Port Noarlunga Primary School

Washing Away the (Glitter!) Germs

Washing Away the (Glitter!) Germs

with Miss Emily’s Reception Class Have you ever watched children washing their hands? It’s usually a quick wet of the hands under running water and an even quicker shake of the hands and then off they go to keep playing with their friends! With the current...
Monday Health for Students

Monday Health for Students

By Jan Davoren I am currently teaching a day of Health lessons to our Year 1, 2, and 3 students. Much of this term has been about identities and achievements of students and recognizing the achievements of others and also personal health. Physical and other changes...
Lucky Last Excursions!

Lucky Last Excursions!

Miss Alana’s Bananas and Team Ehlers recently spent Thursdays of Week 6 and Week 7 catching the train to make their way into the city. Thursday Week 6 was a super exciting outing of 2 train rides, 2 tram rides, picnic recess along the Torrens with the main...
Warriors Against Waste

Warriors Against Waste

How school waste led to imaginative robot creations! By Mrs Smale and Ms Parkes’ 4/5 class In week six, our school was visited by Jo from KESAB environmental solutions, who alongside the Young Leaders, completed an audit of our school waste and provided some valuable...
Life Cycles – BIG and small

Life Cycles – BIG and small

by MS CROSS’ 1/2 CLASS Term one has brought a variety of positive learning experiences, from new social interactions to taking on challenging math tasks. We have begun the year with a positive feeling and students who are ready to direct their learning. This...
How juggling is benefiting learning

How juggling is benefiting learning

Juggling in Mr Horsfall and Mr Letcher’s class The effects of sustained practice are often hard to measure and see, especially for young learners. This is why in our class we learn to juggle as a way to teach students that learning new skills and hopefully acquiring a...