Grade 2 students have been studying Chinese zodiac symbols in art and have used these as inspiration to create colourful animal artwork filled with various lines and shapes. A crayon resist technique was used, whereby an ink wash was used over the top of the crayon.
Read moreWhat makes my pancakes fluffy? How is flour made? How does supermarket flour compare to hand milled flour? In our second Grade 1 ‘chemistry in the kitchen’ class Grade 1 students learnt how baking powder forms bubbles in pancake dough which are subsequently trapped when the pancakes are fried in the pan. But before the…
Read moreLast week a number of students attended the Halogen National Young Leaders conference featuring Olympian Leisel Jones, Australian cricketer Holly Ferling, CEO of the Cotton On Foundation Tim Diamond and entertainer Cal Wilson. The students learnt a great deal from the presenters messages and reported back to the school about their experiences at assembly last…
Read moreDuring week 7, Grade 3 students attended the Melbourne Museum and IMAX. This was to further develop their knowledge of ‘living and non-living’ objects. Students were immersed in a range of fantastic learning opportunities including watching Bugs and Mighty Micro Monsters. In addition, students attended a classroom session about classifying bugs. Then they walked through…
Read moreWe have recently received notification of a confirmed case of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Prep. Whilst cases are limited, it is important for you to be aware of the symptoms. Please ensure you inform the school if your child presents with any of the below symptoms. HFMD usually begins with: Fever vesicular…
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