FMH

F-2 Dental Incursion

On the 13th November we were very lucky to have Abi Koro come and talk to the foundation, year 1 and year 2 students. We have been learning about keeping our bodies healthy and fit for our inquiry unit this term. We are also learning about people in our community that help us.

Abi discussed with the students how to clean and floss their teeth. The students were amazed at the size of the set of teeth she used to show them. Abi read the students a lovely story and played a great game where the students needed to choose the best foods to eat to protect their teeth.

We are very appreciative of her time and would also like to thank the Bay Street Dental Group for providing each of the students with a Colgate dental kit with toothpaste, toothbrush, mini timer and some floss.

The foundation students wrote letters to Abi to thank her for coming in to speak with them.

1/2 HB

Dream City Incursion

On Wednesday 20th November 2024, Foundation, Year One and Year Two had a Dream City incursion to celebrate our Inquiry learning from Semester Two. We participated in two hands-on STEM experiences.

Electronic Engineer Experience

We created electronic circuits using high-tech equipment. We learnt about the differences between open and closed circuits and explored conductors and insulators. We followed industry-standard diagrams, connecting engineering principles to everyday life. 

Virtual Reality Experience

We were guided through a presentation on safely using high-tech VR equipment. We learnt how VR is used across professional industries to help others and solve problems. We all got to explore and interact with our own VR headset, discovering the possibilities of virtual reality for the future.

Henry - We could colour in the world we went in.

Zoe - I liked colouring in the world!

Liam C - The virtual reality was so fun! I wish they could come back again!

Mawin - The virtual reality was realistic and I got to ride a dragon.

Aston - We used little books to make circuits. My favourite circuit was Number 3 because the fan flew.

Joanna - We connected wires together and connected them to a speaker. It made a happy birthday noise.

Sebastien - we connected a circuit to battery and made lights and fans work.

Joshua - I had to colour in the gates to make them open and a bird flew down.

Zac - I tried so many different types of books in VR. My favourite one was the ship!

Saul - I coloured my VR world blue so that I could be in blue world.

Charlotte - when we connected circuits, some made lights, fans and songs come on.

Flynn - I liked the VR it was fun but I was a little bit scared of the drop down in the VR world.

Benjamin - when we were building circuits I dressed up as a professional and liked following the building instructions.

Jackson - the circuits were so fun and amazing. I really liked seeing each circuit work

3/4 JB

3/4 DK

In science this term we have begun exploring heat transfer of hot and cold temperatures. We did a fun hands on experiment involving hot water, a metal and wooden spoon, a small bead, and some butter. In small groups we each placed a small amount of butter, with a bead stuck into it, on the top of both types of spoons and placed the handles into the hot water. The aim was to see which spoon became hotter and thus melted the butter and dropped the bead into the water. Next, was the waiting game. This was a fun learning experience, as we delved into the concepts of conducting fair tests and how this could have been improved going forward.

5 JH

Circuit Incursion

On  the 13th of November we had an incursion about electricity led by a kind lady called Cin. Cin taught us how to build circuits. First, she told us to connect the black wire to the black wire and the red wire to the red wire. Then we added in a buzzer to the wires to make a noise then we changed it to a mini motor which spun really fast. As a challenge after that we had to connect both at the same time. All the groups made it work. Some of the groups tried to make a tiny light glow with solar panels. After that some groups tried making their circuits work with objects like pencils, spoons and other objects. One kid tried using his braces to power the circuit and it worked because the braces were metal (a conductor) allowing the electrons to go through making electricity. Which was fun to watch! At the end we all held hands and a buzzer would buzz, it was like magic. It was a great incursion!

Duke & Cooper 5JH

6 JD

Circuit Incursion

On Wednesday the 13th we had an incursion about circuits and electricity. The incursion was really fun because we learnt about how electricity works and what materials were insulators and conductors. We learnt all about how to create a closed circuit and if the electron moves for too long or gets too much power they can make a small fire. Then the presenter showed us how to create a circuit with a load and power source. We had to try and use a solar panel and battery to power a little light which took a few tries but once we got it right it was worth it.  

Lily Mae & Dylan 6JD