Class News
TERM 3 CHESS CHAMPIONS
FIRST PLACE: Best & Fairest
Zac T - Year 2
SECOND PLACE: Silver Grasshopper Badge
Ryno (Raineeth) K - Year 4
THIRD PLACE: Bronze Grasshopper Badge
Teddy P - Year 1
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
Year 6
Cleaning up the Heritage Garden
Last week the whole school started to plant some season appropriate plants in allocated planter boxes. The Year 6 S.T.E.M leaders then helped Dave to clean up the area ready for the summer season. Eventually the other Year 6 students and their Buddies joined them as many hands made light work. We look forward to seeing our garden thrive in the coming season !
Year 5
Super Speak Program in Year 5
This term the Year 5 students participated in the Super Speak Program which is a course in public speaking.
The students learned about the use of ‘Expressive Skills’ when speaking in front of an audience including volume, pitch and pace, facial expressions, posture and body language. They then practised these skills when recounting a story about a time they were hurt or embarrassed. The students then learned about the PREP ( Point, Reason, Example, Point) technique which is a short and simple organisational tool to help them present an opinion in a confident and persuasive manner. Their learning was then extended to the structuring and writing of a persuasive speech using the 3 point technique.
In the final session, Year 5 parents were invited to watch their children ‘in action’ and they were amazing!! The children shone, giving us a glimpse of their wonderful ideas and abilities. Needless to say, all those present were very proud.
A huge thank you to Roisin from Super Speak, who did a fabulous job leading and engaging the students as well as teaching them the skills of effective public speaking.
Fantastic effort Year 5! You are all stars.
Reflection Statements
Before Super Speak I used to worry a lot about speaking in front of others. I used to get embarrassed when I forgot my lines and was not good at using expression.
During Super Speak I learned to breathe if I forgot my lines and use lots of facial expression.
Now I breathe if I forget my lines and have better expression. My favourite part was getting better at my expressions.
By Lucy
Before Super Speak I didn’t have a good stance.
During Super Speak I learned to use hand gestures and facial expressions.
Now I use a lot of eye contact and expression.
I really enjoyed the games, tongue twisters and the poems.
By Angus
Before Super Speak I was so nervous to speak in front of people. I definitely did not have a good posture and my voice was quiet.
During Super Speak I learned to be more confident, stand with confidence, have a good posture, speak louder and how to warm up my voice before I talk.
Now I speak confidently, stand with good posture, speak louder and warm up my voice.
My favourite part was learning new things, doing the warm ups , doing the challenges and making up a story on the spot.
By Talia
Before Super Speak I didn’t have the courage to stand up in front of an audience as I would get embarrassed and my face would go red!
During Super Speak I learned to stand with confidence and use hand gestures.
Now I have an outstanding posture and can use expressions on command!
I really enjoyed Super Speak and appreciate everything Roisin has done for us!
By Olivia
Before Super Speak I was completely unaware of my awkward posture and the way I mumble my words even after my parents would tell me day after day.
During Super Speak I learned to just relax and don’t listen to all the negative worries. I also learned to remember that even in Speaking you should always warm up.
Now I speak clearly, am confident and stand in a comfortable position with a neutral posture.
By Sophie
Before Super Speak I didn’t use much expression when speaking and didn’t have the right posture.
During Super Speak I learned to use the PREP technique.
Now I am really confident when I speak and can use amazing expressive skills.
By Scarlett
Before Super Speak I wasn’t aware of the simple things like posture, eye contact and many other things.
During Super Speak I learned to use many hand gestures when speaking and I think I did really well.
Now I am aware of posture and to add hand gestures in speeches.
I then put those things together and wrote a really good speech about joining Carlton which you should do. It was really fun.
By Jackson
Before Super Speak I was very quiet, nervous and muffled when I presented a speech in front of others.
During Super Speak I learned to use a lot of hand gestures and to project my voice to the audience.
Now I have a clear voice and look very confident when I speak in front of others.
By Sibh
Before Super Speak I wasn’t very dynamic about my speaking and I had trouble using eye contact.
During Super Speak I learned about posture, eye contact and expression.
Now I use hand gestures and facial expressions. I am more confident and comfortable giving a speech.
By Aurelia
Before Super Speak I didn’t use the appropriate body language or facial expressions when I spoke in front of an audience.
During Super Speak I learned about pace, pitch and a lot more.
Now I enjoy using pitch, pace and expression when speaking in front of an audience.
I liked the warming up games too.
By Jessica
Before Super Speak I I didn’t know what to do with my arms and legs. I was a bit nervous but pretty confident.
During Super Speak Roisin taught us how to move our legs and arms. We learned to use good expression with our face and body.
Now I know how to speak louder, look up quite a bit, be more confident, how to stand and to use our hands with courage.
My favourite part was learning how to move and loved the poems we all did.
By Nieve
Before Super Speak I was quiet and didn’t know the PREP technique. When I was in front of an audience I was nervous.
During Super Speak I learned to have good posture and what a ‘Coda’ is.
Now I am less nervous in front of an audience and can use the PREP technique. I try to be louder and engaging.
I really enjoyed it when we got into groups of 3 and Roisin gave us a topic that we had to talk about.
By Jenny
Before Super Speak I always used to be extremely quiet when I spoke.
During Super Speak I learned to use expression in my voice and be more confident when speaking.
Now I can speak with more confidence and expression. I’m still a little worried before I have to give a speech but overall I really like speaking.
My favourite parts were the poem, the speeches and speaking in front of the parents.
By Katie
Before Super Speak I was terrible at speaking in front of an audience.
During Super Speak I started to get better. I learned so many skills, for example the PREP technique
(Point, Reason, Example, Point). I got to do a PREP in front of parents.
Now I’m confident, have good volume and awesome posture.
By Erin
Before Super Speak I hated public speaking. I used to breathe really fast and shake a lot.
During Super Speak I learned to warm up my vocal chords and the PREP technique.
Now my breathing is smooth and I stay still.
My favourite part was the PREP technique.
By Violet
Before Super Speak I was nervous to go in front of an audience. I used to fidget and move around a lot.
During Super Speak I learned to use hand gestures, expression and change my pitch.
Now I try my best to use my hand gestures and expression.
I really enjoyed the poems and humour in speeches.
By Zara
Before Super Speak I mumbled a lot and was really shaky. When I spoke I sounded nervous.
During Super Speak I learned to use hand gestures, to speak confidently and the PREP technique.
Now I’m a really good speaker. I love public speaking, so thank you Super Speak!!
By Harvey
Super Speak has been a fantastic experience and here’s why.
Super Speak has taught me to speak confidently, speak well and be articulate.
It has also taught me how to keep an audience’s attention.
Before Super Speak I used to stand with my arms crossed and mumble my words.
I must have looked pretty awkward in front of an audience. Maybe I still do a little bit, but I will keep practising!!
By Noah
Before Super Speak I was all shaky and nervous presenting in front of an audience.
During Super Speak I learned to use hand gestures and change pitch while presenting.
Now I feel confident and use the pitch in my voice.
By Zoe
Before Super Speak I moved around a lot and would fidget with my paper.
During Super Speak I learned to stand still and to use expression.
Now I am confident, stand still and use hand gestures.
By Charlie
Before Super Speak I didn’t have good posture and I would always fiddle around.
During Super Speak I learned new expressive skills.
Now I’m more accomplished, having plenty of confidence when speaking in front of a crowd.
By Kristian
Before Super Speak I stood with my legs crossed and would fidget with my hands.
During Super Speak I learned to stand with confidence and pride.
Now I grab the audience’s attention with my expression and my stance.
I know if I didn’t have Roisin I would not be as confident as I am today.
By Bella
Before Super Speak I mumbled and was very nervous when I spoke in front of an audience.
During Super Speak I learned to stand properly and project my voice.
Now I know how to warm up my voice and when I get nervous I do breathing techniques.
By Lyla
Before Super Speak I would get so nervous and say ‘um’ and ‘Uhh’ a lot.
During Super Speak I learned lots of vocal warm ups and to look up at the audience every now and then.
I also learned that it’s ok to be nervous and if you take a few deep breaths you’ll be fine.
Now when I do public speaking I love being confident and adding humour! I give lots of eye contact and put expression in my words. I have great posture too.
I really enjoyed Super Speak.
By Lenni
Year 3/4
Biological science
For Inquiry this term, the Year 3 /4 students have been exploring the topic Biological science. Throughout the first few weeks of term, we have been focusing specifically on living and non- living things and how they affect our environment.
The students had an activity where they had to explore the Tilly garden and identify and observe specimens that were living and nonliving. They each had to record their observations in their Explorers Journal.
Here is what 3/4 C found!
Matilda M and Sienna S found a living Fungi! They described it as a tall, pale, white stemmed mushroom with a crusty grey/ brown colour bottom that is classified as a Fungi. We sketched the fungi in our books and we measured that it was around 10cm tall. We found it on the side of the planter box. It is a living specimen that needs water, sun and soil to live. We don’t know if it is poisonous or not, so we didn't touch it in case!
Some of the Year 3/ 4 students found a family of Maggots! They described them as pale white, dirty, slimy and scrubby creatures! We found them underneath the logs in the Tilly Garden. When we lifted up the log, the maggots started to wriggle back down into the soil. There were also worms, slugs, ants and slaters under there too. Maggots are living specimens and they need cool, dark places to survive.
Mikayla D found a Slater. She described it as small, black scaled, wriggly and cute. I found Slater hiding near a plant in the soil where it was safe and sound. Slaters are living creatures that bury themselves in the soil and curl up into a ball to protect themselves from predators.
Foundation
Our Tadpoles have grown!
In Foundation we have been learning about frogs and how they grow and change throughout their life cycle. Last term Mrs Nicola brought in tadpoles and we have been patiently watching them grow. They have now all grown their legs and are turning into frogs!
