LANKY NEWS

At our school, we believe that giving students ownership and agency over their learning is key to fostering lifelong curiosity and independence. When students take charge of their learning journey, they develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. One way we nurture this is by encouraging independent research, which allows students to explore topics in greater depth, ask their own questions, and make meaningful connections. This approach not only builds knowledge but also instils confidence and a sense of accomplishment.
Grade 3 students have been actively engaging with this process during their inquiry into the states of matter: solid, liquid, gas and plasma. Equipped with guiding questions, they have been using computers to research the characteristics of each matter, and how matter can change from one state to another. The photo included in this newsletter captures their enthusiasm as they work together to complete an interactive activity that deepens their understanding. Watching students take ownership of their learning in this way is a powerful reminder of the potential they unlock when given the tools and opportunities to explore independently.