From the Classroom
News from 5/6
Throughout the second half of Term 3, the unit will be reading Once as our class novel. Once is set in Poland during World War 2. It is told through the eyes of 10-year-old Felix, who is living through the Holocaust. Soon after he leaves the orphanage, Felix rescues an orphaned girl, Zelda, and brings her along on his journey. Once focuses on the theme of hope, innocence vs ignorance, family and human dignity.
Students will read articles on the same subject with differing opinions and explore why one article is more more persuasive than the other. Students will investigate the different literary tools and devices authors use to engage and sway their audience.
In Maths, students have been creating graphs on Excel spreadsheet, investigating Prime, Composite, Cubed, Square and Triangular numbers as well as developing their financial managements skills within a budget and answering worded problems on the four operations.
Next week on Wednesday 28 August, the 5/6 unit will be going to ScienceWorks. While at ScienceWorks, students will sit in the planetarium and watch “Where’s the Water?” Students will investigate whether there is the existence of water on all the planets in the Solar System. As we explore each planet for water, we will also examine each planet’s particulars and where they are positioned in relation to Earth.
What's happening in 3/4
The Grade 3/4's have settled into Term 3 beautifully, coming to class eager and ready to learn! This fortnight, students were introduced to their project, where they will be creating their own island, choosing its climate and location in the world. They have been engaging in a range of literature, learning new vocabulary and information about climate and weather.
In English, students have been engaging in our class novel 'The Wild Robot' which is set on an imaginary island. The robot explores this island, learning about different animals and how to survive. Students have similarly been learning about the formation of different island types, including how they are created.
In Maths, the 3/4's have been looking at fractions and decimals. They have been finding out how to find equivalent fractions, simplify improper fractions and how to order decimals. Students have been having fun engaging in a range of games and activities to help solidify their learning.
Next week, students will be continuing to create their island, including choosing a national dish and creating their own national flag. They will also be learning how to use Canva in Digitech.
News in 1/2s
The grade 1/2s have had a very eventful, fun filled couple of weeks. The year level all participated in a 'Mini Olympics Day' during the last week of the Olympics. The students enjoyed learning about sportsmanship, teamwork and words of encouragement. We put this learning into practice, when the students participated in 5 games in their teams. It was a fantastic day.
In English, we have been focusing on our persuasive unit. The grade 1/2s have been exploring how advertisements are used to influence buyers, by identifying and observed different body language techniques. We have done role play activities, trying to persuade the other person using body language and tone of voice.
In Maths, we have begun our unit on fractions. The students have been enjoying connecting this to real life experiences with cutting food such as pizza and bread. We had fun engaging in an experience using fairy bread to cut into fractions. The students have learnt about equal halves, quarters and eighths.
In Inquiry, we have continued to learn about sustainability and what happens to our rubbish once it leaves the bin. We have been learning about how certain materials are sorted and manufactured to be recycled and reused for different things. On Monday 19th August, we visited Edendale Farm for our excursion. The day consisted of a rotation of games and lastly visiting the farm animals. We played a rubbish sorting game and relay, putting the rubbish in the correct bin and composting using a worm farm. It was a fantastic day!
