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

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…

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!

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.