Year 2 recently concluded the 'Who we are' unit of inquiry. In celebration of our learners' remarkable achievements during this unit, we extended a warm invitation to parents to join us in our shared space. This special occasion provided parents with a firsthand glimpse of the diverse learning engagements their children had immersed themselves in. They had the opportunity to hear about the unit of inquiry from their child's perspective, fostering a deeper connection between home and school.

Throughout this unit of inquiry, the learners explored the intricate connections between the choices we make and their impact on our overall well-being. Our learners honed essential life skills, encompassing Communication Skills, Thinking Skills, Social Skills and Self-Management Skills.

The focal points of exploration revolved around three lines of inquiry:

• The Choices We Make

• What it Means to Be Healthy

• The Impact of Our Lifestyle Choices

There were opportunities for transdisciplinary connections. For instance, in Mathematics, learners engaged in data handling by conducting a community survey titled 'How Do You Focus Your Mind and Body?' They collected data using tally marks and crafted informative graphs to represent their findings. During the Writing component, learners developed their persuasive skills as they crafted letters and designed posters to advocate for balanced lifestyle choices. When reading non-fiction texts, learners furthered their understanding of topics such as the importance of sleep, balanced nutrition, physical activity, and proper hygiene routines.

Our Bilingual and Multilingual Learners embarked on a linguistic adventure, enriching their English vocabulary with a focus on food-related terminology. They compared healthy and unhealthy food items using descriptive language, expressing their preferences and dislikes with confidence.

Year 2 learners have wholeheartedly embraced the core message of 'Who we are' recognising that the choices they make shape their individual identities and pave the way for a future brimming with happiness and wellbeing.

Last week, Year 3 travelled to the city centre to embark on an adventure into the Arts at the Asian Civilisation Museum. Learners were tasked with locating different artefacts, taking a photo of them, and later reflecting on these artefacts back at school. They made fascinating connections with a wide range of cultures. The museum showcased a vast collection of artworks, leaving learners filled with wonder and ideas to bring back to school. Watch this space!

Our Year 12 and 13 learners attended a University Fair last week to find out about the opportunities available to them after Nexus. There were over 170 universities represented at the fair and our learners asked a range of questions about university life.