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.
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08 May 2025
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📚✨ Lunchtime Library Magic! ✨📚 There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book on a grey afternoon ☁️🪑📖! Our students love spending their lunch breaks in the library 🏫💛 — diving into stories 🌍, exploring new worlds 🚀 and enjoying a quiet moment to relax and recharge 🧘♀️🧘♂️. What a beautiful way to nourish our minds, bodies and souls — one page at a time 💫❤️📚! #LoveOfReading #LibraryLife #LunchtimeReads #BookwormsUnite #PrimarySchoolLibrary #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills![563943395785443_1083991217113989-1]()
07 May 2025
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🤐Shhhh… it’s a secret! 🤫 Our brilliant Year 5 students have been hard at work creating something very special for their wonderful Mums! With Mother’s Day just around the corner 🌸💐, they’ve poured their hearts ❤️ into this surprise — filled with love, creativity and care ✂️🎨🖌️. Only a few more sleeps 💤 to go, Mums… we can’t wait for you to see what they’ve made just for you! Stay tuned… and Mums, act surprised! 😄🎁 #MothersDay #Year5Magic #SchoolLove #PrimarySchoolJoy #CreativeKids #SurpriseInTheMaking #HandsOnLearning #CuriousMinds #LearningJourney #PrimaryPride #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills
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08 May 2025
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📚✨ Lunchtime Library Magic! ✨📚 There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book on a grey afternoon ☁️🪑📖! Our students love spending their lunch breaks in the library 🏫💛 — diving into stories 🌍, exploring new worlds 🚀 and enjoying a quiet moment to relax and recharge 🧘♀️🧘♂️. What a beautiful way to nourish our minds, bodies and souls — one page at a time 💫❤️📚! #LoveOfReading #LibraryLife #LunchtimeReads #BookwormsUnite #PrimarySchoolLibrary #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills
07 May 2025
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🤐Shhhh… it’s a secret! 🤫 Our brilliant Year 5 students have been hard at work creating something very special for their wonderful Mums! With Mother’s Day just around the corner 🌸💐, they’ve poured their hearts ❤️ into this surprise — filled with love, creativity and care ✂️🎨🖌️. Only a few more sleeps 💤 to go, Mums… we can’t wait for you to see what they’ve made just for you! Stay tuned… and Mums, act surprised! 😄🎁 #MothersDay #Year5Magic #SchoolLove #PrimarySchoolJoy #CreativeKids #SurpriseInTheMaking #HandsOnLearning #CuriousMinds #LearningJourney #PrimaryPride #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills
06 May 2025
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Be Kind, Be Brave, Do It For Dolly 💙✨ Today our school came together to spread kindness, show compassion, and stand up against bullying as part of Do It For Dolly Day 💫💛 Dressed in every shade of blue 💎👕, our students took part in meaningful conversations and thoughtful activities that reminded us all how powerful a little kindness can be 🌟 From writing kind messages to exploring kindness lessons from just a piece of paper 💬❤️, it was a day full of heart, hope, and happiness 🫶🌈 Let’s keep choosing kindness — today, tomorrow and always 🌻💖 catholicschoolsparra Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese #DoItForDolly #BlueForDolly #ChooseKindness #DollysDream #SpreadKindness #KindnessCounts #AussieSchools #CreativeClassroom #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #StudentLife #ProudMoments #KindnessMatters #CatholicEducation #LoveOneAnother #BeKind #PrimarySchoolLife #AustralianSchools #SchoolSpirit #CatholicSchoolParramattaDiocese #WeLoveLearning
05 May 2025
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📊 Data Detectives in Action! 📊 Our brilliant Year 2 students have been counting, sorting and graphing their way through some exciting data lessons! ✏️🧮 Using colourful counters, they created tally charts and picture graphs to show off their findings — and their fabulous maths skills! 🌈📈 Learning about data has never been more hands-on or this much fun! #Year2Maths #DataDetectives #PictureGraphs #TallyCharts #MathsIsFun #CreativeClassroom #HandsOnLearning #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CuriousMinds #AussieSchools
04 May 2025
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🌟 Look Who’s Leading the Way! 🌟 Our clever Year 1 learners are setting the standard with their respectful learning, endless curiosity, and amazing growth mindsets! 🧠✨ Keep shining, Year 1! 🌈👏 #Year1Legends #CuriousMinds #GrowthMindset #RespectfulLearners #PrimaryPride #AussieSchools #LittleLeadersBigHearts #LearningJourney #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills
02 May 2025
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Congratulations to these students that received a silver award 👏🏼 #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills
01 May 2025
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🎤 Karaoke Fridays are BACK! 🎶 The music room was buzzing in Term 1 as students grabbed the mic and brought the vibes during lunch time on a Friday! From classic hits to new chart-toppers, there were smiles, laughter, and plenty of show-stopping moments. 🌟 Whether you’re a future pop star or just love a good singalong, Karaoke Fridays are the place to be! See you tomorrow for another lunchtime jam session! 🎵🎤💃🕺 #KaraokeFridays #LunchtimeFun #MusicMatters #SchoolVibes #StudentLife #SingYourHeartOut #AussieSchools #FunAtSchool #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills
30 Apr 2025
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27 Apr 2025
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⚡️🏀 Term 1 Sporting Snapshots! ⚽🏊♀️ What an amazing start to the year! ✨ Our students gave it their all across a range of sporting events in Term 1, showing fantastic teamwork, determination and school spirit! 🏃♂️🤸♀️ We’re so proud of all your efforts and can’t wait to see what’s coming next! 🎉👏 #SportSnapshot #Term1Highlights #ProudMoments #TeamSpirit #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #PrimarySchoolLife #AustralianSchools #SchoolSpirit #LittleLegends #WeLoveLearning #CatholicSchoolParramattaDiocese #CSPD #CatholicEducation #AussieSchools
25 Apr 2025
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Lest We Forget 🌺 Today, may we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice and spirit of the ANZACs. We will remember them. Thank you to our school leaders and Mrs Hoey for representing our school. #ANZACDay #LestWeForget #SchoolRemembers #ANZACSpirit #PrimarySchoolLife #RespectAndReflection #AustralianHistory #WeWillRememberThem #TogetherWeRemember #CommemorateWithCare #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills