What is a 21st century skill worth learning? Many think that it is programming and I.T. However, what I am discovering is that 21st century skills worth learning stem from creativity and working with our hands. In an age where the output of our hands centre around keyboard inputs; I think we must ask ourselves if we […]
As we begin Week 5 of Learning at Home, we thought to share a little from across the school. Kirsty’s Kindy Garden Kindy children have been receiving take home craft packs, going on scavenger hunts for bushwalks, and listening to stories and morning circles sent out each day. The craft packs started with a little […]
Kindlehill parent, Penny Jones, has been commissioned to write Kindlehill’s biography. The book will be released in time for the School’s upcoming birthday celebrations later in the year. Read below for a sneak peek. In 1999, when a small group of renegade parents – self-styled as the Motley Crew – decided it was high time […]
At Kindlehill we offer an extensive PDHPE Personal Development and program, through a mixture of both practical and theoretical lessons. We also offer the world renowned ‘Rock and Water’ program to our students, aimed at building resilience, self-control and self-confidence. In our theoretical lesson students will learn about a range of age-appropriate topics which are tailored to each cohort of students […]
High School Music at Kindlehill is a rich and inclusive programme where a love of music is encouraged. Years 7 and 8 explore a diverse programme of music genres from Renaissance to Pop Music and Years 9 and 10 can expand their skills and music theory through a wide range of different music styles from around the world. The school is equipped with an excellent range of music technology, […]
Like a good book, maths teaching needs to entice the participant to want to know more. At Kindlehill we follow the NSW syllabus for the Australian Curriculum, and the students use textbooks and software such as Maths Online and GeoGebra. We are lucky to have small class sizes and on three afternoons per week individual students receive ten minutes of support or extension or can request an individual tutorial. Weekly homework alternates between textbook exercises […]
Class 3-4 have been enjoying the new Woodworking space by creating bee hotel. The class have been working with Roy Darbi over several weeks, measuring, sawing, hammering and hand drilling their useful and beautiful creations. Rebecca Office Assistant
Known to adults as ‘bushwalking’, children transform this activity. Their creativity and physical engagement are unbounded. Every fortnight, Class 1-2 has been going out in the bus for Paradise Gymnastics, despite the very wet conditions. In the photo, some children celebrate the recovery of Molly Star’s shoes from deep within the Mud Hole at Lyrebird […]
As a Kindy teacher, I am fortunate to see wonder and a love for nature in all children. We care for and cuddle the animals, providing them with warmth in winter and cool water and shade through summer. We empty the stinky compost to feed our gardens so they may sing through spring. We save the […]
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