Year 2 Junior School Girls—this term at Tinternwood Farm
Hands-on learning, fresh air, and the arrival of two new calves is making this term at Tinternwood Farm truly special for our Girls’ Junior School Year 2 students.
Our recent visit to Tinternwood Farm was an unforgettable experience filled with discovery, teamwork and plenty of fun. This term promises to be rich with meaningful, hands-on activities—immersing students in the dairy industry and animal care while encouraging connections between farm life and their everyday experiences.
During our Tuesday afternoon session, Dr Kate Richards guided us through two engaging activities: exploring food groups and preparing for the responsibilities of caring for the farm’s upcoming additions—our two dairy calves.
Highlights of the session included meeting the guinea pigs and ducks, sorting foods into their respective groups and embarking on an exciting scavenger hunt. With each activity, the girls grew in independence and deepened their respect for the environment.
We’re especially looking forward to returning next week!
It is shaping up to be a term full of growth, connection, and lasting memories—ones our students will carry with them for years to come.
Allison Prandolini
Head of Girls’ Junior School
A creative buzz in the Junior School Art Room
The Junior School Art Room has been full of colour, creativity, and excitement as the girls explored a variety of vibrant art projects. Each year level proudly completed their self-portraits, continuing a long-standing Tintern tradition. A highlight was the creation of the eagerly awaited Mothers’ Day gifts. Preps made mixed media portraits, Year 1s painted ceramic hearts, and Year 2s crafted clay heart dishes. Year 3 students decorated hand-painted boxes, Year 4s made mixed media keychains, and Year 5s designed ceramic wall tiles. Year 6 artists created beautiful acrylic paintings based on their own unique designs. Across all levels, the girls showed enthusiasm, creativity, and great pride in their work, making this term’s artistic journey a memorable and joyful one.
Jenny Kerr
Girls’ Junior School Art Teacher
Year 5 girls explore the business world
The Year 5 girls have jumped straight into bold learning this term, exploring business goods and services. Their focus was first understanding the difference between needs and wants in their community so as to determine what products or services to create for their Business Expo project.
Over this term, the students will conduct market research to help in the creation of a business plan, then they will make their own goods or services before designing appealing advertising.
The girls have explored this concept and other learning through the lens of being ‘ready to learn’, determining what strategies they can employ to maximise their learning.
Sarah Schmidt
Year 5 Girls’ Classroom Teacher
