The Junior School has had a busy start to the term.  The Year 8 students have been taking part in the Digital Thumbprint program.  This has involved an external presenter coming into the school to provide some useful information regarding cyberbullying and staying safe online.  Most online behaviour is very positive and can be fun and engaging for young people.  However there are some risks involved and programs such as Digital Thumbprint can assist students to make better choices.  The program will be extended to Year 7 students later in the year.

To learn more about cyber safety and the Digital Thumbprint workshops, click here.

The Year 8 students have been attending the Science Gallery in Carlton for an excursion focussed on the indigenous perspective on science and technology.  Students were provided with information regarding the way indigenous people have used the sky and the stars to assist in their understanding of the environment.  This includes when certain foods should be harvested and when significant journeys should be undertaken.  There is also information on the manner in which indigenous people managed their resources to provide food and shelter. 

 

The Year 7 students have recently been travelling to the Melbourne Museum for an excursion focussed on Ancient Australia.  The students first visited the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre.  Using the voices of the Koorie community, the exhibition told the story of Aboriginal Victoria, from Creation to modern times.  The exhibition celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Koorie people.  The students were able to enter a representation of the nest of Bunjil, the wedge tailed eagle and ancestral spirit and hear how he sang the Kulin nation into being.

The Year 8 camps program is in full swing.  Please pay particular attention to Compass for information about upcoming camps and ensure that you consent and pay for camps as soon as it becomes available.

We are looking forward to a successful Term 3 with the Junior School students.

 

Mr Craig Moore – Junior Sub School Leader