How technology is helping our science in year 3/4

How technology is helping our science in year 3/4

By Mrs. Thompson & Miss Mercer’s 3/4 Class This term for science in Mrs. Thompson and Miss Mercer’s year 3/4 class we are focusing on life and earth. One thing we have been incorporating into our science lessons is technology. We have been using iPads to...
Why learn French?

Why learn French?

By KAREN THORBURN – Teacher of French Why learn French? I don’t think a week goes by without me being asked this question. To my knowledge, French was selected by the school community as the new language for PNPS approximately 8 years ago and was introduced by...
Connecting our learning to community

Connecting our learning to community

BY COURTNEY ORRIN Wheely want some bread tagsEarlier this year, one of our team members, Jake Hansen began promoting ‘Bread Tags for Wheelchairs’. Jake and his Mum, Danni came across an advertisement for the charity and believed it would be something that they could...
Art everywhere in Miss Bianca’s class!

Art everywhere in Miss Bianca’s class!

This term, Vivonne has been working in our class, sharing her art expertise. We have learnt lots of new skills and had so much fun along the way! Some of the concepts we have explored are texture, printing, beading, painting, collaging, weaving, crayons and water...
The learning has been diverse in Year 5/6!

The learning has been diverse in Year 5/6!

Here is a quick overview of a few things happening in our room, 19-1. BY MISS GREGORY’S 5/6 CLASS ScienceWe have been learning about different states of matter. We have been completing many experiments focusing on reversible and irreversible changes. Everyone...
Promoting Oral Language Through Play

Promoting Oral Language Through Play

The Reception team have introduced the topic of Play Based Learning into their weekly routine as a tool to teach and enhance the students’ vocabulary and oral language skills. BY MRS GWATKING’S RECEPTION CLASS Play Based Learning happens three afternoons a week....