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Selamat Siang, 

What a fun-filled week we have had! In Phonics we have been learning the /sh/ sound. Ask your child all the different ways to spell the /sh/ sound... there are so many! sh, ti, ci, si, ch, ssi. This week in Writing we have continued to write persuasive texts using convincing language such as, I strongly believe, I firmly believe, Firstly, secondly, thirdly, also, must, need, absolutely, definitely and also. Students have written persuasive pieces on the follow topics: 

Would you rather swim at the beach or a pool? 

Would you rather a dog or a cat as a pet? 

Would you rather chocolate or icecream? 

The best place in the world is...

In Mathematics, we have continued to revise our addition and subtraction strategies focusing on two strategies in particular, being the jump strategy and the split strategy. We encourage you to ask your child to show you these strategies. If you are doing some Maths at home we recommend students use these strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems to support any misconceptions and allow for accurate answers. 

We thank our amazing Education Support staff for everything they do and help us with! They play a vital role in your child's learning journey and can't thank them enough! 

Have a fabulous weekend!

Miss Emmett, Em Glen & Jonny Hobbs, Katrina Chooi, Miss Shaye, Cassie Brisbane & Beth Szentesi

Reminders

• Whilst Pokemon cards are a lot of fun, we are asking that these cards only be bought to school on a Friday when Pokémon club is on.

• We are asking for students to leave small toys at home as some of the toys that have recently been brought to school are going missing which of course brings great disappointment.

• Students are growing and at times very hungry! They are encouraged to bring some fruit/vegetables to have during a fruit break mid-morning. 

Pupil of the Week

1/2G - Wild M

For your enthusiasm and focus throughout our persuasive writing unit. It has been great to see you challenging yourself to include paragraphs and convincing words.

1/2S - Keshav G

For showing a love of learning and perseverance in writing this week. You worked hard to use the persuasive writing structure and used your neatest handwriting to create a really persuasive piece of writing. Keep up the great work Keshav!

1/2E - Ayaan J 

For trying your best in reading and writing this week! Keep saying the sounds aloud to help you read and spell words! Well done Ayaan!

1/2CS - Maisie P

For lending a helping hand to your peers when they needed support. You have shown great inclusion during our maths tasks and extended this kindness outside the classroom with your friends. Well done, Maisie!

1/2K - Ethan D

For your excellent contributions to our class discussions when learning how to infer meaning. Amazing work Ethan!