Science WEEK: SPECIALIST TEAM ACTIVITY

Throughout Science Day we celebrated the theme Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown With Nature’s Hidden Language. The Specialist Team - Maddi (P.E), Holly (Visual Arts), Renee (Performing Arts) and Mio (Japanese) hosted a session called "Communicating with Light" in all different Learning Communities. Instead of using voice, this fun and engaging session was about students of all ages using torches and light to create patterns and codes that say, respond to, and question messages- such as "yes," "no," "hello," etc. 
Each session started off with the Traffic Light Game, sourced from our Respectful Relationships program. Students sprint on the spot for green light, jog in circles for yellow light, hold up a 'stop' hand for red light, and jump and wave for help for black light. We discussed how lights communicate a message, including car signals, lighthouses, airports, and household appliances.
Students formed groups of 4 of all age-groups, experimented collaboratively with light patterns, and agreed upon which code suits which word. Students also used these coded patterns to have conversations with each other.
We ended each session with a fun game of Animal Celebrity Heads, where select students are written an animal above their heads, and when they ask closed questions, the rest of the group ONLY use the light from their torches to respond.
Well done students for showing patience, eagerness, collaboration, and persistence on Science Day. The Specialist team had lot of fun with you!