Learning & Teaching
English
CBCA 2024 Book Week
We had a wonderful week of celebrating the 2024 Book Week. The theme was Reading is Magic and everyone certainly embraced the magical quality that comes with dressing up as a favourite character. Thanks to all our families who have supported this enjoyable whole school event.
The winners of this year’s CBCA (Children’s Book Council of Australia) awards:
Book of the Year: Older Readers Grace Notes by Karen Comer
| Book of the Year: Younger Readers - Scar Town by Tristan Bancks |
Book of the Year: Early Childhood - Gymnastica Fantastica! By Briony Stewart
| Picture Book of the Year - Timeless by Kelly Canby
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Eve Pownall Award - Country Town by Isolde Martyn & Robyn Ridgeway (text), Louise Hogan (illustrator)
| CBCA Award for New Illustrator - Hope is the Thing by Johanna Bell (text), Erica Wagner (illustrator).
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Mathematics
Estimation180.com is a fantastic resource that has been designed to enhance students’ mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills through engaging and interactive activities.
Created by Andrew Stadel, the site offers a range of estimation challenges that are perfect for developing critical thinking and mathematical reasoning.
The website features daily estimation challenges where students are encouraged to make their best guess about a quantity or a measurement. These challenges are designed to stimulate discussion, foster curiosity, and enhance number sense. Each activity comes with visual aids and hints to guide students towards refining their estimations and understanding the underlying concepts.
Why Estimation Matters…
Estimation is a crucial skill in Mathematics that helps students develop a sense of quantity and improve their problem-solving abilities. By practising estimation, students learn to make reasonable guesses, check their work, and understand how numbers relate to real-world situations.
I encourage you to visit Estimation180.com and explore the various challenges available.