School News and Information
What’s Happening Term 2
Week 5
Thursday 25 May - ASC Stem Day - Stage 3
Week 6
Friday 2 June - Assembly 12:30pm (Stage 3 Digital Tech Presentation)
Week 7
Week 8
Monday 12 June - King's birthday holiday
Tuesday 13 June - Armidale PSSA Rugby Union trials
Thursday 15 June - NW Cross Country - Coolah
Friday 16 June - Softball trials
Assembly 12:30pm - Creative Arts assembly (Students who play a musical instrument)
Week 9
Friday 23 June - MGPS Athletics carnival
Week 10
Friday 30 June - NAIDOC Assembly (ASC dancers to perform) 12:30pm
Last day of Term 2
Stage 1 News
Stage 1 has been extremely busy and have had a wonderful start to the term so far!
We have been lucky to have had Kailee McDonald working with the students in the Magpie classroom. She is just about to finish her second practical and has really enjoyed teaching all the students.
Below is a quick word from Mrs McDonald:
Hi, my name is Kailee McDonald, and I’m a prac student through UNE. I am from Wyoming, USA and I have lived in Australia for 15 years. I have two kids age 8 and 5. My favourite subject is English - I love reading and teaching writing! In maths, the Magpies have been learning all about data. We have learned how collect, categorise and display information. I have loved teaching and learning with the Magpies. Thank you to Emma McCathie and the wonderful students for including me in your classroom.
Stage One has been working so hard in the first 5 weeks of Term 2!!!!!
In Geography, Stage One have started a new unit called ‘Australia’s Location’. They have used Atlases, maps and Google Earth to locate the Northern and Southern Hemisphere, Equator and oceans. In groups they were asked to visit every continent and sail over every ocean on a world cruise. All students have started to plan their trip. Cannot wait to see all their adventures.
In Maths we have been learning how data can be visually displayed and read. This week Magpies read the big book ‘Clowning Around’. They were given different clown hats to sort into categories. After, they sorted their data as a picture graph. It was amazing to see how they all sorted their information in different ways.
In English we have studied the picture book ‘March of the Ants’ by Ursula Dubosarsky. We looked at important words from the story (such as expedition, destination, determined, dismayed) and retold the story using words from the vocab list. The Magpie class created some great artworks out of natural and recycled materials.
TEACHERS SHINING
This year our staff are celebrating the successes of our teachers each week. In our staff room we have a "SHINE box" where teachers and other staff acknowledge each other and the contributions we are making at our amazing school. Below are the names that were drawn out from the box last week.
Our Week 4 You Can Do It Champions!
Kindergarten Koalas
Miriama received her You Can Do It for being a wonderful PAX leader who is always caring and kind towards others.
Stage 1 Magpies
Amelia received her You Can Do It award for always having positive interactions with her peers during group work.
Stage 1 Possums
Ted received his You Can Do It award for being an attentive learner who is organised and ready to learn. Keep up the good work, Ted!
3/4 Bilbies
Evie received her You Can Do It award for her ability to work cooperatively and responsibly with all members of Stage 2.
3/4 Wombats
Tyson received his You Can Do It award for working hard to form positive relationships with peers and teachers.
5/6 Emus
Kai received his You Can Do It award for always helping others and showing kindness to his classmates.
5/6 Dingoes
Piper received her You Can Do It award for being honest about her character strengths and areas for improvement.
Congratulations Merit Award Winners!
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