In recent weeks, students have been so excited to bring in and share their personalised Readers Notebook! It is evident that students put a lot of thought and care into their books, so much that they can’t wait to use them everyday! We begin our reading everyday with 15 minutes of Independent Reading which “offers…
Read moreMarch is the month of celebrating “ La Francophonie” and also Carnival Time in France and here in Melbourne it is the month of the French Film Festival organised by the Alliance Francaise. Mars le mois du Carnaval en France et de la francophonie ! Le carnaval or Mardi Gras is an annual celebration around France…
Read moreThis year a small group of staff members have agreed to take part in the Movember movement by trying to grow moustaches. We are raising funds to support Men’s Health throughout the month of November. This is a subject that touches everyone at some point of their lives and something we believe needs further research…
Read moreIn week 8, the Grade 5/6s participated in the incredibly engaging Smoothie Bar business excursion. The excursion covered everything from collecting market research data (including producing graphs for their data), calculating costs and profits, trialing smoothie flavours, receiving and taking on feedback and pitching their smoothie business to the “shark tank”. Teachers were extremely proud…
Read moreWow! We have finished our final week of Look! And Listen! Grade ones did a great job with their presentations! The students organised a range well prepared presentation researching, documenting and bringing a range of objects, which not only entertained their classmates but also informed them. We learnt that different objects around the house use…
Read moreThis week, Mr Beck taught the Grade 5 and6 students how to start a social enterprise: “The Social Seedling”. Unlike common business enterprises where profits only benefit the company shareholders, we will trade to make a profit which is 100% given back to the community. Students research and design their own seedling range: from market…
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