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In Kindy this term, we have been focusing on an Inquiry Approach to learning about Farm Life. The students brainstormed what they knew about farms and then listed what they wanted to learn. In our research, we discovered a lot of information about farm life; including how to look after the animals, baby animal names, animal homes and jobs that farmers and some animals have around the farm. We turned our home corner into a barn, constructed a tractor out of boxes and even planted our very own vegetable garden! On Friday, we will be getting a visit from Barn Babes and can't wait to hold and feed the baby farm animals. We are very excited!!

Our Pre Primary students are thoroughly involved in our Mini Beast topic this term. They have been using their science skills of observing and investigating to draw and create pictures as well as writing stories about mini beasts. Their beautiful work is on display in the classrooms. The students have also been taking great responsibility in caring for our snails and silkworms that Mrs Walker has given them.

We celebrated our class liturgy on Friday and joined in with all prayer responses and singing in a spirited but respectful manner.

Congratulations Pre Primary on a wonderful start to the term.

In Year One this term, we have being learning about Prayer. These pictures show us praying around a candle. This candle has symbols on it that represent our school values.

In Year 2, we have been learning all about Creation. We have focused on our favourite parts of nature, especially those in Australia. We chose natural landmarks that we thought Jesus would like the most and discussed the reasons why. We have also written a prayer thanking God for what He has created for us.

Year 3 have settled back into Term 3 and cannot believe it is Week 4 already.  We have been busy with English group rotations (see pictures below) and have been busy preparing for our assembly next Friday.  We have also been lucky enough to be chosen to test out NAPLAN online in preparation for the Year Threes in 2018.   We are likewise looking forward to Bookweek and our excursion to the Wanneroo Library to hear a guest author.  Life certainly is busy and exciting in Year 3.

In Kindergarten, we have been learning about Farm Life and have focused on the many wonderful gifts in God’s creation, including different farm animals and produce grown on a farm.

The students have shared experiences of farm life and discussed how they and their families can look after God’s farm animals.

We have learnt about the life cycle of a chicken and will even be growing our very own Grassy Heads!

We read the stories of Mrs Wishy-Washy and The Little Red Hen and talked about the importance of being kind and helping our friends, just as God wants us to.

Year 4 Explorers - Today, the Year 4 classes went on an excursion to Fremantle. We explored the replica of the Duyfken, which was the first European ship to reach Australia. While in Fremantle, we also visited the Shipwreck Museum, where we searched to discover about Australian history before 1800. Keep an eye on Class Dojo for some photos of our excursion!

The Pre Primary students went to visit St Anthony’s Church on Tuesday. Under Father John’s guidance, they were made aware of the important aspects that are seen inside the church. After having a tour the students recited “The Lord’s Prayer” and were given a blessing from Father John. The Pre Primaries are also looking forward to attending the whole school Mass on Friday for the first time.

The Year 1 students have been working hard writing all about their holidays. We also learned about the significance of NAIDOC Week and how this is celebrated in different ways across Australia.
In Mathematics, we have been learning strategies to use when working with addition problems.

This semester, the Year Fours have been using a problem solving process in Design and Technology and Civics to complete a project.
 
This was the scenario:
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away....
Conflict continues between the evil Galactic Empire and the Rebel Forces.  With the destruction of the Death Star, places of safety have become even more scarce.  Evading the dreaded Imperial Starfleet, a group of freedom fighters has found a remote world on which to set up a new secret base.  While other secret bases are focused on fighting the battle against the Galactic Empire, it is hoped that this land will provide a safe haven and source of resources for the Rebel Forces...
 
The students have considered what would be required to set up a community, including a government, laws, jobs and resources.  They designed their solutions and represented them using labelled diagrams.  They then wrote explanations to explain how life was going to work on their new world.  Finally, the students created their worlds on Minecraft and presented them to their class.  We have seen some amazing worlds!   
 
Emily’s Explanation about her group’s world, Zachron:
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