We had a wonderful range of learning experiences in and outside the classroom in Week 3. On Monday, we celebrated Teacher’s Day, honouring all the teachers in our lives. Thank you to all families for sending in a flower as a symbol of gratitude–it made the day very special. The children reflected on the importance of teachers by writing about a special teacher in their lives and what they have learned from them.
In Science, we began learning about the plant life cycle by planting seeds in our individual ‘greenhouses’. Over the coming weeks, students will observe and record the growth of their seedlings as they sprout and develop.
L1st M also enjoyed a gardening session on Tuesday with Mrs. Green, focusing on Bush Tucker. Students took a short walk through the school grounds to identify native plants and learn about their traditional Indigenous uses. They even had the opportunity to wash their hands using native wattle leaves, known for their antibacterial properties. To finish the session, students were offered a warm cup of lemon myrtle and honey tea. Research indicates that lemon myrtle offers numerous health benefits including digestive support, immune system boost, respiratory health, and mental clarity. It also provides a source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, along with calming properties. L1st T will attend their next gardening lesson in Week 4.
We were also fortunate to have a visit from Dr Anna from Nordic Dental, who spoke to the children about the importance of dental hygiene and how to care for their teeth.
On Friday, we celebrated 100 Days of School with a fun-filled day of activities. The children arrived dressed as 100-year-olds, and we began the day by writing about “When I am 100 years old I will…”. They then participated in a variety of 100-second challenges, testing how many words they could write, how many times they could bounce a ball, jump, etc. Later in the day, students worked collaboratively in groups to see what they could build with 100 Lego blocks.
Thank you to all the parents who went to such effort to create wonderful costumes for the children. We are also incredibly grateful to those who generously provided food for our morning tea and to the parents who helped with the set-up.
