Independence Centre

Highlight

Hello Independence Centre families! We had such an incredible time dressing up in our cultural colours/clothes last Friday for Harmony Day (see some photos below)!

This week we have had a very busy and exciting week in 3/4! We participated in a Guided Inquiry Immersion day, exploring our new topic for next Term which is Civics and Citizenship. We learned about laws, rules and different groups that we are a part of in the community!

Students have also been busy with our Year 4 GALA Day and Year 3 sports/team-building activities at school. The Year 3's also had the chance to meet some Hawthorn AFL players during a school visit Q&A session. This week also involved planning day which included many fun activities planned by the specialists as well as our buddies session!

In English, we have been looking at our Term 1 Reflections and in Maths we have also completed some Place-Value post assessments. We can’t wait for you to see the reflections on SeeSaw soon.

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 - Max C

For demonstrating exceptional fairness and perseverance during Ultimate Frisbee at the Year 4 Gala Day. Your positive attitude and determination were truly inspiring!

3/4W - Amelia D

For demonstrating creativity and perseverance when presenting your information in Guided Inquiry. You worked collaboratively and diligently. Great effort!

3/4J - Cole S

For demonstrating creativity when designing your website in Guided Inquiry, you showed great teamwork working with your partner to make your website on Cyclones. Well done!

3/4A - Marley LW

For demonstrating a love of learning by coming to school ready to learn every day this week. Keep up the great effort Marley! 

3/4SF -  Logan H

For demonstrating curiosity and perseverance while converting fractions to decimals and reviewing your maths learning and growth during Term 1.