Learning this Week

Students have been working on narratives from the viewpoint of an animal that they have researched. These narratives are in the draft stages. Here is a sample from two students working together:

Here are some pictures of other learning this week:

Practising abstract math problems

Practising 3x table with materials

Proud of constellation pin map work

A Short but Busy Week

This week, teachers had the opportunity for professional development. We had two inspiring days as we looked at and further developed our vision for our school community. 

Although students were only in the classroom for three days this week, there was still a lot of learning happening. 

We were able to visit the Life Education caravan where we learned about teamwork and developing leadership skills. Although our class is currently quite small, it was great to see students, both young and old, taking on the role of being good leaders. 

Here are some pictures of our learning this week:

Students use Montessori materials to explore lines of symmetry

A student working on a narrative story and another labelling constellations

Adding seedlings to our flowerbeds

Students determining what qualities make for a good leader

Younger students using teamwork to complete a puzzle

Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom

At Montessori@Howick Primary we have the fantastic opportunity to join in with the rest of the school during school-wide activities. This week our students learnt some basic tennis skills as well as sharing in the Junior Splash Day and Senior Swim Carnival. We also have use of the facilities including the pool and library.

Balancing balls on tennis rackets

Hitting a tennis ball up in the air

Fun in the pool

 There has been lots of academic learning in the classroom too. Look at what we have been up to recently.

Practising reading skills

Learning about four-sided shapes

Doing multiplication 

Drawing a clock of eras using a protractor

Just about to pack up blend work