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Selamat siang,

We have had such an exciting week with ‘Hammerbarn’ otherwise known as Bunnings come and help us with our garden. We refreshed the soil with compost, planted a wide variety of vegetables, fruit and herbs and mulched it to keep it happy and healthy!

In Maths this week, we had a deep dive into division! We used MAB to model sharing and solved larger problems using long and short division algorithms. In English, we shared our compound sentences that included two independent clauses that were tied together using our FANBOYS conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so). 

Stay warm and have a wonderful week ahead, 

Kathy, Ros, Julia, Mandy, Suzie and Emily

Reminders

• We are requesting Camp and Melbourne Museum permissions ASAP (not payments) to support planning for the event. 
• The date for 3/4 Camp Portsea is Wednesday 15th – Friday  17th of October
• We are seeking out volunteers for either Portsea Camp and Melbourne Museum Excursion! Please email Kathy and Julia if you are interested, you can find their details in the Compass event.
• Our school library is open! Please ensure that students borrowing a book bring their library bag (any bag that is not a school bag- to store books)
• Guided Inquiry Showcase: Week 8 Friday Last Session (12/10/2025)

Pupil of the Week

3/4R - Joey X

For demonstrating a love of learning when exploring factor trees to break numbers down into their prime factors.

3/4W - Max S

For showing a Love of Learning and perseverance when solving division problems using an algorithm and MAB. So incredible! 

3/4J - William L

For displaying creativity and investigation skills when researching about Anh Do during our Guided Inquiry lesson.

3/4A - Isabella D 

For demonstrating perseverance when dividing 3 digit numbers this week.

3/4SE - Anoshka Mohanachandran

For showing a consistent positive attitude towards her learning and for contibuting her ideas with confidence