Al Amanah College

Newsletter 2013 Al Amanah College
EXCURSIONS/INCURSIONS
KINDY-CALMSLEY FARM
YR3-EYE TOWER
On Tuesday 22 March, Kindergarten went to Calmsley Hill City
Farm. Farmer Tania spoke to students about chickens and
ducks, before showing them rabbits. Children learned that a
baby rabbit is called a kitten and were given the opportunity to
pat one kitten. She then showed them the farm incubator in the
nursery. They saw rabbits, goats, and Guinea pigs. Students
were then given the opportunity to walk around the nursery and
pat different farm animals. Most students enjoyed milking the
cow.
The farmer spoke about producing cheese, cream, milk and
butter from cows. Students saw a camel and met Jack the donkey,
before meeting the alpacas. They were then told how the
alpacas work with geese as an alarm system to keep the animals
on the farm safe. Students then met Clover the Wallaroo
and Barny and Beckie the wombats. We then discussed nocturnal
animals before heading back on the bus towards School.
Thank you to the parent helpers who assisted on the day.
Ms Dutrey and Miss Chami
As part of the HSIE topic ‘Australian Significant Places’ and
the Creative Arts topic ‘Australiana’, Year 3 attended an
amazing excursion to the Sydney Tower Eye. It was a very
educational experience in which students had the opportunity
to go on an inspiring journey of discovery. They watched a 4D
movie which brought Sydney to life through breathtaking perspectives,
unique views and multi-sensory effects, including
wind, bubbles and mist. .
On the Observation Deck, the Year 3 students had a 360 degree
view of Sydney City, pointing out some previously studied
famous and historical Sydney landmarks including Sydney
Harbour, Botany Bay, Hyde Park Barracks and Fort Denison.
Students also completed a worksheet and enjoyed lunch at
the park with their peers. It was a very memorable day indeed.
Thank you to our parent helpers for their assistance on
the day.
Mrs Oueik and Mrs Moksasi
YR5-ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS
The Year 5 students visited the Royal Botanical Gardens on Thursday 31 March. The students completed the Rainforest Explorers
Program where they had the opportunity to look at the special habitats and features of rainforest plants. During their
exploration, they learned about different threats faced by rainforests and the different uses of trees and plants that grow there.
This gave students an opportunity to consolidate what they had learned during HSIE lessons this term. The students had so
much fun walking through the rainforest and seeing the colourful and lush native plants close up. It was an amazing experience
for all who attended. A special thank you to Mrs Wissam for all her help on the day.
Miss Zahra
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