The Year One students ready to share their animal habitat with all their visitors.
As part of Year 1's Science & Technology Unit this term 'Our Living World', the students have been researching and making models of animals and their habitats.
They have been creating an enclosure in pairs for their animal they have been researching.
The classroom was set up just like a zoo with entry doors, tickets, tour guides, animal ‘experts’, animal enclosures and a kiosk. Jayden Thornton, 6, (pictured) said, "I made a Leopard Gecko enclosure. It had fireflies and stars because it is a nocturnal animal. I liked seeing all the parents coming in to see our work."
"It was a great experience for all involved. The children really took ownership over their learning and were so enthused and engaged in the task right from the beginning. By having a 'real' purpose, it added another dimension to their learning and the results really exceeded our expectations,” said Andrew Baker, Year 1 Teacher.
The Year One Wildlife World, which was arranged in natural habitats from desert to polar regions, was open for a full day for parents and friends to visit.
Entry fee and any food available at the café was a gold coin. This money raised, $336, will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund, as decided by the students.
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A huge congratulations to our Term 3 'Student of the Term' recipients who were awarded the Principal’s Award today. These students were chosen by their teachers for their hard work, consistent effort, and for living out our Gospel values in how they treat others. They also enjoyed a special morning tea with Mr Calabria and Mr Cauchi, and we are incredibly proud of each of them. Their kindness, dedication, and positive attitude make our school a better place every day!
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