Learning and Teaching

St John's Choir

This term we will be trialling different times for our school choir rehearsals. We will now meet before school on Friday mornings at 8.20am, as well as during a recess break. This is so that all students have an opportunity to attend, even if they are unable to make it to school earlier. Thank you again for encouraging and supporting your child to be part of our choir!

Amanda Hill

Performing Arts Teacher - St John's Primary School, Mitcham.

Email: ahill@sjmitcham.catholic.edu.au

Year 3/4 Poetry

In Year 3/4 we have been learning about different poetry styles.

Poetry is is written in verse and emphasizes the rhythmic use of words to create imagery.  Poems are different to other forms of writing as it uses verse and may not use complete sentences or punctuation marks. When writing poetry the students place importance on using words and syllables that give rhythm to their poems.

A Diamante Poem written by Boston

Dog

Cuddly    Happy

Cute      Friend     Fast  

Hungry   Playful

                                            Cat 

Cinquain Poem by Samantha

 Flowers 

 Big tall 

Swaying breathing amazing

Likes the sun 

ROSE

Haiku Poem by Maggie

Fresh and beautiful 

Always very colourful

Beautiful and nice

Haiku Poem by George

Turtle

A green shell with scales

That is hard and scaly

The turtle is happy

Cross Country

Last week our enthusiastic team of students represented our school at the Whitehorse District Cross Country event at Ruffey Park Lake. Our students all enjoyed the day and ran really well. We were excited that 5 of our students made it through to the next round at the District Cross Country event which was held today. Congratulations to everyone who participated and represented our school proudly.