Science Inquiry

For our science inquiry this term we are entering a competition.  The children have to inquire into an experiment, make it engaging, record it and send it in. The video has a strict criteria including following the science process of purpose, research, hypothesis, analysis and conclusion.
We are currently exploring lots of different experiments and discussing how it fits with the science process. We also want to make sure it looks exciting on a video!

Useful Chrome Extension

We found a wonderful Chrome extension which helps us in lots of ways. Everything we open a tab it reminds us of the time and our focus for the day. It also has a to do list and most importantly it's pretty!!

Personalized Spelling

We are exploring possibilities to help us take control and have choice in how we learn. Room 20 are trying out Grade Spelling as a way of personalizing our spelling so we can work on easier spelling or, like in Gaea's case, work on some pretty tough spelling! This particular website is great because the lessons include defining words which is a reading goal for many of us. Mr Bailey likes it because the results are emailed to him afterwards, he can then keep track that we are making sensible choices with the difficulty of spelling.

New Learning Habits

How things have changed! These photos were taken at around 8.45 and this was a time where children were a little lost and not knowing what to do. As soon as they arrive they demand their daily timetable so they can begin to plan their day and browse over their activities, which is fantastic. Some children claim their seats early in the presentation area for the 8.55 start.

New Learning Spaces - described by Luca

World Vision - Global Citizenship

Harley came into Year 7 to discuss what it is to be a Global Citizen. He discussed what World Vision does to support poor countries. We completed tasks based around what we want and what we need.

Financial Literacy

The Chromebooks are here!

Everyone is buzzing! It was so exciting to know that we have our own device to personalize our learning. The opportunities are endless! Mr Young spoke to us about how to look after it and how to use it following our Cybersafety rules. Mr Bailey gave us a list of 'daily activities' to complete which included 'must do's' and 'can do's.' You can see that we are doing different activities. Mr Young showed us how to share photos using Picasa.