Learning Community 3

We are so busy in Learning Community 3! 

We have been learning about the main idea and how to identify it in Non Fiction texts in Reading. We practised finding the main idea in a variety of animal themed texts which had some really cool facts! This week we have been comparing and contrasting information within the text, and learning about the language needed for comparing and contrasting. 

In Writing we set about creating our own Information Reports. We revised the structure, learnt about visual information and other text features necessary, and how to paraphrase. 

Students then completed an information report on their own topic, either making a poster style report or slideshow. They were great fun! 

We tackled Fractions in Maths last week, and showed great resilience! We learned about adding and subtracting fractions, as well as how to find the lowest common denominator. There were some tricky skills attempted and mastered! This week we are revising a range of previously covered concepts as we prepare for assessments next week. 

In Economics and Business we are finally at the stage of Earn and Learn where we prepare for trading! Some students have secured themselves a government position in the State of Stark, Pettigrove and Maxine, and others have opted to be self - employed and run their own business. This week students were paid in cash (very exciting) and have organised their stock ready for trading next week. 

Thank you to those who have agreed to let their children prepare items at home to sell. 

Last week Leanne M took our School Captains and Cultural Leaders to the Cultural Day. They had a great a time! 

We are so proud of everyone who represented Bunyip PS at the District Cross Country. Everyone showed fabulous sportsmanship, effort and resilience. Well done!