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
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08 Jul 2025
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🎨 Year 3 have been amazing artists this term, exploring the colourful worlds of Andy Warhol and Vincent Van Gogh! 🌻🧁Inspired by Warhol’s bold Pop Art style, students created eye-catching cupcake prints using complementary colours 🍭🎨 learning how colour can make their artwork pop! They also looked at Van Gogh’s famous Sunflowers, experimenting with brushstrokes and warm colours to create their own expressive floral pieces 🌻✨ It’s been a wonderful journey through art history — and the creativity on display is amazing! 💛💙❤️ #ArtInTheClassroom #PrimaryArt #Year3Artists #PopArt #AndyWarhol #VincentVanGogh #StudentCreativity #ColourfulArt #InspiredByTheMasters #YoungArtists #ArtEducation #CreativeKids #ComplementaryColours #SunflowerArt #ArtJourney #LittleArtists #ExpressiveArt #ArtIsFun #SchoolArt #ProudTeachers #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamsHills
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08 Jul 2025
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🎨 Year 3 have been amazing artists this term, exploring the colourful worlds of Andy Warhol and Vincent Van Gogh! 🌻🧁Inspired by Warhol’s bold Pop Art style, students created eye-catching cupcake prints using complementary colours 🍭🎨 learning how colour can make their artwork pop! They also looked at Van Gogh’s famous Sunflowers, experimenting with brushstrokes and warm colours to create their own expressive floral pieces 🌻✨ It’s been a wonderful journey through art history — and the creativity on display is amazing! 💛💙❤️ #ArtInTheClassroom #PrimaryArt #Year3Artists #PopArt #AndyWarhol #VincentVanGogh #StudentCreativity #ColourfulArt #InspiredByTheMasters #YoungArtists #ArtEducation #CreativeKids #ComplementaryColours #SunflowerArt #ArtJourney #LittleArtists #ExpressiveArt #ArtIsFun #SchoolArt #ProudTeachers #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamsHills
07 Jul 2025
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🖤❤️💛 As this week marks the beginning of NAIDOC Week, we proudly celebrated at our school last week. It is a special time to recognise, learn from and honour the rich histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our students engaged thoughtfully with this year’s theme and each class recognised one student with a NAIDOC Week Award for their respectful participation and understanding. 👏🌿 Check out the photos of our award recipients and take a look at the attached document to see all the fantastic events happening in our local community throughout the week! ✨ 🚨LOCAL COUNCIL EVENTS HERE 👇🏼 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-XLKe3R68bWjX2bmpGPP7tXHt6JOjy4b_zdiU0nb5uM/edit?usp=drivesdk #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #ProudToCelebrate #CulturalConnection #StudentVoice #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #NSW #CSPD #School #WeAreReady
04 Jul 2025
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Congratulations to all our students who received the Term 2 Student and Citizen of the Term awards 👏🏼 #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #NSW
03 Jul 2025
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🎭✨ Star Warts is coming to life! Our talented students had their first full rehearsal — complete with their brand new Star Warts T-shirts! 🌟🎶 It’s all starting to feel real as we get ready to take the stage in Term 3. Swipe through for some sneak peeks behind the scenes — we can’t wait to share the magic with you soon! 💫 #StarWarts #SchoolMusical #BehindTheScenes #WeAreReady #Term3Showtime #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #School #NSW #Musical #Rehearsal
02 Jul 2025
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🎤 Hip Hop Hype in Year 6! 🎶✨ Year 6 have been diving into the world of rap and hip hop music! From exploring the roots of the genre to making their own beats, students learned how to create low, mid and high instrumental sounds using only their mouths. 🧠👄🎧 Using sound cards and their creativity, they built layered beatboxing patterns and brought them to life in group performances. This video features one of the standout acts – prepare to be impressed! 🎬🔥 #CreativeClassrooms #Year6Vibes #BeatboxingBrilliance #HipHopInTheClassroom #MusicMagic #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills
30 Jun 2025
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🏃♂️✨ A Champion Effort! ✨🏃♂️ Harrison did our school proud as he represented Parramatta at the Regional Athletics Carnival! With his former running guide and mate, Harry (who returned for the event this year despite now attending high school), by his side once again, the duo took to the track like pros 💪 Despite changes in his vision and a new classification this year, Harrison’s determination never wavered. With the track mapped out in his mind and confidence in his stride, he sprinted his way to an incredible 2nd place finish 🥈 Next stop… PSSA! ❤️ We are so proud of Harrison—his resilience, grit and glowing smile inspire us all 🌟👏 #ParramattaPride #PSSAHereWeCome #ChampionSpirit #InclusionMatters #NeverGiveUp #ResilientRunner #SchoolPride #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills
29 Jun 2025
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💥 A force to be reckoned with! 💥 This term, Year 5 has been studying the Science topic “Forces” 🧲🔬 Over the past few weeks, students have researched and investigated a variety of forces in preparation for a thrilling challenge 💡⚙️ The big question was: “How can we make forces weaker or stronger to accurately land a ping pong ball into a container from a distance of 3 metres using a catapult?” 🏗️🏓 Using only pop sticks, elastic bands and a spoon, students worked collaboratively to design and build their own catapults. Some serious designing, experimenting and adjusting took place before the final models were revealed 🔧📐🧠 At the moment of truth, each group had 3 attempts to test their design. While no group managed a direct hit, a few came incredibly close — and everyone had a blast along the way! 🙌🎯 Lots of fun and lots of learning 💫📚 #Year5Science #HandsOnLearning #ForcesInAction #STEMchallenge #LearningIsFun #FutureEngineers #CatapultChallenge #PrimaryScience #CreativeKids #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills
27 Jun 2025
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Congratulations to our students who received Gold and Silver awards in week 8 & 9 👏🏼🥳
26 Jun 2025
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⚽️ Stage 2 Soccer Stars! ⚽️ Our talented Stage 2 boys and girls hit the field today for the Soccer Gala Day — and what a day it was! 💥 With teamwork, determination and school spirit on full display, our students gave it their all and had so much fun along the way! 🌟👏 A big thank you to our amazing staff and supporters for cheering us on from the sidelines 💛💙 #SoccerGalaDay #Stage2 #TeamSpirit #ShiningBright #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills
25 Jun 2025
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💖 Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Mass 💖 Tomorrow at 12pm, our school community will gather to celebrate the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This special Mass will be dedicated to Ryan in Year 3, as he bravely continues his cancer treatment. We unite in prayer, love and hope — asking Jesus to surround Ryan and his family with strength and healing. 🙏✨ #SacredHeartOfJesus #PrayerfulSupport #FaithHopeLove #CommunityInPrayer #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills