Learning Experiences

Flexible Solar Cells and more

News: Kirigami steers solar panels

When you’re installing solar panels, it’s important to point them at the Sun. But the Sun isn’t always in the same place – it moves across the sky over the course of a day. If you can aim the panels towards the Sun as it moves, they can produce up to 40 per cent more power than if they are stationary. But it’s hard to aim a big, flat solar panel: especially when it’s attached to your roof.

A team of United States researchers had an idea to solve this problem. Instead of using flat solar panels, they thought they could use flexible solar cells that can bend to face the light.
 
The researchers approached Matt Shilan, a paper artist and engineer, who helped them create patterns based on kirigami: the ancient Japanese art of paper cutting and folding. Starting with paper, and then moving on to a flexible plastic called Kapton, they tested many designs.
 
They found that the best design was also the simplest. It contained many dashed lines of cuts, which opened up into a lattice when stretched out. As the holes opened, the surface of the plastic tilted at an angle: perfect for pointing at the Sun.
 
Once they’d decided on the design, the research team was ready to make the real thing. They took some flexible solar cells, attached them to a piece of Kapton and cut their design. By stretching and releasing the panel, they could aim it at the Sun, collecting 38 percent more power than a normal, stationary panel.
 
It could be a while before you see Kirigami solar panels on a roof near you, though. A lot more research is needed yet, such as finding out how to build a supporting structure, and how to protect the panels from harsh weather conditions.

Follow the link to read more at the CSIRO's Science by email
http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=6ae8427d1f6f3b8d6da57d629&id=57292b1848&e=a213b4174b

Learning Experiences

Ancient Civilizations

Focus Questions:

·         How did the earliest civilizations begin and develop?

·         How has their development contributed to the world we live in?

·         How did physical geography influence the location and success or decline of early civilizations?

·         What role has religion played in human development from ancient times to modern?

·         How did the people of early civilizations use innovation and technology to meet personal and community needs?

·         Summarise your research information regarding an ancient civilzation you find interesting.

Links to useful websites:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAQAAJo1fI0

http://www.ancienthistorylists.com/ancient-civilizations/10-oldest-ancient-civilizations-ever-existed/

http://www.timemaps.com/history

What's Happening

The Hour of Code

Next week is the official week of the Hour of Code. 

The Hour of Code is global movement with the goal to bring coding to every student in every school. It's an annual event initiated by code.org that runs throughout Computer Science Education Week, 7-13th December. 

There are a number of resources on the Hour of Code for a variety of levels.

https://code.org/learn 

What's Happening

Year 6 Graduation Song

2016

(See You Again: Charlie Puth, Wizz Kalipha. Can't Touch This: MC Hammer

Another Brick in the Wall: Pink Floyd,  Forever Young: Youth Group)

(See You Again)

                                                               Em7(F#m7)   G(A)       C(D)    G(A)

(boys)  1   2   3 Oh / oh … oh / oh …  Oh / oh …                 oh / oh …   Oh /

Em7(F#m7)   G(A)       C(D)    G(A)                  Em7(F#m7)         C(D)    G(A)

oh …                 oh / oh …     4 (girls)Oo / oo oo oo oo     /oo - - - - - - - 4 /

 

 C(D)             G(A)

(girls)Oo …  (Tutti) It's been a

Em7(F#m7)   G(A)           C(D)                      G(A)

long   time,         that / you've been my friend. And

Em7(F#m7)   G(A)                            C(D)         G(A)

we'll talk all     about it when I / see you again. We've come a

Em7(F#m7)   G(A)            C(D)               G(A)

long way,           from / where we began.   Oh

Em7(F#m7)   G(A)                          C(D)               G(A)

we will talk     about it when I / see you again, when I

C(D)             G(A)

see you again.

Em(F#m)   G(A)

Hey     2        who knew 4  all the

C7(D7)

years passed through, good times with you

Em(F#m)                       G(A)

Standing with you, 2       talking with you 4 'bout a

C7(D7)

new path 2 and how we'd chat in class and

Em(F#m)   G(A)

laugh.   2  We keep growin' so it can't last.

C7(D7)

Switch up, 2  see the difference, 4   see that

Em(F#m)                  G(A)

those were the days,   friendship forever pays.

C7(D7)

1 Now I see you in a new way 4

Em(F#m)   G(A)

1         2          Aw.  How can we not

C7(D7)

1 talk about family when families all that we got?  Ev-

F#m                                                          A

ry thing I went through,  you were standing by my side.  And

C7(D7)

now you gonna be with me for the new ride. 4   It's been a

 Em7(F#m7)    G(A)         C(D)                   G(A)

long time,          that / you've been my friend. And

Em7(F#m7)   G(A)                            C(D)          G(A)

we'll talk all     about it when I / see you again. We've come a

Em7(F#m7)   G(A)           C(D)               G(A)

long way,          from / where we began.  Oh

Em7(F#m7)   G(A)                           C(D)           G(A)

we will talk     about it when I / see you again, when I

C(D)             G(A)

see you again.  (boys)Oh /

Em7(F#m7)    G(A)         C(D)     G(A)                Em7(F#m7)                   C(D)          G(A)

oh …                  oh / oh …     4 (girls)Oo / oo   oo   oo   oo     /oo                 4  Oh /

 

Em7(F#m7)    G(A)         C(D)     G(A)                Em7(F#m7)                   C(D)      G(A)       C(D)      G(A)

oh …                  oh / oh …     4 (girls)Oo / oo   oo   oo   oo      /oo  - - - - - -  4 / oo  - - - - - -  4 /  

Bridge

C                       C

Oo - - - -    /  Oo - - - 4 /

C                  C/B

Hey     2        who knew 4  all the

Am                                       F

years passed through, good times with you

G                                  A                           F     G/B

Standing with you, 2       talking with you 4 - - - - - -

(Forever Young)

C                        C/B                                            A

     So many adventures couldn't happen today

                      F                                G/B

     So many songs we forgot to play

                    Am                                                F

     So many dreams swinging out of the blue

                            G/B

     We let them come true

C                            C/B                                      A

     Some are like water, some are like the heat

                            F                                            G/B

     Some are a melody and some are the beat

                           Am                                F

     Sooner or later they will all be gone

                                  G/B

     Why don't they stay young?

C                              C/B            Am                   F

      Forever Young, I want to be forever young

G/B                                       Am              F                G

      Do you really want to live forever? Forever, forever

C                             C/B              Am                   F

      Forever young, I want to be forever young

G/B                                      Am                F               G

      Do you really want to live forever? Forever, forever

 Trumpet Duo Instrumental

  C   /   C/B   /   Am   /   F  /   G/B   /  Am   /  F  /   G   /

  C   /   C/B   /   Am  /   F  /   G/B    /  Am  /  F  /  G  /  C  /  G/B  /

C                              C/B            Am                   F

      Forever Young, I want to be forever young

G/B                                       Am              F                G

      Do you really want to live forever? Forever, forever

C                              C/B            Am                   F

      Forever Young, I want to be forever young

G/B                                       Am              F                G

      Do you really want to live forever? Forever, forever

What's Happening

The Hong Kong and Mainland China Exchange Program

This morning the students involved in the exchange program visited each neighbourhood and shared their experiences and their research project. This is the 8th year the exchange program has been running.

Well done to all the students involved.

What's Happening

The 5/6 Neighbourhood would like to request donations of tissues as our supplies are running low.

Thank you for your generous help.

The 5/6 Team

What's Happening

Student Application for Junior School Leadership Positions

There are two parts to the process. For the first part of the process the students write an application letter in which they address five of the ten qualities of leadership listed below, using concrete examples to evidence these qualities.

Students are encouraged to draw on people in their lives who can support their application, for example teachers, team coaches and parents.

Student Leaders Project Brief

Lunchtime activity plan

Your group’s task is to prepare a lunchtime activity that can be implemented in 2016

You must consider the following factors:

            Give a brief description of the activity.

What are the steps involved in the activity?

Who will be involved/running the activity?

            What resources/spaces will you need?

            Which day will the activity take place?

            What support will you need from teaching staff?

            How would you advertise the activity?

The current JSC leaders are happy to help you with your application and project.

Due date for your application: By  11 am on Monday 30th^h of November to Tim.  Your project group will be presenting on Monday 30th of November @ 2.30. You must address 5 of the 10 qualities of a leader.  

Some of the qualities we want for our JSC leaders are:

Respectful

Organised

Determined

Committed

Inspirational

Teamwork/collaborator

Action; gets things done

Confident

Responsible

Creative

Looking forward to hearing and viewing your application and project presentation.

Tim

What's Happening

Heading into the home straight!

Hi everyone,

 

In the spirit of racing, the bell is ringing with this final reminder for what we need over the coming week as we head into the home straight for the Bazaar being held next Sunday 15th October!

 

You will have seen the blog and hopefully received the handout about registering on the Bazaar Online Rostering System for helping on a stall/s for the day.  If you haven't done so already, please try and help out for an hour or more and register at http://volunteer.phpsbazaar.org

 

This is also the week to get your donations is for the Spinning Wheel Hamper and soft drinks please.   Tubs will remain in the classroom until middle of next week so if you haven't already, please find time on the weekend to get something and send in with the children (or yourself) to fill our tubs up.  

 

Finally,  the Supertreats/unlimited rides forms pre-sales close on Wednesday 11th November so if you want to take advantage of the upfront deal and make your life easy on the day with kids looking after themselves and not hassling you for money for rides and/or food, get the forms in by then! 

 

Please come back to me with any questions or contact the committee directly at info@phpsbazaar.org

 

Thanks and enjoy the weekend ... Sarah 

What's Happening

Nesting Boxes

The Year 2 Neighbourhood has built nesting boxes that will be going into the trees around the school grounds.  We are asking for volunteers to help install them.  If you are able to help please contact one of the 5/6  or Year 2 teachers.

Thank you,

The 5/6 Team

What's Happening

Year 5/6

Dear Year 5/6 families just a note to ask for your assistance with bringing in donations for the spinning wheel hampers that are currently in your childs class. The spinning wheel is a very popular activity at the Bazaar and the donations you make are used to put hampers together as prizes - they are fantastic! The themes allocated this year are

 

5/6 Kate - Instant Gratification (sweets, chocolates, teas, champagne, pampering products)

5/6 Paula - Tea Party  (tea cups, teas, shortbreads/biscuits, herbal teas, patty pans)

5/6 Tim - Hamp it up (Oils, spices, gourmet foods, drinks, condiments, pasta's and tableware)

5/6 Warrick - Oriental Express (Asian food, sauces, spices, noodles, rice, nori, cooking equipment,                           Asian teas and beer, sushi roller, chopsticks, manga comics, Asian cookbooks 

 

If you haven't accessed the roster system to help out on please use this link and donate some time...http://volunteer.phpsbazaar.org

Behind the News Response Questions 5th November 2015

1. Do you think that swimming should be taught to all primary school students? Explain your answer.
2. The kids are learning about an action plan called DRSABC. What does each letter stand for?
3. Explain why horse racing became important in Australia.

4.  Describe at least one other piece of art in the exhibition. 

5.Describe what the zookeepers do to look after the animals.

What's Happening

This Friday the 6^th of November there is a fundraiser for State School’s Relief. State School’s Relief is a charity raising money for kids in need of school resources, so shoes, clothes, books, pens and so on. We would like you to dress up in a uniform or anyone that goes to work in a uniform. It could be a policeman, fireman, doctor, lawyer, a school uniform, a sportsperson etc. Remember to bring in a gold coin donation and hope to see everyone dressed up.

 

Rosie Jones Eliza Gorman-Jacobs and Luca McGhee on behalf of JSC

What's Hapening

Hi everyone,

 

A quick update for the Bazaar this week ....

 

The most important one is for everyone to get onto the online Bazaar Rostering system which was sent out via Compass during the week and sign-up to help out at a stall on the day.   Our class is already at 50% (so thankyou to those of you who have already signed-up) and if we are the first to get to 100% the class gets a pizza party!   Only one other class is at the same level as us so let's try and get there first!

The Photo Marathon closes for registration today so if you want to be part of this,  register using the following link - photomarathon.phpsbazaar.org

 

A reminder the tubs for the  Spinning Wheel Hamper donations are in the class room and our theme for 5/6T is "Hamp it up" so we are looking for donations such as gourmet foods, alcohol tableware and cookware - oils, spices, wines, pasta, condiments, preserves, pasta sauces, chocolate and sweets, serving dishes, cookbooks, tableware, cooking utensils.   

 

Finally,  the Supertreats/unlimited rides forms should have landed at home this week and pre-sales are open until Wednesday 11th November so if you're up for a discount, take advantage of this option!!!  And corflute signs to promote the Bazaar are now available from the office. 

 

Next week ... 

More tubs will enter the classroom, this time for donations for drinks to sell on the day.  For our class, we have been asked to donate canned soft drinks, so if you happen to be shopping this long weekend, grab a slab of soft drink in preparation!!

 

Please come back to me with any questions or contact the committee directly at info@phpsbazaar.org

 

Thanks again for your support ... Sarah 

PAT

https://oars.acer.edu.au/princes-hill-primary

Bazaar Reminders

Hi everyone,

 

With only 4 weeks until the Bazaar is upon us, being held on Sunday 15th November (just in case not locked into your memory!), it is time for us all to gear up and help where we can to make the 2015 Bazaar another successful, fun-filled day out for our children, ourselves, family and friends!

 

You should have received the Bazaar Survival Kit which has key information and dates for how we can support this fabulous event and what you need to know to be ready, but I will keep you updated with friendly reminders as we countdown!

 

This week ...

 

A new event being organised by our children, the Photo Marathon, opened for registration.  To register , follow this link - photomarathon.phpsbazaar.org

 

Tubs have been placed in the classrooms for the Spinning Wheel Hamper donations.  The theme for 5/6T is "Hamp it up" and we are looking for donations such as gourmet foods, alcohol tableware and cookware - oils, spices, wines, pasta, condiments, preserves, pasta sauces, chocolate and sweets, serving dishes, cookbooks, tableware, cooking utensils.   I think if we all make an effort to contribute to this Hamper, it will attract alot of interest and be a fantastic prize for someone on the day! 

 

Next week ...

 

The online rostering system for stalls and times to help out will go out and my advice to everyone is try and find a friend to man a stall with so you can catch up at the same time, and once you find this friend, get onto this system as first in best dressed!!!  It is really important we all do our bit to help out on the day so please find time to show your support ...

 

You may also be harrassed by your children next week with the Supertreats/unlimited rides forms landing on your kitchen bench (or maybe check the school bag if you have a forgetful child!)

 

And finally, next week you can help promote the Bazaar in your area by grabbing Bazaar corflute sign from the office and attach in a prominent place on to your front fence for all to see!

 

I know this may be the last Bazaar as parents with children at PHPS for some on you, so want to thankyou in advance for you support over the years and hope we can top it off this year with us all doing our bit to make 2015 another great event for our community!

 

Please come back to me with any questions or contact the committee directly at info@phpsbazaar.org

 

Have a great weekend, thanks ... Sarah