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What is lesson study?

Japanese Lesson Study (JLS) is a collaborative activity that involves a small team of three teachers gaining a deeper understanding of how students learn to improve student acheivement in mathematics. Teachers routinely share resources and ideas as they plan, design, teach, evaluate and refine lessons for a unit of work.

Throughout this process the teachers focus on making their lessons more effective as a means of improving students' thinking and learning. Reports generated from the lesson study experience can be shared with other teachers interested in implementing a similar professional learning process.

New Stainless Steel Drink Bottle:  For two months we have been working with a company to produce a drink bottle that meets our needs. We wanted an inbuilt filtration system and stainless steel construction.  Here it is...

We have negotiated to make the 'Seychelle' Silverwater Technology water filtration drink bottle available for purchase for $25.

Here is a list of features of the container.

Maths Olympiad 2009:  Thirty Level 4 students competed in 2009 Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad.  This is a competition where the students answer five extremely difficult mathematical problems in half an hour. They complete these once a month for five months. While the students found this extremely challenging, it was also very rewarding to successfully answer the problems. 

Hi everyone. We are from the SLIP program and last Friday everyone read a one minute speech about the program. All the children did a fantastic job. Five children were chosen to perform at assembly. The five people are: Kelsey Sabrina Melony Ben and Daniel.  

Here is a copy of their speeches.

Eltham North Primary School has received $50 000 from the Federal Gov't Solar in Schools program and $15, 000 from the Victorian Solar in Schools Initiative (Sustainability Victoria). This has enabled the installation of a 5.2 kw Grid Connect Solar System complete with automatic monitoring system, and additional energy saving measures, including: installation of ceiling fans (in portables) and lighting upgrades - de-lamping, timers and efficient globes. Educational opportunities in the ENPS community about the technology and benefits of generating renewable solar energy will be provided with parent, student and teacher information sessions. Placement and monitoring of this system will further expand opportunities for promotion of sustainable practices and enhance energy reduction practices. The process will be documented on our school website – which is already a successful resource.