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our excursion to the melbourne zoo

1/11/2018

 
​During our Integrated Studies unit ‘Connections: Great and Small’, we have been learning how animals are connected with places, and how and why we should care for animals and their environments. To further support this learning, students participated in an excursion to The Melbourne Zoo.
 
Through the lens of a Wild Explorer, students were challenged to discover what makes animals special and how they can care for animals and their habitats. Students were provided with various ways to investigate living things and their environment, encouraging them to emotionally connect with, and develop respect for animals.

mathematics: division

25/10/2018

 
We have been exploring how to share and group toys, food and other objects equally.

swimming program

16/10/2018

 
Dear  Families,
Don't forget our swimming program starts for all children on Wednesday 24th October.  This eight week program will take place at Kingswim in Mernda. 
Students to attend school with their bathers underneath their uniform.
What to bring
  • underwear, singlets, spare socks
  • towel
  • plastic bag for wet clothes
  • optional goggles
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Integrated studies: exploring materials

9/9/2018

 
During our unit, 'The Bridge and Beyond' we have been conducting investigations into discovering the different properties of materials and exploring the variety of ways that materials can be used.


Book week

20/8/2018

 
PLC students got into the spirit of Book Week by dressing up as their favourite book character. 

Preps Celebrate Principals' Day

8/8/2018

 
Prep students tell us what they think about what Mary and Caroline do all day ... we wonder how accurate they are?

100 Days of Prep

3/8/2018

 
This week Plenty Learning Community celebrated 100 days in school. The preps eagerly participated in different activities involving the number 100, such as making 100s and 1000s bread. They day was concluded with a performance for our PLC parents to thank them for their support and a certificate presentation for each student. 

three-dimensional shapes: cubes and spheres

24/7/2018

 
We have had lots of fun learning about three-dimensional shapes in our environment. 

mindfulness

28/6/2018

 
​One way in which we practice mindfulness at MPPS is through mindful colouring. We feel more relaxed by paying attention to the present moment and listening to calming music to refocus and get ready for learning. 

crazy hair day

26/6/2018

 

Maggie - MPPS Therapy Dog

14/6/2018

 
This week, some members of PLC visited Maggie in YLC. Maggie is MPPS' adorable, cuddly and clever therapy dog!

Developmental Play

11/6/2018

 
PLC students participate in Developmental Play sessions where they develop oral language, social and problem solving skills.

changes, changes everywhere!

8/6/2018

 
As a part of our integrated studies unit, ‘The Changing World’ we have been exploring the changes that happen all around us.
We have conducted many experiments to observe and discuss these changes, including melting crayons, planting seeds and making slime. We have been very busy scientists! 

writing

6/6/2018

 
We have enjoyed drawing and writing about the changes we have observed in our seedlings.  

mathematics - length

4/6/2018

 
​We have had lots of fun investigating and comparing long and short objects and measuring length using blocks and other materials. 

tennis hot shots

1/6/2018

 
Learning new tennis skills using modified equipment has been lots of fun and encourages us to live active lifestyles and collaborate with our peers.  

mathematics

31/5/2018

 
We have been using materials to help us add numbers to 5 

writing - superheroes

24/5/2018

 
​We have been learning how to make our writing more interesting by adding onomatopoeia and the power of three to our sentences. We have transformed into superheroes and have written about our super powers! 

planting & observing seeds

18/5/2018

 
As a part of our Integrated Studies unit, 'Change' we are conducting an experiment to see how a seed changes into a plant. We will observe the changes in our seeds and discuss what a seed needs to grow. 

WRITING - autumn is awesome

17/5/2018

 
As a part of our seasonal writing this term, we have created a wonderful display of our new vocabulary words and writing pieces. 
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simon creek water investigation

2/5/2018

 
We became real life water scientists by investigating the health of Simon Creek. With the help from Peter and Therese from the Darebin Creek Education Program we learnt how we can help look after the creek and the things that live in and around it 

How Food Works - incursion

30/4/2018

 
We learnt about the importance and benefits of healthy eating for our bodies through discussions and hands-on activities. 

AUslan Videos

26/4/2018

 

WRITING

11/4/2018

 
We have been learning how to use the power of three and adjectives to enhance our writing. Look at how we are beginning to use our sounds to write words! 

WRITING

11/4/2018

 
​We have enjoyed brainstorming and learning new words about Autumn leaves. Take a look at how we have used these interesting words in our writing! 
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Mernda, VIC 3754
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Principal's Welcome
    • Our Vision
    • Staff
    • Partnerships
    • In The Press
    • School Policies
    • Construction Timeline
  • Our School
    • Learning Communities >
      • Student Leadership
      • Plenty Learning Community >
        • Plenty LC Blog
      • Simon Learning Community >
        • Simon LC Blog
      • Carome Learning Community >
        • Carome LC Blog
      • Yan Yean Learning Community >
        • Yan Yean LC Blog
      • Performing Arts >
        • Performing Arts Blog
      • Visual Arts
      • Physical Education
      • Japanese
      • Education Support
    • Wellbeing
    • MPPS Celebrates >
      • Principals' Day 2020
      • NAIDOC Week 2020
      • Class of 2020 - Grade 6 Graduation
    • Sustainability
    • School Calendar
    • Canteen
    • School Times
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    • Parent Information
    • Whittlesea Music
    • Community Information >
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  • Enrolment
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  • Contact Us
  • Compass