Middle Years Science

Middle Years Science classes have been working with Miss Squires on Biomes and Ecosystems, with a focus on Human Impact and Environmental Issues.  

For this, they have chosen a creature and made a Diorama of it along with its habitat.  To go with this display, there is also a booklet about their creature and the lifestyle, and where it fits into the food web.  

Below are photos of a few of the gorgeous creations that the classes have done - and these will all be on view in the Art Display that opens tomorrow night.  

Kingsley - Wedge-Tailed Eagle

Nathan - Orca

Jet - Saltwater Crocodile

Estella - Black Flying Fox

Shaun - Black Panther

Picture Book Month

November is my favourite Library month of the year!!  It's Picture Book Month!  For me, picture books are just magical.  So many stories, with all the beautiful illustrations that make the whole thing come to life - and all the layers within the stories and pictures.  

One of the 'Pookie' books

It really doesn't matter how old you get, you will always remember the picture books you grew up with.  I always remember reading 'Pookie, the Magic Rabbit' and the beautiful 'Serendipity' series.

'Circle' - Jeannie Baker

But now there are the gorgeous books written by Jeannie Baker - 'Window' and 'Where the forest meets the Sea' along with her latest one 'Circle'  She uses mixed media to create collages which she then photographs for the illustrations for her books. She covers a range of subjects in her books including environment and sustainability.  

Another beautiful gem is the book 'Desert Lake' which is about Lake Eyre, also known as  Kati-Thanda. Filled with lovely detailed illustrations with lots of little hidden details, it is a pleasure to browse through and just enjoy - but can also be used to talk about ecosystems and habitats - or artwork styles and methods.

And SO many others all waiting to be found, enjoyed and shared.  

Never underestimate the power of Picture Books - they are personal as well as universal. And they are very, very important - no matter how grown up you may think you are. You should never get so old that you don't read Picture books - that would just be too sad!