Seeking Ex-Princes Hill Primary Students!

Hello everyone

In the 3/4 inquiry, our Action Groups are looking at how we can change our school. One aspect of the project is thinking about changes that may have already occurred. 

We are looking to invite ex-students of the school to come in and talk about what it was like when they were here.

As a celebration of Princes Hill's history we would like to make this a part of the Open Day coming up on the 3rd of December which is ultimately in place to celebrate the school's 125th Anniversary!

Yes that's right .. It's a momentous time of our school!

SO .. if you or someone you know attended the school and would be prepared to come and share your stories and answer some questions (only for five minutes or so) please get in touch with Alexandra in the 3/4 neighbourhood.

It would really add a special component to celebrating the school's historical journey.

Thank you

State Library Victoria Excursion

The Library Action Group went on an excursion to the State Library Victoria. We began with a tour, before attending the Living Library workshop where we created an online exhibition. The exhibition can be viewed here:

http://padlet.com/slveducation/dsl94nb599gj

Here are some photos of the day of the excursion. You can click on them to enlarge.

The group began by researching the people who were in the library. Why were they there? What were they doing? We found out that many people were there to do research. Others came for the free wi-fi. Many told us that they liked the ambience.

We looked at the things on display. We found out later that only half the contents of the library are books. 

We learned how stereoscopes work.

Some of us were intrigued by the documentary of the Great War.

We dressed like gentlemen.

The Living Library workshop.

Botanical Garden Excursion

It was a beautiful sunny day at the Botanical Gardens. Here are some photos of the day.

We began with a workshop on directions and how to use a compass. 

Here the students are controlling each other using compass directions.

We then set off on a mini-orienteering.

"South-West is this way!"

It was VERY hot inside the Glass House.

Garden workshop with the education officer of Botanical Gardens.

Potting some wallaby grass.

Creating shelter with natural materials. This was a lot of fun!

These students have created a teepee.

These students are building a jail.

State Library Victoria Excursion - Thursday 13th November

Just a reminder that the Library Action Group will be going to the State Library Victoria to attend the Living Library Workshop this Thursday. We will be leaving straight after lunch where the bus will take us straight to the SLV. We will be returning around 3:00.

If there are any students in the Library Action Group whop has not yet returned the pink excursions form, please make sure they bring this in before Wednesday. If there are still parents who would like to come along, we would be delighted with any offers.

Parent helpers for approaching excursions

Hello everyone,

Within our inquiry each action group is planning excursions specifically to explore concepts being explored in each group. For each excursion the group teacher will need a little support for supervision of the students.

Please come and see the relevant teacher for information regarding any excursion you are interested in and available for.

** On Thursday the 13th of November THE LIBRARY action group are visiting The State Library with Tomo.

** On Monday the 17th of November THE PASSIVE PLAY action group are visiting William Ricketts Sanctuary with Nic

** Also on Monday the 17th of November THE OVAL action group are visiting the MCG with Keith.

and

** On Tuesday the 18th of November THE SUSTAINABILITY action group are visiting Ceres Environmental Park with Alexandra

Each group will need 2 - 3 parent helpers.

Thank you

The 3/4 Team

...:::::URGENT - SUPPORT REQUIRED:::::...

We have not had enough expressions of interest in joining the 3/4's visit to The Botanical Gardens on Monday and we need some parents to come along.

The department of education stipulates that we need a certain ratio of students to adults and at this stage we do not have enough parent helpers to make up those numbers.

We need five (or more).

The more the merrier really.

Please make sure you come and see the 3/4 teachers if your are available to come.

Thank you in advance

3/4 Excursion to the Botanical Gardens

On Monday the 3rd of November, as a part of our "change' inquiry, students will visit the Botanical Gardens for an opportunity to further generate ideas as to how we can take small steps to make significant changes to 'things that matter'. 
They have identified specific areas in the school collecting and collating data and now searching for ideas to begin to take action. Whilst at the gardens, students will visit the newly refurbished Ian Potter Children's Garden; they will visit the Planted Volcano, view The Art of Botanical Exhibition and more.

A notice has gone home this week so please ensure that it is returned promptly so your child can join us.

Any parents / carers that would like to come and enjoy the day out please come and see your neighbourhood teachers by Friday.

Thanks