News from 3/4

NAIDOC WEEK

Term 3 has started with a bang! We began with NAIDOC Week, where we spent time exploring the history of Uluru and the dedicated and resilient Indigenous leaders who fought for many years to get Uluru back.

Some of the facts we learnt or our thoughts are:

In 1870 the large rock was named Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, a South Australian Politician.
In the 1900’s it was declared that the land belonged to the Government.
People used to be allowed to climb it.
On the 26th October 1985 the title to Ayers rock was handed over to the Anangu Peoples.
In 2002 the name was changed to Uluru.
In 2019 climbing Ayers Rock was officially banned.
Wow! The Indigenous people fought for a long time to get their land back.
They never gave up.
Uluru is a sacred place for the Indigenous people.
Uluru is 340meters tall.

SIMILES

During Term 2 and Term 3 we have also explored Similes and how these help create a more descriptive image.

Here are some Similes about school.

School is as amazing as a theme park because it is exciting.
School is as exciting as watching chicken hatch.
School is like a rainbow everyday, full of different activities.
School is like a library full of adventures.
School is like a home because it is welcoming.
Our teachers are like a present because they are full of surprises.
Teachers are as spectacular as fireworks on New Year Eve.
The students are as magnificent as dinosaurs playing and roaring.
The students are as loud as music blaring in a disco.

OUR CLASS PETS

In 3/4R, our stick insects are growing and they look more like big sticks and leaves now. They have shed their skin a few times and are growing rapidly. You are welcome to come and have a look or keep an eye out for them after school, as they like to go on adventures and walks into the playground with some of our students.

Mrs Ripp & Mrs Tracey