Learning and Teaching
LS1 Senior: Getting Your Genius On!
This term, the students in Learning Space 1 Senior have been engaging in inquiry-based, student-directed learning called Genius Hour.The goal of Genius Hour is to increase student self-motivation and excitement for learning. The rationale behind this practice is grounded in the research around self motivation for learning and psychological well-being.The rules followed in Genius Hour include:
- Students must start with an essential question that cannot be answered with a simple Google search.
- Students must research their question using credible websites, interviews, and/or print resources.
- Students must create something. Their product may be digital, physical or service-oriented.
Genius Hour fosters lifelong creativity and critical thinking. While technical skills are important, the experts largely believe that fostering soft skills, like curiosity, are important to career success. Also, by using technology to explore their interests, students are less likely to be intimidated by it.
Anthony, Matilda, Natasha
LS1 Senior Team
Italian
This semester in Italian the seniors made Fruit Skewers which are called Spiedini di frutta. The students brought in fruit from home and we then made them in class. They loved making and eating them.
The Juniors learnt about Micio the cat that ate too much in the story “Mangia Mangia”. They learnt the names of various foods in Italian and how to say “Buon Appetito!”. The students also learnt lots about Italian cuisine and most of about pasta.
Daniela Di Bella
Italian Teacher
SPORTS NEWS
SENIOR SPORTS - Swimming
Seniors completed their swimming program this week. Certificates will be handed out shortly to the students. We hope that the students learnt lots of new skills throughout their 9 lessons which will help keep them safe over the summer holidays.
Grade 5 Bike Education
Grade 5 students completed their Bike Education lessons today. Most students have achieved the Level 1 Certificate: Bike Ed Cycling Skills and Simulations. They will be presented with their certificates before the end of the year.
Next year in Term 1 Grade 6s will complete the Level 2 Certificate: Bike Ed Pathway Cycling.
Senior Football Clinics
Thanks to the Positive Start Program funded by the Government the Seniors will attend football clinics on Wednesday December 14th. Each Learning Space will attend an hour clinic. Please ensure your child is wearing their sports uniform and brings their hat and water bottle. Further information can be found on Operoo, where we ask parents to acknowledge the notification.
Grade 5/6 Skateboarding Clinics
Once again, thanks to the Positive Start Program funded by the Government the Grade 5/6 students will attend Skateboarding clinics on Monday December 12th and Wednesday December 14th. Each Learning Space will attend an hour clinic. Please ensure your child is wearing their sports uniform on these days and brings their hat and water bottle. Further information can be found on Operoo, where we ask parents to acknowledge the notification. Students may bring their own skateboards and protective gear if they have it. If not, equipment will be provided for them.
JUNIOR SPORTS - Junior Water Safety Lessons
Juniors have now completed their water safety lessons. We hope that they have learnt some skills that will keep them safe in the water over the holidays. Next year we hope that Juniors, like Seniors will have a full swimming program.
Junior Football Clinics
Thanks to the Positive Start Program funded by the Government the Juniors will attend football clinics on Monday December 12th. Each Learning Space will attend a one hour clinic. Please ensure your child is wearing their sports uniform and brings their hat and water bottle. Further information can be found on Operoo, where we ask parents to acknowledge the notification.
Lulli & Giuliana
PE Team