Non-Fiction Writing in Year 3
Today the Year 3 students had fun exploring non-fiction texts. Students worked in small groups to identify the structure and features of different texts. Later this term they will pick an animal for their own non-fiction writing. …
Students studying Japanese visit UWA
Last Friday, Year 9 and 10 Japanese students were given an opportunity to visit the University of Western Australia to experience a variety of Japanese culture and language. Students participated in the traditional sport of Kendo, visited the Japanese courtyard gardens and the traditional tatami …
Year 5 Technology
There was much excitement in the Year 5 Technology class today as the students were introduced to programming a robotic ball using the Sphero Edu app. Today they learnt how to give the robot basic commands and over the next three weeks they will progress …
Golf Championships
Late last term, three of our students competed at the Primary School Golf Championships at the WA Golf Club. They had a great day out on course. They played really well and stepped up to play in a higher division than usual. They didn’t place …
Pyjama Day In Pre-Primary
It’s Pyjama Day in Pre-Primary at Harrisdale! Always a memorable and fun day for our students! …
Wellness Dog Update
We hope everyone’s had a great holiday! School’s back on Monday and we’re excited to start Term 3! Our new Wellness Dog Bonnie had a relaxing break with lots of lazy days napping, eating, playing and more napping. She’s been back to work with the …
Spray Paint Incursion
Last term, artist Nathan Hoyle ran a Spray Painting incursion with our Year 9 and 10 Art and Design students. The students thoroughly enjoyed being introduced to this technique and created some fantastic finished pieces! …
New Golf Program
Our new golf program is in full swing! We have nine students who braved the cold mornings last term to attend golf clinics and one-on-one lessons. It’s been wonderful to see their enthusiasm for golf and watch their skills grow over time. The program will …
Harrisdale Primary Cross Country
It was an awesome start to Term 3 with the Primary Cross Country today! The weather was perfect for running and students were in great spirits! The Year 6 students were presented with their ‘Daylin Pipes’ medals to remember a special boy and recognise their …
Debating in Year 7 and 8
The Year 7 and 8 Academic Extension classes focussed on debating over Semester 1. This involved work on public speaking, critical thinking, persuasive writing and forming rebuttal arguments. Over several weeks, the students took part in a school-based debate competition which came to an end …
