From Sarah Abbot Deputy Principal P - 2
ANZAC BISCUITS
I hope everyone enjoyed the recipe and videos shared on the EdStudios in week 1. Thank you to those families who sent in pictures of their children making ANZAC Biscuits. I hope they were delicious!
LEGO WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Last week, the challenge was placed to build a tower, taller than yourself. So many fantastic photos were sent in. It is wonderful to see children being creative, problem solving and having fun whilst learning. Thanks to everyone who sent in photos of their towers, it has been a pleasure receiving and replying to all photos sent!
This week, the challenge is to create a maze with your Lego (or another household materials). If you send it in, I’ll try and solve your maze! I look forward to sharing more photos on Facebook and in the newsletter in weeks to come. Stay tuned for Week 3’s challenge.
THE LEARNING PIT
As we approach schooling in a very different way, it is easy and understandable to feel frustrated with the process of having to learn a new way to do things. But did you know…the frustration you feel is a natural step in developing new skills and knowledge!
This year, both teachers and students at Wondall Height SS have begun to engage with James Nottingham’s Learning Pit, to understand the complexities around deep learning and developing a growth mindset in knowing challenges will pass, as new learning occurs.
According to Nottingham, ‘Learning occurs when you step out of your comfort zone. And yet, many people are hesitant to make this step for fear of making mistakes or revealing their weaknesses. That’s when the Leaning Pit can help: to encourage and reassure learners that taking risks, asking questions and trying new things can help them develop their abilities and deepen their understanding.’
Please see images below, from James Nottingham’s ‘Challenging Learning’ website to explain the Learning Pit in more detail:
https://www.challenginglearning.com/learning-pit/ .
Please visit the website to find out more.
All images:
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On the Learning Challenge website, there is also a new section ‘Learning at Home’. Activities are provided to stimulate thoughtful conversations and problem-solving approaches to learning. The resources provided teach students HOW to think, rather than what to think.
https://www.challenginglearning.com/home-learning/
I want to send out a thank you to all parents, carers, staff and students. I’m corresponding daily with families and I appreciate how different and difficult this is. I just want you to know that you are not alone and you are all doing a wonderful job. We will get through the Learning Pit and be equipped with a whole lot of new skills and understandings, some of which, we never thought we’d need or want!