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Science Week at PPN
- Ocean Bin: We learned about ocean animals and how to protect their homes.
- Hungry Caterpillar: We read the book and did activities about how caterpillars camouflage.
- Eco-Friendly Slime and Oobleck: We made stretchy slime and gooey oobleck using safe ingredients.
- Butterfly Feeder: We created feeders to attract butterflies to our gardens.
- Leaf and Bark Rubbing: We made beautiful art by rubbing leaves and tree bark.
- DNA Extractions from Strawberries: We saw how to extract DNA from strawberries and learned what DNA is.
- Volcano Eruption Dough: We had fun making our own volcanoes that erupted!
- Nature Scavenger Hunt: We explored outside and looked for different plants and animals.
- Uno Garden: We enjoyed a game and learned about plants through the Uno Garden book.
- Composting: We learned how to turn food scraps into compost to help our gardens grow.
Nitro Nat Visits PPN for Science Week!
Year 5 Visit Beerenberg Strawberry Farm
Nature Play
What are you thankful for this week?
We had our school tours on Tuesday this week and met lots of prospective students and their families. It was interesting to watch the interactions of all the parties involved.
The teachers’ enthusiasm about what they do and how they achieve great results in their rooms was unmatched. Well done, team!
The children, some of whom started out a bit shy or uncertain, warmed up as they came into the colourful learning areas and the great outdoor spaces we have here.
The school captains, now in Year 6, made fantastic reflections on their years at the school and very proudly shared their school highlights with the audience.
Parents, as expected of people seeking the best for their children, listened to each presentation attentively and asked questions about things they needed clarification on.
At the end of the evening, three sets of tours and loads of information, I went home thankful for a great learning environment with so many creative ways of making learning happen for each of our students. I was thankful for an awesome bunch of current students as represented by the captains. I was thankful for all staff in different areas who make things happen at the school.
I wonder, what are you thankful for this week?
Afternoon PPN Families,
Last week was a blast here at school as it was Science Week! We had a number of fun activities and exciting experiments happening throughout the week. Students made their own paper from recycled paper, they made butterfly feeders, went on a nature scavenger hunt and even extracted DNA from strawberries.
Our chapel service also had a science twist. We looked at the theme of transformation. First at the process of how glass is made, from the sand going into the kiln to becoming molten glass which can then be made into many wonderful and helpful things we use every day. This led us to the powerful story of a man named Paul, whose life was dramatically transformed by Jesus. He went from a man who made it his mission to capture, punish and kill the followers of Jesus to becoming one of Jesus' biggest followers and preacher.
And lastly, we ended with a bleach, water and iodine experiment that visually represented the way God's grace can transform us. When mixed with water the iodine water mixture turns the water slightly reddish brown. When bleach/water is added a chemical reaction occurs between the chlorine molecules in the bleach and the iodine molecules, turning the mixture clear.
Sin (iodine mixture) pulls us away from God and corrupts us (water) into being people that hate, act selfishly and do things that hurt others. But when we ask God (bleach mixture) to come into our lives he overcomes that sin and helps us to be someone that loves and is kind to those around us.
In 2 Corinthians 5:17 it says "This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun." (NLT).
Jesus takes our old life tarnished by sin and transforms it into a new life filled with hope and blessings.
Whishing you all a wonderful week!
Pr Andy.
Unplugged Childhood + Tweens, Teens and Screens
In today’s digital age, our children face unprecedented challenges from social media and digital devices. Join us as we explore the urgent need to address these issues head-on. Social media companies have come under scrutiny for their failure to protect children, despite knowing the harm their platforms can cause. Dangerous algorithms push harmful content to vulnerable youth, impacting mental health and well-being. Screens not only disrupt academic performance but also displace crucial real-world experiences essential for healthy development.
While some advocate for legislative measures to restrict social media access for under-16s—a crucial step we fully support—implementing such laws takes time and faces significant technological and legislative hurdles. Parents cannot afford to wait. The majority of primary school-aged children already have social media accounts and smartphones, often violating existing age restrictions.
In this presentation, we discuss actionable strategies for parents and caregivers to navigate the digital landscape safely and effectively. From setting healthy screen-time limits to fostering open communication about online risks, empowering our children to navigate the digital world responsibly is more critical than ever. Together, we can take proactive steps to safeguard our children’s well-being in an increasingly digital world.
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Answers With Justin | The Screen Smart Series | Happy Families Schools
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