Public Speaking Champs!

Well done to our local heroes - Thomas and Lucie!  They both spoke beautifully today in the Br Tony Whealan inter-school public speaking competition and represented Sacred Heart with pride and honour.  It was  a pleasure to listen to their prepared and impromptu speeches, which they delivered with confidence and finesse!  Well done!

Australian Identity

This term Year 6 will be learning about our Australian Identity in HSIE.

We will be defining what makes a 'typical' Australian, researching famous Australians and their contributions to our identity, and exploring signs and symbols as well as songs, poetry and art that have helped shape our ideas of our Australian identity.

The majority of our HSIE activities will be undertaken through a contract of choice activities that students can investigate at home and at school.

What makes a typical Australian?

Watch the following YouTube videos and consider the different cultures that contribute to our identity as Australians today:
Childrens Festival Part 1
Childrens Festival Part 2
A video project about Cultural diversity

Visit Face the Facts website to find statistics about multiculturalism in Australia today.

Make a poster to illustrate the real Australia in 2015, compared to the stereotypical view of the 'typical' Aussie.

Famous Australians and their contribution to our Australian identity

The following websites will help students to investigate famous Australians:

50 Top Australians - The Australian Newspaper
Famous Australians
Famous Australians - Aussie Educator

Or choose a famous Australian from the categories below to research further: