No living thing alone can be

It only exists in company

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

It has been a delight to start the term with the second part of our Botany Main Lesson.  We studied the wonderful world of mycelium beneath the earth, in the season of Djeran, when marvellous specimens of fungi were plentiful.  With the on start of Kambarang we have had a plethora of tree blossoms and flowers to study in the beautiful grounds of our school.  

The students have been studying the incredible processes of fertilisation and germination, with special attention to the role of bees.  The theme of cooperation in nature has extended from the life forms underground to the airborne creatures, who work in unison with the plant world to bring us beautiful, life-giving blossoms and fruits.  We also read about the collaboration of each type of bee, all working for the common good, to sustain the life in the hive.  

We have started our Ukulele skills lesson this term.  We are learning the chords and some simple strumming patterns for 'Let It Be'.  The word play was not intentional, but the days do seem to be all about Bees!  We have also been exploring some nature-inspired verses and poems during our skills lessons, as well as revising mathematical processes with decimals.

Last week we did some form drawing revision, and also revised some freehand geometry challenges to get us prepared for our geometry main lesson.  The lesson starts in full swing this week and the students will discover how to use instruments to create more complex and accurate shapes and patterns.  This week we are also looking forward to a visit from local, native plant and bush care specialist, Diane Harwood, who has been working on regeneration projects, in and around Denmark, for over 20 years.  Obi is particularly excited, as Diane is his grandmother, and he is keen to show her his botanical bookwork and drawings.