This term in Stage 4 we have been learning about ecosystems. Inspired by the 56 year-old ecosystem in the bottle below, this term each student has the opportunity to make their own mini ecosystem which they can take home and which could last a … [Read more...] about Microcosm in a jar – Mini ecosystems in Stage 4
Education
But I hate reading…
As an English teacher, I often hear the same four words… “but I HATE reading”. This makes my inner bookworm want to scream, “but how can you not LOVE reading?!” before I take a deep breath and remember that reading is a challenge. Beyond the temptations of Netflix and Fortnite, our students are … [Read more...] about But I hate reading…
Creative, Collaborative and Critical Thinking Classrooms
What a privilege it is for me to work across the K - 6 primary classes and fulfil my passion of supporting young people as they develop a lifelong love of learning. Each day I spend time in classrooms with all primary groups and get to be a part of Maths, English and Projects sessions. I … [Read more...] about Creative, Collaborative and Critical Thinking Classrooms
Poetic Passion
In Week 7 a small group of our Stage 4 students attended an excursion to The Lounge Room in Gosford. There were plenty of groans when they heard it was a poetry excursion… however by the end of the day I can proudly say they were blown away! The full day excursion gave students the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Poetic Passion
Nothing is Impossible
'Nothing is Impossible' This was the message imparted to us by Paul, the wonderful Holocaust survivor who spoke to Stage 5 students today about his life during the devastating reign of Hitler in Eastern Europe. This motto was one which Paul's father had instilled in him as his family … [Read more...] about Nothing is Impossible
Future proofed
Reflecting back to an earlier time when I sat in front of the careers advisor at college, I remember expressing that I wanted to be involved in education but didn't have a specific job in mind. One of my first jobs was at Sydney Girls High School, and then, after completing a Sports … [Read more...] about Future proofed