Mr L - PE classes have been so much fun in Term 3. The way all classes have worked together and supported each other is a credit to their classroom teachers and to themselves!
Lynne Averis - It has been wonderful to work with all classes and teachers across this term. Our focus R-7 has been on writing well constructed Information Texts, based on research and learning around Orangutans, deforestation and sustainability. Students have demonstrated high interest and improved literacy outcomes, but most of all, social conscience and a willingness to think constructively about change! Love it!
Room 1 - "We have enjoyed learning new sounds to help us read and write." Bonnee and Poppy
"I enjoyed learning about Aboriginal Culture and Places with Room 4 in HASS. We got to go to the Botanic Gardens to learn more about plants and how Aboriginal people used them." Seth and Molly
"We explored nature and did a scavenger hunt with Room 4." Ruby
Room 1, 4, 7, 8 and 17 - This Term, our Junior Primary students have been learning about connections of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples with Country, including their use of environmental resources. As part of our inquiry, room 1, 4, 7, 8 and 17 students went on an excursion to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens to participate in their Aboriginal Food Trail led by experienced guides. We travelled by bus and enjoyed the sunny weather. Here are some highlights of the day from our students:
"It was good to look at the different plants and animals. I liked the lilypad building and the Killerfish Tree. I got eaten alive by mosquitoes." - Kaui
"My favourite part was the bottletree because it sounded like a tank." - Jonathan M
"I liked the spikey tree because I liked learning about how the spikes protect the tree and how the nuts are used for food." - Charlotte C
"The first thing our class saw was the bent branches in a tree which could be used to carve a boomerang and the straight sticks were used for spears." - Violet
"We went to the fountain. I liked that it was filled with water. I learnt about the bottle tree and how it is used." - Kanav
"There was a shopping tree where you could get lots of things like food, medicine, a boat, a bowl and even a plate." - Hayley
"We learnt lots from Ryan who learnt it from his Aboriginal friend." -Harper
"The scientific name for a gum tree is a Eucalyptus." - Kate
"I really liked the big pinecones because they were very big and scary. They weren't the same size as a normal pinecone. We saw sticky pods and the outside of them were sticky. The Aboriginals put the pods around fruit and the birds would try to get the fruit, but they would get stuck on the pods. The Aboriginals would then eat the birds" - Oscar
"I saw the ribbon gum tree, the bottle tree and the red gum tree. We learnt about all kinds of trees and plants and the Kaurna people." - Mishwa
"At the Botanic Gardens I learnt some interesting facts about plants and the Kaurna people" - Gideon
"I learnt how the Kaurna people made spears and boomerangs out of the trees" - Alannah
"We walked around the garden. We went on the bus!" - Aakya
Room 9 - This term we have enjoyed all things Olympics! We enjoyed researching the History of the Olympics and how far it dates back. We all completed a research task on an individual athlete competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. It was interesting to learn about the world's best athletes and their journey to making the Olympic Teams. It was so special and inspiring to hear from Claire Arthur, the trampolinist and her athlete journey. We loved cheering on the Aussies going for Gold and completing our medal tallies.
Room 10 - has really enjoyed their learning in Geography, particularly our cross curricular focus on manmade structures in Europe and North America which they analysed in maths looking at 3D shapes and recreated in Minecraft.
Room 13 - Room 13 has had a busy and productive Term 3. We have continued to enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with Room 9 through joint HASS and STEM lessons, as well as building props and perfecting dance moves for Production. Our writing focus has moved from information reports, where we created habitat dioramas and learnt about different animals, to writing and following recipes that celebrate our different cultures. We have enjoyed the opportunity to share our cooking with others, including making a special treat for Father’s Day! As most of us are in our last year at Clapham Primary School, we have also begun our transition visits to our soon-to-be high schools. We are excited for Term 4!
Room 14 - With support from Mrs Averis, students in Room 14 have developed their informative writing. Their information reports on orangutans were nothing short of outstanding. Well done to Room 14 students for their positive ape-titudes.
Room 16 - Using increased persistence and resilience the students of Room 16 have tackled Confusion Zone tasks, specifically in our Cartesian Plane topic, that have challenged and stretched their higher order thinking skills. Seeing their individual and collaborative growth within the Confusion Zone from the beginning of the year has been incredible!
