This term Year 3 students have been learning about the diverse characteristics of places including significant landmarks from cities in Australia and around the world. In connection to this, they participated in a STEM challenge led by Mrs Hirata, to recreate a famous landmark using recyclable materials. Students demonstrated how they can be great collaborators and thinkers as they worked in teams to plan, create, evaluate and improve their designs. Students were highly engaged and took ownership over their learning, resulting in some fantastic structures!

As part of the Year 3 science unit on heat energy, students had the opportunity to participate in an incursion from Street Science. Students were ‘blown’ away with the experiments presented and were able to consolidate their knowledge with hands-on activities to further develop their understanding of heat energy. It was great to see their enthusiasm as they contributed to discussions and observations of the experiments.

“My favourite experiment was when the balloon exploded. I learned that helium balloons will explode when fire touches it,” Adiv.

“My favourite experiment was the colour chemical reaction because when we added the dry salt and bi-carb soda, it bubbled and changed temperature,” Erin.

“My favourite experiment was the cloud because I got to touch it and it was cool,” Rebecca. “I learned that heat can effect lots of things,” Evie.

Year 4 Author Visit

Literacy Olympics

Year 4 Wildcall Wildlife Incursion

District Mathematics Competition

Alice Cowan-Dillon