Inquiry Centre

Curriculum 

Get Ready, Set, Go! The excitement was felt across the school as we prepared for Twilight Sports and what a wonderful event it was. The students practised the events in P.E classes and spent time rehearsing their chants in the House teams. Thank you for everyone’s enthusiasm and sportsmanship. It was so fantastic to see the whole community together again.

During Maths this week we continued to learn about Place Value. Students practised making and renaming numbers using a range strategies including expanding numbers and making them with MAB blocks. We also used our knowledge to place numbers on a number line.

Writing sizzling starts was a focus this week as we focused on engaging the reader. Students wrote a recount about Twilight Sports using time sequence words such as first, next, after that and finally. In groups we brainstormed nouns, adjectives and verbs relating to the event. Students used their perseverance and creativity to produce wonderful work.

In Literacy lessons we focused on making connections. We read a variety of stories to help make connections to self as well as to other texts. Making connections and thinking about what we read helps us to be better readers and improve our comprehension. 

Students had the opportunity to identify strengths in others this week in our Well-being sessions. It was lovely to hear the students talk about each other and recognise qualities in their peers. The key strengths noticed were kindness, creativity, perseverance and gratitude. 

Thank you for all your support and continued efforts at home particularly with reading. 

Have a great week and enjoy the long weekend!  

Miss Glen, Mrs Martin, Miss Molloy, Mrs Seadon, Mr Shaw, Mrs Sutherland and Mrs Tang

Student Voice

• Sahib -  “I enjoyed the Sack Race and running at Twilight Sports!”
• Eric - “I enjoyed going to Twilight Sports and then writing a recount about it.”
• Nimrat - “I enjoyed making a Place Value castle in Maths.”
• Marley - ‘Something I am proud of is my writing.’

Reminders

• Students should bring and keep labelled headphones to use while at school
• Please bring a labelled drink bottle every day
• Donation of tissue boxes to use in the classroom would be greatly appreciated
• Please make sure your child brings named, removable layers of clothing to suit the changing weather conditions. 

Pupil of the Week

1/2ET: Georgie I - 

For showing perseverance and creativity while writing your Twilight Sports narrative. You started at the action and included interesting details. What a sizzling start! Well done, Georgie.

1/2G: Harper C - 

For demonstrating bravery and perseverance during Twilight Sports. It was fantastic to see you participate with your team with such enthusiasm. Well done, Harper!

1/2K: Donovan S - 

For demonstrating curiosity during our maths sessions this week. You used your understanding of fractions and decimals to help you place numbers accurately on number lines. Impressive effort Donovan!

1/2M: Glenn P - 

For demonstrating a love of learning this week. You worked hard in writing your recount of Twilight Sports. You also did a wonderful job making a place value castle and recording the “value” of your castle. Keep it up, Glenn! 

1/2SS: Liam W - 

For showing perseverance and a love of learning when writing your recount about Twilight Sports. You tried your best to write as much as possible and remained determined throughout the session. Keep it up Liam!