Science Experiment

This term we are learning about the water cycle. We did some science experiments to see how some of the stages work. First we learnt about air particles, we got plastic straws and gently blew through them onto our hands and felt them. We then got little mirrors and put them close to our faces then breathed on them, this showed us condensation. Then someone blew up a balloon and put it in a bucket of water then let go. This was to show the gas particles in the balloon. The last experiment we did involved three balloons, one was only blown up a little bit, one was blown up a bit more and the last one was blown up all the way. We had fun pushing against the sides to feel the pressure of the air inside it. Overall these were fun wet experiments and showed us learning about gases and liquids.

Problem Solving - BEDMAS

I work with a group in math called the Cubes.  The Cubes have been exploring a range of problems that require as to research and investigate new terminology.  BEDMAS was new learning for me, I had heard the word before but didn't know what it was, until I had researched it with my group.  Each letter stays for information on how to solve problems and the order they need to be solved in.  Here is a poster on BEDMAS and also a problem that we solved.

B = Brackets
E = Exponents
D = Division
M = Multiplication
A = Addition
S = Subtraction

St Joseph’s day

Tuesday 19th March was St Joseph’s Day Feast Day. The whole school attended mass to celebrate the leadership Saint Joseph showed. Saint Joseph is also special to our school because Saint MacKillop and the Sisters of St Joseph were inspired by Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph is also the foster father of Jesus. The following day, the whole school came together to celebrate with fun tabloid sports in our houses. We all got to play so many fun and exciting games. Thank you to our leaders who prepared this.

Growth Mindset

At the end of term 1 we had finished creating our research on a inspiring person that demonstrated a growth mindset when they faced challenges. My person was Thomas Edison. I picked Thomas Edison because I was curious and wanted to learn more about the challenges he faced. Thomas Edison demonstrated a growth mindset as he faced many challenges but he still succeed. Here is a picture of my research project.

Shrove Tuesday

Shrove tuesday

Tuesday was Shrove Tuesday. We all had a great day in room 6. The festivities started with the burning of the ashes on the turf. This was a new and exciting experience that not many of us had seen before.

Later on during Religious Education we learnt more about Shrove Tuesday and Lent. People used to get rid of all their luxury items such as flour, sugar, butter, eggs and milk by making pancakes. We were even able to enjoy some pancakes of our own. We all thought it was a great start to lent and we are looking forward to the lenten season as we prepare for the death and resurrection of Jesus. We are the season of Lent and it is a time of preparation.

Swimming sports

Swimming sports




Room 6 had a wonderful day at swimming sports. When we all went to the turf we split up into our houses. Thank you Sharyn and parents for helping us with the non competitive swimming and competitive. Also thank you parents for coming along and supporting your children. Good shepherd students thank the teachers very warmly, as every year as they set up and prepare this event for us. I’m sure that every student enjoyed the event. I saw everyone compete with my own eyes and they all did well. The people who lost don’t have to be sad because they should be grateful they got a swim in the warm weather also because there’s always time and effort to improve.

Shine Week

Shine Week

A sea of orange flood Good Shepherd School on Friday the 8th of March. This week was shine week. We raise money to help people whose lives are affected domestic violence. In support we all wore orange clothes and brought a gold coin donation to help the charity. Here are some pictures.