School News and Information
STAGE 2 Class News
What a fantastic start Stage 2 has made to Term 3! Creativity has been at the forefront of our learning as we completed our poetry unit. Each student worked diligently to write their own poem and then used their skills and imagination to create a visual collage. It was fantastic to see each student's creativity unleashed. Each student then presented their poem in a performance to their classes, considering sound effects, voice pace, intonation, and the use of props. From these performances, each class selected four students to present their poems at the school assembly. Well done to all students for demonstrating such confidence and talent in their presentations. We have a few actors in the making!
We have started our unit on diversity and our book study of ‘My Place’ by Nadia Wheatley. Through their understanding, each student has begun to recreate their own version of My Place in the form of a visual map. Students have had to consider what they see as significant landmarks or structures. We will be using these plans to assist us in developing a 3D map later in the term, so watch this space.
In Mathematics, we have studied multiplication, division and position. Students have been using their knowledge of position, compass directions and the grid system to create a walking path around the school. We have also been using our multiplicative knowledge to understand division. The children played games to practise this skill (please see the photographs underneath). We were impressed with how the children played the games, encouraging others and attempting new concepts with a positive attitude.
A large number of our students have joined the school choir this semester. They have been learning a range of new songs in preparation for New England Sings being held in term four. Last week they had an opportunity to join with some of the other local school choirs to practise the first four songs that they have been learning. It was great to see so many Stage 2 students who wanted to be a part of this amazing production.
Mrs Townsend & Mrs Clarke
WHATS HAPPENING
Please check SCHOOL BYTES and GULGOS for the most current updates.
Below are the dates that we have so far.
Please remember to let us know if we have missed anything.
We do not add the NW trials and State events to this list of dates as it causes confusion.
Please remember that changes may occur and we will do our best to keep you informed of those changes.
What’s Happening Term 3
Week 4
Book Week and National Science Week
Thursday 13 August - High Potential and Gifted Education Drone Day (Selected students from Stage 3 )
Friday 14 August - Book Week parade at 11:45 and then open classrooms from 12:15-1pm. Join us to share a favourite book or see what is happening in our classrooms (no formal assembly or awards) This will be followed by a sausage sizzle. Join us for our Book fair of preloved books too.
Week 5
ASC Science Incursion Stage 3 - 9am
Week 6
Friday 28 August - Assembly 12:30pm - Stage 3 - Education Week Awards celebration and Athletics
Week 7
Friday 4 September - North West Athletics - Tamworth
Week 8
Tuesday 8 September - ASC - NAIDOC activities to celebrate 50 Years Deadly 9:30 am to 11:45 am (Year 6 students)
Friday11 September - P&C Father’s Day Stall
Friday 11 September - Assembly 12:30pm - Stage 1
Week 9
Tuesday 15 September- ASC Taster Day 11:20 - 1:20pm
Week 10
Friday 25 September - Last Day of Term
PEARL PEARCH LUNCH ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE EVERY THURSDAY - Get your orders in before 8:30am and don't forget to select your child's class.
