Have You Ever Taken The Time To Meet A Tree?

The reception classes used all their senses to tune into nature and meet some trees at Nature Play. 

The students had a lovely incursion during a science lesson, with Prue from Play Naturally OT.

Through lots of fun outdoor activities, students were encouraged to connect with nature. Because when we do, it helps make us happier and healthier people. We used our senses to tune into the environment when we "met a tree" and played "nature bingo". It was amazing! 

Some students continued to find “nature smiles” throughout the day, in a curved leaf, a bent stick or a piece of rolled bark. 

Thank you, Prue! We look forward to hearing more about how we can look after our well-being – in nature!

Oliphant Science Awards - Citizen Science!

Citizen science is the collection and analysis of data relating to the natural world by members of the general public, typically as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists.

Congratulations to the Youth Environmental Leadership Group (Bandicoot group) for their entry into the Oliphant Science Awards, Citizen Science Category.  Their entry was titled “Bringing Back the Bandicoots to Frank Smith”.  Alice and Lucas attended the ceremony at Brighton Secondary School, to collect the 1^st Prize award and a cheque for $500 (to be shared amongst the group of 10, for their hard work and dedication throughout the 2 year project).

If you are interested in entering for 2024, the categories can be found at:

https://www.oliphantscienceawards.com.au/event_information/award_categories

The online project gallery of 2023 winners can be found at:

https://www.oliphantscienceawards.com.au/the_oliphant_science_awards/2023-online-project-gallery

Sarah Todd

Science Teacher