KG students have enjoyed learning on the computers for the first time ever this term. They have been practising their mouse skills and have shown persistence and team work when working with a buddy to achieve success! Auburn North PS

Today we began our science unit by building boats. Lots of fun was had! Some of the boats floated, and some sank! It was a great first lesson to engage students and prompt discussion. We will make boats again at the end of the term and apply knowledge gained. Auburn North PS

KG students used iPads today to create patterns during maths. They then explained their pattern and said “what comes next”. Auburn North PS

Who's behind the door? Why it's the Auburn North PS Kindy team, nurturing positive & productive partnerships with our lovely Kindy parents while sharing student learning progress! Congratulations Mischelle McBriarty @HosaiSaidi Christine Van Vuuren Gemma Goicoechea Jana-Elyse Picken Kristen Evans

Jumping through hoops (literally) with energy as we segment sounds in our home languages as part of the Community Language program Auburn North PS! @JenanZreika Mr Kayacan @WoodwardMadi1 Gemma Goicoechea Caitlin Wallace Chantel Simon Renee Strong Kim Pham

Today in maths, KG students practised naming, making and describing 2D shapes. The students had so much fun participating in hands-on rotations to support their learning. Auburn North PS

To support vocab lessons, during which Ss learn high-frequency words, I implemented a literacy rotation activity that allows students to practice their words independently. The words are differentiated so Ss are practising words targeted at their ability level. Auburn North PS

As part of our triad lesson study, we have been using video to capture high quality, evidence-based teaching practices for inclusion on a very exciting web-based resource (details to come). For the time being, here are some wonderful pictures of what is to come! Australian Schools Plus

KG students have loved participating in gymnastics as part of their sport program this term! Gemma Goicoechea

Kindergarten students had such a great time participating in the farm incursion this week. Students interacted with lots of farm animals, including ducklings, rabbits and chickens, and even got to bottle feed a lamb and goat!

KG students have enjoyed learning about money this week. Today they practised identifying notes and coins when visiting the class shop! Students had to work out what coin or note to use to purchase the item they wanted. Gemma Goicoechea

This week, three of our highest performing schools found out they will be our first Ambassador Schools to share best practice across NSW. Meet our Ambassador Schools here: education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools…

We wish our incredible Kindy Instructional Leader Gemma Goicoechea all the very best 8 days out from her incredibly special wedding day! We can't wait to hear all about it in Week 5!

Techy Brekkie session #2 at Auburn North PS! Today’s focus was on how to use Sphero and integrate them into different teaching and learning programs. Looking forward to session 3 already. Chris Prendergast Emily Harvey-Latham Kim Pham

Have loved working alongside Chantel Simon this term as we begin to develop our teacher professional learning sessions for 2021. So many things to be excited about!

This year, as part of our 2021-2024 Strategic Improvement Plan, our Auburn North PS will be engaging in a sustained professional learning program in the area of Effective Reading Instruction. This afternoon was of first workshop where we explored 'the why'. Gemma Goicoechea #anpstpl

All teachers received an Effective Reading Instruction study case to store all their new learning Auburn North PS Gemma Goicoechea #anpstpl

We have moved our evaluation processes into the 21st century by using a QR code and google forms to assist us in very easily collecting some base-line data in the area of teacher confidence and understandings. Auburn North PS Gemma Goicoechea #anpstpl

We also filmed our TPL session (and will do so for the entire series) so that teachers who are absent can catch up, staff can revisit sessions of interest and to assist Gemma Goicoechea and I in reflecting on our professional learning for further improvement Auburn North PS @anpstpl

The Kindergarten team had a very productive Collaborative Planning Day in preparation for Term 3. The team engaged in a moderation session analysing writing samples, and also participated in a Numeracy PL which will assist in delivering high quality number lessons to students.