As a teacher, it is always rewarding to see inquiry come to life in the classroom. I would like to share Maya’s fantastic inquiry journey, which highlights curiosity, persistence and a love of learning.

Maya’s inquiry began in Term 3 last year during her German lesson when Year 2 students were learning family members using German language. While watching an episode of Bluey in German, the class noticed something unexpected: instead of “Mama und Papa,” the characters used the English words “Mum and Dad.” This sparked an authentic inquiry question—why were English words being used in a German kids' show?

Demonstrating remarkable independence, Maya wrote a letter to the Bluey TV team in Germany. She visited our Concordia Campus for some assistance to send it all the way to Germany. After patiently waiting, she received a reply just before Christmas explaining that the wording followed the books. This response led Maya to deepen her inquiry further, prompting her to write again—this time to the Bluey Book team.

Maya’s persistence in her inquiry paid off. Recently, she received a reply confirming that the English terms were intentionally kept, to reflect Bluey’s Australian identity. Through this process, Maya experienced the full cycle of inquiry—questioning, investigating and finding meaningful answers.

Maya’s experience highlights the power of inquiry-based learning, resilience and authentic communication. We are incredibly proud of her dedication and enthusiasm.

Vicky Miegel
German Teacher