Bazaar- We need your help!

We are in real need of some extra helpers for the Bazaar. "Burly blokes" are needed for set-up and pack-up. We are also asking for soft drink cans to be dropped off in the neighbourhood. If you think you can help, please see the green sheet sent home last week or contact one of our parent reps; Marianne, Louise, Debra and Deb.

We've had some amazing research happening in Neighbourhood 1. Students have been researching how their chosen technology impacts upon us and the environment. Next we will be setting ourselves a challenge which we will then address (such as balancing how much technology we use in a day). Have a look at the attached picture to see how we have mapped out our inquiry.

Student Voice

In the past few days, Neighbourhood One has been running workshops to gain feedback from students about how things are going in the neighbourhood. One of the key points of discussion is the Learning Agreement and how we can best use it to foster a greater sense of independence and accountability, at the same time making the learning engaging for everyone. We had some great responses and now we are continuing to look at how we can best cater for everyone's needs.
Parents will notice that there is no timetable on the back of this week's LA because it is currently being developed in consultation with the students.

We are back.......

.... bigger and better this term! Our neighbourhood has been discussing different ways that we can use this blog to communicate what is happening in Neighbourhood 1. We have formed a group of students who are willing to work as a team to keep the community updated with happenings in the neighbourhood. We will be meeting this week and as from next week you can expect to see more regular postings, highlighting all of the great learning that is happening in the neighbourhood. Watch this space!

Promoting the "real" Australia

As part of our inquiry into identity, we have asked students to prepare a short advertisement that reflects the true Australia. Please read below for the task description students have been given. Feel free to discuss this with your child and ask them to justify some of the choice they have made.

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Promoting the “real” Australia

   

We are looking at the Australian identity and the way the media constructs our identity. However, we have a diverse multicultural identity which is not always promoted.

Many tourism ads are constructed to lure tourists to Australia but is there more to being Australian?

Your task:
Your task is to create your own promotional video of Australia with an alternative view of what you think represents the real Australian identity.

What to include:

Using the templates which we used in class, decide on the following key points.

Ø Setting (environment)

Ø Language

Ø People

Ø What are people doing in your promotion?

Ø Soundtrack

Ø Camera angles

Ø In creating this promotion, you are trying to make people feel….

Think carefully about things you might make reference to that help to make Australia what it is, such as: medical system, education, science, arts, literature, food, opportunities, and multicultural festivals/customs.

Your clip should go for no longer than 90seconds. Please also remember that footage will be provided for you on the school server. Given that the focus is creatively using what is provided, any material on your promotion should only be 10% of the total time.

Due date: Friday, 27^th May

You will be required to keep a journal of your contributions and your reflections on what you have learned each time you complete some work. Please feel free to use the reflective strips to help guide you.  

Ultranet

Check out this video featuring Meredith and Phoebe from Neighbourhood 2. https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/pages/View.aspx?pin=R5HLHB
Phoebe and Mredith have been filmed by the Education Department for a video that is available to all Victorian schools and used in presentations for principals in the Northern Region. Well done Phoebe and Meredith!

Mathletics

In the last couple of days we have given students usernames and passwords for Mathletics http://www.mathletics.com.au/ . Mathletics is used by more than 7000 schools and 3 million students worldwide. It offers students the chance to consolidate their understandings in an engaging and competitive (if they choose) manner. Students create an online identity where they can compete against other students from around the world. The only information shared is their first name and school. (e.g Tony S, Princes Hill Primary School, Australia). The school has paid for this program which can be accessed either at school or at home. The best way to understand how this website can be used is by asking your child to demonstrate the capabilities of this website with you.

Please note that this program is not designed to replace the teaching and learning program, but can support your child's learning.

Transition Information (Year 7, 2012) Updated Information

All information about open days to secondary schools in our area will be listed on a notice board outside the Grade 5/6 gallery.

Princes Hill Secondary College

An Information Evening will held in the College Theatre on Thursday 5^th May
2010. Two sessions will take place.    4.00pm Information session and Tour        7.00pm Information session and Tour
Tours - The college will conduct tours on Tuesdays at 8.45 am to 9.30am
and Thursdays at 8.45am to 9.30am. Tours will commence on Tuesday 15th March and end on Thursday 5^th May.
Tour bookings can be made by contacting thePHSC  General Office. A timeline of the enrolment process for students commencing year 7 in 2012 is available.
http://www.phsc.vic.edu.au/

Fitzroy High School

Tours: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30am (booking required)

Open afternoon: Thursday 28th April from 1:30-4:30pm        Information Night: Thursday 28th April at 7:oopm

Melbourne Girls’ College

Tuesday 3rd May: Information Session. Daughter’s Surnames A-K  Arrive 7:00pm.     Daughter’s Surnames L-Z  Arrive 7:45pm

Open day: Wednesday 4th May. 9:30am-2:30pm

##########University High School, Brunswick Secondary College and Norhtcote High School all have accelerated programs where by students are asked to sit for tests. Please contact these schools if you are interested in these programs.

                                                                                           Non-Governement Schools

If you are planning to send your child to a non government school, keep an eye out in local newspapers as schools are currently advertising their open days and information sessions. Please ring the schools to organise tours. I also have a Catholic Schools guide (1 book only) that parents can read. This book will be located at the office.

                                                                                                                           Regards, Meredith

Decimals

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Would the real Australian please stand up!

We are well and truly into our inquiry into identity. We are beginning to move on from the concept of individual identity to a shared sense of identity. We plan to look at our national identity, asking the question: What makes us Australian?

Students: Please contribute your thoughts on how you think you would describe an Australian.

Interschool Sport

Training has begun for Interschool Sport which will start early in Term 2. The sports are tee-ball, netball, football and soccer. Watch this space for more details. Go Princes Hill!

Welcome everyone!

Tim, Anne and Tony would like to welcome you to our new online space- 56TAT (Tim-Anne-Tony!).
The idea of this space is for students, parents and teachers to have a place to celebrate what great learning is happening in Neighbourhood 1. Feel free to contribute any thoughts or suggestions as to how we might improve the blog. 
Otherwise, sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!

a test from Tony

We hope that this blog will work!