Year 4 has been working on a unit based on the Solar System. It has been a extraordinary experience and we have all enjoyed the freedom and discovery this space journey provides. Whether it be an online demonstration of the Mars Rover mission or an excursion to the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, we have all learnt many new and fascinating facts that we will never forget.

Recently all boys have become citizens of a planet in our Solar System and have developed social responsibilities and an appreciation of how to adapt in an unusual environment. They have connected with their planet's features and will try and convince you why a trip to their planet is the best. For example who could refuse the motto - "let Saturn run rings around you" or "Mars - the planet of extremes". A travel brochure convincing you of the benefits and pleasures of their planets is a very enjoyable read.

The boys wrapped up their unit with an out of this world Intergalactic Space Expo to share and display their work. All planets had brochures, food and the boys even dressed in appropriate costumes.

The highlight of the unit is definitely all the wonderful space projects that are proudly on display in the foyer of the John Lingard Hall. Whether it is a model, poster, diorama or video, they are all fantastic and demonstrate the enjoyment and enthusiasm for Year 4 Space!