Independence Centre

Highlight

Selamat Siang! Thank you to all families for attending 3 way conferences this week. We hope you found it valuable to see what your child is enjoying at school and what goals they are working towards. I know students have really enjoyed preparing to share with you. 

This week has been so much fun in the Independence Centre. Students have been learning all about exciting endings to narrative stories and have worked collaboratively to plan some different styles of endings. 

In Maths, students have been learning different strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems. Some students have found the vertical method the most efficient to solve problems, others have enjoyed using a numberline to help them.

Have a wonderful week, 

Kathy, Ros, Julia, Mandy, Fatima and Suzie.

Reminders

• Hats - Students must have a hat to play in the yard at recess and lunch. If they do not have a hat, they must stay in the shade area in the courtyard.
• All students to bring headphones to school.
• Tissues - If your child could please bring a box of tissues to their classroom, we store these for use in the classroom throughout the year
• iPads - Students are required to bring their iPads to school each day fully charged. If you are having any issues with this, please contact your child's classroom teacher. 
• Below is a link about setting up and managing screen time limits and some suggestions to ensure appropriate iPad use at home. The school expectations are set out in the Digital Use Agreement. 

Pupil of the Week

3/4R - Caleb G

For demonstrating creativity while actively contributing to collaborative planning for your narrative. Well done for challenging yourself to brainstorm ideas. 

3/4W - Claire G

For working collaboratively with your group to co-create a narrative plan using a protagonist, antagonist, setting and problem. 

3/4J - Kaanav S

For showing curiosity when researching about Cyclones in Guided Inquiry. You also displayed determination when creating your map of Australia!

3/4A - Addison D 

For showing a love of learning when writing your narrative with a partner. You worked hard to uplevel your work and make your story interesting for your readers.

3/4SF - Srihitha I

For demonstrating teamwork while working with your peers on the Never-Ending Ideas list and crafting a creative and engaging story.