Connecting to Bourke Public School

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1. Connecting to Bourke Public School

   February 12, 2015 11:18 am Leave a Comment

   Lois and Joanne connecting to Bourke Public School Staff via the SWAY interface to coordinate SWAY staff training. Can’t wait to meet you all at the end of February!

2. Connecting to Country

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   The children have drawn a map of Manly and are provided with natural resources from the local area for inspiration and to get them thinking about connecting to country

3. Exploring sound awareness

   August 12, 2016 11:22 am Leave a Comment

   Exploring sound awareness through the implementation of fun learning experiences based on local yarns…..Lois’ fishing yarn…have a read !

4. Exploring the Arts

   May 12, 2017 11:26 am Leave a Comment

   Representing detail and meaning through mark making and exploring the Arts.

5. NSW Branch of Speech Pathology

   February 12, 2015 11:50 am Leave a Comment

   In October 2014 the SWAY team presented at NSW Branch of Speech Pathology Australia’s International Communication Project 2014 (ICP 2014), Nation for Communication Celebration. A fantastic evening of learning and inspiration.

6. Professional Filming of Lois’ Yarns.

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   An exciting update: Marcel has produced Lois’ fishing and worming yarns into two short films.

   A big thank you goes out to Lois, Samara and the film crew…..the productions are inspirational.

7. Providing quality stimulus

   February 12, 2016 11:31 am Leave a Comment

   While providing quality stimulus the child is encouraged to use language when expressing  their thoughts and ideas. The child is also encouraged to use critical thinking and problem solving when engaging in the SWAY learning experiences.

8. Puppet theatre

   February 12, 2015 11:43 am Leave a Comment

   A simple puppet theatre allows the child to use their imagination through play.

9. Sense of identity within the family

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   In Eileen’s class the children have been exploring the concept of belonging and their sense of identity within the family. They have been using craypas and water colour wash to represent their thoughts and ideas.

10. Using natural materials

    June 12, 2017 11:37 am Leave a Comment

    After exploring the local area of Manly, the children have been able to recreate what they have seen.  Using natural materials, wooden blocks and their own drawings a launch pad has been established for children to use their expressive language in a creative way.