Through hands-on learning, they’re discovering the lifecycles, features and habitats of animals like bees, plovers and ducks, and learning what makes them amazing survival heroes.

Year 1 explorers kicked off their PBL by heading down to the creek to investigate what lives in and around the water. They observed the local wildlife and made some amazing discoveries. ‘It was amazing to see that there were a lot of creatures here at school that we didn’t know about’. 

The students are starting their inquiry by looking at how these animals are built for survival. They’re investigating the unique features and behaviours of creatures like bees, plovers and ducks that help them thrive in their environments. This is giving the students a real understanding of how animals adapt to their surroundings and why they’re such skilled survivors. 

A big part of the inquiry is looking at the habitats these animals call home. The students are learning how different creatures rely on their environments for food, water, shelter and protection. It’s a great way to show how everything in nature is connected and how we can all help look after these special places. They’re realising that even small actions can make a huge difference in protecting local wildlife. 

Recently, the students met with experts at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, who taught them even more about wildlife care and conservation. They got to feed and pat kangaroos, koalas, turtles, lizards, tortoises and wallabies. The visit helped the students understand how they can make a real impact in protecting animals and their habitats.

Students will eventually decide how best they can help their local wildlife. They will create hands-on projects and learn about the importance of providing safe spaces for animals to live. By doing this, they will become eco heroes in their own school and community. 

Bianca Ravi 

Director of Learning