Year 6 & 3 News
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Julie BlissDeputy PrincipalYear 3 & 6jmbli0@eq.edu.au |
Turning Up the Heat in Year 3!
This week, Year 3 students were thrilled to take part in an exciting Street Science incursion all about heat energy. Linking to our current Science unit, students explored how heat is generated, transferred, and used in our everyday lives.
Through hands-on experiments, they observed how different materials respond to heat, discovered the difference between conductors and insulators, measuring temperatures and recording their findings along the way. All the while keeping safe with the equipment and components of their tests.
Students were encouraged to ask questions, make predictions, and explain their observations, deepening their understanding of heat energy in a fun and interactive way. The session not only reinforced classroom learning but also inspired many budding scientists.
Year 3 Book Battle (Who’s smarter? Students vs adults)
We’re looking forward to a fun afternoon for this parent-led initiative.
Year 3 families registered for the Book Battle are encouraged to continue their reading together ready for the quiz event next week.
What is the activity?
Book Battle is a shared reading activity for Year 3 students and their caregivers. The battle begins when we choose two books that students and their adult will read together at home. After reading, we’ll meet on the battle field (the school library) for a fun, student-versus-adult, book trivia quiz.
When: Sign up in Week 2, Term 3
Reading at home between Week 3 – Week 7
Book Battle 27th August 4:30 - 5:30pm
Where: Book Battle to be held at ISS library
Why?: This initiative aims to encourage adults to model reading to children at home. In a recent report by Australia Reads, 83% of children model their reading behaviour from their trusted adult. If you are passionate about improving childhood literacy, you enjoy reading, talking about books and supporting the ISS community, then this book club might be for you.
For more information, contact Marianna at mariannashek@gmail.com
Into the Unknown – Year 6 Science Adventures
This term in Science, Year 6 are exploring the exciting topic of Earth and Space. We are investigating how sudden geological changes, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and extreme weather events, like cyclones, can shape our planet’s surface. Students are learning how scientists use tools, data and technology to study these phenomena, and how this knowledge can help communities prepare for and respond to natural disasters. They are also developing their skills in asking scientific questions, making predictions, and thinking like geologists and meteorologists as they explore how the Earth’s systems work together.
As part of National Science Week, we took part in an interactive Street Science incursion called Into the Unknown. This high-energy, hands-on show featured mind-blowing demonstrations, fascinating experiments and surprising discoveries that connected directly to our learning. It was an exciting opportunity for students to see science in action and be inspired by real-world applications of what we are studying in class.
