SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING
Early Stage 1 and Stage 1
Last week our Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 students all got a chance to experience an educational and fun school excursion aligned to classroom learning.
KINDERGARTEN
On Friday September 15, the Kindergarten students travelled to Symbio Animal Park for an excursion to support the Integrated Unit titled Living Things.
Two rangers led our groups around Symbio and taught the students about the different animals and their living environments.
Kinder had a great day and shared their knowledge of living things with the rangers. Kinder were very tired at the end of the day but they had a wonderful time at Symbio.
Mrs Suartama, Mrs Norrie and Mrs Zamroz
YEAR ONE
Stage 1 students embarked on a trip to the Wollindilly Heritage Centre. This educational excursion provided our Stage 1 children with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the history and culture of Australia, both past and present.
At Wollindilly Heritage Centre, our students engaged in a hands-on learning experience that allowed them to step back in time and gain a deeper understanding of the lives of our pioneers. One of the highlights of the day was the chance to work in a Pioneer Cottage. Here, our Stage 1 students got to experience the art of butter making and witnessed how food was cooked and preserved in the past. Our young explorers also delved into various group activities, such as learning about laundry methods of yesteryears, including washing, starching, soap making, scrubbing boards, water carrying, ironing, and mangling. They gained insights into the grading and packing of fruit, the intricacies of chicken farming, and the importance of egg packing. Additionally, our students had the chance to get their hands on hand-operated agricultural tools, offering them a taste of the hard work that went into farming in the past.
The Stage 1 excursion to Wollindilly Heritage Centre was a day filled with exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning. We are immensely proud of our students' enthusiasm, curiosity, and engagement throughout the day.
