School News

During the past 3 years Larrakeyah Primary School has moved towards an inquiry-based approach to learning. This has followed on from the introduction of 21st Century Learning and coincided with the introduction of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) into classroom teaching.

​The NT Preschool Curriculum is used in conjunction with the ​Early Years Learning Framework and was developed as a practical guide to assist the preschool teacher to implement the Learning Outcomes of the EYLF for children from three to five years of age.

Learning Intention:  Students learn about persuasive texts.   Success Criteria:  I name what a persuasive text is and the purpose. I name a type of persuasive text. I name some persuasive devices.  I write a persuasive letter to the principal about something they would like at the school.

This term we have continued our learning around simple addition. Students use concrete materials (counters) to model adding two smaller groups together to create a larger group. They then practise writing a number sentence on mini whiteboards. Some students who are confident with simple addition create…

Relating shapes to 3D objects in 3 McManus.  Learning Intention – We are learning to identify shapes used to create 3D objects. Success Criteria – We can describe and create a 3D object. We used concrete materials (toothpicks and bluetac) to create 3D objects. This helped us identify how many edges and…

The aim of EYLF is to extend and enrich children’s learning from birth to five years and through the transition to school. It was developed by the Council of Australian Governments to assist educators to provide young children with opportunities to maximise their potential and develop a foundation for future success in learning.

Learning Intention: we are learning to count to a million. Success Criteria: I can use a 1,000,000 Place Value Chart. 1. I can place the numbers correctly in the Place Value Chart. 2. I can write the given number in Expanded Form. 3.I can write the given number in Word Form.

This term we have been exploring Persuasive Texts. We have been looking at different strategies that authors use to engage their audience and CONVINCE them. One activity that was enjoyed by our class were our responses to the crayons from the book ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ by Drew Daywalt.Learning Intention:…

In 3 Marschall we are exploring all types of poetry and the elements that make up a good poem. We are also learning how to perform our own poetry to a group of people in a way that is engaging and exciting! We have had a lot of fun writing and performing funny and entertaining limericks about ourselves,…

​The Larrakeyah Primary School Swimming Program commenced last week. This is an annual event and provides the opportunity for all students in the school to take part in the Royal Life Saving Swim and Survive program.