Bibra Lake Campus (Classes 9 -12)
Class 9 Autobiography Main Lesson
The Autobiography Main Lesson is an opportunity for students to take a 'deep dive' into their own existence and how they came to 'be'. Beginning with their parents meeting to their own inception and life since, students are invited to ask family members to share with them precious memories, which they reproduce in their own words and illustrate with photographs.
Delving into these important stories allows students the experience of understanding where they came from, and how they came to be who they are today. As they tell the stories they remember themselves (Kindy, primary school and early high school), the joy of storytelling and sharing key highlights of their lives to date, is evident.
As part of this main lesson, we take time to eat the food or play the games we associate with certain phases. Hence, in the photos below we see:
- 'Kindy bread' with butter and honey for our Kindy storytelling circle,
- Hearty games of Big Dragon associated with Primary School.
This main lesson invites reflection, a depth of response and a focus on both the mechanics of writing and the joy of storytelling.
Class 10 Science - Chemistry Main Lesson
Following on from their look at Forensic Science, the Class 10's have been looking at some concepts of Chemistry like signs of a chemical reaction, acids and alkalis, forming solutions and catalysts. The experiments have focused on household (found at Bunnings) chemicals ranging from the classic kitchen experiment of neutralising vinegar with baking soda to dissolving the exterior of an aluminium drinks can with drain cleaner. The experiments have supported their development of scientific thinking throughout the year and prepared them well for Class 11 Main Lessons in 2024.
Sean ConnollyHigh School Science & IT Teacher
Class 11 Visit Murdoch University Library
On Tuesday 28 November, Class 11 journeyed to the Geoffrey Bolton Library at Murdoch University. After having lunch on the lawn in the shade, we made our way to the library. Students received a tour of the library, and were given time to look around. They were able to access and borrow resources relevant to their Class 12 Project, and discover what it is like to study in a big university library space. For many, this provided a spark for their Class 12 Project journey. For others, an insight into what it might be like when they study at university.
Liesl Barnett
English Teacher
Class 12 Graduation Assembly
Last week we had the opportunity to say farewell to our wonderfull Class 12 students, we wish them all the luck in the future and are so grateful to have had them be part of the Perth Waldorf School.
