Learning and Teaching
MATHEMATICS
MENTAL STRATEGIES
Over the past two weeks children in the Junior school have been focusing on the following mental strategies at school. The seniors are continuing to work on the strategies introduced in Weeks 5 & 6.
| YEAR LEVEL | STRATEGY and SUGGESTIONS FOR PRACTICING AT HOME |
| Foundation | Partitions of 2,3,4 What are the different number combinations we can use to make 2,3,and 4? 3+1. 2+2, 2+1, 1+1 etc
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| Year 1 | Number – skip count by 2’s and 5’s from 0 Children practice skip counting by 2’s and 5’s, starting at 0 or if feeling confident they can begin at any number.
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| Year 2 | Near Doubles- The near doubles strategy is a mental math technique used to solve addition problems by building on known doubles facts.
For example, to solve 4 + 5:
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| Year 3 | Adding and Subtracting to and from a decuple What is a decuple? In very basic Maths terms a decuple is a group of 10 or the next group of 10 or 10 more. So when we add to or subtract from a decuple, we are either adding to or taking away from a group of 10, say 40 or 30 etc.
For example to practise this, ask your child to add or take away a number between 1-9 to or from a decuple.
For example: 30+6 90 - 5 40 +7 80 - 4 130+ 3 120 - 6 80+7 50 - 9
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| Year 4 & 5 | Doubling & Halving strategy for Multiplication Halving is the inverse of doubling.
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| Year 6 | Count by decimals- forwards or backwards. Start at any decimal number e.g. 0.2 and count forwards or backwards. E.g - 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and so on - 0.2, 0.3,0.4, 0.5, 0.6 and so on - 0.2, 0.5, 0.8, 1.1, 1.4 and so on - 2.4, 2.2, 2, 1.8, 1.6, 1.4, and so on |
Joanna Forbes
Learning & Teaching Leader (Literacy/Numeracy)
jforbes@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
LS2 Juniors
Our Clinic 3 Writing students have been working hard on learning to write explanations. Last week, we focused on the phases of the Moon, linking our learning to our current Inquiry topic of Systems.
Through our investigations, students discovered that the Moon does not produce its own light; instead, it reflects light from the Sun. We also learned that it takes approximately 28–29 days for the Moon to orbit Earth, a process known as the lunar cycle. Students explored how the Moon's appearance changes throughout this cycle and developed their understanding of the patterns we observe in the night sky.
This week, we extended our learning by creating dioramas to represent the phases of the Moon. Students demonstrated creativity, scientific understanding and strong communication skills as they explained their models to their peers.
We are proud of the curiosity, teamwork and enthusiasm our students have shown throughout this unit.
Here are some photos of our learning:
Matilda, Nuri and Sarah
From the LS2 Junior Teachers
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SOCCER FUN DAY
WHEN: Friday June 26th
WHERE: SFS
WHAT: Fun Activities and Outdoor Soccer Activities
Wear: Your soccer team colours, sports tracksuit or shorts and runners. If you don’t have a soccer team you can wear green and gold to represent our Aussie soccer teams.
Program: 8.50 – 10.15 Senior House Soccer Matches
10.20 – 10.45 Staff/Parents vs Grade 6 students Soccer Match
10.50 – 11.05 P&F Pizza Fun Lunch
11.05 – 11.25 1ST Lunch Recess
11.30 – 12.50 Junior Soccer Rotations
1.00 Dismissal
SENIOR SPORTS
Grade 5/6 Sport
Today, our Grade 5/6 students competed against Kilberry Valley Primary School. They performed admirably and demonstrated commendable sportsmanship throughout their various sports. Congratulations to all the participants from Grade 5/6 for their efforts today. They are enhancing their understanding of strategies to improve their gameplay, which will contribute to their confidence and preparedness for the upcoming Lightning Prem next Friday. Our Mixed Netball Team and both Soccer Teams are on the top of the ladder.
5 / 6 Inter-School Sport
5 / 6 Inter-School Sport
- Friday June 19th, Summer Lightning Premiership
Venues for each sport are as follows for Lightning Premiership:
- Soccer - Melbourne City Synthetic Pitches (Casey Fields)
- AFL 9’s - Oval 2 (Casey Fields)
- Netball - Casey Stadium
- Volleystars - Casey Stadium
- Teeball - Oval 3 (Casey Fields)
Our District Athletics Team have been selected and are training hard to represent St Francis DeSales Primary School for District Athletics which will occur on Tuesday 18th of August at Casey Fields Athletics Track.
Lulli Barbakos
Physical Education Teacher
Senior Sports Coordinator
lbarbakos@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
JUNIOR SPORTING EVENTS
SPORTING SCHOOLS - TAEKWONDO CLINICS
Students will have their last taekwondo clinic in Week 10 on Monday 22nd June.
Please ensure your child is wearing their sports uniform for the day. Reminders will also be placed in Morning Gathering as well as in the Newsletter.
If your child is enjoying the Taekwondo Clinics and you are looking at enrolling them into an after-school club, details for Melbourne Taekwondo Centre have been included.
WHOLE SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS
ST JOHN’S AMBULANCE – FIRST AID IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM
The First Aid in Schools Program run by St John’s Ambulance has been organised for all students Prep – Grade 6 next Monday June 15th. Please ensure your child is wearing their sports uniform on Monday so they are comfortable doing the activities.
“The St John First Aid in Schools Program is designed to educate children on how to assist in emergencies, whether at home, at school, or on the sports field. St John Ambulance Australia is committed to promoting the importance of first aid in the community and believes that there is no better place to start than in our schools. Every child in Australia should have access to vital first aid knowledge and with the First Aid in Schools program this is possible. The First Aid Schools Program is a FREE program run by St John Ambulance Australia providing basic first aid training to school students across all states and territories in Australia.”
Students will learn various skills at each level based on the DRSABCD (Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation) Action Plan for First Aid:
All students have already completed the standard module last year. As a result, they will complete alternative modules this year to broaden their understanding.
- Prep – Standard Module: Storybook
- Gr 1- Bones, Bumps and Bandages
- Gr 2 - Standard Module: Danger, Response, Send for help
- Gr 3 & 4 – Anaphylaxis
- Gr 5 & 6 – Asthma
As it is a free incursion we are asking students to make a gold coin donation that we can then give to St John’s Ambulance as a donation. Please ensure donations are in by Monday at the latest.
SFS LEAGUE STARS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
What a great time the students had on Wednesday in our League Stars After School Clinic!!! Students were engaged in a variety of activities learning new skills. There was much laughter and energy in the Hall.
The remainder of the sessions are on the following dates:
- Session 5 - Wednesday 17th June 3.15-4.00
- Session 6 - Wednesday 24th June 3.15-4.00
To pick up your child on Wednesdays after the League Stars Clinic, the door to the hall will be open so you can enter there and students will be in the Hall. Please ensure you are there by 3.55pm to collect your child.
SFS TERM 3 AUSKICK CENTRE COMING!!
I am very excited to announce that SFS will be having their own Auskick Program running on our oval next term beginning in Week 6 on Wednesday August 19th from 3.20 pm – 4.20 pm. Tyler is happy to run a separate group for the girls if we have enough registrations. There will be 4 sessions and the cost will be $55. Like last year students who register will also receive a pack sent to their home.
If you would like your child to attend, please use the QR Code on the flyer or the link below to register your child.
https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/099c1b
I will also send information via nForma but remember confirming nForma does not register your child. You need to register your child with AFL for them to be involved.
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
AFL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
With the upcoming school holiday period fast approaching, AFL Victoria will be delivering a range of exciting AFL School Holiday Programs across the region.
The AFL School Holiday Programs provide children with a fun, inclusive and engaging environment where they can learn new skills, make friends and enjoy football-related activities throughout the day.
You are able to use the QR codes on the flyer included, or the registration links below to register your child for this fantastic opportunity.
NAB AFL Auskick (4-7): https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/c8684c
NAB AFL Superkick (8-12): https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/afefe5
Any queries please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Giuliana,
Extra-Curricular Coordinator