Inquiry Centre

Curriculum

Back into the school schedule, The Inquiry Centre had a fantastic start to Term 3!

Since it was NAIDOC week, we loved celebrating in different ways. In Reading this week we enjoyed learning about different Dreamtime stories. We applied our problem solving skills to help analyse and answer questions about the Dreamtime stories we read in our literacy groups!

In Writing, we have been learning about sentence structure. The students enjoyed practising this through writing recounts. We read a book about memories, then had the opportunity to learn and write about memories and how they make us feel. 

In Mathematics last week, we enjoyed exploring Multiplication and the different strategies we can use to help us! Students experimented with strategies such as 'repeated addition', 'groups of', 'skip counting' and 'arrays' as we played some fun games using different materials to practice these strategies! We are looking forward to learning more about multiplication and also division this week! 

Lastly, we began our Guided Inquiry topic of 'Celebrating Differences'. We are all very excited to learn more about our world by celebrating different cultures, as we begin our Guided Inquiry groups this week! 

We are looking forward to 3-Way Conferences this week, see you there!

Enjoy your week,  

Mrs Emily Sutherland, Mrs Emma McCoy, Miss Megan Campbell, Mr Aidan O’Connor, Miss Emma Marsh, Miss Emma Honan and Miss Emily Kiefte

Student Voice

 "I am excited to learn more about different countries because then I can know them on the map!"

- Jia 1/2K

Reminders

• 3-Way Conferences are this week! Please ensure you have booked in a time accordingly.
• Indonesian Day is this Wednesday 24th of July! Please join us in dressing in Indonesian colours Red and White, or wearing traditional Indonesian clothing.

Pupil of the Week

1/2C: Abigail K

For demonstrating perseverance when making equal groups during multiplication this week. Well done on working independently to solve your questions Abigail!  

1/2E: Fadel H

For using curiosity and a love of learning to ensure you felt confident using all of the multiplication strategies we learnt in maths last week! Keep up the great work!

1/2H: Blake F 

For demonstrating leadership within the classroom. You consistently help your peers to be successful and are an excellent role model for others in the Inquiry Centre. Fantastic work Blake!

1/2K: Jamieson K

For demonstrated a love of learning in Maths this week during our multiplication topic. You challenged yourself during each session and offered your help to your peers. Well done Jamieson!

1/2M: Kayla S

For showing persistence when working collaboratively to solve multiplication problems using 'groups of' and arrays. Well done Kayla! 

1/2O: Edith I

For demonstrating leadership throughout our NAIDOC week focused activities. You consistently added thoughtful insights to our class discussions. Thank you Edith!

1/2S: Theo S

For persisting to try his best when writing, ensuring that he is using neat handwriting. It is pleasing to see you take such pride in your work, keep up the great work Theo!