The Eminence Project 2018 launched Year 5 into the driver’s seat of their learning. This student-led project equipped students with crucial 21st century skills and confidence to thrive outside the classroom.
The class would explore the definition of ‘eminence’ through a lively debate over two weeks, developing their critical thinking skills. They would then work creatively to learn about their chosen Eminent Person. Parents and Year 4 attended the dazzling exhibition, which gave Year 5 an opportunity to showcase their newfound knowledge. This featured an in-character presentation, a portrait of their Eminent Person and a timeline of their life.
Highlights included a presentation on Donald Bradman, who at the age of 12, scored 100 runs as a batsman. This couldn’t have been achieved without his persistent practice sessions with a cricket stump and golf ball. Another spotlighted Malala Yousafzai, whose passion for girls’ education started from attending her father’s school and learning three languages. An inspirational recount of Amelia Earhart’s life told how a passenger flight across the Atlantic Ocean inspired her to pilot her own aircraft not only across the Atlantic Ocean, but the Pacific Ocean as well. These stories of persistence, innovation and bravery reminded us that there’s more to life than being a passenger.
A big thank you to Michelle Weir, who provided the videos and colourful presentations that formed the basis to this article.
