Collaborative Learning

Debating

Week 4 and 5 have been busy with many different collaborative learning opportunities. We had our first Stage 3 Debates last week and the students worked very well in their collaborative teams. It is lovely to see the Year 6 students take the Year 5 students under their wings. They were very supportive and encouraging which made the first debate a positive learning experience. We will start researching and planning the next debate this week on new topics.

Science Day

Yesterday's Science Day was a huge success. It started with a peer support group activity in the morning. It was wonderful see each Year 6 student lead a small group of students ranging from Cottage to Year 5 through a science experiment. They guided them through predictions by asking questions and discussed their observations and reasoning. The students needed to use many different learning muscles such as noticing, making links, reasoning, collaboration, empathy and listening and justice.

Uniform

As we reach the mid point of the term, I ask all students to ensure their uniforms are neatly and correctly presented. It is important to maintain a high standard in our presentation particularly as role models for the whole school. This includes wearing the correct uniform including white sports shoes and ensuring that for girls their is hair tied back and for boys that hair is neat and off the collar (no longer than 10 cm in length on top). Please see Mr Scott's reminder included in the Grammar News dated 7 August 2020.

HAIRCUTS:   I would like to remind all families that students’ hairstyles should be neat, tidy and not of an extreme nature.  

• Boys’ hair should be neat and conventional with short back and sides completely off the collar and not falling in their eyes or tucked behind the ears. The hair on top should be no longer than 10cm in length.  
• Girls with shoulder-length hair should tie their hair back with blue or brown elastic hair bands and the School Uniform Ribbon.