Specialists Wonga Weekly

STEM

After researching the needs of the homeless people in our community last week, we are moving to the next stage of the Design Process and applying our knowledge to create a solution that can help support people in need in our community. Students will aim to make their shelter design mobile; waterproof; safe; secure; warm; comfortable and easily packed up and set up. 

Grade 5 and 6 students will take this even further to consider what other supports can we put in place that would not only assist our community’s immediate need but also help pull people out of homelessness long term. 

Visual Arts

Prep

There will be no Art for Preps this week because of the Labour Day Holiday.

Grade 1 and 2

Students will be looking at the Art element 'Line' and use autumn leaves as a tool to print onto paper using paint sticks.

Grade 3 and 4

Students will be finishing off their watercolour silo art this week, attaching their work to the paper towel rolls and adhering it to their background. They will offer compliments and suggestions to their peer’s work. 

Grade 5 

Students will be putting their finishing touches on their ‘Super Hero Self’ portrait, and tear their work (argh!) to lay on top of their printed photo.  

Grade 6

Students will continue to work on their dry felt Australian landscape. We will be focussing on proper to technique to avoid breaking needles and adding layers and depth to their work.

Auslan

Prep

Prep students will continue to explore the signs for the colours of the rainbow, particularly blue, purple and pink. They will also follow instructions signed to them in Auslan to colour an specific image.

Grade 1 and 2

Students will complete a matching activity to help them recognise signs for common objects in the classroom. They will also complete this term’s Learning Snapshot demonstrating how to sign the phrase, ‘Can I have…, please?’

Grade 3 to 6

This week students will commence completing their Learning Snapshot for this term. They will begin to rehearse and then record a video presentation demonstrating how they can sign common phrases and questions used by both teachers and students in the classroom.

Physical Education

Prep PE

Students will consolidate the fundamental movement skills of throwing, catching and running while participating in several small group activities. They will be encouraged to use the ‘Tee-Strong-Throw’ method to ensure a proper technique is demonstrated. 

Prep Sensory:

Students will participate in rotational activities with the focus on improving their core strength, balance and ability to work in a small group.

Grade 1 and 2

Students will continue to revise the fundamental movement skills to throwing, catching and running, with a specific focus on using cupping their hands when catching the ball. 

Grade 3 and 4

Students will enjoy a modified game of Sofcrosse this week. They will continue to rehearse the key skills of scooping and flick passing.

Grade 5 and 6

Students will enjoy a modified game of Sofcrosse this week. They will continue to rehearse the key skills of scooping and flick passing, and be encouraged to monitor their field position relative to teammates and opponents.