Well done to our Grade 4-6s for impressing parents and teachers with their confident presentations at their (Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) Showcases at the end of Term 1. They have developed wonderful skills in research and collaboration; to mention a few. We are very proud of them. It is wonderful to see the growth across the…
On Friday, the Grade 4s walked almost 4km around the older part of Pinelands, looking at some historical landmarks, including the first house that was built in 1922, and the Foundation Stone, laid in 1923. We went into the first Church building (St Stephen’s Chapel), built in 1927. We recognised some of the roads that…
The Grade 4 IBL topic this term is “Shake Up the World in a Gentle Way”. We have been looking at how Mahatma Gandhi used peaceful protests and fasting to advocate for changes that were important to him. He was strongly influenced by his Hindu beliefs. We have touched on four major religions, all represented in…
At the end of Term 1, our Intermediate Phase had the privilege of sharing with parents, their innovative teaching and learning at the IBL Showcase. “I was impressed with our children’s confidence to present to a hall full of parents and their depth of knowledge was incredible” – Mrs Tracy Wahl, Primary School Principal. The…
