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Hello families,
Emma Fowler
Deputy Principal
At St Joseph's we have some fabulous learning that occurs throughout a term and I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you some of the amazing work that has been happening.
Chocolatiers
As part of their Science inquiry on reversible and irreversible changes, our Yr 3/4's have taken on the role of Willy Wonka himself and designed their own type of chocolate. The students first began with some observations of the properties of chocolate where they identified chocolate could be heated and cooled. Students were then involved in a chocolate tasting where they tried a number of different food items with chocolate. This allowed them to identify what ingredients are best paired with chocolate. Next, the children began to design their chocolate bar logos and wrappers. To create these items we looked at branding and how people market different items.
This then led to the children analysing commercials and identifying the different ways companies convince them to buy their products. They looked at humour, celebrity endorsements, music, and brand recognition before storyboarding and creating their own commercial. Last week we had some fabulous parent volunteers come in to help the children make their chocolate. The year 3/4 students will be launching their products to market this coming Wednesday where they will receive feedback from staff and parents. We cannot wait to taste their creations.
Emma Fowler
Deputy Principal
In partnership with Corwin University, the staff at St Joseph's have been on a learning journey over the last three years. The teachers have been working through the Visible Learning Program. This program focuses on how we can understand children more deeply so we can best support their learning. A couple of weeks ago we had other teachers from Catholic Education South Australia come out to St Joseph's to see how we support the children with their learning.
We use a number of strategies that you may have noticed to achieve this. In all our classrooms you will see "Our Progress Walls. These prompts are designed to be used by students to support them in identifying what their next steps are. We also use a Learning Intention to explain to the students what they will be learning in that lesson as well as the Success Criteria which is developed with the students' help. This allows children to understand the different steps they need to take to be successful in class.
By making the Learning Visible and not expecting children to "guess what is in the teacher's head," we are supporting EVERY learner to be successful.
Congratulations to Emily Daunt, Asha O'Brien, Lilia Warner, and Clara Polasek who were selected to play in the SAPSASA Netball Carnival from Wednesday through to Friday last week.
The girls played for the City South zone and demonstrated excellent skill on the court with their Friday games being streamed live from Court 1. Well done on an outstanding tournament.
Research, reasoning, critical thinking and public speaking skills are just a few of the many benefits that come with learning debating. From planning your argument – even if it’s one you disagree with – to choosing your words with care, debating can prepare you to take on any challenge life may present to you.
Debating is, by no means, the same thing as engaging in a full-blown argument. Instead, students have to prepare a compelling, succinct argument, which will gain support and backing, rather than simply attacking their opponent blindly.
Our students have made some fantastic progress throughout the term, with three of our students receiving Debater of the Round. Oliver Balint, Ada Cother and Arshia Alizadeh.
On Friday 24 June, our 5/6 team competed in the first round of the SAPSASA Soccer Knockout carnival hosted at Mitcham Girls High School. The team consisted of
Tom Brooke, Liam Meys, Matthew Kepka, Miles Larcombe, Joshua Putrus, Jayden Begg, Arpad Mihaly, Andre Portelli, Max Borda, Cormac Lane, Riley Boroughs, Charlie Revell and John Skordos
The boys won both games so will be progressing to the next round,
St Joseph’s vs. Annesley College (2 v 1)
St Joseph’s vs. Ascot Park Primary (6 v 2)
Thank you to Bridget Hughes and Mr. D for walking the students to the oval and for coaching and umpiring our games.
