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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25 Apr 2026
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π Lest We Forget πΊ Bright and early this morning, while most of us were still tucked up in bed, our amazing school captains were already up and representing our community with pride at the ANZAC Day dawn service. With the sun slowly rising, they stood respectfully to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country. It was a special moment of reflection and a beautiful way to come together in remembrance. We are so proud of the way they stepped up, showing leadership, respect and heart on such an important day β€οΈπΊ #LestWeForget #ANZACDay #StudentLeadership #SchoolPride #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
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25 Apr 2026
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π Lest We Forget πΊ Bright and early this morning, while most of us were still tucked up in bed, our amazing school captains were already up and representing our community with pride at the ANZAC Day dawn service. With the sun slowly rising, they stood respectfully to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country. It was a special moment of reflection and a beautiful way to come together in remembrance. We are so proud of the way they stepped up, showing leadership, respect and heart on such an important day β€οΈπΊ #LestWeForget #ANZACDay #StudentLeadership #SchoolPride #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
24 Apr 2026
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Gold and silver awards for Week 1. Well done to all our fabulous children ππΌπ€©
23 Apr 2026
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π Beginning Teachers Commissioning π What a special evening as we celebrated the commissioning of our beginning teachers β¨ We proudly acknowledge Miss Wilson, Miss Barone and Miss Elliott, who was unfortunately unable to join us on the night. Each of these wonderful educators is beginning their teaching journey with passion, dedication and a genuine love of learning π Over the Easter break, a particularly meaningful moment was celebrated by Miss Wilson who was baptised and warmly welcomed into the Catholic Church, a beautiful milestone in both her personal and professional life π We are so grateful to share in this journey with her. Included below is the URL to an article about Miss Wilsonβs faith journey βοΈ We are incredibly proud of our beginning teachers and feel blessed to have them as part of our school community. The future is in very good hands πΏβ¨ #BeginningTeachers #CatholicEducation #FaithInAction #ProudCommunity #TeachingJourney https://catholicoutlook.org/why-ella-was-one-of-a-record-number-of-catechumens-to-join-our-catholic-family-in-2026/ #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
22 Apr 2026
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β½οΈ CSSIC is Here! π₯ Our Year 6 students had a fantastic first afternoon of CSSIC (Catholic Schools Sports Inter Comp today) π Competing in soccer, handball and ultimate frisbee, there was plenty of energy, teamwork and fun πͺβ¨ A big thank you to our Year 6 leaders for their help with set up and pack up π And a special shoutout to the awesome Mr K for dedicating his time to organise this fantastic opportunity for our Year 6 students. We are so grateful π We are excited for what is ahead π #CSSIC #Year6Sport #StudentLeadership #Teamwork #ActiveStudents #SchoolSpirit #CatholicSchools #PrimarySport #SchoolLife #GoTeam
21 Apr 2026
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Students and Citizen of the Term awards from Term 1. As well as some Silver and Gold awards π€© Well done to all the students!! #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
02 Apr 2026
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π£β¨ Easter Creativity Across the Years! β¨π£ Our classrooms have been bursting with colour, creativity and a little bit of Easter magic! πΈπ¨ From Kindyβs adorable and imaginative masterpieces π°, to Year 2βs vibrant and detailed creations πΌ, and Year 4βs thoughtful and beautifully crafted artworks βοΈ Every piece tells its own special story. Itβs been so lovely to see our students express themselves through art while celebrating the joy and meaning of Easter. π We are so proud of their creativity and the care they put into every piece! #EasterArt #CreativeKids #SchoolLife #JoyfulLearning #PrimarySchoolMagic #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool #SchoolCommunity #LearningTogether #PrimarySchoolLife #MakingMemories #ProudSchool #SchoolPride #SydneySchools #KindyKids #LittleLearners #CatholicSchoolsNSW #PrimarySchoolMemories #SchoolLife
01 Apr 2026
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Oz Tag Gala Day Congratulations to our Senior Girls Team and our Junior Boys Team who both came out as champions of the day ππΌ
31 Mar 2026
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βοΈ Perimeter in the Sunshine! π What a beautiful day for learning outdoors! 5 Green took their maths lesson outside, using metre rulers and chalk to explore perimeter in a hands-on way. With a challenge set to create different shapes that all had a perimeter of 8 metres, students measured, drew and labelled their designs on the playground, discovering that thereβs more than one way to reach the same total! Learning + sunshine = the perfect combination! πΏβ¨ #HandsOnLearning #MathsInAction #PerimeterFun #Stage3Learning #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool #MakingMemories #ProudSchool #LearningTogether #FutureMathematicians #MathsIsFun #PrimarySchoolLife #SchoolCommunity #SchoolMemories #HandsOnLearning