Spotlight on Learning - Specialist Teachers
Environment
Welcome to Term Four Sustainability Science!
This term we have seen our students becoming enthusiastic gardeners and this is reflected in their shared work. Our tulips and rhubarb are flourishing, and everyone is looking forward to the orange and lemon tree bearing fruit.
In class we have revisited the subject of waste and recycling, this is to remind student about litter and why it is essential that we care for our community. We are also starting to study climate change and what we as individuals can do to promote a more sustainable planet for future generations.
Larry Stackpoole
Spotlight on Music
Here is a snapshot of the music learning taking place at Ngunnawal this term!
Kindergarten
Kindergarten have been very excited to be learning new skills on the glockenspiels. There have been lots of music made during these lessons.
Years 1-2
The focus this semester with year 1/2 is writing and playing rhythms on percussion instruments. There has been some amazing rhythmic beats demonstrated and the classes have really embraced this new learning area.
Years 3-4
With the super weather we have started having year 3/4 have taken advantage of the outdoor classroom practicing chord progressions on the ukulele.
Years 5/6
Year 5/6 are becoming musicians in their own write and are learning new songs on the guitar and performing them to the class.
Bands
The year 5/6 band have been practicing hard and are looking forward to showcasing our work at the Week 8 Band Performance here at Ngunnawal Primary School hall.
PE
During the start of term 4 in Physical Education, students have been learning and practicing various fundamental movement skills that include ball bounce, running, 2 handed strike, throwing, and catching. Students are exploring the sports of basketball and cricket through a range of activities and games and given the opportunity to complete these challenges individually and as part of a team.
Basketball with Trent:
Students have been focusing on 4 skill components of ball bounce
- Push the ball down with soft hands (no slapping)
- Bounce the ball to the front and to the side
- Bounce the ball to your waist/hip
- Looking forward (end goal)
Cricket with Sean
Students are focusing on the following skills of cricket:
- running after a ball that has been hit along the ground and picking it up
- being able to use the equipment correctly
- learning the difference between throwing a ball and bowling a ball. When bowling students are being taught to imagine a heavy weight on their front elbow that pulls them down and brings their bowling arm up and over past their ear
- striking the ball with a cricket bat
2GH completing a basketball skill course that included using dominant and non-dominant hands, crossing the ball from side to side, putting the ball around the back and bouncing the ball backwards (Photos below).
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