Investigative Play”, based on Walker Learning, has been introduced into our Kindergarten classrooms.
All kindergarten teachers have participated in hours of professional learning, via Zoom, through Early Life Foundations. Early Life Foundations is a specialist team providing professional learning in Walker Learning. Walker Learning promotes child-focussed inquiry learning, based on child development research and neuroscience. Evidence shows that investigative play not only increases student engagement and motivation, but also oral language, literacy and numeracy. Many primary schools across Australia and within CEDP have implemented investigative play, with positive results. Early indications suggest that St Michael’s evidence will be similar.
At St Michael’s, each Tuesday to Friday, Kindergarten learning starts with investigative play. Teachers set up ‘stations’, indoors and outdoors, each with clear developmental and learning objectives. Investigative play is rigorous: Teachers, and teacher assistants, engage with the children to support their learning through open-ended questioning and discussion.
St Michael's Catholic Primary Baulkham Hills
www.stmichaelsbhills.catholic.edu.au
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02 Jul 2026
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✨ What a day! ✨ A huge THANK YOU to our amazing students, staff, families and community for making today’s Fame-a-thon one to remember! 💛 The energy, excitement and smiles were simply next level! We’re still sorting through all the incredible moments, but here’s a little sneak peek… #FameAThon #ThankYou #SchoolCommunity #MakingMemories #StMichaelsMagic #MorePhotosComingSoon #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
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Year 6 Have a Headache?! 🤯 Don’t worry… it’s all part of Maths! 😏➕🎲 Our Year 6 students took on the fast-paced game of ‘Headache’, where quick thinking, lightning-fast mental maths and a little healthy competition had everyone on their toes! ⚡🧠 There may have been some dramatic reactions… but that’s what happens when your brain is working overtime! 😂👏 Safe to say, this is one headache they were happy to have! 😜 #StMichaelsPrimary #SchoolLife #PrimarySchool #Year6 #Maths #MathsGames #MentalMaths #LearningThroughPlay #FutureLeaders #Education #ClassroomFun #LearningIsFun #StudentLife #TeachersOfInstagram #SchoolCommunity #HandsOnLearning #AustralianSchools #SydneySchools #KidsWhoLoveLearning #BrainPower #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
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🥁💥 KABOOM! What an unforgettable experience! 🎶✨ Our students had an absolute blast during the Kaboom Percussion incursion, discovering that music can be made from just about anything! 🪣🎵🐷 From the hilarious squeaky pig choir to bucket drumming, colourful boomwhackers and incredible 3D-printed drums, the energy was high and the smiles were endless from start to finish! 🤩👏 A fun, interactive and hands-on experience that had our whole school engaged, laughing and making music together! 🎶💙 #StMichaelsPrimary #KaboomPercussion #HandsOnLearning #MusicMatters #CreativeKids #SchoolFun #LearningThroughMusic #SchoolLife #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
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🤝 Building connections and growing leadership skills! 🌟 Tomorrow, our students will take part in Peer Support Session 3, working together through engaging activities that encourage teamwork, communication and positive relationships. We can’t wait to see the learning and laughter unfold! 💙✨ #PeerSupport #StudentLeadership #LearningTogether #GrowingTogether #SchoolCommunity #PrimarySchoolLife #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool