Junior School Learning

Prep F and P1L

In Writing we have been learning how to write Information Reports.  Students have researched their own topic, compiled their information into a draft, edited their draft and published their final copy on paper or computer.  Some of the information report topics that the children wrote about are; Bees, Eucalyptus Trees, Germany, Sharks, Dinosaurs, Lions and Tigers.    

In Maths we have been learning about the value of numbers.  Students have been using MAB to work out how many ones, tens and hundreds are in a number.

In Inquiry we have been learning about the township of Teesdale.  Students are putting together an information book about the town including key information about the school, General Store, Turtle Bend and sporting venues in and around the town.  Students are enjoying using Google Earth to explore the area!

Science - Aussie Backyard Bird Count 21-27 October

Last week saw our prep to 2 students become ‘twitchers’ for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count.  Our students practised identifying birds through listened to bird calls, observing their colours, sizes and characteristics.  We had a great time and spotted a large range of bird species from the school grounds, including some wedge tail eagles!

Grades 1 and 2

In Maths students have been learning how to collect, graph and interpret data.

In Inquiry the students have been learning all about the world we live in. We have looked at the town of Teesdale, the state of Victoria and we are now travelling around Australia using the book ‘Are We There Yet?’ We are learning all about the interesting natural and man-made tourist attractions like Wave Rock in Western Australia!