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Kalinda Primary School
Foundation
In Literacy, we continue to learn about phonemes (sounds) and graphs (letters) that represent them. We are practising spelling words, but we know it’s okay to make mistakes!
In Numeracy, we are learning all about patterns 2D shapes, and more and more numbers. We used lots of different materials to create our own patterns and make shape pictures. We’ve also been playing more games to increase our number sense. We have played Flipper to teach us all about numbers that come before and after, and we are learning how to use a number line in this new game called Race to Zero!
Grades 1 & 2
Grade 1
The students worked in pairs to measure each other using string. They could be overheard using plenty of maths vocabulary such as “shorter, taller, centimetres and equal”. This task required the students to be patient, to use teamwork and to get a little bit creative when they drew a self portrait to add to their string for our class display!
Grades 3 & 4
Recently, Grade 3 and 4 students were learning about measuring length. Students learnt how to use rulers accurately by aligning the zero point with the beginning of the line they were measuring and how to read length in centimetres and metres. They learnt that the perimeter is the total length of the sides of an enclosed shape.
They investigated how trundle wheels worked and why there can be differences between total lengths measured using these tools. Some students also used fallen bark to create a shape with the largest possible perimeter. Other students worked in reverse, creating a shape that had 6 sides and a perimeter of 32cm.
Visual Arts
The Grade 5 and 6 students have completed their plaster pumpkin sculptures with painted black dots and a layer of clear gloss. Their next project, a ME Box, is inspired by Louise Nevelson and is a collection of items that represent their personality, likes and interests. The pieces are arranged in a shoe box and glued into place. They are finally spray painted to connect the pieces through a single colour. This is called Assemblage Art.
Libby Shaw
Visual Arts Teacher