Inspire Magazine

Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2017

In this issue

Welcome to Inspired By the students. For the community.
School Captains Report The School Captains set high expectations of themselves and what they aim to achieve this year. The captains explain:
The Super Fish Ethan and Kubrat took on the best swimmers in the region. This is how they got there:
The Leaders:Early Years School Captains Sandra , Jorja , Massimo, Imad
My First Day What are you looking forward to at school?
Star Struck Fast Track Report, Melbourne Storm and Carlton Football Clubs also visited. Here are some photos:, We made The Leader newspaper for the storm visit:
Animation Fixation Year 8 students have been creating some sweet animations.Here are some of them:, Shinthia - Tom Theworld, Manveer - Alien, Tyson - The Video Game, Daine - Can't We Be Friends
Big Events Ahead The SRC is planning some big fundrasing events in 2017. , The Middle Years representatives had a few extra responsibilities. Lathika and Jakob explain:
Under Construction Hands-on Learning
The Leaders:House Captains Lara - Rafter, Devony - Evans, Olivia - Jackson, Mia - Beachley, James - Rafter, Brodie - Evans, Phoenix - Jackson, Shalu - Beachley
Amazing Adventures The Amazing Authors have been toiling away, creating stories that lead the reader on an amazing adventure., The Robot Rodeo, My Dolphin Adventure, Billy Jones’ Tickets
Two Thoughtful Year 2 students were asked for their thoughts on the hard hitting issues., What makes a great Teacher?, What makes a great Learner?
Threats to Biodiversity Year 8 students have been looking into biodiversity. They were asked 'What are the 5 biggest threats to bidiversity?', Question 1: What was the first animal introduced to Australia?
Animalia  Year 2 students have been creating information reports on animals., Penguins , All about Sharks
Practice Makes Perfect The Performing Arts captains have been working away behind the scenes. Kaasha and Sheradyn explain:, On the dance floor:
Dr Seuss Reimagined The Year 5 students have been reimagining Dr Seuss classics in English., The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who!, The Cat in the Hat, What Was I Scared of?
Super Sleuths The Year 7/8 SANE students have been studying forensics. Michael D. adapted this murder mystery. , Answer from the Threats to Biodiversity page:
Building Capacity Year 4 students have being learning about capacity. Here is what they did:
A Good Sign Students across Prep to Year 6 have learning to sign in Auslan. , The Preps were asked; 'What do you enjoy about learning Auslan?' Here's what they said:, Year 6 students were asked for their opinion of Auslan. Here are their thoughts:, Advance Australia Fair
The Art Of War Year 7 students have been studying Ancient China. Asha and Monique explain:
The Leaders:Peer Mediators Chelsea , Amber , Indi , Natalie 
Our "Creek-tastic" Adventure The Year 3 students found out how we all can help our waterways. Ben and Hansikaa explain how:
Well Cultured In Week 8 The Lakes South Morang P-9 school celebrated Cultural Diversity Week where we paid tribute to the different cultures that make up our school. Students on both EY and MY celebrated by participating in multicultural activities throughout the week.
Mini Beasts Year 1 students participated in the Mini Beasts Wildlife Incursion. Here are some recounts and reflections of this great incursion:
Sporting Prowess Boys Cricket, Girls Cricket, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer
Experiment in Betrayal  This term the Year 9 students have been studying Sci-fi movie i-Robot as text. Here is a narative in the Sci-fi genre by Natalie S.
Trash This term Year 9 students have been studying the novel “Trash” by Andy Mulligan, a mystery about three desperately poor boys living on a rubbish dump in the Philippines. Students have created symbolic representations of the elements of narrative by designing new front covers for the novel.
Celebrating 10 Years This year marks The Lakes 10th anniversary. The school captains came organised a massive party to celebrate. Here are some photos from the day.
Term 1 Awards Prep, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9

Published by The Lakes South Morang College