Classroom Reports

F/1A - Foundation and Year 1A

The recent ‘Late Stay’ has been the highlight. Captains and crew enjoyed lots of snacks before setting sail on an adventure in search of the treasure. Armed with our maps and much digging, we eventually found the treasure hidden inside a Pinata. The pirate-themed ‘Late Stay’ has also been the inspiration for many of our Literacy activities. We have listened to numerous pirate stories and used these to help us with ideas for our writing. In Mathematics, we have been learning about giving and following directions. Very handy when you need to read a map and locate the treasure!

Mrs Chalmers, Classroom Teacher

F/1B - Foundation and Year 1B

Mrs Torney, Classroom Teacher

Year 2 

Last week was a highlight of the Grade 2 year! 

On Thursday night, students went home as usual, only to return to school in their pyjamas and with their sleeping bags ready for the…Grade 2 Sleepover!

The classroom was transformed into an indoor campground, with tree branches around the room and a crackling fire on the big screen. Heaps of fun was had by all: with musical chairs, dancing, games and even some exploring outside with torches. Then, next morning, everyone woke up together and went on an excursion around Wedderburn. The visit to Hard Hill was a favourite destination.

In other news, in our classroom we have been continuing to investigate push and pull forces in Inquiry. To do this, we created a Rube Goldberg-inspired ‘Dog Feeding Machine’ that used a ball rolling down a tube, toppling dominoes and other chain reactions to knock a dog treat to the floor. Students then wrote some explanation texts about how the machine works. Check out some photos of our machine and some Grade 2 writing below.

Ms Young and Mrs Mac, Classroom Teachers

Year 4 & 5 

In Inquiry we have been learning about growth and fixed mindsets. A growth mindset is focusing on the positive action rather than the negative. It is not giving up when things get hard or challenging. We can use our growth mindsets in the classroom and in the yard. To see our growth mindset, we created our own brains using playdough that we made in the classroom. They have different colours which represent the different parts of the brain. 

• Blue is the frontal lobe which controls our personality and our thinking.
• Yellow is the parietal lobe which controls our movement.
• Red is the occipital lobe which controls memory, sight and smell and the cerebellum which is our balance.
• Green is the temporal lobe that controls our speaking and hearing.

Miss Eilish, Classroom Teacher

Year 5 & 6

In class, we have been scientists! We have been making, creating and designing to broaden our knowledge and understanding of chemical science. At times we have made a big mess, but learnt so much as the same time. This week we are learning about solubility. In a couple of weeks, we will change our focus to physical science. 

Have a great week.

Mrs Turnbull, Classroom Teacher

Year 9

Ms Herrington and Miss Van De Wetering, Year 9 Homeroom and Duke of Ed Teachers

PE News - Mr P and Miss Milne

Primary PE

Just a reminder, the Year 4/5 class will be attending Wheelchair basketball on the 13th of November and the Year 5/6s attend on the 20th of November. Students will need a packed lunch on this day. Remember to get those consent forms in if you haven’t already.

CALDER CRICKET

On Thursday the 24th of October, nine Year 5/6s attended the Calder Cricket Blast. This day involved students mixing with other students from other schools and working in partnerships to score runs and bowl/wicket keeping. Big thank you to Rhys Thompson and his Sport and Rec students for running the day. Well done to Lashae and Luke on making the grand final. Congratulations to Zane Polkinghorne for winning some merchandise for his support/encouragement of his team, his high energy and his performances on the day.

Miss Milne & Mr Pettifer

Sports Coordinators

OSHC Program

To Parent/Carers, 

Please be aware, if your child/children has a booking to attend Wedderburn OSHC Program ensure that you inform the College of any changes which may arise. This needs to done only by the Parent/Carer and not by the student. This will avoid any confusion. 

Thank you for your understanding.

Trina Vaughan, Melinda Springthorpe and Annette Hunt. 

OSHC Coordinators.

Compass

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