A Look at Learning
Mrs Matilda Hunt
Extension Mathematics
This term, Olive and Sienna in Year 6 have been challenged by Mr Chapman from O’Connor Catholic College. Mr Chapman has Zoomed in each week to work with our students on complex Stage 4 Mathematics concepts. Next term Mr Chapman will be on leave so he has organised a peer tutor for Olive and Sienna. A very big shout out to Mr Chapman for sharing his love of maths and expertise. Thank you to Miss Martin for making the link between schools and for seeking out enrichment opportunities for our students.
Farming in 3/4
Last week, Year 3/4 were learning about length and how to calculate the perimeter and area of a shape. They designed their dream farm, and had to calculate the area of each paddock and how much fencing would be required for the perimeter. As an extension, some students replicated their farm in digital form. Outstanding maths work, 3/4!
Ancient Chinese in the 3/4 Classroom
Year 3/4 have spent the last 8 weeks researching Ancient Chinese Fables. They were required to find a story with a moral ending and create a shadow puppet play. This integrated our Languages Unit with Art and Drama. We had such an interesting time discussing and relating our own lives to these stories. The students then researched how to make shadow puppets and were let loose to create and inspire the audience. Well done to every student you did a fantastic job.
The Empty Pot:
The Dinner that Cooked Itself:
The Greatest Treasure:
Ming Lo Moves the Mountain:
The Lost Horse:
The Pandas and Their Chopsticks:
3/4 Science Week
Mrs Cox doesn't need an excuse to become a crazy scientist, but a belated science week was the reason this week!
On the agenda was:
Bubble-ology: making the perfect solution, blowing the biggest bubble, cutting bubbles and bubbles within bubbles.
Forces: Balloon zip lines and races.
Chemical Reactions: Fizzy Sherbet faces, volcano bottle and blowing balloons up with carbon dioxide.
Fun in Transition
Our Transition students have been very busy learning about letters, sounds and numbers. Have a look at their great work!
Premier's Reading Challenge
Congratulations to the following students who have successfully completed this year's Premier's Reading Challenge. Certificates will be presented later in the year.
| Kindergarten | Year 1/2 | Year 3/4 | Year 5/6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Brettle | Brock Adams | Charlie Bavea | Ellie Bavea |
| Mackenna Cleaver | Milla McFarlane | Darcie Campbell | Rachael Jackson |
| Billie Cox | Miles Furphy | Lachlan Cruickshank | Brianna Marshall |
| Lulu Cruickshank | Edward Newberry | Chase Floyd | Olive McFarlane |
| Archie Floyd | Matthew Sauer | Jack Marshall | |
| Elinor Hill | Jayde Cox | Hugo Sisson | |
| Thomas Laing | Catie Furphy | ||
| Nathan Lane | Bella Hayes | ||
| Fergus McFarlane | Flynn McFarlane | ||
| Penny McLennan | Darcy Sisson | ||
| Jack Newberry | Myles Cox | ||
| Chloe Reeves | |||
| Sam Sauer | |||
| Cooper Williams | |||
| Kayden Williams |
World Book Online
A reminder that you have access to World Book Online during the school holidays.
What is World Book Online?
A safe, trusted, 21st-century learning environment for students.
Homework help
Read stories, articles, and current events
Complete activities and web quests
Play educational games
Interactive maps
Citation builder
Learn how to do research
Explore pictures and videos
Find reliable information for assignments and projects
Encourage Learning Anytime, Anywhere!
Username: angels1
Password: angels1
SORA the Online Reading App
A reminder that you have access to our fantastic e-Library during the school holidays.
Simply access your app store and download SORA. Once in the app you will need to add our Library by searching for:
- ACEN Member Collection
or select
- I have a setup code (at the bottom of the screen)
YOUR SETUP CODE IS: CENETAU
You will be prompted to:
- Sign into your school
- Select ACEN Member Collection from the drop down menu.
- Log in using your own personal username and password
Username: is your school email address
Password: is the same password that you use to log into your chromebooks every day at school!