean W - 

For demonstrating a love of learning when writing in your 'all about me' booklet, by consistently adding extra detail. Keep up the great work Sean!

FT: Chace Q -

For presenting to the class during Sharing Time using a video and your own words. You showed bravery and perseverance, well done!