Years 3/4 Honours Class The boys have experienced explicit teaching of core concepts, but have shone brightly in their ability to work independently within their own intrinsic motivation to research, problem solve and confidently come up with theories to answer their own questions. Some of the extension topics the boys explored were their own ideas and others were borne from topics covered in the core curriculum. Each boy individually chose an environmental organisation to research and share. They looked at holidays that are not traditionally celebrated in Australia. They researched religions other than Christianity to share with the class. The boys explained significant beliefs, holidays, celebrations, gods, and where the religions originated.
They looked at neighboring countries and compared and contrasted the similarities and differences between our style of living with others. They delved deeper to understand the reasons for the similarities and differences, such as weather and available services. 2014 has been a challenging year, with some steep learning curves, but it has been wonderful to see boys reach their aspirations and develop within their own unique abilities. Each boy has been monitored as an individual in his educational journey, and each stage of his development has been catered for, with the bar of expectation set high. I am delighted to say that each boy continued to grow and reach his academic and personal heights.
3/4C HONOURS SEATED ROW:
H. TOMBS, M. CARR, M. OTTO, E. KELLY, J. GAN, L. HARDY, O. KIRK
SECOND ROW: J. MORRIS, D. ALOYSIUS, Z. CRAIN, M. SONG, D. RSOVAC, O. NOSTDAL, MRS L. CORBETT THIRD ROW:
S. BRADNAM, T. MCCLINTOCK, B. KOWALCZUK, A. THOMSON, W. JACKSON, D. YOUNG
ABSENT:
F. CORSER
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